Handbook for Arabic Language Teaching Professionals in the 21st Century

Contents: E.-S. Badawi, Foreword. Preface. Part I: Background. K. Versteegh, History of Arabic Language Teaching. K.C. Ryding, Teaching Arabic in the United States. S. Gass, Models of Second Language Acquisition. P.B. Stevens, Is Spanish Really So Easy? Is Arabic Really So Hard?: Perceived Difficulty in Learning Arabic as a Second Language. Part II: Contexts of Arabic Language Teaching. M.A. Nahla, Egypt: Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers in Alexandria University. M.H. Amara, Israel: Teaching Arabic in Israel. S. Hee-man, F. El-Khazindar, South Korea: Teaching Arabic in Korea. J. Dickens, J.C.E. Watson, Britain and Ireland: Arabic Teaching in Britain and Ireland. N. Anghelescu, Rumania: The Arabic Language at the University of Bucharest. Part III: Communicative Competence in Arabic. D. Wilmsen, What Is Communicative Arabic? K.M. Wahba, Arabic Language Use and the Educated Language User. M. Younes, Integrating the Vernacular With FuSHa in the Arabic-as-a-Foreign-Language Classroom. Part IV: The Learners. R.K. Belnap, A Profile of Students of Arabic in U.S. Universities. R. El Essawi, Arabic Language Learners' Needs: Pedagogical, Cognitive, Affective, and Social. Part V: Assessment. J. Eisele, Developing Frames of Reference for Assessment and Curricular Design in a Diglossic L2: From Skills to Tasks (and Back Again). P. Winke, R. Aquil, Issues in Developing Standardized Tests of Arabic Language Proficiency. Part VI: Technology Applications. E. Ditters, Technologies for Arabic Language Teaching and Learning. V. Stevens, Learner Strategies at the Interface: Computer-Assisted Language Learning. W. Samy, Instructional Media and Learning Arabic. A. Babler, Creating Interactive Web-Based Arabic Teaching Material With Authoring Systems. A.N. Madhany, Teaching Arabic With Technology: Word Processing, E-Mail, and the Internet. M. Van Mol, Arabic Receptive Language Teaching: A New CALL Approach. Part VII: Curriculum Development, Design, and Models. M. Abdalla, Arabic Immersion and Summer Programs in The United States. M. Al-Batal, Playing With Words: Teaching Vocabulary in the Arabic Curriculum. K. Brustad, Reading Fluently in Arabic. Z.A. Taha, Towards Pragmatic Competency in Arabic. J. Dickens, Arabic/English Translation and Interpreting Teaching in Britain. Part VIII: Arabic Language Program Administration and Management. M. Sawaie, International Arabic Language Programs. Part IX: Planning for the Future of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching. A. al-Rajhi, A Plan for the Future of Teaching Arabic: A Viewpoint From Within the Arab World. M. Al-Batal, R.K. Belnap, The Teaching and Learning of Arabic in the United States: Realities, Needs, and Future Directions. W.M. Martin, Marketing Arabic as a Second/Foreign Language Program. M. Alosh, H.M. ElKhafaifi, S. Hammoud, Professional Standards for Teachers of Arabic. L. England, Methodology in Arabic Language Teacher Education. Z. Ibrahim, J. Allam, Arabic Learners Heritage Students Redefined: Present & Future.

Although Arabic language learners and opportunities for learning the language gradually increased in Japan from 1925 when formal Arabic education began until the beginning of the 21st century, there is little research on Arabic language teaching and learning. To fill this gap, Akiko Sumi, Kyoto Notre Dame University, Japan, is working to better understand the learning environment of the Arabic language and social characteristics of Arabic language learners in Japan. Her ultimate goal is to increase autonomous motivation for Arabic language learning among learners in Japan. Akiko Sumi specialises in Arabic literature and language and is collaborating with Professor Katsunori Sumi of the Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, who specialises in applied psychology. Together, the two researchers are working to develop a new hypothetical model and refine instructional methods for teaching Arabic language. A psychological element of this work involves assessing the psychological characteristics of Arabic language learners in Japanese universities. The researchers also held an intensive Arabic language camp in Rurikei, Kyoto, at which around 100 students were offered an appropriate environment to support and satisfy autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The researchers are investigating Arabic language learning as part of foreign language learning and second language acquisition, with a keen focus on learning motivation as this is a key factor influencing language learning and teaching.

This paper aims to describe aspects of analytical thinking and innovation in Industrial 4.0 Arabic language teaching. From the results of the discussion it was concluded: instructors of Arabic should understand mastery: 1) current trends and issues in teaching and learning Arabic, first writing Arabic characters that are properly connected, Qur'anic Arabic is an example for written formal Arabic (hereinafter referred to as as Standard Arabic Language; 2) The social context of the transmission of knowledge, at the same time, the reading session continues the practice of long-established culture. From a psychological perspective on the process of language learning, there may be no useful differences between 'second' and 'foreign' languages. , because it can be said that the acquisition process is identical. However, in the context of education and politics, the status of a language in a particular society is important, and the difference is important; 3) Core Issues in the Practice of Arabic language learning is the work of spending their time, environmental impact, and attitudes or considering reading as insignificant; 4) Communicative Competencies, Language Variations and Using Frames in Arabic Teaching and Learning that 'time spent abroad is one of the most powerful variables' which predicts second language skills; 5) Arabic Language Program, Design and Curriculum goals; What allows translingual to progress in this context is their adaptive disposition. This disposition is greatly aided by their reflective skills, motivated by openness to learning; 6) Content-Based Teaching and Learning Approaches emphasize the need for innovation in pedagogical theories and practices. This explains the current linguistic dilemma and identifies the space for bilingualism and pluriculturalism which diagrams use content, cognition and communication in linguistic culture; 7) The emergence of reliable computing resources, searching for various corporations for certain structures and uses has been made much easier and Arabic linguistic researchers can now process more data than before. Most corporations are in MSA, but Arabic-language corporate development is also ongoing; 8) Arabic Language Screening Tests are based on English tests such as Clinical Evaluation of Language Basics and Word Knowledge Test.

This research aims to map the teaching of Arabic language in MAN 1 Kota Bogor. Arabic language teaching problems revolve around motivation and student learning interest in Arabic language learning. The condition is added with differences in their knowledge and learning experiences because of their different educational backgrounds. Another problem that arises is the means of supporting facities Arabic language bracket and its utilization. In addition, non-uniform and non-standard teacher competencies in the teaching process. And then have an impact on their methodological abilities in teaching Arabic in the classroom. On the other hand, the lack of study time in schools makes it difficult to develop the teaching of Arabic language more broadly, added with the difficulty of creating strong language environments in schools. All these issues are related to each other and require a comprehensive and sustainable solution. This research uses classroom action research on class X MAN 1 Kota Bogor. From direct observation through pre-cycle action research, method used by Arabic subject teachers who have not fully prioritize the interest of learning Arabic students can be known. The existence of such a thing is one of the solutions by using cooperative learning methods of team games tournament type (TGT). Application of these methods in order to increase student’s interest in learning, especially on the subjects of Arabic. The results showed cooperative learning type of team games tournament (TGT) can increase interest in learning Arabic language students in class X IPS 4 MAN 1 Kota Bogor. The increase of student’s learning interest on the learning in groups from cycle I, cycle II and cycle III are as follows: In Cycle I, the percentage of learner activity 47% in cycle II increased to 64.71% and cycle III increased to 80%. And the increase of the percentage of student’s learning interest from cycle I to cycle II increased by 17.71% and the increase of the percentage of student learning interest from cycle II to cycle III also increased by 15.29%

This study aimed to reveal the integrative Arabic language curriculum development of traditional and modern pesantren in MAPK MAN 1 Surakarta. This study used a qualitative method with case study approach. The subjects of the study consisted of the vice principal of religious program, the dormitory leader, and the Arabic language teachers. The data collection used interviews, observation, and documents analysis. The data analysis used Miles-Huberman interactive analysis which consists of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the development of the Arabic language curriculum in MAPK integrated three Arabic language learning programs, namely the morning school Arabic language curriculum, the evening Arabic language tutorials curriculum and the Arabic language curriculum in dormitory or pesantren. The integration of the Arabic language curriculum of traditional and modern pesantren was in the curriculum organizational components, objectives, materials and textbooks, learning methods, and curriculum evaluation developed.

This article reports on a research project aimed at developing and evaluating a song album as an instructional material for the teaching and learning of basic Arabic language in Malaysian primary schools. Generally, the procedure for undertaking the research project could be divided into four different stages, namely (i) the gathering of ideas for the music arrangement for all the nine songs in the album; (ii) development of the song album; (iii) evaluation of the developed song album; and(iv) improvement and refinement of the song album. The results show that characteristics of suitable music arrangementfor the songs in the album are as follows: (i) modern music instruments combined with local and Arabic traditional music instruments so as to make the compositions more unique and interesting, (ii) the use of a variety of rhythmic styles;combining modern and traditional elements including middle east rhythm, (iii) employment of the combination of adult and children singers (iv) varied tempo with vibrant and energetic mood (v) take into account the possibility of combining singing of the songs with dance and movement activities. According to evaluation by the panel of experts, the songs in the albumareof good quality in both the aspects of singing and music arrangement. Meanwhile the results on the aspect of usability found that all of the songs in the album are attractive and suitable to be used as instructional material for the teaching and learning of basic Arabic language to year one pupils in Malaysian primary schools. The song album could facilitate Arabic language teachers to be more confident in carrying outsingingactivities in their classroom as outlined in the Year One Arabic language textbook published by the Ministry of Education. Consequently, by employing singing activities using the songs in the album could help to make their lessons more engaging, attractive and effective.

The interesting finding of this research is the model of teaching Arabic for foreign student developed by Malik Sauud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the past, the teaching Arabic for foreign student or non-native in Arab mostly used direct method, while in this research it is found out that there are five important things in teaching Arabic language. The first, the Arabic language teaching needs specific dormitory for the foreign students so that all of the program can be applied exclusively. Second, the direct method , is still applied completed with communicative approach and various strategies. Third, the use of multi-media is considered important eventough the tutors are native speaker. This also shows that teacher-centered has shifted into student-centered sothat teachers take role as facilitator. Fourth, the materials presented are suited with Arabic culture and the culture of students’ origin. Fifth, the phase of evaluation is considered most important to measure the success of learning Arabic language. The shift of language learning model of Arabic language in Arab country as applied in Malik Sauud University, Riyadh, Arab Saudi can be a new trend in developing Arabic language and culture teaching learning.<br />Keywords: Ta’liim, Jami’ah Al-Malik Sauud<br /><br />

PurposeThis research explores the potential incorporation of Indonesian folklore, particularly the folklore of the origin of Bandung, into Arabic language teaching materials. Integrating local cultural elements into language instruction can enhance students' language learning experience and promote a deeper understanding of Indonesian culture.Design/methodology/approachThe origin city of Bandung is one of the famous folklore stories in Indonesia that originates from West Java. Through ethnographic studies, various aspects of the folklore of the origin of the city of Bandung will be examined, which can be utilized in Arabic language teaching. This includes analyzing the linguistic structure, vocabulary and cultural references embedded in the story. Additionally, we will explore how teachers can effectively incorporate this folklore into their teaching materials to create engaging and culturally relevant Arabic language lessons.FindingsThis research aims to contribute to developing innovative and culturally responsive language learning by investigating the use of Indonesian folklore in Arabic language instruction. It aims to empower teachers and students by fostering a deeper appreciation of Indonesian culture while improving Arabic language proficiency. This approach enhances language learning outcomes, promotes cultural awareness and cultivates a deeper connection between students and the local culture. By embracing folklore, teachers can create dynamic and meaningful language learning experiences that empower students to become proficient Arabic speakers with a strong appreciation for Indonesian wisdom and culture.Research limitations/implicationsOverall, using folklore as a foreign language teaching material provides significant advantages for students in developing a deeper understanding of language, cultural skills and interest in the language and culture being studied. This approach improves language learning outcomes, promotes cultural awareness and fosters deeper relationships between students and local culture so that foreign language (Arabic) learning is effective. By embracing folklore, teachers can create dynamic and meaningful language learning experiences that empower students to become proficient Arabic speakers with a strong appreciation for local Indonesian wisdom and culture.Practical implicationsPractically, this involves understanding the social, political, economic or cultural context in which the folklore arose, as well as new interpretations that provide a broader understanding of the stories' values, messages or conflicts. In contributing to knowledge, this research has implications for insight into linguistic knowledge and learning a second language in the norms of the first language without shifting the culture of the first language.Social implicationsEmpirically, this study combines an interdisciplinary approach to folklore research that can bring a new understanding of the relationship between folklore and other fields such as linguistics, literature, anthropology or psychology. This approach can produce a more comprehensive insight into folklore and its influence on various aspects of life. Contributing to social impact, introducing culture in learning materials is an educational tourism attraction for students. This also has an impact on public policy that tourism education about folklore is introduced as teaching and used as further field study for students.Originality/valueThis research conceptualizes the diversity of Indonesian culture integrated into the instructional materials of Arabic language learning in Indonesia through folklore. To integrate folktales into the learning process, families, traditions and rituals need to play a role in preserving and educating. Researchers can develop new insights, broaden our understanding of culture and traditions and enrich our knowledge and cultural heritage. These new approaches have the potential to yield discoveries and a deeper understanding of folklore as an important cultural heritage. This research explores the potential incorporation of Indonesian folklore, particularly the folklore of the origin of Bandung, into Arabic language teaching materials. Integrating local cultural elements into Arabic language teaching for Indonesian speakers can enhance students' language learning experience and promote a deeper understanding of Indonesian culture through Arabic language teaching as a foreign language.

This activitywas carried out with the aim to explain the importance of planning Arabic language learning based on Curriculum 2013 for teachers of Arabic in Madrasah Tsanawiyah throughout Kebumen district to improve the quality of Arabic language learning. It described the steps of the preparation of lesson planning (syllabus and lesson plan) based on curriculum 2013, and applied them in Arabic language teaching and learning activities in eachMadrasah Tsanawiyah. Alternative solution to these problems that have been applied in this community service was to conduct workshop and training. The conclusion that this activity was the implementation of community service was very useful for the Arabic language teachers in Madrasah Tsanawiyah throughout Kebumen district. With this training, teachers of Arabic Madrasah Tsanawiyahthroughout Kebumen district gained an increased understanding of the importance of the planninglessons based on the curriculum 2013 with the appropriate preparation of syllabi and lesson plans and gained solutions to some of the problems that they faced in learning the Arabic language, especially after the implementation of Curriculum 2013.

The rapid advancement of multimedia technology has significantly influenced modern lifestyles and transformed various sectors, including education. In response to this evolution, multimedia has been widely integrated into teaching and learning processes, including in the field of Arabic language education. The use of multimedia technology in Arabic language learning has enabled greater accessibility, transcending the boundaries of time and place, while also making the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable. This study aims to explore the development of multimedia technology in Arabic language education. Employing a qualitative approach through descriptive analysis of previous studies, this review highlights trends, benefits, and challenges associated with the integration of multimedia in Arabic language teaching and learning. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights for educators, researchers, and developers in improving instructional strategies and enhancing students’ mastery of the Arabic language.

This paper investigates students’ perception of tertiary teachers’ attitude, method of teaching and classroom management in the teaching and learning of (professional, pedagogic, social and personality competence) English and Arabic Language at IAIN Walisongo Semarang. This study is designed quantitavely and qualitatively using closed and open-ended questionnaire for collecting data. The subject of this research is the second semester students of the two faculties at IAIN Walisongo who, in that semester, take Arabic or English language course. The subject is chosen because based on 2012 course distribution, English and Arabic are distributed in the first and the second semester. The findings revealed that it is clearly seen that KPI (Islamic Communication Broadcasting) department students have better perception to their English language teachers. Meanwhile, students who have better perception to their Arabic Language Teachers are those from Islamic Counseling Departments (BPI) of Dakwah faculty. Data of Tarbiyah Faculty shows Arabic language teachers are dominating. Arabic language teachers win 0.5 over English language teachers in almost all characteristics. This implies that expected performance of students in English Language is based on the teachers’ attitude, method of teaching the subject and classroom management. Based on the above-findings, recommendations were made.Keywords:Perception ; Tertiary Teachers ; Personality Social and Pedagogic Competence; English Language; Teaching/Learning

This paper investigates students’ perception of tertiary teachers’ attitude, method of teaching and classroom management in the teaching and learning of (professional, pedagogic, social and personality competence) English and Arabic Language at IAIN Walisongo Semarang. This study is designed quantitavely and qualitatively using closed and open-ended questionnaire for collecting data. The subject of this research is the second semester students of the two faculties at IAIN Walisongo who, in that semester, take Arabic or English language course. The subject is chosen because based on 2012 course distribution, English and Arabic are distributed in the first and the second semester. The findings revealed that it is clearly seen that KPI (Islamic Communication & Broadcasting) department students have better perception to their English language teachers. Meanwhile, students who have better perception to their Arabic Language Teachers are those from Islamic Counseling Departments (BPI) of Dakwah faculty. Data of Tarbiyah Faculty shows Arabic language teachers are dominating. Arabic language teachers win 0.5 over English language teachers in almost all characteristics. This implies that expected performance of students in English Language is based on the teachers’ attitude, method of teaching the subject and classroom management. Based on the above-findings, recommendations were made.Keywords:Perception ; Tertiary Teachers ; Personality Social and Pedagogic Competence; English Language; Teaching/Learning

This landmark volume offers an introduction to the field of teaching Arabic as a foreign or second language. Recent growth in student numbers and the demand for new and more diverse Arabic language programs of instruction have created a need that has outpaced the ability of teacher preparation programs to provide sufficient numbers of well-qualified professional teachers at the level of skill required. Arabic language program administrators anticipate that the increases in enrollment will continue into the next decades. More resources and more varied materials are seriously needed in Arabic teacher education and training. The goal of this Handbook is to address that need.The most significant feature of this volume is its pioneer role in approaching the field of Arabic language teaching from many different perspectives. It offers readers the opportunity to consider the role, status, and content of Arabic language teaching in the world today. The Handbook is intended as a resource to be used in building Arabic language and teacher education programs and in guiding future academic research. Thirty-four chapters authored by leaders in the field are organized around nine themes:*Background of Arabic Language Teaching;*Contexts of Arabic Language Teaching;*Communicative Competence in Arabic;*The Learners;*Assessment;*Technology Applications;*Curriculum Development, Design, and Models;*Arabic Language Program Administration and Management; and*Planning for the Future of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching.The Handbook for Arabic Language Teaching Professionals in the 21st Century will benefit and be welcomed by Arabic language teacher educators and trainers, administrators, graduate students, and scholars around the world. It is intended to create dialogue among scholars and professionals in the field and in related fields--dialogue that will contribute to creating new models for curriculum and course design, materials and assessment tools, and ultimately, better instructional effectiveness for all Arabic learners everywhere, in both Arabic-speaking and non-Arabic speaking countries.

Implementation of animation as an Arabic language teaching aid is an innovation in creating an atmosphere that can influence student achievement. This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the use of animation in Arabic language teaching and learning among diploma students at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu, Malaysia. A total of 66 diploma students were randomly selected and divided into experimental group (n = 33) and control group (n = 33). The results obtained from the data collected from pre-and post-test for each group were analyzed using t-test in SPSS version 17.0. The results showed a significant difference of (t = 8789, df = 64, p <0.05) between the achievement of the experimental group and the control group in the post test. The difference in mean score of the experimental group and the control group was 33.03. This shows that there is significant improvement in Arabic language according to the groups. The difference prove that the use of animation in learning sessions contribute to the achievement of students in the Arabic language. This study advocate the idea that animation applications can be integrated as part of language teaching aid to positively improve student achievement, classroom learning environment and student motivation.

This systematic literature review investigates innovative Arabic language teaching strategies within the context of STEM education, examining sociocultural, linguistic, and professional development perspectives. The study underscores the importance of equipping students with Arabic language proficiency to thrive in STEM disciplines and highlights the need to understand effective pedagogical approaches for Arabic language instruction. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search across major academic databases yielded a final sample of 12 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2024. The analysis revealed three salient themes: (1) innovative teaching strategies for Arabic language learning, (2) sociocultural and linguistic considerations in Arabic language teaching and learning, and (3) teacher training and professional development for Arabic language educators. The findings suggest that strategies such as concept mapping, interactive whiteboards, and collaborative learning techniques like the Numbered Heads Strategy can significantly enhance students' grammar proficiency, listening skills, and positive attitudes toward Arabic language learning. Additionally, the review underscores the importance of contextualizing Arabic language instruction within diverse sociocultural and linguistic contexts, promoting inclusive and culturally relevant education. Furthermore, the analysis highlights the pivotal role of teacher training and professional development initiatives, including models like the Arabic Teaching Efficacy Model (ATEM) and investigations into learner agency and active learning strategies for oral reading skills. However, challenges such as addressing the digital divide and providing adequate support for educators are also identified. In conclusion, this systematic literature review offers valuable insights into innovative Arabic language teaching strategies in STEM education, emphasizing the potential of tailored pedagogical approaches, sociocultural considerations, and professional development opportunities in fostering proficient and culturally competent Arabic language speakers.