Analyzing Islamic Values Included in Kindergarten Rhymes in Jordan

Abstract

The study aimed at demonstrating the Islamic values
included in kindergarten rhymes in Jordan by answering the following
questions: 1-What are the Islamic values included in kindergarten
rhymes in Jordan, and their percentages? 2- How could Islamic
values included in kindergarten rhymes be categorized or
classified?3- Which methods are used in presenting Islamic values to
children? And to what extent these methods are appropriate to
children’s characteristics?. To answer the previous questions, the
researchers used the analytical approach. The analysis showed that
rhymes included (28) Islamic values, of which some were appropriate
for the age of the children. On the other hand, other rhymes included
Islamic values which were not appropriate for the characteristics of
children at this stage of development. In addition, the analysis showed
that the most important Islamic values presented in children’s rhymes
were those relating the child to his or her creator and significant
people surrounding him or her such as parents. Finally, the analysis
showed that most methods used to present Islamic values were
inappropriate and in contrast to children’s characteristics. The study
recommended that it be necessary to pay attention to the kinds of
Islamic values presented to children, and to the methods used to
present these values. Finally, the study emphasized that rhymes were
appropriate moderators to teach children Islamic values at the
kindergarten stage