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This research explores Jack Mezirow's transformative learning theory in the context of Islamic education. It focuses on the perception of micro-credentials and lifelong learning, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of these concepts in Islamic pedagogy. This type of research is field research using qualitative methods that focus on a case study approach to investigate how transformative learning can be implemented effectively in Islamic education and how micro-credentials influence perceptions of learning. Data collection techniques used interviews, observation and documentation with sampling using purposive techniques with 10 teachers and 50 students as respondents. These findings highlight that transformative learning fosters deeper religious understanding and behavioral change in students, while micro-credentials increase engagement by recognizing small educational achievements. This research offers insights into how lifelong learning and transformative approaches can improve the quality of Islamic education, supporting critical and reflective thinking among students. The impact of this research is to increase higher quality Islamic education learning with a multidisciplinary approach.
Keywords: Contextual, Integrated science, Transformative Learning, Micro-Credentialing, Lifelong Learning,
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Nasution, R. 2015. Pembelajaran Transformatif dalam Pendidikan Islam: Perspektif Siswa. Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam. 19(3): 187-200.
Riyanto, S. 2018. Pengertian dan Prinsip Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hidup Menurut Islam. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam. 23(4): 301-315.
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Hanyfah, S., Fernandes, G. R., & Budiarso, I. (2022, January). Penerapan metode kualitatif deskriptif untuk aplikasi pengolahan data pelanggan pada car wash. In Semnas Ristek (Seminar Nasional Riset Dan Inovasi Teknologi) (Vol. 6, No. 1). unindra.ac.id
Asmara, D. & Alexander, H. (2020). Fostering religious education For transFormation in indonesia: dialogue with transFormative learning theory. Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology. researchgate.net
Falaq, Y., Putri, N. A., Sholeh, M., & Utomo, C. B. (2022). TEORI PEMBELAJARAN TRANSFORMATIF PADA PENDIDIKAN IPS. Harmony: Jurnal Pembelajaran IPS dan PKN, 7(2), 90-97. unnes.ac.id
Nawawi, A. N. A., Muhammad, F. M. F., & Kusaeri, K. (2024). REKONSTRUKSI ANDRAGOGI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN TRANSFORMATIF MEZIROW. Muslim Heritage, 9(1), 19-43. iainponorogo.ac.id
Miao, M., Ahmed, M., Ahsan, N., & Qamar, B. (2023). Intention to use technology for micro-credential programs: evidence from technology acceptance and self-determination model. International Journal of Educational Management. [HTML]
Harahap, E. (2023). Menggali Prinsip-Prinsip dan Model Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam yang Transformatif: Membangun Kesadaran Spiritual dan Kemandirian Berpikir. Al-Murabbi: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam. alahliyah.sch.id
Jones, P. (2020). Critical transformative learning and social work education: Jack Mezirow’s transformative learning theory. In The Routledge handbook of critical pedagogies for social work (pp. 489-500). Routledge. [HTML]
Hoggan, C. & Kloubert, T. (2020). Transformative learning in theory and practice. Adult Education Quarterly. academia.edu
Schnepfleitner, F. M., & Ferreira, M. P. (2021). Transformative Learning Theory–Is It Tıme to Add A Fourth Core Element?. Journal of Educational Studies and Multidisciplinary Approaches, 1(1), 40-49. jesma.net
Stefany, S., Purba, H., Suhendro, A., & Banjarnahor, E. (2023). IMPLEMENTASI MIROKREDENSIAL DI INDONESIA: MENGUKUR PENERIMAAN TEKNOLOGI MAHASISWA [THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MICROCREDENTIALS IN INDONESIA: MEASURING STUDENTS’TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE]. Polyglot: Jurnal Ilmiah, 19(1), 135-155. academia.edu
Van Noy, M. & Gaston, P. L. (2023). Credentials: Understand the problems. Identify the opportunities. Create the solutions.. [HTML]
Istikomah, M. (). PEMBELAJARAN TRANSFORMATIF–DELIBERATIF; UPAYA MENGEMBANGKAN KONSEP DAN STRATEGI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI INDONESIA. jurnal.untag-sby.ac.id. untag-sby.ac.id
Efendi, N. (2021). Pengembangan Model Manajemen Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Islam Transformatif. uinsatu.ac.id
Fatih, T. A. (). Tujuan Pendidikan Islam di Indonesia Perspektif al-Qur'an. Jurnal Kajian Islam Interdisipliner. uin-suka.ac.id
Sudrajat, H., & Hariati, R. H. (2021). Hakikat Pendidikan Sepanjang Hayat Untuk Ditanamkan Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar. Al-Amin Journal: Educational and Social Studies, 6(02), 253-262. academia.edu
Fiandi, A., Warmanto, E., & Iswantir, I. (2023). Manajemen Kurikulum Pembelajaran Islam di Pesantren Menghadapi Era 4.0. Jurnal Pendidikan Tambusai. jptam.org
Sumirah, S., Arsyad, M., & Sukarno, S. (2023). Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Pengembangan Sikap Ilmiah dan Literasi Sains Siswa. Journal of Educational Research, 2(1), 81-98. centrism.or.id
Taherdoost, H. (2021). Data collection methods and tools for research; a step-by-step guide to choose data collection technique for academic and business research projects. International Journal of Academic Research in Management (IJARM), 10(1), 10-38. hal.science
Adlini, M. N., Dinda, A. H., Yulinda, S., Chotimah, O., & Merliyana, S. J. (2022). Metode penelitian kualitatif studi pustaka. Jurnal Edumaspul, 6(1), 974-980. kemdikbud.go.id