INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND CHALLENGES IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, TEACHER TRAINING, AND STRATEGIC PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT

Abstract

Innovative approaches can drive curriculum development, teacher training, and pedagogical strategies to align Islamic education with global demands and local cultural values while offering strategic guidance to policymakers, educators, and researchers in addressing contemporary challenges such as digitalization, inclusivity, and global competitiveness to enhance the effectiveness of Islamic education across diverse educational contexts. This systematic literature review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the recent applications and impacts of Innovative Approaches and Challenges in Islamic Education in Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, and Strategic Pedagogical Practices. The primary issue addressed is the need for an updated and structured overview of Islamic education to ensure consistency in curriculum development, adequate teacher training, and the effective integration of modern technology to meet contemporary global challenges.To achieve this, we conducted an extensive search of scholarly articles from reputable databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, focusing on studies published between 2022 and 2024. The flow of study based on PRISMA framework. The database found (n=39) final primary data was analysed. The finding was divided into three themes which is (1) Curriculum Transformation and Innovation in Islamic Education, (2) Teaching Approaches and Strategies in Islamic Education and (3) Integration of Islamic Values in Curriculum and Community. The overall analysis highlights the urgent need for innovative approaches in curriculum development, teacher training, and strategic pedagogical practices in Islamic education. The study identifies a lack of curriculum standardization, inadequate comprehensive teacher training, and limited technology integration as major challenges. Despite transformative efforts such as integrated curricula and the adoption of digital technologies, the effectiveness of Islamic education still requires stronger institutional support, stakeholder collaboration, and strategies aligned with global demands and local cultural values. This provides valuable guidance for educators, researchers, and policymakers to strengthen Islamic education in modern contexts.