TY - JOUR ID - library_repository1326 UR - https://ajodl.oum.edu.my/ IS - 1 A1 - Aliza Ali, A1 - Hayaton Fadillah Bahari, Y1 - 2020/// N2 - The purpose of the study is to seek understanding on the teachers' perceptions of the play-based approach implementation at private Islamic preschool context located in Ampang, Selangor. This study employed qualitative approach in collecting data and thematic method in analysing data. The purposive sampling was used and data collection was done through semistructured interview. A total of 11 preschool teachers from three private Islamic preschools located in Ampang, Selangor were selected purposively in this study. The qualitative data was transcribed and analysed using thematic method. The results of the study indicated that the teachers believed that play is undeniably beneficial and impacted the children positively. However, issues and constraints related to children, teacher, school management and parents are discovered which lead to few suggestions towards improvement. This research also reveals that training on how to deliver lesson through playbased approach is necessary for the preschool teachers. (Abstract by authors) PB - ASEAN Journal of Open and Distance Learning JF - ASEAN Journal of Open & Distance Learning (AJODL) VL - 12 KW - Islamic preschool KW - play-based approach KW - preschool teacher SN - 2232-0814 TI - The Implementation of Play-based Approach at Private Islamic Preschools in Ampang, Selangor SP - 63 AV - public EP - 74 ER -