Teaching and learning of islamic education preschool teachers in the classroom: a preliminary study

The objective of the study is to explore the teaching and learning of Islamic Education preschool classrooms based on four principles of National Preschool Curriculum Standard (KSPK 2010), namely meaningful learning, holistic, fun, and give basic skills for lifelong learning. This study is a preliminary study with a qualitative approach with case study using observation as the main data. These observational data also triangulated with data interviews and document analysis. Sample selection is using purposive sampling method. Data were analyzed using NVivo 7.0 software to build a theme, sub-themes and sub-themes. The findings revealed that the teaching and learning (T&L) of Islamic Education teachers meet these four principles KSPK 2010. The findings also produce models of teaching and learning in Islamic education based on the principle that suggested its use to other pre-school educational institutions.