The Implementation of the Zahrawain Method in Qur^anic Memorization for Kindergarten Teachers and Principles in Surakarta
Sri Slamet1, Fitri Suraya Mohamad2, Mahasri Shobahiya3, Muwakhidah4, Ambarwati5, Junita Dwi Wardhani6,

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Abstract

The Qur^an, especially the short letters, might be difficult to memorize for many principles and kindergarten teachers. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of an instructional method called the Zahrawain Method, in the learning to memorise the Holy Quran, with a group of Surakarta^s kindergarten principals and teachers. The research design employs a quasi-experimental method, to capture the before and after effects of using the selected instructional method. Findings have shown that the participants from the experimental group were more able to memorise the assigned Surah from the Holy book, after seven instructional sessions. The instrument used to measure the effectiveness is by using documentation and it was validated by the experts of psychology, Early Childhood Education, and Arabic teacher. The study concludes that the Zahrawain method is an available instructional method in the teaching of The Holy Quran, to meet the local expectations at Surakarta district.

Keywords: Kindergarten, memorizing, Principal and Teacher, Zahrawain

Topic: Technology in Education