The book was edited by Dr. Zamzami Zainuddin from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; Dr. Bambang Sumintono from Faculty of Education, UIII; and Corinne Jacqueline Perera from Shangrao Normal University, China.

The volume highlights innovative and impactful approaches to learning, showcasing how technology can make classrooms more engaging and enjoyable. Grounded in the post-pandemic education experiences of Malaysia and Indonesia, it offers empirical insights into the challenges and opportunities that emerged during COVID-19 in schools.

Serving as a practical resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers, it provides guidance on curriculum renewal, alternative assessment methods, teacher professional growth, student engagement, and inclusive pedagogies for marginalized communities, all in line with the global pursuit of sustainable education.

The book features multiple chapters authored by UIII faculty members. Dr. Bambang Sumintono co-authored “School Leadership Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Indonesian Experience”; “Islamic Leadership and School Resilience in Times of Crisis: Lessons from Indonesian Primary Schools Post-COVID-19 Pandemic” and “Reinventing Sustainable Learning in Malaysia and Indonesia: Lessons Learned from COVID-19.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Tati Lathipatud Durriyah was the lead author of “Navigating Teacher Agency: Implementing an Innovative Literacy Teaching Model in Indonesian Classrooms.”

Additionally, Supriyono also become the lead author in “School Digitalization Strategies in Non-strategic Settings: Insights from Islamic Boarding Schools in Rural Indonesia,” with contributions from two other UIII MA in Education graduates, Muhammad Numan and Muhammad Fayyaz Mumtaz. Supriyono also co-authored “Islamic Leadership and School Resilience in Times of Crisis: Lessons from Indonesian Primary Schools Post-COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Beyond UIII, the book also includes contributions from other Indonesian Islamic higher education institutions (PTKIN), featuring four chapters written by lecturers from UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, and one chapter from UIN Walisongo Semarang and UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. 

Reflecting on the publication, Dr. Bambang Sumintono noted that this collaborative work not only documents educational resilience during COVID-19 but also offers sustainable strategies for the future. “The pandemic challenged us to rethink education. This book captures the lessons and innovations that can inspire future practices,” he said.

This Springer Nature publication reinforces UIII’s growing scholarly footprint in global education discourse and showcases Indonesia’s contributions—UIII in particular—to building more resilient and sustainable education future

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