Outline
English is important for Muslim in the world
Some obstacle to apply English in Islamic educational institution
Lack of English program
The component of teaching like teacher
The paradigm about English itself
The action for handle the problem
Essay cause and effect
Implementation English in Islamic education institution
Education in Islam is first duty of a Muslim, male or female. Knowledge of god is equated with the process of learning. It is not exception for learning language, especially English language. As we know, English is international language so that Muslims important to learn English and of course, for communicate with people around the world. But there are some obstacles to apply English in Islamic education institution such as Madrasah Aliyah.
First, Lack of English program. The process of learning English in Islamic education institution only doing in the classroom. In fact, it isn’t effective for learning English. In addition, English is one of subject which examined in National final examination. So, both teacher and the student are only cared about to graduate and to get high score rather than make English program which can improve student skill in mastery of English.
Second, the components of teaching like a teacher. Some teacher in Islamic education institutional only focused on structure and vocabulary than language skills such as listening, speaking and writing. In learning English, Language skill is important. Besides that, the recruitment of teachers isn’t selected based in English skill for example has TOEFL score minimal 500. So, it isn’t surprise when we find English teacher can’t speak English so well.
Third, the paradigm about English itself. There is some Muslim and Islamic education institutions, especially traditional boarding school have opinion that English is kafir (unbeliever) language. So they conclude that it isn’t important to learn English. That statement was revealed because some Islamic education institution is still resistant with western culture.
Today, Islamic education institution tries to change the system of the way learning English. But it isn’t fair, if we said that only happens in Islamic education institution, it’s happening too in public domain. The main point is Islamic education institution must find the breakthrough to solve these problem. It is not impossible Muslim will be able to take control in science and technology with mastery English.
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