DEVELOPING AN INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL BASED ON THE COMMUNICATIVE PRACTICES AND ROLE OF PROPHET MOHAMMAD (PBUH)

Abstract

Understanding the communicative practices, character, and credibility of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) can provide a deeper connection to Islam and to the role and significance of his method of instruction. While instructional models exist, there has yet to be an empirically tested instructional model that reflects the sunnah of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) for universal application for both Islamic and non-Islamic settings and content. The results of this mixed methods survey study reflect the opinions and validation of six expert participants from fields including Islamic sciences and education, ranging from 3 to 20 years of experience in their roles. The concluding results of the quantitative 5-point Likert scale questions provided a generally positive perception of the instructional model, with a mean rating of 3.264, suggesting an overall favorable view. Likewise, triangulated qualitative responses to three interview questions summated themes of strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations of the developed instructional model. The final dichotomous question of overall recommendation was unanimous, with all expert participants (100%) answering "Yes" in favor of the developed Al-Huda instructional model. The results of this study validate in favor of the developed Al-Huda instructional model based on the communicative practices and role of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), recommending its use for universal instruction.

Keywords: Instructional Model, Communication, Hadeeth, Education, Instructional Communication.