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Collaborative online international learning to address mental health across cultures with an Islamic perspective

This study examines the impact of a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project on enhancing students’ cross-cultural understanding, collaborative skills, and problem-solving abilities in addressing mental health issues through technology, enriched by insights from an Islamic perspect...

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Main Authors: Gunawan, Teddy Surya, Kartiwi, Mira, Lubis, Asmuliadi, Arifin, Muhamad
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Language:English
Published: 2024
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TK7885 Computer engineering
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/117096/1/Gunawan2024_Collaborative%20Online%20International%20Learning%20to%20Address%20Mental%20Health%20Across%20Cultures%20with%20an%20Islamic%20Perspective.pdf
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spelling my.iium.irep.1170962024-12-30T05:49:00Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/117096/ Collaborative online international learning to address mental health across cultures with an Islamic perspective Gunawan, Teddy Surya Kartiwi, Mira Lubis, Asmuliadi Arifin, Muhamad TK7885 Computer engineering This study examines the impact of a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project on enhancing students’ cross-cultural understanding, collaborative skills, and problem-solving abilities in addressing mental health issues through technology, enriched by insights from an Islamic perspective. The project connected students from the International Islamic University Malaysia’s (IIUM) Operating Systems course and Shenandoah University’s Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice course, fostering a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment. Students worked in diverse teams, engaging in activities such as video introductions, infographic creation, and presentations on technological applications in mental health, facilitated by platforms like Zoom, Google Sites, and WhatsApp. Evaluations, including Programme Outcome (PO) analyses, revealed that over 80% of students achieved “Acceptable” or higher levels in applying engineering knowledge (PO1) and problem analysis (PO2), reflecting the success of the project in meeting its learning objectives. Student reflections captured on Flipgrid further underscored the project’s impact, with participants highlighting improved cultural sensitivity, adaptability to a global professional context, and collaborative problem-solving despite challenges such as time zone differences. The inclusion of Islamic perspectives provided a holistic lens, emphasizing spiritual and technological solutions to mental health issues through values such as patience (sabr), gratitude (shukr), and trust in Allah (tawakkul). This study underscores COIL’s potential as a transformative pedagogical approach for preparing students to navigate multicultural, technology-driven environments while fostering global mental health awareness. It offers actionable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to integrate cultural and religious perspectives into interdisciplinary education. 2024-12-23 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/117096/1/Gunawan2024_Collaborative%20Online%20International%20Learning%20to%20Address%20Mental%20Health%20Across%20Cultures%20with%20an%20Islamic%20Perspective.pdf Gunawan, Teddy Surya and Kartiwi, Mira and Lubis, Asmuliadi and Arifin, Muhamad (2024) Collaborative online international learning to address mental health across cultures with an Islamic perspective. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (IJEEI), 12 (4). pp. 950-962. ISSN 2089-3272 http://section.iaesonline.com/index.php/IJEEI/ http://dx.doi.org/10.52549/ijeei.v12i4.6041
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Gunawan, Teddy Surya
Kartiwi, Mira
Lubis, Asmuliadi
Arifin, Muhamad
Collaborative online international learning to address mental health across cultures with an Islamic perspective
description This study examines the impact of a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project on enhancing students’ cross-cultural understanding, collaborative skills, and problem-solving abilities in addressing mental health issues through technology, enriched by insights from an Islamic perspective. The project connected students from the International Islamic University Malaysia’s (IIUM) Operating Systems course and Shenandoah University’s Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice course, fostering a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment. Students worked in diverse teams, engaging in activities such as video introductions, infographic creation, and presentations on technological applications in mental health, facilitated by platforms like Zoom, Google Sites, and WhatsApp. Evaluations, including Programme Outcome (PO) analyses, revealed that over 80% of students achieved “Acceptable” or higher levels in applying engineering knowledge (PO1) and problem analysis (PO2), reflecting the success of the project in meeting its learning objectives. Student reflections captured on Flipgrid further underscored the project’s impact, with participants highlighting improved cultural sensitivity, adaptability to a global professional context, and collaborative problem-solving despite challenges such as time zone differences. The inclusion of Islamic perspectives provided a holistic lens, emphasizing spiritual and technological solutions to mental health issues through values such as patience (sabr), gratitude (shukr), and trust in Allah (tawakkul). This study underscores COIL’s potential as a transformative pedagogical approach for preparing students to navigate multicultural, technology-driven environments while fostering global mental health awareness. It offers actionable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to integrate cultural and religious perspectives into interdisciplinary education.
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author Gunawan, Teddy Surya
Kartiwi, Mira
Lubis, Asmuliadi
Arifin, Muhamad
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Kartiwi, Mira
Lubis, Asmuliadi
Arifin, Muhamad
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title Collaborative online international learning to address mental health across cultures with an Islamic perspective
title_short Collaborative online international learning to address mental health across cultures with an Islamic perspective
title_full Collaborative online international learning to address mental health across cultures with an Islamic perspective
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