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The Institute of Education (INSTED), IIUM offers a unique experience of an Islamic, integrated and international programme with an emphasis on comprehensive excellence. It provides up-to-date educational facilities – microteaching studio, computer laboratories, spacious classrooms and excellent research facilities.
The Institute comprises prominent scholars in various fields of specia liza tion. Besides offering excellent academic programmes, the Institute also has specialized centers to complements it. The Institute was established as a Department of Education on July 16, 1987 . It was set up to assist in meeting Malaysia 's need for graduate teachers. It offered the Diploma in Education programme to prepare teachers to teach in secondary schools. The programme began with 113 pioneer students directly under the charge of Deputy Rector. It offered the following subject specia liza tions:
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 • Islamic Education |
• Arabic Language
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• Malay Language
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• Commerce and Entrepreneurship
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| • English Language |
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In 1989, in response to the need expressed by the Ministry of Education, a Board of Studies comprising members of the University's Department of Education and relevant authorities in the Ministry of Education proposed that a Master of Education programme be established providing concentrations in fives areas, namely: |
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• The Teaching of Arabic to Non Arabic Speakers |
• The Teaching of Islamic Education |
• The Teaching of Quranic Education
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• Educational Administration |
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The IIUM Senate and the Educational Planning Committee of the Ministry of Education subsequently approved this proposal and the Master of Education Programme was launched in 1990.
Beginning in 1990, the Department of Education was placed under the Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences as a department. In May 1997, the Department began offering a limited Bachelor of Education Programme in Arabic Language and Literature to upgrade the knowledge and skills of teachers from the Ministry of Education's Special Diploma Programme (KDPK). With emphasis on postgraduate and research programmes, the Doctoral (Ph.D) Programme in Education was approved by the Ministry of Education in 1999.
In its meeting on 8th March 1991 , the Educational Planning Committee of the Ministry of Education approved in principle the upgrading of the department into Faculty. However it was only in December 1999 that the University authority officially raised the status of Department to that of a Institute.
In addition to the M.Ed and the Ph.D. programmes, INSTED also currently offers the Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (B.Ed TESL) and the Bachelor of Education in Teaching Arabic as a Second Language (B.Ed TASL) programmes.
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Programmes and activities of the Centre for Education and Human Development (CENTED) are founded on the principles contained in the philosophy of IIUM, which was inspired by the recommendations of the First World Conference on Muslim Education held in Mecca A.H. 1398 (A.D. 1977). The spirit of this philosophy is based on the Holy Qur'an , in particular the five verses revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, namely, Surah al-Alaq , verses 1 - 5.; Briefly, these principles are:
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All interpretations of knowledge are based on an Islamic worldview of life, the Universe and Creation. |
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The basis for interpretation of all forms of knowledge is Tawhid and its manifestation in our way of life. Knowledge, therefore, shall be propagated in the spirit of Tawhid, which stipulates that Allah is the Absolute, the Creator, the Master, and the Cherisher of the Universe. |
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The ultimate purpose of knowledge is to lead man to the realization of his position as a servant of Allah and His Khalifah on earth, and to prepare him to fulfill these roles and be accountable to Allah with regards to his deeds and actions. |
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The interpretation and propagation of knowledge proceed from recognition of "wahy" as Divinely revealed which must take precedence over acquired knowledge.
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To become a renowned Islamic centre for education nationally and internationally, consistent with the vision of the IIUM.
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To produce dedicated researchers, scholars and educators to develop Islamic approaches in the construction of knowledge relevant with contemporary socio-cultural conditions. To foster research endeavors in various fields of education which will contribute towards the development of the nation and the ummah.
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The objective of the Centre for Education and Human Development is develop and refine the Islamic concept, theory, practice and system of education which is capable of producing successive generations of Muslims who not only serve Allah faithfully and are committed to follow His guidance in all aspects of their life, but are also knowledgeable and skillful so as to bring benefits and avoid harm to themselves, mankind and the universe.
Specifically, through its programmes and activities of teaching, research and publication, the Centre aims to produce all levels of professionals in education who are endowed with the following characteristics:
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Proactive, critical and innovative. |
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Subscribe in total submission to the command of Allah. |
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Committed to follow Allah's guidance in all aspects of their lives |
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Knowledgeable and skillful in applying various educational principles, techniques and technology. |
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Able to carry out and are totally committed to the mission of developing and nurturing Islamic personality in their students. |
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