Innovating Tahfidz Learning in the Covid-19 Pandemic: a Case Study in Indonesia

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused problems in learning tahfidz Al-Qur'an in Indonesia. One of the issues is how to keep the accuracy of reading the Qur'an related to lip movements and makharij letters which should be held through talaqqi (face-to-face) method but now it is conducted in virtual learning. This paper aims to analyze the innovation of tahfidz Al-Qur'an learning in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses qualitative data taken from observations and in-depth interviews. The research involves students, educators, and school principals. The data are analyzed using the triangulation technique based on a phenomenological mindset. The results show that (1) the learning of Al-Qur'an tahfidz during the pandemic is conducted online using supporting media technology that can accommodate, integrate, and unify the management of Al-Qur'an tahfidz learning; (2) Al-Qur'an tahfidz learning innovation can solve the existing problems by paying attention more to lip and tongue movements and sounds that the students produce, and; (3) Al-Qur'an tahfidz learning innovation has positive implications for the student's knowledge and skill competencies with satisfactory results. Their good outcomes may also be much better with the improvement of their attitudes in learning. This research suggests further research by developing a virtual tahfidz learning method to provide other alternatives to the tahfidz learning method during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learning experience of accounting students during the COVID-19 pandemic: West Papuan perspectives of online learning in Indonesia

“…In India and Nepal, students encountered enormous challenges with network infrastructure and unfavourable study environments (Kapasia et al , 2020; Sigdel et al , 2021). Recent studies have supported the findings that infrastructure to support education is necessary to improve the quality of the learning experience in Indonesia (Giatman et al , 2020).…”

“…Little research on the students’ learning quality has been undertaken on education in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic, while those educational policies were implemented throughout the nation, including in West Papua, the object of this research. Some recent work on students’ experiences in higher educational institutions during the pandemic has been reported; for example, by Djajadikerta et al (2021), Giatman et al (2020) and Wargadinata et al (2020). Unfortunately, these studies did not provide contexts of how students experienced learning challenges while dealing with the disease, socio-economic challenges and health issues.…”

“…The difficulties in access to online materials were also caused by students’ issues with their equipment and internet data credits (Giatman et al , 2020). While students sometimes can access materials, they need to have devices to enable them to continue online learning.…”

Essential building blocks for future blended learning with the right amount of blend

“…In two other papers, the assessment was viewed negatively since only 8.6% of 4,822 students in an Indonesian university scored above 85%, indicating lower grades than usual, and this can be because of the level of students and their readiness (Giatman et al ., 2020).…”

“…Some studies reported demotivation caused by the nature of BL and the drawbacks that accompany BL, such as technical issues. In a study that has been conducted by an Indonesian university, 60.1% of the 4,822 students responded that they suffer from unstable and very unstable Internet connections leading to 94.4% of students preferring F2F learning over OL in a BL approach (Giatman et al ., 2020). This study highlights the need for a proper and uninterrupted Internet connection for a smooth BL experience.…”