DIGITAL Al-QUR’AN LEARNING BOOK TO IMPROVE READING AND WRITING SKILLS AMONG NOVICE ARABIC LEARNERS

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This research aims to develop a digital Al-Qur’an learning book to improve novice learners’ Arabic reading and writing skills. It employs research and development methods and takes a procedural model, which is descriptive and has clear guidelines for developing the product.
 Methodology: The steps include several procedures: planning, implementation, and evaluation. The data consist of preliminary study data and try-out data. The data analysis covers data presentation, reduction, verification, and concluding. On the other hand, the data in this research had been elaborated using the content analysis to find the appropriate substance of Al-Qur’an digital. The methodology in this research also used some modeling of new trends in human-computer interaction by Macías (2009). In this case, Macías developed interfaces to facilitate the main interaction modes. In this research interface of digital Qur’an, online and offline, tried to facilitate the novice learners’ Arabic reading and writing process. The interface also related to the “word order” which had been used the model of Qur’anic words.
 Main Findings: The final product from this research is a digital-based book for learning to read Al-Qur’an, which is equipped with reading and writing exercises and is suitable for students at the beginner-level. The strengths and limitations of the digital-based book are discussed.
 Applications of this study: The result of this research can be used for Al-Qur’an educational institutions, both teachers and students.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The model development of the digital Al-Qur’an learning book is presented comprehensively and completely.