The Concept of Education and its Relevance in the Modern Education System Ibn Khaldun's Perspective

Abstract

This research explores Ibn Khaldun's educational thought and its relevance in the context of modern education. Ibn Khaldun, a prominent historian, philosopher and sociologist in Islamic history, offered an in-depth view of education in his work Mukaddimah. This research aims to analyze Ibn Khaldun's educational concepts, such as the purpose of education, teaching methods, and the role of teachers, as well as how these concepts can be applied in today's education system. The method used is qualitative analysis with historical and theoretical approaches. The results show that Ibn Khaldun's educational thoughts, such as holistic education that includes intellectual and moral development, are very relevant to modern educational approaches that emphasize character and competency development. Ibn Khaldun's teaching methods that use concrete examples and in-depth explanations are relevant to current active learning approaches, such as project- and problem-based learning. In addition, the teacher's role as a facilitator who guides and inspires students is in line with modern constructivist education models. The integration of Ibn Khaldun's educational concepts in the modern education system can make a valuable contribution to educational improvement and innovation efforts, as well as enrich educational theory and practice to meet the demands of the times and the needs of contemporary society. This research also opens up opportunities for further research in this field, developing more comprehensive and integrative educational theories and practices.