EL-MAQALAH : Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics

Using Artificial Intelligence in Arabic Learning: Opportunities and Challenges

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a tool with great potential to change the way we teach and learn, especially in the context of language learning. This article discusses the various benefits and challenges associated with integrating AI into education. By leveraging AI technology, teachers can create more personalized and adaptive learning experiences, uniquely tailored to each student's needs and abilities. In addition, AI can enhance the effectiveness of learning by providing real-time feedback and automated assessments, helping students develop their speaking and writing skills. However, challenges such as data privacy and the need for clear policies must be addressed to ensure the effective and ethical application of AI-based tools. More systematic research and assessment is needed to understand the impact of AI on student learning outcomes and to build trust between teachers and other stakeholders.

The Coherent Approach In Teaching Arabic In Theory And Practice

Moch. Fajarul Falah, Melda Hikmah , Wahyu Hidayatullah — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Curriculum organization is a crucial aspect in developing a curriculum to achieve optimal educational goals. One model of curriculum organization that can be applied is the correlated curriculum or correlated learning. This study aims to explore the application of correlated curriculum in formal education in Indonesia. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design. Participants in this study include teachers, school principals, curriculum developers, and education department representatives from several high schools that implement correlated curriculum. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis, using data source triangulation to ensure data validity. Correlated curriculum is an approach to curriculum development where various subjects are interconnected and support one another. This concept aims to show the relationship between various fields of study and integrate knowledge from various subjects so that students can see the connections and relevance between subjects. Although there has been no specific and comprehensive implementation of correlated curriculum in Indonesia, there are efforts that reflect a tendency to link various subjects in the curriculum and learning process, such as thematic integrated approaches in elementary schools and cross-subject learning materials in lesson plans and curriculum frameworks.

Improving Arabic Language Skills With A Project-Based Approach

Mukhlisah Mukhlisah, Win Khamsy Sirda — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Learning Arabic with a project-based curriculum approach has become a new trend in the world of language teaching. This approach allows students to develop Arabic language skills in an integrated manner through authentic and meaningful project activities. Project-based curriculum is a student-centered learning approach that integrates knowledge across disciplines through project work. This approach aims to encourage students to build a deeper understanding of the concepts studied by applying them to real contexts through project work.This article discusses the theoretical basis, characteristics, implementation, as well as the advantages and challenges of implementing a project-based curriculum in an educational environment. This approach aims to increase learning motivation, critical thinking skills, collaboration and meaningful mastery of the material. However, its implementation requires careful preparation and planning from educators, as well as good classroom management skills to make it easier for students during the project work process.

Developing the textbook "Arabic Language Lessons in the Modern Way" In The Illustrated Dictionary To Upgrade Students' Reading Skills (Research Development At The Insan Qurani Institute Aceh Besar)

Zakkia Syahda, Badruzzaman Badruzzaman — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

In this research, the researcher developed the textbook “Durus Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabiyyah ‘Ala Ath-Thariqah Al-Haditsah” With The Picture Dictionary To Improve Students’ Ability In Reading Skills (Research And Development At Insan Qur’ani’s Islamic Boarding School, Aceh Besar). The researcher conducted the observation in the 7th grade at Insan Qur’ani’s Islamic Boarding School, Aceh Besar. The problem that students face when learning the Arabic language is their weak understanding of the studied material due to their lack of control over new Arabic vocabulary and words. The objectives of this research are: 1) To know the procedure for developing the textbook “Durus Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabiyyah ‘Ala Ath-Thariqah Al-Haditsah” with the picture dictionary in improving students’ ability in reading skills. 2) To determine the validity of the picture dictionary in improving students’ ability in reading skills. 3) To know the effectiveness of the picture dictionary in improving students’ ability in reading skills. The research method used is Research & Development. The picture dictionary development process uses the ADDIE development model, with five stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results of the research are: 1) The process of developing the picture dictionary is used to teach reading skills using the ADDIE development model with five stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. 2) Based on the Picture Dictionary's eligibility guidelines, the Picture Dictionary's criteria is "Excellent", with details of the design expert's validation results, and the criteria received a "Very Good" score of 80%. The content expert's validation results receive an "excellent" criteria of 85%. The results of the picture dictionary answer questionnaire from students obtained criteria of “excellent” with a value of 91.14%. 3) The effectiveness of using the picture dictionary was proven by increasing the average score of the students’ learning outcomes test. It is known that the average score of the pre-test for the experimental class was 64.05 and the average score of the post-test was 87.14. While in the control group, the average score of the pre-test was 52.62 and the average score of the post-test was 74.29. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is an increase in learning results using the picture dictionary in teaching reading skills in the 7th grade at the Insan Qur’ani’s Islamic Boarding School, Aceh Besar.

Developing An al-Nahw al-Wadhih Book With A Handout In school (Research and Development Study At Tgk. Chiek Oemar Diyan Aceh Besar)

Lia Zulfiani, Syarifuddin Syarifuddin — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

In this study, the researcher observed that teachers in Oemar Diyan Boarding only use textbooks in teaching and learning activities, causing a decrease in the quality of learning and leading to a decrease in the quality of education. Therefore, students find it difficult to learn Arabic and eventually find the lesson as a burden. As for efforts to overcome these problems, researchers used the Handout media to facilitate students in understanding the lessons, especially in the mabni and mugrab subjects. The purposes of this research were to find out the product development of an-Nahwu al-Wadhih book in mabni and mugrab chapter with media Handout for second-grade students of junior high school, to investigate the students’ responses to an-Nahwu al-Wadhih on Dhamir chapter with media handout, and to explore the validity level of anNahwu al-Wadhih on Dhamir chapter with handout media according to expert validations. Research and development (R&D) methods were utilized in collecting data. Furthermore, the population of this research was 162 students, however, to meet the objective of this research 28 students were chosen as samples. This research produced a new product that is a book titled “Attaisir Fi Ta'lim mabni and mugrab” After going through expert validation processes. The students’ responses to this new product showed that they agreed to the development of the an-Nahwu alWadhih book in the Dhamir chapter with a media mind mapping making it easier for them to learn. The result is obtained from T-test Sig (.05<.100). This shows that the hypothesis is zero (ho) is rejected and hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, it is evident that the usage of handouts is influential in improving student’s understanding of mabni and mugrab lesson.

Barriers to Teaching Arabic Speech: A Case Study for Seventh Grade Students in Public Middle School Gresik

Lailatun Maghfiroh, Muhammad Afifudin Dimyathi — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Arabic language learning in Indonesia must be resolved immediately because it always faces linguistic and non-linguistic problems. Non-linguistic problems include learning motivation, media, model, allocation, and learning environment. Linguistic problems include linguistic problems such as phonetics, morphology, and syntax. The age of the students and the learning environment determine many language learning problems. This article reviews the obstacles faced by seventh grade students of MTs Negeri Gresik when learning to speak Arabic. This paper uses descriptive analysis through interviews, direct observation, and document collection. After data collection and analysis results identified two main factors that cause this difficulty, one of which is factors outside the Arabic language itself. The results show that similar problems are also common in other madrasahs. Although focused on one school, this study makes an important contribution in understanding the Arabic speaking difficulties that are often experienced by grade VII students, especially in a madrasah environment. This paper can be the basis for Arabic teachers to design more effective and innovative learning strategies to overcome the problems faced by students. In addition, this research contributes to the curriculum development team, especially in terms of determining relevant learning materials and developing learning methods that better accommodate the needs of students. And finally, the results of this analysis can be a reference for future research that wants to explore similar issues in other schools