Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF)

ix viii TABLE OF CONTENTS EDUCATIONAL GOALS Graduates Nurture graduates who are balanced and harmonious (Insān Sejahtera) as stipulated in the Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan , crafted on values-based holistic and integrated education for sustainable development (Education 2030) Teaching and Learning Provide conducive shared learning (culture of Iqra’ ) ecosystem geared towards the convergence of knowledge founded on the worldview of Tawḥīd (affirmation of the absolute Oneness of Allah swt) in realising comprehensive excellence Responsible Research and Innovation Engage in research and innovation relevant to Maqā ṣ id Ash-Sharī ʿ ah and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) aimed at mercy for all the worlds ( Raḥmatan lil- ʿ Ā lamīn) Insān Sejahtera and Khalīfah The main outcome of the Educational Goals is to nurture Insān Sejahtera (a balanced and harmonious person), equipped with useful knowledge and specialised skills, and committed to Islamic values and practices imbued with integrity, Amānah, ʾ Īmān, Akhlāq and Taqwā towards the realisation of virtuous civilisation PHILOSOPHY OF KNOWLEDGE vi VISION ANDMISSION vi-vii EDUCATIONAL GOALS v iii FOREWORD: HRH TUNKU AZIZAH AMINAHMAIMUNAH 1 ISKANDARIAH, THE CONSTITUTIONAL HEAD OF IIUM THE PRESIDENT OF IIUM 3 INTRODUCTION 5 PREFACE 7 SECTION 1: EDUCATING THE NOW FOR THE FUTURE 11 Introduction Moving Forward with the Philosophy, Vision and Mission A Renewed Normal A Framework for the Future SECTION 2: INSPIRATIONS 37 Introduction National Philosophy of Education Maqā ṣ id Ash-Sharī ʿ ah Futures of Education SECTION 3: RETROSPECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL 51 SCANNING Introduction Sources of Information Methodology Findings Undergraduate Academic Programmes Post-Graduate Academic Programmes SECTION 4: SEJAHTERA ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK IN ACTION 103 Introduction Guiding Principles Empowerment Flexibility Innovation Accountability Community Co-learning (Formal+Informal) Beyond Classroom UniCORE 2020 for Undergraduate Programmes UniCORE for Postgraduate Programmes Pedagogy Assessment Responsible Research SECTION 5: WHOLE INSTITUTION TRANSFORMATION 133 Introduction Student Life AWhole New Transformed Education (incl. Enabling Services) RCE Greater Gombak Moving Forward Together in SAF GLOSSARY 159 REFERENCES 161 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS 162