Understanding the Concept of Fitrah in Islamic Learning Theory

Abstract

Fitrah is a learning theory that has differences with western learning theory. One of the most famous western learning theories is the tabularasa concept. The tabularasa concept likens students to white paper that does not have any potential. So that educators or parents or the environment have a very important role in shaping what students will become. While the concept of fitrah, students are positioned as beings who have brought outward potential that was given directly by God at the time of their creation. So, educators who find this potential to be developed to the fullest extent possible.