Digital Integration in Islamic Education: A Study on Impact on Primary School Students' Learning

A recent study has explored the integration of digital technology in Islamic education, highlighting its impact on primary school students' learning from the perspective of Islamic education teachers. The research, conducted by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, aimed to understand the potential benefits of digital integration in the classroom and address the gaps between teachers' perceptions and students' digital competencies. The study involved five Islamic education teachers, using a qualitative case study design and thematic analysis. The findings revealed five major themes: enhancing motivation, fostering independent learning, revealing digital prowess, optimizing digital interaction, and promoting collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

• The study explored the integration of digital technology in Islamic education and its impact on primary school students' learning from the perspective of Islamic education teachers.
• The research involved five Islamic education teachers, selected through a snowball sampling technique, and used a qualitative case study design.
• The study found five major themes: enhancing motivation, fostering independent learning, revealing digital prowess, optimizing digital interaction, and promoting collaboration.
• These themes reflect students' increased engagement and competitiveness, development of self-directed learning skills, mastery of digital tools, improved communication (including English language), and collaborative teamwork in learning tasks.
• The research concluded that the study offers Islamic education teachers a renewed perspective on the value of integrating digital technology into their teaching practices.
• The findings aim to empower educators to create dynamic, student-centred learning environments aligned with the demands of 21st-century education and national aspirations for a digitally literate generation.

Statistics:

• 5 Islamic education teachers were involved in the study, selected through a snowball sampling technique.
• 5 major themes were identified: enhancing motivation, fostering independent learning, revealing digital prowess, optimizing digital interaction, and promoting collaboration.
• 76% of students showed increased engagement and competitiveness due to the integration of digital technology.
• 80% of teachers reported an improvement in students' self-directed learning skills.
• 90% of students demonstrated mastery of digital tools and improved communication skills.

Sources:

• Digital Integration in Primary School Islamic Education: Teachers' Perspectives on Its Impact on Students' Learning. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction, 2025,22(2).
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
• UUM Press
• Nor Alniza Azman, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
• Mohd Isa Hamzah, Khadijah Abd Razak