The Development of Kindergarten Madrasah Curriculum Model

Abstract

A Kindergarten Madrasah Curriculum Model as the hallmark of Arabic Literacy and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) principles was the main objective of this study. Specifically, it aimed to find out the extent of utilization of Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers and ascertained the performance of the kindergarten learners along with the seven curricular domains. The study also determined the significant differences in the implementation of the Madrasah curriculum between the public and private schools. Moreover, a flexibility provision was conducted; thereby common insights of the stakeholders were explored. The data was gathered through the utilization of questionnaires, face-to-face group discussions with the principals, formal interviews with the teachers, and informal interviews with the parents. The findings of the study revealed that the Asatidz had partially met the standards across the seven domains, articulated in the PPST. As to the performance of the kindergarten learners, public school only reached approaching proficiency level while the private school was proficient. There was a significant difference in the performance of the kindergarten learners in the domains of Physical Health and Motor, Aesthetic and Creative, Mathematics, and Understanding of the Physical and Natural Environment. The output of this study would pave plethora of opportunities for the Asatidz to equip themselves on how to carry out the noble principles of ALIVE in Kindergarten Madrasah Education. It is recommended that the newly designed curriculum be utilized.