Developing Youth in Pattani Through Hi-STEM Integration to Enhance Halal Food Entrepreneurship Skills
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Modern education faces complex challenges, particularly in culturally and religiously unique regions such as Thailand’s southern border provinces, where the majority of the population is Muslim. The education system must not only develop skills in science and technology following the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) framework but also integrate these disciplines with Islamic principles and Halal standards to create a learning experience that aligns with the social and cultural context of the learners. However, integrating STEM with Islamic principles remains a significant challenge in terms of curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and content development that seamlessly incorporates religious values. The lack of educational resources and trained personnel proficient in this integrated teaching approach has resulted in limited opportunities for students in the region to develop scientific and technological skills that align with their identity. To address this issue, the Hi-STEM (Halal and Islamic principles integrated with STEM) approach has been developed as a learning model that combines STEM knowledge with Islamic values and Halal concepts. This integration ensures that education in the southern border provinces progresses while maintaining the religious and cultural foundations of the community.
The application of STEM education in Thailand’s southern border provinces holds particular significance, as it must incorporate Islamic principles and Halal standards to align with the local population’s cultural and religious background. Hi-STEM focuses on creating a challenging and meaningful learning experience that meets the needs of entrepreneurs in the region. It plays a crucial role in enhancing scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical competencies while fostering a deep understanding of Islamic principles, which are essential aspects of students’ daily lives. This integration makes learning more relevant and sustainable, enabling students to apply their knowledge and skills effectively in real-world problem-solving. Additionally, Hi-STEM promotes critical thinking, creativity,
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