ELOQUENCE : Journal of Foreign Language

Differentiation Strategies for Arabic Language Learning in the Context of the Independent Curriculum: A Solution for Diverse Student Abilities

Muhammad Nur Iman — 2024-12-05

Background: The process of teaching Arabic in Indonesian schools is quite a complicated challenge for teachers, especially when faced with differences in student abilities that require adjusting the teaching model.

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the application of differentiation strategies in Arabic language learning within the framework of the Merdeka Curriculum through a review of available literature, as well as identify challenges and opportunities for success as reflected in the results of previous studies.

Methods: This research uses a literature study approach, in which researchers review existing literature to collect, analyze, and summarize information related to differentiation strategies in Arabic language learning and the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum.

Results and Discussion: The results show that differentiation strategies contribute significantly to learning effectiveness, improving student engagement and learning outcomes. However, challenges such as limited time, resources and institutional support remain. This research provides guidance for teachers and policy makers to design more inclusive and effective learning.

Conclusions and Implications: The conclusion of this study shows that differentiation strategy significantly contributes to improving the effectiveness of Arabic language learning. In its implementation, this strategy has a positive impact on the aspect of increasing students' engagement and their learning outcomes, especially in adjusting their very diverse abilities and learning styles. In addition, the role of technology is very important in supporting the process of implementing differentiation strategies, although the limitations of time and resources remain a major challenge in its implementation. The implications of implementing differentiation strategies from both theoretical and practical perspectives indicate the need to develop new learning models and teacher training programs.

Scientific Knowledge Integration and Overlapping Methodological Mechanisms in the Arab-Islamic Culture Analytical- Explanatory Study.

Ismail Moussaoui — 2024-12-05

Background: The research starts from the issue of specialization and its consequences, which led to the fragmentation of sciences, causing humans to lose a holistic cognitive view of various aspects of religious and worldly life. This contrasts with the perspective of ancient Muslim scholars and their deep understanding of existence, as they possessed integrated scientific mechanisms during a time when the cognitive sciences were interconnected, overlapping, and linked to the Quranic text.

Purpose This paper aims to explore the concept of knowledge integration and its scientific mechanisms within Arab-Islamic culture. It highlights the contributions of Muslim scholars in establishing this concept and its role in advancing scientific progress across ages, linking it to the Quran. The study focuses on the interconnection of knowledge and sciences, their integration in serving and studying the Quran through an objective scientific approach grounded in transmitted, rational, and linguistic science.

Method: he research is based on two methodologies: the integrative approach in presenting research knowledge according to a functional interpretive pattern of a series of progressive and interconnected scientific concepts that cover various topics related to the sciences of language, doctrinal sciences, and rational sciences among Muslim scholars, without dividing knowledge into separate fields. The second methodology is the analytical approach, which analyzes the issue of cognitive specialization and highlights its shortcomings in contrast to the integrative and holistic knowledge found among Muslim scholars.

Results and Discussion: The research results revealed a scientific overlap between linguistic, religious, and philosophical mechanisms, demonstrating a mutual benefit and exchange between the sciences, both in content and form. This integration is one of the key factors in the development, advancement, and semantic flourishing of sciences, free from intellectual conflict, serving humanity and facilitating both its religious and worldly affairs.

Conclusions and Implications: The integration of knowledge across sciences has sparked the curiosity of scholars and those interested in science and knowledge, as they found in these fields a source of fascination that strengthens their passion for science and love of learning. The study also recommends conducting new integrative studies between transmitted and rational sciences in the study of Quranic miracles and their application to reality.

Development of Interactive Media Based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Facilitate Arabic Language Learning

Nur Fajri Wulandari Samsudin — 2024-12-09

Background: Educational technology plays a significant role in the teaching and learning process, particularly in addressing various challenges educators and students face. In this digital era, innovative learning technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), were increasingly applied, especially in school Arabic language instruction.

Purpose: This study aimed to develop AI-based interactive media to facilitate Arabic language learning at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Muhajirin Parungi.

Methods: This research utilized the Research and Development (R&D) process.

Results and Discussion: The findings indicated that teachers and students required practical learning media for Arabic language acquisition. Following the analysis, interactive press was developed, featuring engaging designs, audio-visual integration, and leveraging AI-based applications such as text-to-speech (TTS) and background image erasers. This media product was validated by experts, achieving a score of 90%, which indicated high feasibility. The media was then implemented with students and teachers, receiving positive feedback, with 88% of teachers and 86% of students affirming that the media was highly suitable for use.

Conclusion and Implication: This study successfully developed AI-based interactive media that proved to be highly effective, showing significant improvements in students’ Arabic language learning outcomes. Statistical tests revealed a p-value smaller than 0.05 and an N Gain Score of 67.92%, indicating the effectiveness of the media in enhancing students’ Arabic language skills. This innovation was expected to positively impact learning at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Al-Muhajirin Parungi.

The Effect of Cooperative Learning with Make a Match Strategy on Students' Arabic Vocabulary Understanding

Zahra Syurfa — 2024-12-10

Background: This study was motivated by the low understanding of students' Arabic vocabulary at MTsN 17 Tanah Datar.

Purpose: This research aims to determine the effect of cooperative learning with the make a match strategy on students' vocabulary understanding at MTsN 17 Tanah Datar.

Method: The research methodology uses a quantitative experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design. The population in this study were all students in class eighth at MTsN 17 Tanah Datar. Researchers used Total Sampling techniques in taking samples. The researcher chose class 8.A with a total of 21 students as the experimental group and class 8.B with a total of 20 students as the control group. The instrument for vocabulary learning results is in the form of test questions that have been validated by the validator.

Results and Discussion: The Wilcoxon test results were obtained by Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed)=<0.001. This means Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed)=0.001 is smaller than 0.05 )0.001<0.05) and means that H1 is accepted.

Conclusions and Implications: Based on the results of the test wilcoxon,the researcher concluded in this study that there is effectiveness of cooperative learning with the make a match strategy on vocabulary understanding at MTsN 17 Tanah Datar.

Total Physical Response (TPR) Method: Is it effective in improving students' Mufradat Mastery? (Experimental Analysis)

Mohamad Rian Liputo — 2024-12-12

Background: Mastery of mufradat (vocabulary) is a key element in learning Arabic, but many students have difficulty remembering and using new vocabulary. The Total Physical Response (TPR) method has proven effective in language teaching. However, its application in the context of Arabic at the primary school level is still minimally discussed.

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the TPR method in increasing the mastery of Arabic mufradat in grade V students of SD UNG Laboratory.

Methods: This study uses an experimental design with pre-test and post-test approaches. The research population is 60 students in class V, with a sample (Random Sampling) of 40 students. It consists of two groups: an experimental group that applies TPR and a control group that uses conventional methods. Data was collected through pre-test and post-test questions and interviews.

Results and Discussion: The results showed a significant increase in mufradat mastery in the experimental group. This is based on the output of the “Test Statistic” carried out, the Asymp value—Sig. (2-tailed) for the experimental class of 0.000. Because the value of 0.000 is less than 0.05, it can be concluded that there is a difference between the results of the pre-test and the post-test of the experimental class. In other words, the Total Physical Response (TPR) method is effective in increasing the mastery of Mufradat for Grade V students of SD UNG Laboratory.

Conclusion and Implications: This study concluded that the Total Physical Response (TPR) method effectively increased the mastery of Arabic mufradat by 20 words from the experimental and control classes. The implications of these findings encourage educators to adopt interactive techniques such as TPR in Arabic language teaching and provide recommendations for developing a curriculum that is more responsive to student needs. This research also opens up opportunities for further studies on applying TPR in a broader context with more diverse mufradat.

Improving the Ability of Maharah Qiraah Class VII Through Busy Book Learning Media

Firgiawan Makalunsenge — 2024-12-13

Background: Learning media plays an important role in learning Arabic. The use of appropriate learning media can increase students' interest and activeness in learning subject matter, especially in learning Arabic. In the current era of information technology development, the use of innovative learning media such as Busy books can be an effective alternative to improve the quality of learning.

Purpose: The objectives of this Learning Media Development include, (1) Developing effective and interesting Busy book-based learning media to improve students' Arabic reading skills at MTs Nurul Yaqin, Gorontalo City, (2) Measuring the feasibility of Busy book-based learning media, the researcher hopes to improve students' ability to read Arabic sentences at MTs Nurul Yaqin, Gorontalo City.

Method: This research uses research and development (R&D) methods. Research and Development Theory is a type of research used to produce products. The research and development steps carried out are adapted from the ADDIE (Analyze, Designe, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) design.

Results and Discussion: It was found that for the pre-test data of the implementation class, there were 30 samples with a minimum score of 10 and a maximum value of 50, while for the post test data of the implementation class, there were 30 samples with a minimum score of 60, a maximum value of 90. then it can be concluded that there is a difference between the results of the Pre-Test and Post-Test of the Implementation class. In other words, that there is an influence of the Busy Book method on Maharatul Qiraah of MTs Nurul Yaqin Students.

Conclusions and Implications: Based on the results of the limited trial, there was a significant increase between students' pre-test and post-test scores after using busy book media. Thus, it can be concluded that the busy book method has a positive influence on the ability of Maharatul Qiraah of MTs Nurul Yaqin students.Berdasarkan hasil uji coba terbatas, terdapat peningkatan signifikan antara nilai pre-test dan post-test siswa setelah menggunakan media busy book. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode busy book memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan Maharatul Qiraah siswa MTs Nurul Yaqin.