The Effectiveness of a Teaching program -based on Active -learning of the Islamic Education course - on Developing Moral values of kindergartens in Amanat AL-Asimah Sana'a

Abstract

The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an active learning-based program in Islamic Education for developing moral values among kindergarten children in Sana’a Capital Municipality. To achieve its objectives, the researchers employed descriptive-analytical and quasi-experimental approaches, using an equivalent-groups design (experimental and control) with pre- and post-testing. The study sample consisted of 40 kindergarten children selected purposively and divided into experimental and control groups. The researchers developed a list of moral values comprising 19 values, an achievement test, and an active learning-based educational program to develop moral values. The test was administered before the intervention, followed by implementation of the program with the experimental group and then post-testing. The findings revealed statistically significant differences in favour of the experimental group in the post-test, with a large effect size, indicating the program’s high effectiveness in developing moral values among the kindergarten children in the study sample. Key recommendations included adopting active learning strategies in teaching Islamic Education and designing interactive educational programs that take into account the characteristics of the kindergarten stage.