An Action Research on the Effectiveness Uses of Flash Card in Promoting Hijaiyah Literacy among Primary School Pupils

Abstract

Hijaiyah literacy skills is important for every primary school pupil in learning Islamic education subject a foundation to enable pupils to read Iqra and mastering reading the Quran. This study aimed to identify the effects of flash cards use in improving Hijaiyah literacy among primary school pupils. The study was conducted in three schools around the state of Selangor and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The subjects were 41 pupils in a class who are in counselling Iqra 'of the three schools. An action research design was used in this study. In order to observe the objective, researcher used observation and oral test. The results showed that, the use of flash cards able to increase pupils' Hijaiyah literacy. Flash card is encouraged to be used among primary teacher because it helps weaker pupils to recognize letters and bragged single hijaiyah more easily and effectively.