Sinayanan Zahra D. Macararic

Prof. Sinayanan Zahra D. Macararic serves as Associate Professor V in the Teaching Arabic Department at Mindanao State University's King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS), where she has advanced Arabic grammar instruction since 1990. Her career exemplifies deep integration of language pedagogy with Islamic disciplinary frameworks across the Marawi City campus.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Master of Arts in Islamic Studies major in Muslim Laws (2018, Mindanao State University)
• Bachelor of Science in Teaching Arabic (1987, Mindanao State University)
• High School (1982, MSU-Balo-i Community High School)
• Elementary (1978, Balo-i Central Elementary School)

Research centers on Arabic language acquisition within Islamic contexts, examining grammatical structures, teaching methodologies, and Shari'ah law applications. Her work bridges linguistic theory with religious education, emphasizing practical fluency development through culturally responsive pedagogy.

Publication trends reveal sustained focus on Arabic grammar systems and instructional innovation, culminating in her 2020 textbook synthesizing decades of classroom experience with scholarly rigor. These works establish foundational frameworks for Islamic language education in Southeast Asia.

Academic recognition includes:

• College Leadership Award (June 2018)
• Academic Excellence Awardee (June 2018)

Her advising extends through departmental leadership and extension services including the Campus-Intergroup Quiz Bowl on Islamic History and Monthly Round Table Discussions on Islam, Muslim Women and Development. The Academic Personnel Development Program scholarship enabled her graduate studies, while community initiatives like the TESDA-certified Organic Fertilizer training demonstrate cross-disciplinary engagement.

As Chairperson of the Teaching Arabic Department (1995-1996, 2004-2005), she shaped curriculum development within KFCIAAS, contributing to MSU's mission of integrating Islamic, Arabic, and Asian studies through faculty collaboration and community outreach programs.