Integration of Naqli and Aqli in Microbiology Teaching: Sharing the Experience
- Author:
Nurul Azmawati Mohamed
;
Anuar Sani
;
Wan Shahida
;
Zarini Ismail
;
Ilina Isahak
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
medical, microbiology, integration, Islam, naqli
- From:
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
2017;16(1):143-146
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background: In line with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia’s (USIM) tagline ‘Exploring Islamic Science,
Spearheading Knowledge’, we embarked on a new paradigm of teaching by integrating naqli components
into the microbiology and immunology curriculum. The main objective of this integration was to enhance
students’ appreciation towards Islam and Science, so that they would become good Muslim doctors. The
naqli components were delivered through various teaching and learning techniques such as lectures,
seminars, and online assignments. Methods: A total of eighty year 3 students from Faculty of Medicine and
Health Sciences, USIM were involved in this study. They were exposed to the new method of teaching for
the whole academic year, session 2014/ 2015. The effectiveness of this program was evaluated through
questionnaires, given at the end of academic session. Outcome: More than 90% students agreed that the
integration were clearly delivered, relevant to the topics at hand and enhanced their knowledge. Most
students (>90%) preferred interactive lectures rather than students’ initiated method such as seminar and
speaker’s corner. About two third of the students did not prefer online method. Moreover, 15.9% of them
said the allotted time was insufficient and 46% agreed that there was inadequate resources in the library.
Conclusions: The integration of naqli components into microbiology subject was favoured by students.
However, it should be improved with allocation of more slots, upgrading of online system and increment of
relevant library resources. Looking forward, we are convinced this is the way to go in producing holistic
doctors equipped with necessary knowledge, both in aqli and naqli to further advance Medicine and Islam.
