Management of Prayer Education for Children Aged 7-10 Years for Immigrant Workers in Malaysia (Perspective of an Islamic Religious Education Expert)

Abstract

Prayer education management for children aged 7-10 years was a systematic and structured effort to form children's habits and understanding of the importance of praying. This education focuses on developing children's cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects so they can perform prayers correctly and fervently. The most effective strategies for teaching prayer to children aged 7-10 years include a fun learning approach, application of habituation methods, modeling by parents and teachers, and continuous evaluation. Obstacles and challenges in prayer education for children aged 7-10 years can be overcome starting with an introduction to the basics of prayer, such as intentions, movements and prayer readings. Children taught through demonstration methods, educational games, and stories that contain spiritual values. Collaborative efforts between families, communities, schools and government in strengthening prayer education for children aged 7-10 years, act as a model in demonstrating good and correct prayer implementation. Apart from that, a conducive and supportive environment was very influential in the prayer education process for children. Prayer education monitoring carried out periodically to monitor children's development. Monitoring includes aspects of knowledge (memorization of readings and movements), attitude (awareness and sincerity in performing prayers), and skills (ability to perform prayers correctly). With proper prayer education management, it hoped that children aged 7-10 years can form good prayer habits, which will become a strong foundation in their spiritual life in the future.