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International Teacher Education Conference 2014
Empirical Evidences on the Impact of IKRAM-MUSLEH Teacher’s Training
Although, there are several variables which would affect students’ excellence and high performing schools, it
is undeniable that the role of teachers remains the most important. (Noor Azlan Ahmad Zanzali, Megat
Mohamamed Amin, Md. Nor Bakar. 2011). Below are some evidence indicative of the impact of IKRAM-
MUSLEH Teacher’s Training on the schools
Teachers
More than 20% of teachers in IKRAM-MUSLEH schools have achieved the level 03 (highest level is 05) of
the manhaj tarbiah. Operationalization of the concept and measurement for the level in the manhaj tarbiah is
based on the system theory which objectively look into the Input-Process-Output of the tarbiah and murabbic
values achieved.
Schooling environment, culture and values
It is evident that the teachers in IKRAM-MUSLEH schools strives to uphold islamic ethics and disciplines,
implement programmes based on sunnatullah and seek the blessings from Allah s.w.t. Noble values are being
given top priority: sidq (truthful), amanah (trust), tabligh (convey) and fatonah (wisdom). There is a loving and
joyful atmosphere in IKRAM-MUSLEH schools via rewards and punishments, an atmosphere of thankfulness to
Allah swt, much supplications, many suprerogatory deeds (like fasting and prayers), purification of the soul and
much rememberance of Allah s.w.t.
Students
Public examination results confirm the fact that the performance of students in IKRAM-MUSLEH schools
are amongst the best in the district, state and even at national level. Amongst the current achievements shown in
appendix 1. Performance of students in co-curricular activities demonstrate that their skills and attitude are at par
or even better than the top students in the country as well as at the international level.
School image
IKRAM-MUSLEH schools are highly rated, given strong community support and registration of new
students have always be oversubscribed. Parents have also shown their support to IKRAM-MUSLEH schools by
sending all their children studying there. IKRAM-MUSLEH schools have been refered to as showcase private
Islamic schools by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and consulted for their experience and expertise. The MOE
have recognised the contributions of IKRAM-MUSLEH schools in a number of aspects; namely:
• Academic performance in public examinations.
• Annual IIUM Students Debating Championship (English, Arabic, Malay).
• Annual Musleh International Students Debating Championship (English, Arabic, Malay) – finalist from
IKRAM-MUSLEH schools.
• International programmes participated by Kelab Remaja Sekolah Musleh (KRS Musleh).
• Community service programmes (Kembara Dakwah) organised by KRS Musleh in remote villages in
Sabah, Sarawak and indigenous communities in peninsula Malaysia.
• Islamic Studies curriculum and teacher training modules specifically designed and implemented
• Teaching of arabic language starts from year one primary up to year five secondary school.
• Affordable charges for school fees.
• In the year 2013, 5 IKRAM-MUSLEH schools have been awarded grade 5 (excellent) for SKIPS by State
Education Department. 1 school has been awarded grade 4.
• Almost zero disciplinary incidents amongst students and teachers in IKRAM-MUSLEH schools.
Despite the fact that most IKRAM-MUSLEH schools lack facilities as compared to the mainstream schools,
our achievements were on par, in fact, better than to even the premier schools in all fields such as the academic,
cocurricular and community programmes.
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