Jurnal Ilmiah Didaktika : Media Ilmiah Pendidikan dan Pengajaran
Vol 17, No 1 (2016): Jurnal Ilmiah DIDAKTIKA Agustus 2016

THE INTEGRATION OF EDUCATION IN MULTI-RACIAL AND MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETY

Chamisah Chamisah (International Islamic University Malaysia)
Ridhwan M. Daud (UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2016

Abstract

This study aims to know the reasons of education ina multi-racial and multi-cultural society demands integration.. The studywhich focuses onMalaysia country typified by three major ethnic groups, namely Malays, Chinese and Indians,foundthat, firstlythe integration of curriculum in creating a holistic education isvital for the society to create a competitive human capital with value laden such as trustworthiness, dedication, creativity, civic awareness and many more. Secondly, integration curriculum emphasizes on the equity and equality of education for all.Through interacting with individuals from a range of religious and ethnic backgrounds, people will learn to understand, accept and embrace differences. Throughsharing experiences and aspirations,a common national identity and ultimately unity can be achieved. Therefore, integrating curriculum is not only to integrate Islamic concepts in the education system but alsoto integrate all the concepts that make one comprehensive curriculum. Thirdly, it is important to integrate the curriculum with a value-laden perspective to encourage solidarity and harmony. Keywords: Multi-racial; Multi-cultural society; Education; Malaysia

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Journal Info

Abbrev

didaktika

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Subject

Education

Description

Jurnal Ilmiah Didaktika is a nationally and internationally peer reviewed general education journal open for teachers, educators and education researchers from the field of general education and related researches. We welcome all contributions that enhance and illuminate the discussion on education. ...