Islamic education novice teachers’ journey in translating student-centred learning into classroom practice
List of Authors
  • Tengku Sarina Aini Tengku Kasim

Keyword
  • Islamic Education novice teachers, student-centred learning, qualitative research

Abstract
  • Given the complexities associated with the realities of novice teachers in translating student-centred learning, this article serves as a small window to the struggles and challenges Islamic Education novice teachers faced in their classroom practice. Applying qualitative semi-structured interviews, ten Islamic Education novice teachers were chosen as informants by using purposive sampling. The findings uncover and examine key issues pertaining to the classroom experiences of Islamic Education novice teachers. This article concludes with a list of recommendations for the novice teachers and teacher preparation programs.

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