STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ISLAMIC SCIENCE INTEGRATION IN ENGLISH TEACHING MATERIALS

Abstract

Integration of Islamic science in English language learning for Muslim students is a necessity that should be realized by every teacher, especially in developing teaching materials that are applied in the classroom. This study aims at finding out the perception of STAIN Watampone students particularly Islamic Education program that have taught English by using integrated Islamic science material. Using interviews, it was revealed that the students give positive attitudes toward the implementation of Islamic science into teaching English material. The result shows that the use of integrated English and Islamic material can produce a lot of interest and a make learning activities more effective and efficient. This gives an indication that the teacher or the stake holder can formulate the integrated teaching materials to suit the needs and interests of students.   Keywords: Integration, Islamic science, Teaching material