Aizan Yaacob
Universiti Utara Malaysia

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The validity and reliability of quality improvement and accreditation system instrument in managing childcare center Siti Noor Ismail; Faizahani Ab Rahman; Farah Mohamad Zain; Aizan Yaacob
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 11, No 3: September 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v11i3.22522

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Quality improvement and accreditation system (QIAS) instrument was developed to determine the quality management practices level in childcare centers in Malaysia. This study was conducted in Kedah, Penang, and Kelantan to intricate the reliability and validity of the instrument. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and item reliability analysis have been used to measure the level of reliability and authenticity of the questionnaires. Further, inter-rater reliability (IRR) test was used to obtain expert confirmation of the reliability, validity and credibility of the instrument. All the seven constructs possessed high reliability index value between 0.87–0.92. Similarly, EFA analysis showed that there are seven dimensions exist in the QIAS instrument with factor loading ranged from 0.64–0.88. The findings also showed that the variance explained in the data is 64.46% with Eigenvalue more than 1. These results reflecting that all the item are accepted with a high verification. In addition, a very high reliability coefficient value, α=0.93 and inter-rater reliability of 91% indicated a high level of agreement and reliability among field evaluators. The results proved that this QIAS instrument had high validity and reliability and was capable to measure the quality management practices level in Malaysian childcare center.
The Role Of English In The Development Of Islam In Indonesia Aizan Yaacob; Gumarpi Rahis Pasaribu
AT-TAKILLAH : Jurnal Pendidikan dan Keislaman Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): November
Publisher : Rahis Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65787/at-takillah.v2i2.526

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English plays an important role in the development of Islam in Indonesia, especially in the era of globalization. This study aims to explore how English is used in Islamic education, digital da'wah, and academic literature to support the development of Islam. A descriptive qualitative approach was used by collecting data through interviews, observations, and documentation in Islamic educational institutions, digital da'wah communities, and academics. The results of the study indicate that English has become an integral part of Islamic education, especially in modern Islamic boarding schools and Islamic universities, in order to prepare a generation of Muslims who are able to compete globally. In digital da'wah, English is used to convey Islamic values to international audiences in an inclusive and modern way. Meanwhile, Islamic literature in English produced by Indonesian academics contributes to the global discourse on moderate Islam. However, challenges remain, including gaps in English language competency, limited access to literature, and concerns about shifting local identities. This study suggests strategies, such as English language training for educators and da'wah, integrated curriculum development, and increasing the distribution of Islamic literature in English. With these strategic steps, English can be optimally utilized to strengthen the role of Indonesian Islam in the global arena without sacrificing local identity.