Design model of basic Al-Quran learning courseware based on persuasive system design for toddlers

Abstract

Nowadays, there are many courseware design models for learning basic Al- Quran. Previous studies on the models were developed for various ages. However, some of the components in the models are not suitable for toddler’s learning ability level. This research developed a courseware design model, MyFurqan for toddlers to learn basic Al-Quran. The process started with developing the courseware, evaluating the design model, and measuring the effectiveness. Based on literature review, this study proposed a new courseware design model, comprising six components, which are course content, design guidelines, learning approach, learning theory, multimedia elements and technology. Selection of these components was based on the design model Block Structure, which was used to develop the initial model for this research. From the model, a courseware was developed to test the components. Al-Furqan learning method was applied in the course content to introduce sounds familiar to toddlers. E-flashcard was used to deliver the learning content using multimedia elements. Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic (VAK) was applied to support toddler’s learning styles which consist of pictures, sounds and animations. The outcome/change matrix and persuasive principles were used as guideline to design in a persuasive manner. Mobile technology was applied as a learning platform to make learning process happen anywhere at any time. The quasiexperimental evaluation of pre-test and post-test were conducted to test MyFurqan by comparing the learning outcome in comparison to Al-Furqan Song. The courseware was tested on thirty nine toddlers aged between 18 to 36 months old. The results showed that the toddlers who used MyFurqan courseware achieved better scores in the post-test as compared to toddlers who used Al-Furqan Song courseware to learn basic Al-Quran.