Adapting to Change in Education: How Islamic Centres in Singapore Promote Religiosity With the Help of Technology

Abstract

This chapter reports on how private Islamic centres in Singapore promote religious education with the help of technology. This research study relies on the method of content analysis of textbooks used in the Islamic centres. Two research findings are noted in this chapter. First, the Islamic textbooks incorporate various technological tools and resources to impart religiosity in students. Secondly, technology has its limitations in engendering religiosity through effective teacher guidance and moral development. A major implication of this study is that educational changes in Islamic education need to be underpinned and mediated by an Islamic worldview on knowledge, education and morals.