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Moderasi Beragama : Tantangan Dan Peluang Dalam Masyarakat Multikultural Muhammad Alfikri; Aril Rizki; Sudar
AL-Ikhtiar : Jurnal Studi Islam Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Islamic Studies
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Diversity is a condition in which the population as a whole has many differences, including those related to religion, race, and culture. In a multicultural society like Indonesia, religious moderation is an important key in maintaining harmony between religious communities. Moderate Islamic education plays a major role in promoting tolerance, avoiding extremism, and creating wise leaders. Although there are challenges in implementing religious moderation, steps such as revitalizing Islamic education and instilling multicultural values ​​from an early age can help overcome conflicts and strengthen the harmony of a multicultural society. Thus, religious moderation is not only a weapon in facing challenges, but also an opportunity to strengthen harmony in a multicultural society. Abstrak Keragaman merupakan suatu kondisi di mana penduduk secara keseluruhan memiliki banyak perbedaan, termasuk yang terkait dengan agama, ras, dan budaya. Dalam masyarakat multikultural seperti Indonesia, moderasi beragama menjadi kunci penting dalam menjaga kerukunan antar umat beragama. Pendidikan Islam moderat memainkan peran utama dalam mempromosikan toleransi, menghindari ekstremisme, dan menciptakan pemimpin yang bijaksana. Meskipun terdapat tantangan dalam mengimplementasikan moderasi beragama, langkah-langkah seperti revitalisasi pendidikan islam dan penanaman nilai multikulturalisme sejak dini dapat membantu mengatasi konflik dan memperkuat keharmonisan masyarakat multikultural. Dengan demikian, moderasi beragamatidak hanya menjadi senjata dalam menghadapi tantangan, tetapi juga peluang untuk memperkuat keharmonisan dalam masyarakat multikultural.
Comparing Reading Comprehension Performance of Indonesian and Malaysian Junior Secondary Students: A Quantitative Comparative Study Ra'uf, Al Ghaniy; Sudar; Abdul Ngafif; Azman, Ameerul Husni bin Khairol
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

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While extensive research has explored literacy policies in Southeast Asia, empirical cross-national comparisons of reading achievement at the junior secondary level remain scarce. This study addresses this gap by comparing the reading comprehension proficiency of eighth-grade students in Indonesia and Malaysia. Employing a comparative quantitative design, the research was conducted at SMP Negeri 6 Purworejo, Indonesia, and SMA Al-Falah Batu Talam, Malaysia, during the 2024/2025 academic year (N = 68). Data were elicited through a validated 25-item multiple-choice test focusing on descriptive and report texts. Independent samples t-test results revealed a significant performance disparity (t(66) = 4.38, p < .001), with Indonesian students (M = 89.53, SD = 11.73) significantly outperforming their Malaysian counterparts (M = 70.24, SD = 22.74). The calculation of Cohen’s d (1.066) further confirmed a large effect size. These findings suggest that higher proficiency in the Indonesian cohort is associated with standardized literacy practices and teacher-led "reading corners," whereas the lower, more heterogeneous performance in the Malaysian religious school is attributed to a "crowded curriculum" and limited English exposure. This study underscores the critical role of institutional focus and contextualized instructional materials in shaping literacy outcomes, providing a baseline for pedagogical interventions in specialized secondary education.