Arabic Program Research Articles

Montessori Method in Academic Flow Development

This research aimed to describe the implementation of the Montessori Method in academic flow development for students. A Qualitative approach and intrinsic case study design were used in this research. The participants of this research were five students of the Arabic Language Study Program in one of university in Bandung, West Java. The participants were selected using purposive sampling technique. The findings revealed that students were able to achieve academic flow, which was marked by the achievement of all indicators in the aspect of absorption by activity. However, the indicator of thinking included in the aspect of fluency by performance was difficult to be achieved by the students. The results of this research are expected to be utilized by those who play a role in developing students' potential, which was guidance and counseling service units based in universities and academic supervisors.

Pedagogical Praxis: Muslim-Filipino Madrasah Teachers’ Conceptuality of Instructional Process

The purpose of this paper is to explore and analyze the conceptuality of Muslim-Filipino Madrasah teachers or the Asatidz on instructional processes anchored in their pedagogical praxis. This study employed a qualitative research design using a transcendental phenomenological approach. In-depth interviews were initiated to understand the essence of the participants’ lived experiences. The author used purposive sampling with five research participants who implement the Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education program in selected schools in the Philippines. There were four major themes identified in the study: pedagogical amalgamation of traditional and non-traditional teaching practices; collaborative learning practices; effective classroom management; and reflective practice in teaching. The results of the study provide a clear description of Madrasah teachers’ conceptualization of instructional processes especially in teaching and learning. However, the study is limited to five selected Asatidz. These results may be useful in guiding education stakeholders in evidence-based policymaking particularly, in the field of teacher development, which seeks to create comprehensive and well-thought pedagogical programs for the Asatidz. These programs should better suit and complement Madrasah teachers’ pedagogical needs anchored to their pedagogical praxis. The results provide baseline data for instructional and educational enrichment among Filipino Madrasah teachers.

APPLICATION OF A REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN A SAMPLE OF EGYPTIAN CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISORDER

Executive Functions (EF) are considered as a group of cognitive abilities that enable individuals to perform targeted, purposeful behaviors and to adapt to novel situations, with conscious control. They are used as an umbrella term that include a diverse group of hypothesized cognitive processes that have interrelated functions. Recent evidence shows that dyslexia is not only influenced by working memory deficits, but may be associated with global executive function difficulties. Significant progress has been made on ways to improve EF skills for school readiness involving direct EF training and classroom educational programs. Due to the absence of a well-structured Arabic program for EF training in children, it is important to implement a comprehensive, evidence based intervention program to help Egyptian children with Learning Disorder to overcome their EF impairment. Aim of the workTo adapt the “Executive Functions Training-Elementary”, and the “Promoting Executive Function In The Classroom” programs and their application in order to test their effectiveness in the rehabilitation of Egyptian learning disordered children with EF deficits.

Taṭwīr Takhṭīṭ al-Tadrīs li-al-Faṣl al-Dirāsī li-al-Kitābah al-Muqayyadah bi-Istikhdām CEFR min Khilāl al-Ta‘līm al-Mudammaj

This study aims to produce a CEFR-based Semester Learning Plan (RPS) on guided writing (al-kitābah al-muqayyadah or Kitābah 1) course by using blended learning. This study uses a research and development method based on the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation) by limiting the stages to (1) need analysis of the fifth-semester students of Arabic Language Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Jakarta in RPS of Kitābah 1; (2) design and development for RPS of Kitābah 1 which is adjusted to CEFR level A1 and blended learning; (3) product assessment conducted by expert reviewers. Based on the needs analysis obtained from data of 20 students, the need index for RPS of Kitābah 1 with blended learning models is 2.6 (on a scale of 1–3). RPS based on the CEFR for Kitābah 1 aims to make students have the ability to arrange words and phrases into simple sentences and write paragraphs in a guided manner. Finally, based on the expert’s assessment, the score was 4.19 (on a scale of 1–5) in the very good category. Thus, the RPS of Kitābah 1 can be developed and suitable for use.

Needs Analysis of Creating an Android-Based for Istimā‘ Learning Materials

The growing users of Android-based devices among students and demands the implementation of online learning to encourage innovation in the preparation of learning. One of the innovations following these conditions is the preparation of teaching materials based on Android. The purpose of this study is to find out of needs analysis of Android-Based learning materials for istimāʻ (lisetening) III in Arabic Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. The study analyses the student needs using the descriptive method. While the data will be collected questionnaire. Then, the data analyzed with a quantitative technique. There are three steps of the process that will go through, namely data reduction, data display, and taking a conclusion. The sample of this study was 40 fifth semester students. The result of the study shows that all students own and use based on Android smartphones and students want istimāʻ III materials to build in the based-on Android application.

Dysgraphia: evaluating an Arabic training program for remediation of Egyptian dysgraphic children

BackgroundDysgrahia is a learning disability that affects writing; it requires a complex set of motor and information processing skills. Dysgraphia makes the act of writing difficult and leads to problems with spelling, poor handwriting, and putting thoughts on paper. People with dysgraphia can have trouble organizing letters, numbers, and words on a line or page. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate an Arabic training program for remediating Egyptian Arabic-speaking dysgraphic children.ResultsThe Arabic training program through a quasi-experimental study (pre-post-test) showed significant results in remediating dysgraphia on twenty cases that had attended the phoniatric unit complaining of learning disability having dysgraphia with or without dyslexia.ConclusionThe Arabic dysgraphia training program is an effective multisensory approach tool in the training of different types of dysgraphia.

Pedagogical translanguaging in community/heritage Arabic language learning

ABSTRACT This article examines the potential of pedagogical translanguaging in a community/heritage language context. With focus on Arabic as a multidialectal and multiglossic language, the paper primarily examines the function of translanguaging practices in teacher-learner and learner-learner interaction to construct and negotiate linguistic knowledge in the standard variety of the language. The results show that the learners’ linguistic repertoires (multiple varieties of Arabic and English) are actively and dynamically employed in the exchanges to negotiate linguistic knowledge (lexical and grammatical) in a setting that venerates the standard variety as a medium of instruction with a monolingual policy. Also, the results show how these multidialectal practices are sometimes utilised to acknowledge and give voice to the heritage learners’ dialectal identities. It is argued that community/heritage language learning contexts are ideal translanguaging spaces in which heritage language learners find ample opportunities for identity negotiation and knowledge construction. These opportunities are augmented in a classroom atmosphere that gives legitimacy to their dialects and challenges the monolingual ideology. Pedagogical implications are discussed for Arabic heritage and mainstream second language programmes with heritage learners.

Arabic language maintenance amongst sojourning families in Australia

ABSTRACT Families that live temporarily abroad for work or education (amongst other reasons) often encounter some difficulties to maintain their children’s L1; particularly when they live in English-speaking countries. This study explores the language maintenance experiences of ten Saudi Arabian families sojourning in Australia, from the perspective of both family language policy and language and religion research. The article looks at this growing group of sojourners, for whom the link between Arabic language maintenance and religion poses particular challenges and opportunities. Parents reported a strong intention to maintain Arabic while in Australia, which they saw as particularly important for easier reintegration into Saudi schools when they return home. They worked hard to preserve their children’s oral fluency but found it more challenging to maintain age-appropriate literacy skills. Arabic maintenance was also seen as crucial for religious practice, and faith-based concerns appeared to be the major motivating factor for parents in enrolling their children in Arabic education programmes. When taken together, the findings demonstrate how religious concerns permeate language maintenance practices for these families, and the similarities and differences in their experiences to those described previously in the literature on Japanese (and some Korean) sojourners.

TAQWÎM AL BARNĀMIJ AL MUKATSTSAF LITA’LÎM AL LUGHAH AL ’ARABIYYAH FÎ AL MADRASAH AL MUTAWASSITAH AL ISLĀMIYYAH AL HUKŪMIYYAH AL TSĀNIYAH KEDIRI

Intensive Arabic Program is one of the activities to develop students knowledge in achieving learning objectives. Lack of time in the school activitiy is one of the reasons for lack of optimal learning in the school, especially in the learning Arabic which is considered a difficult foreign language for students. This research aims to explain the type of Arabic language extracurricular activities at MTsN 2 Kediri, the implementation, the evaluation of learning, and the obstacles encountered during the implementation. This research used a qualitative approach with interview, observation, and documentation. The results of this research indicate that the type of Intensive Arabic Program activities at MTsN 2 Kediri is the fostering of Arabic language achievement which focuses on speaking skills. The implementation of it’s activities at MTsN 2 every day and every years. Evaluation of learning by giving post-test, quizz, midterm, final examination, and on going activities. In its implementation the researcher found some obstacles, including activities that are less interesting.
 Keywords: Intensive Program, Arabic Language, Evaluation.

The Impact of E-Learning Strategy on Students' Academic Achievement. Case Study: Al- Quds Open University.

The study examines the effect of e-learning on the students’ academic performance at Al-Quds Open University. 382 students have been randomly selected from the university's official records where a statistical analysis of the study variables was performed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences program (SPSS.20). The study hypotheses were tested by Paired Samples T-tests.The study has revealed that there are statistically significant differences in the students’ academic performance over the implementation of the e-learning strategy with regard to the level of the vast majority of students, gender, educational program, as well as their academic level.The study recommends the necessity of enhancing the e-learning strategy in the higher education institutions to foster the students’ academic performance taking into account the specificity of some learning programs such as the Arabic language programs and the social studies.

KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA PONDOK PESANTREN DALAM MENGIMPLEMENTASIKAN PROGRAM LINGKUNGAN BERBAHASA ARAB DI PONDOK PESANTREN DARUTTAUHID MALANG

Communicating using Arabic is an obligation that must be done by students at Daruttauhid Islamic Boarding School in Malang. In implementing this policy it is necessary to have a figure to emulate who can also guide, and direct the civitas in shaping the Arabic language environment so that all process activities are carried out properly and smoothly. The purpose of this study is to describe the leadership and efforts of the head of Islamic boarding school in implementing the Arabic language environment program along with its supporting and inhibiting factors. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods, with the type of case study research, where the research location is Daruttauhid Islamic Boarding School Malang. The data is obtained directly from the head of the hut and other competent parties in the hut. The process of collecting data uses interview observation and documentation techniques which are analyzed descriptively through the editing process with the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. From the results of this study indicate that (1) The leadership of Islamic boarding school heads in Daruttauhid Islamic Boarding School in Malang in implementing Arabic language programs using the type of authoritarian leadership that can be seen in the programs and regulations of Islamic boarding schools that run in an orderly and conducive manner and and sometimes with democratic leadership it can be seen with the monthly meetings and harmonious relations between the head of the hut with the religious teachers and students.(2) The efforts of the head of the boarding school at the Daruttauhid in developing an Arabic language environment program include forming a santri organization namely language section, holding Arabic conversation, provisioning Arabic vocabulary, additional lessons for basic class, Arabic speech training, watching films in Arabic. (3) Supporting factors that can launch this Arabic-language environmental activity are the religious teachers here are the majority of Middle Eastern graduate. The inhibiting factors are facing new students who cannot speak Arabic and students who are ashamed to express their words, the mixing of Indonesian or Javanese with Arabic.

PROBLEMS OF THE ARABIC LITERARY LANGUAGE IN MOROCCO AND THEIR SOLUTION AT ABDELMALIK AL-SAADI UNIVERSITY (TETUAN)

The article considers the language situation in modern Morocco, as well as the place of the Arabic literary language in the whole social and communicative system of Moroccan society, its problems and ways of their solution. The role of the Arabic language as an important factor in strengthening and preserving the unity of the Arab nation and its historical Arab-Muslim identity is enshrined in the Moroccan Constitution. However, the multiethnic composition of Moroccan society and the desire of the indigenous Berber population to strengthen the role of the Amazigh language in all spheres of life, the colonial past and still strong position of French and Spanish associated with it, as well as the active penetration of the English language – all these create certain difficulties for the Arabic literary language to be used in other spheres but assigned (religion, media, publishing industry, international contacts, education and a number of others). High-level educational institutions are called upon to solve the emerging problems and minimize the challenges faced by the Arabic literary language in Moroccan society. Among such institutions, Abdelmalik al-Saadi University in Tetuan occupies an important place. Its faculty of Literature and Humanities, the faculty of the Foundations of Religion and the Dialogue of Civilizations, as well as the King Fahd Graduate School of translation in Tangier, have developed unique Arabic language programs training specialists for scientific, cultural and social spheres of life and activities. These programs allow not only to master the Arabic literary language, but also to actively use it in the era of modern technology.

DHAHIRATU AL-ISTIKHDAM AL-SHUROH AL-RUMZIYAH FI MAWAQI AL-TAWASHUL AL-IJTIMAI’I WA DAURIHA FI AL-TA’THILI AL-LUGHAWI LADA THALABAH AQSAM AL-LUGHAH AL-ARABIYAH FI JAMIAH AL-JAUFI

This study aims to analyze the use of symbols in social media and its impact on the language among students of the Arabic language program at Jouf University. Youth category is the largest group exposed to linguistic decline because of being hooked on social media. This has created negative impressions of their language, as a generation may emerge far from his language and identity, unable to express, the transition from verbal symbols to symbolic leads to shifts in meaning and function, and the reduction of sensations in the yellow faces (emoticons). These symbols serve only general purposes, initial and superficial connotations, simple words and sentences. The use of language in everyday conversations to communicate with relatives and entertainment is one of the most motivating habits of language revolt, especially the positive impression it has left on young people for their ease of expression, attractiveness and simplicity, effortless, shortening speech, and modernity, all of which led to dumping in their language use. It can, therefore, lead to the development of encrypted language dictionaries, change the pattern of thinking, hasten the formation of false personal impressions, and lead to introverts and psychological isolation; therefore, young people fall victim to linguistic decay.

فاعلية برنامج مقترح قائم على مدخل ما وراء المعرفة في تنمية مهارات القراءة الأکاديمية و الاتجاه نحوها لدى طلاب جامعة الجوف.

استهدف هذا البحث التعرف على فاعلية برنامج مقترح قائم على ما وراء المعرفة في تنمية مهارات القراءة الأکاديمية والاتجاه نحوها لدى طلاب جامعة الجوف. و من أجل تحقيق هذا الهدف اعتمد الباحث على المنهجين الوصفي التحليلي و شبه التجريبي، استخدم الأول في استقراء الدراسات السابقة و الأدب التربوي، کي يتوصل إلى قائمة بمهارات القراءة الأکاديمية و بناء البرنامج المقترح. و استخدم الثاني في التعرف على فاعلية البرنامج المقترح في تنمية مهارات القراءة الأکاديمية و الاتجاه نحوها. و قد قام الباحث باختيار عينة مکونة من (60) طالبا في برنامج بکالوريوس اللغة العربية و آدابها من کليتي العلوم الإدارية و الإنسانية بمدينة سکاکا، و کلية العلوم الآداب بمحافظة القريات، و تم تقسيم العينة بالتساوي إلى مجموعتين، تجريبية في مدينة (سکاکا)، و ضابطة في محافظة ( القريات). تم إعداد أدوات البحث، و بناء البرنامج المقترح الذي تم تصميمه على محتوى مقرر (نحو2) الذي يدرسه جميع أفراد العينة وقت إجراء البحث. و بعد تطبيق التجربة، و تطبيق أدوات البحث قبلها و بعدها، و إجراء المعالجات الإحصائية اللازمة؛ تم التوصل إلى عدة نتائج، أهمها: فاعلية البرنامج المقترح في تنمية مهارات القراءة الأکاديمية في جميع مراحلها، و أيضا تنمية الاتجاه نحو القراءة الأکاديمية لدى المجموعة التجريبية من عينة البحث، و في ضوء ذلک تم تقديم عدد من التوصيات Abstract: This research aims to identify the effectiveness of a proposed program based on metacognition in developing academic reading skills and the trend towards them among Jouf University students. In order to achieve this goal, the researcher relied on the descriptive, analytical and quasi-experimental approaches. The first approach was used to extrapolate previous studies and educational literature in order to find a list of academic reading skills and build the proposed program while, the second approach was used to identify the effectiveness of the proposed program in developing academic reading skills and the trend towards them. The researcher selected a sample of (60) students in the Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature program from the Faculties of Administrative and Human Sciences in Sakaka City and the College of Arts and Sciences in Qurayyat Governorate. The sample was divided equally into two groups: The experimental group was in Sakaka City, and The control group was in Qurayyat governorate. The research tools were prepared, and the proposed program was designed based on the course content (grammar 2) that is studied by all members of the sample while conducting the research. After applying the experiment; The necessary statistical treatments were performed; Accordingly, the research achieved several results, the most important of which are: the effectiveness of the proposed program in developing academic reading skills in all its stages, and also developing the trend towards academic reading in the experimental group of the research sample. Finally, recommendations and proposals were suggested.

Implementation of the Arabic Language Habituation Program in Improving Academic Achievement of Students in SMP Muhammadiyah 9 Tanggulangin Boarding School

This research is intended to study the Arabic Language Implementation Program in improving Academic Achievement of Tanggulangin 9 Muhammadiyah Middle School Students. This type of research is field research (field research) by discussing descriptive qualitative analysis. Data collection is done by interviewing, collecting and collecting, while data analysis uses analytical techniques namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion collection. The results obtained in this study are the Arabic Habituation Program which contains writings of mufrodat, muhadasah and muhadharah which are very supportive of the Academic Achievement of Muhammadiyah 9 Middle School Students at Tanggulangin Islamic Boarding School. This is evidenced from the results that have been obtained by SMP Muhammadiyah 9 Tanggulangin related to Arabic. Constraints that support the pelasa program are habits and facilities that are less supportive.

Assessing the Impact of Morphological Knowledge on Lexical Acquisition and Processing

The mastery of morphological structure and vocabulary acquisition are significantly associated. However, the association between the abilities of L2 learners to manipulate morphological elements and develop vocabulary size with native Arabic speakers needs to be assessed. This study assesses the impact of morphological knowledge on lexical acquisition and processing among English-speaking learners of Arabic. The study focused on gender (masculine/feminine) and the complete number system (singular/dual/plural) by native English speakers. The error rates and error patterns were analysed carefully to provide insight into the learner’s interlanguage grammar through the experiment. The experimental study design was used. The study sample included 40 of L2 Arabic speakers from Arabic language courses at major universities in Northern Virginia and Maryland. These were native English speakers with no exposure to Arabic before their enrolment in the university. The sample was divided into three groups (Group I, individual in the second year of Arabic program, Group II, individual in 3rd or 4th year of the program, and Group III control group, five native speakers of Arabic). Different tasks were presented to the groups, where PsychoPy software was used for task presentation. Audacity Version 2.0 was audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded by the experimenter. The production and comprehension test revealed that morphological problems are prevalent at the advanced proficiency level. It showed the role of animacy for the morphological variability and higher agreement accuracy for human targets. It concluded that morphological variability in L2 Arabic remains a persistent problem even at advanced levels of proficiency, extending to comprehension.

Tahwīlu al-Ṣautiy wa al-Tarjamah Linaṣṣi “Kitābi al-Bayān” Kashaklin min Ashkāli al-Hifādz ‘Alā al-Thaqāfati al-Wathaniyah

This research explains about preserve one of the manuscripts in the Sidoarjo Mpu Tantular Museum as a form of caring for the academic community in the fields of language and literature. Considering the explanation from the Head of the Mpu Tantular Museum Collection Section that more than 300 manuscripts in the Mpu Tantular Museum that have been translated or translated only about 9-10 manuscripts. If those was propagated only 3% has been translated. Therefore, we want to preserve the culture of the Indonesian people through the translation and transliteration of the “Kitab al-Bayan”. This research was conducted by students of the Arabic Language and Literature study program at the Sunan Giri Bojonegoro Islamic Institute in one month at the Mpu Tantular Museum. In one month there are 3 kinds of activities at the Mpu Tantular Museum. First, copy the manuscript again so that the “Kitab al-Bayan” has a soft copy that is not susceptible to time. Second, transcription or also called transliteration. Third, language transfer is better know as the translation of a text. The method was used in this study is analytical method. So in the prosess of copying back the manuscript, transliteration and translation will be analyzed both in terms of writing and the contents of the manuscript. Analysis in terms of writing with the aim of maintaining the physical script, while analysis in terms of content is a form of maintaining the content or quality of the manuscript. So the result of this study are in the form of copying Arabic texts, transliteration and translation of “Kitab al-Bayan”. 
 Keywords : Translation, Transliteration, Manuscripts, Kitab al-Bayān.

Enhancing Vocabulary, Motivation and Confidence Among Primary School Students Through Arabic Language Program

Enhancing Vocabulary, Motivation and Confidence Among Primary School Students Through Arabic Language Program

Penguasaan Keterampilan Dasar Mengajar Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab di Universitas Negeri Jakarta

This study aims to get a clear description of the basic teaching skills for students of the Arabic Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. The research method used in this study is a mixed-method which is a combination of quantitative research methods and qualitative research methods. The research location is in one of the Universitas Negeri Jakarta classrooms and the research subjects consisted of 45 students class of 2016 in the Arabic Language Education Study Program who took Micro Teaching course. Data collection techniques using observation and documentation instruments. The percentage of the highest to lowest average scores in basic teaching skills mastered by students on the exam, small groups and individuals, with a value of 89.42% in the very good category, and skills of reinforcement obtained an average value of 85.00% with enough category. With this research, researchers gain an understanding of basic teaching skills as well as data related to teaching skills in the Arabic Language Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. This research also can be used as a guideline for other researchers regarding basic teaching skills.

Pembelajaran Mahārat al-Kalām pada Program Kursus Bahasa Arab Spesial Ramadan di Pesantren Darul Lughah Waddirasatil Islamiyah, Pamekasan, Madura

The purpose of this study was to determine the learning process (material, methods, media, and evaluation), effectiveness, and efficiency of learning mahārat al-kalām on the Ramadan Special Arabic course program at Pondok Pesantren Darul Lughah Waddirasatil Islamiyah (PP DLWI), Pamekasan, Madura. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. Qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive methods, while quantitative data used simple statistics consisting of the stages of preparation, tabulation, and data processing. The results of this study prove that (1) the learning process of mahārat al-kalām consists of materials, methods, media, and evaluations that are tailored to each level; mubtadi’, mutawassiṭ, and mutaqaddim; (2) the effectiveness of mahārat al-kalām learning in this program is, the mubtadi’ level of 87.33% (very effective), the mutawassiṭ rate of 95.6% (very effective), and the mutaqaddim rate of 98% (very effective); (3) The efficiency of mahārat al-kalām learning in this program is, the mubtadi’ level of 88.25% (very efficient), the mutawassiṭ rate of 90.88% (very efficient), and the mutaqaddim rate of 94.05% (very efficient).