The gradual educational approach in light of the Qur'an and Sunnah and its impact on developing teaching methods and serving the community

Abstract

The gradual approach is one of the most successful educational approaches because of its foundations and methodology that contribute to the scientific experience. It has contributed to this in the Qur’anic and Prophetic drama, thus moving man from the stage of stagnation to the stages of intellectual and mental growth, including the ability to innovate mentally and psychologically. Hence the importance of the research, which is: to identify the concept of educational progression in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah, to reveal the most prominent forms of educational progression in the Sharia texts and its educational dimensions, and to clarify the impact of progression on developing teaching methods in terms of curriculum planning, content organization and teaching methods. The study followed the descriptive analytical approach to achieve the desired goals, which are: to show the Prophet’s approach, may God bless him and grant him peace, in gradualism through analyzing his educational and pedagogical positions, and to show how the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, used the method of gradualism in conveying knowledge and modifying behavior. The problem of the study revolves around the limited application of the educational gradualism method, even though the Holy Qur’an and the Noble Prophetic Sunnah have presented a unique educational model that relies on the principle of gradualism in guiding the learner and building his behavior and knowledge. Many contemporary teaching methods are still presented in a stereotypical way that does not take this principle into account, which leads to educational gaps and weakness in learners’ comprehension, and limits the ability of educational institutions to perform their role in serving society. Among the most important findings of the study: 1- The study confirmed that the gradual educational approach is one of the authentic educational methods that plays an important role in acquiring continuous learning skills, so that it does not remain in a state of stagnation. 2. The study concluded that the gradual approach aligns with human nature and its innate ability to absorb information in sequential steps and according to well-defined principles and rules. 3. The study concluded that the gradual approach contributes to improving the quality of education by taking into account individual differences, facilitating information comprehension, and raising the academic achievement level of learners.