APPLICATION OF ISLAMIC CONCEPT AND PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY IN EDUCATION: PERCEPTIONS OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS

Abstract

This study focused on critical evaluation the Islamic provisions and principles of quality and their application in educational process. Major areas of concerns of the study include (i) studying the provisions and principles of quality in Islamic perspectives and how quality is defined in Islamic literature? (ii) exploring Islamic knowledge of prospective teachers about different dimensions of quality (iii) exploring fundamental Islamic principles about quality. 130 male respondents were selected through convenient sampling technique. More than seventy percent prospective teachers were well aware about the Islamic
concept of quality and believing that by applying Islamic principles of quality, quality of educational process can be improved. They were having knowledge about rules and regulations of quality in Islamic perspectives. Principles of quality set in Islam required justice, fairness, responsible behaviours, equity,
sincerity, devotion and equality. In Islamic perspectives process of education demands quality leadership, focused attempt, effective management, and outcomes based process of education, partnerships (cooperation), effective resource management, systematic approach, having social responsibility and
more importantly transparency. Majority of respondents perceived that quality of process of education can be largely improved by applying Islamic principles of quality education. Concept of quality education and Islamic principles of quality of process of education are well-established but concealed in Islamic
literature. There is a need to excavate all such principles from the literature and publish separately for application. Religious speakers ought to spread knowledge about quality of life and quality of education among the listeners.