Abd Aziz Rekan and Nurhasfirah Rosin and Muhamad Nasir Mohamad Salleh and Asyraf Isyraqi Jamil and Hafeezur Rahman Awel and Miftachul Huda and Muhammad Baiqun Isbahi (2025) Embedding 21st century soft skills in Islamic higher education. Nazhruna: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 8. pp. 318-335.
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Abstract
Soft skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, problem solving and entrepreneurship are increasingly recognised as essential for preparing graduates to thrive in today’s complex and competitive global workforce. This study investigates the integration of these 21st-century soft skills within Malaysian higher education, with a specific focus on the Special Arabic Language Program (SALP) at a public institution. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with SALP alumni and supported by document analysis related to the programme. The findings reveal that both academic and co-curricular components of the SALP have played a significant role in developing students’ soft skills. These experiences have fostered competencies in communication, leadership, social engagement and entrepreneurship, all nurtured within a framework grounded in Islamic values.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keyword: | Soft Skills, Islamic Higher Education, Communication Skills, Interaction, Leadership, Entrepreneurship |
| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) > L7-991 Education (General) L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC8-6691 Special aspects of education > LC251-951 Moral and religious education > LC321-951 Religion and education. Education under church control > LC901-915 Islamic education |
| Department: | FACULTY > Faculty of Education and Sport Studies |
| Depositing User: | SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS - |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Aug 2025 10:00 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Aug 2025 10:00 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45029 |
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