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Title: | THE ROLE OF INTERNAL MEMORY AIDS IN THE MEMORISATION OF THE QURAN BY LEVEL 6 -11 STUDENTS IN ALJAMEA-TUS-SAIFIYAH, NAIROBI, KENYA |
Authors: | B SHEIKH, ADNAN ZOEB |
Keywords: | ROLE OF INTERNAL MEMORY AIDS MEMORY AIDS IN THE MEMORISATION OF THE QURAN BY LEVEL 6 -11 STUDENTS |
Issue Date: | Aug-2023 |
Publisher: | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa |
Abstract: | ABSTRACT
This study investigated the role of internal memory aids in the memorisation of the Quran
by students from level 6-11 in Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Academy, Nairobi, Kenya. The
following five research questions guided study: What are the internal memory processes
that can help students memorise the Quran? How can mnemonics help students memorise
the Quran? What are the strategies that can be used by students to remember the Quran
after memorisation? What are the challenges faced by students when memorising the Quran
in Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, Nairobi, Kenya? What are some solutions to overcome the
challenges facing students in the memorisation of the Quran in Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah,
Nairobi, Kenya? This study utilised the Information Processing Theory's stage multi-store
model, which was proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin in 1968, as its theoretical framework.
The research was guided by a mixed methods approach, specifically the convergent parallel
design. A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect quantitative data, while a
phenomenological approach was used to collect qualitative data. The target population
comprised 355 students from level 6-11 and 25 teachers in the Faculty of Quranic Sciences
in Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, Nairobi, Kenya. A sample of 96 students and 8 teachers was
selected through stratified random sampling and purposive sampling techniques
respectively. The students completed a questionnaire, while the teachers were interviewed
to collect data. Content validity was ensured for both the questionnaire and interview guide.
The internal consistency of the questionnaire was measured using Cronbach's alpha, which
achieved a reliability coefficient of 0.81. The trustworthiness of the qualitative instrument
was also ascertained. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics to
generate frequencies and percentages, while the qualitative data were organized
thematically and presented in narratives and direct quotes. All ethical considerations were
adhered to throughout the study. The study found that internal memory processes, like
chunking and elaborative rehearsal, and mnemonic techniques, such as acronyms and
narrative chains, can significantly help learners to memorise and retain the verses of the
Quran. The study recommends that students and teachers should have knowledge of the
memorisation strategies and skills in order to memorise the Quran more effectively. |
Description: | Master of Education in
Educational Psychology |
URI: | http://localhost/xmlui/handle/1/12906 |
Appears in Collections: | Theses and Dissertations
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