The Use of Multimedia in Teaching Dirasah Islamiyah Course in Higher Education Institution in Indonesia

Abstract

Dirasah Islamiyah is one of basic courses in the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Jakarta Islamic University (FT-UID). This course aims to examine and develops Islamic teachings and concepts. After studying this course, it is expected that students are able to understand the Islamic teachings and concepts and are able to implement it in their daily life. One of issues of concern in Dirasah Islamiyah education at FT-UID is the low level of effectiveness and efficiency of the absorption of learning materials, as well as its effect on students’ attitude in their daily life. This study was conducted using quantitative approaches: i.e., using time series test. Thirty-eight students majoring in Industrial Engineering, from Faculty of Engineering, Jakarta Islamic University, Indonesia were selected as participants. Results showed that multimedia learning positively improved pupils’ achievement in Dirasah Islamiyah. The results imply that for an effective multimedia implementation, two prerequisite should be fulfilled. First, facilities and equipment must be made available, and second, the contents in the learning materials must be appropriate.

Keywords: Dirasah Islamiyah, multimedia, students’ achievement