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International Teacher Education Conference 2014
prayers), iftar jamaei (breaking of fast), tadarus (Quran recitation), solat dhuha (morning prayer), usrah outside
homes, play sports, do rehlah (excursions), campings, daurah (seminar), physical workouts, group work, meals
preparation, reunions, receptions, “kutu”, hangouts, convoys, active in fb, egroups, visits, have eating out, clean
ups, half-way house, discussions, role as God father, enjoy movies, meet up parents, collecting donations,
cordial with pet names, active in community service, exchange gifts, witty, personal touch, massages, haircuts
and car washes.
Continous (kaizen).
The process of tarbiah is a lifelong process which will continue until death. Inspiration and motivation
unleashes potentials and sharpens the mind. Tarbiah can be liken to nourishment for dakwah. The process,
therefore, must not merely be continuous but also makes the individual a better person, the next day.
The outcome of the application of the principles of tarbiah in the teacher’s training process is the creation of
teachers who possess the Murabic characteristics and values.
The Process of Instilling Murabbic Values Amongst Teachers (Graph 1)
All teachers, besides undergoing the normal teacher training programme, which is normally conducted on a
part time basis, are expected to undergo the “tarbiah process”. For IKRAM-MUSLEH administrators, this part of
the training (that is the “tarbiah process”) is the most important part of the overall training of teachers. In fact,
the ability to attain the murabbic values becomes the main condition before they can be confirmed as full time
teachers in the schools. Teachers with adequate academic qualifications, but do not have the murabbic values,
will not be required to teach in the schools.
IKRAM-MUSLEH teachers are given training so that they would progress through levels 1 to 5 as indicated
below:
Level 1
The teacher (murabbi) is made aware of the constructs to be assessed
Level 2
The teacher (murabbi) acquires knowledge and comprehension about each contruct
Level 3
The teacher (murabbi) practises and habitualises the construct selected
Level 4
The teacher (murabbi) habitualises the constructs as a way of life without supervision
Level 5
Accomplishments by the teacher is acknowledged, recognised and encouraged for further personal
development.
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