Immersing Islamic Value in English Language Teaching: A Challenge for English Teachers

Abstract

Recently the issue of integrating religion view into all life aspects has emerged rapidly. It has something to do with building especially children’s character since they were a child. Moreover, cases of students who lack of norms and attitudes are growing immensely. Hence, the integration of religion in this case Islamic value into all subjects at school is urgently needed. In English Language Teaching (ELT), immersing Islamic value has been constrains by English Teachers because of the limitation of knowledge. Therefore, this paper presents and discusses the values and ethics in Islam its forms and sources. It shades more lights on the infusion of Islamic values and ethics in ELT, the role of teachers, challenges faced in embedding Islamic values into English materials. This paper uses qualitative descriptive research. Library research was used by taking into account some journals and sources related with instilling Islamic values in English teaching. The data then is explained by using descriptive analysis. Finally, this study concludes with some recommendations for tracking the challenges such as inserting exercise with Islamic values in the English topics, using Islamic names for person, event or places, connecting the relevant verse of Holy Book or using it as the material to be translated and using English books containing Islamic messages.

Can Islamic Stories be Used as Supplementary English Materials at Islamic Elementary Schools?

“…The textbooks used as the main learning resources do not specifically contain English teaching materials that integrate Islamic values. These findings are in line with previous research by Cahyo et al (2019) and Rohmana (2020). In relation to the Islamic stories as English teaching materials, the English teacher said that she has not used those kinds of stories to teach English.…”

“…This finding is in line with Rohmah et al (2019) and Sari (2019). However, the implementation is still difficult as supported by many research findings (Cahyo et al, 2019;Madkur & Albantani, 2017;Rohmana, 2020). First, the curriculum for the English subject still uses the general curriculum without any modification related to the integration of Islamic values.…”

“…In this context, English teachers are required to teach materials not only to make students skillful in English but also to build Islamic values and characters. In many cases, this task is still considered a challenge for them (Cahyo et al, 2019;Madkur & Albantani, 2017;Rohmana, 2020). They must be creative in selecting materials and implementing teaching methods, so that they can achieve both goals.…”

“…This study suggested that it is necessary for Islamic schools to provide English textbooks with Islamic values as the guidance for the English teachers to build Muslim students' religious characters through English lesson. According to Rohmana (2020), the English textbook with Islamic integration is necessary with some topics like teachings from the Qur'an and Hadith, traditional Islamic stories, life of Muslims around the world, and biography of the prophets, the companions, scholars and leaders.…”

Insertion the Values of Religious Moderation on Indonesian EFL Class

“…But also design thinking helps both the teacher and the student to deliver their insight. Rohmana (2020) states that in order to grow and to develop, teachers are not allowed to give up. Increasing knowledge through training or reading literature, educational literature or discussions with other teachers certainly can help to develop competencies.…”