THE ROLE OF ENGLISH ISLAMIC BOOKS IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR ENHANCING READING SKILL

Windy Laura Kartika

Abstract


This study looks at how English-language Islamic literature supports holistic development and improves reading abilities in young children. Teachers have included books that include Islamic principles into English language instruction due to the growing requirement for literacy competence in both language and moral frameworks. We investigate the effects of faith-based English literature on young learners' reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and engagement using a mixed-methods methodology that includes quantitative reading evaluations and qualitative interviews with teachers and parents. The results show that English-language Islamic literature promoted motivation and identity development in addition to enhancing reading comprehension and fluency. There is discussion of the implications for literacy teaching methods and curriculum design in multicultural classrooms.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.29311

DOI (PDF): https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.29311.g14918

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