Strengthening Spiritual Development Approaches in Teaching and Learning for Malaysian Higher Education Students: An Integrative Conceptual Framework

Emie Sylviana Binti Mohd Zahid
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Emie Sylviana Binti Mohd Zahid: Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), University Technology MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Kampus Permatang Pauh, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 3819-3827

Abstract: This conceptual paper explores the integration of spiritual development within teaching and learning processes in Malaysian higher education institutions. Rooted in the Islamic worldview, it argues that education must nurture not only intellectual capabilities but also emotional and spiritual dimensions. Despite growing awareness, spiritual values remain marginalised in mainstream curricula. The paper critically engages with theoretical frameworks, notably King’s (2008) and Vaughan’s (2002) models of spiritual intelligence, alongside Islamic principles such as ta’dib, adab, and ihsan. A new conceptual framework is proposed, visually mapping the relationships between values, pedagogy, institutional policy, and student outcomes. The paper synthesizes literature and highlights evaluative insights into best practices and challenges, offering recommendations for systemic reform. It concludes by outlining future research directions to empirically assess the proposed framework’s efficacy.

Date: 2025
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