The Development and Evaluation of a Song Album as an Instructional Material for the Teaching and Learning of Basic Arabic Language in Malaysian Primary Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 370-380
Author(s):  
ZaharulLailiddinSaidon Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Instructional Material ◽  
Traditional Music ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Modern Music ◽  
Movement Activities

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.

scholarly journals Assessing Argumentative Writing Skills in Online Environments among Arabic Language Teachers of Grades 5 to 7 in UAE Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (18) ◽  
pp. 202
Author(s):  
Suad Abdelkareem Alwaely ◽  
Hanene Lahiani
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Argumentative Writing ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Online Environments ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Method

The study at hand aims at identifying the argumentative writing skills among Arabic language teachers in online environments. The need for acceptance and the readiness of teachers to work independently in a digital environment is now especially great since students are familiar with electronic technology. Peculiarities of teaching the Arabic language require increased attention to learning writing and confident knowledge from teachers. Argumentative writing is important for teachers precisely in terms of its use to motivate students in e-learning and increase their engagement. Research paper points to the relationship between teachers’ writing skills and students’ advancement in writing when learning Arabic, especially as a foreign language. To achieve the purpose of the study, the descriptive method was applied. The sample of the study consisted of 120 teachers of UAE primary schools (40 male and 80 female), who were chosen randomly. The instrument of the study is a questionnaire divided into seven areas of argumentative writing. The study evaluates writing skills closely related to the effectiveness of presenting information to an online audience and in preparing e-learning programs. The results show that the argumentative writing skills in Arabic language teachers are moderate. There are statistically significant differences on the argumentative writing skills attributed to the gender variable in favor of the females. There are no statistically significant differences among the sample participants ascribed to qualification variable. Finally, there are statistically significant differences on argumentative writing skills ascribed to the experience variable, in favor of 10 years of experience or more. The authors also offered recommendations for the application of research results and for further research in this area.

scholarly journals Teachers Preparedness on Implementation of Competence Based Curriculum in Lower Public Primary Schools in Kilifi and Nandi Counties, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (04) ◽  
pp. 1292-1303
Author(s):  
Mary Jebii Chemagosi
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teacher Preparedness ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Competency Based

The competency based curriculum was introduced in Kenya in 2016 as pilot study for the new curriculum but adapted in 2019 in all pre-schools and lower primary school levels. The curriculum is viewed as a panacea in solving problems of unskilled school leavers with knowledge based to practical based curriculum. The objective of the study was to establish teachers’ preparedness on implementation of competence based curriculum in lower public primary schools in Kilifi and Nandi counties, Kenya. The study used descriptive research design. Data was collected by use of questionnaire, interview schedule and observation schedule. The sample used was 48 head teachers, 48 teachers that were purposively selected. A pilot study was conducted in two schools one from each of the two Counties to pre-test the instruments. The study made use of teachers’ questionnaire, head teachers interview schedule and observation schedule to collect and analyse data from the participants. Validity was ensured by face and content validity while Split-half technique ensured reliability. The quantitative and qualitative data were simultaneously analysed in order to triangulate the findings of the study. The results shows that the overall model is significant (F=6.006, p<0.05) and the coefficient also shows that teacher preparedness contributes significantly on implementation of competency based curriculum (β=0.342, t=7.985, p>0.05).This implies that teacher preparedness significantly influence implementation of competency based curriculum and therefore the hypothesis that there is no significant difference between teachers’ preparedness and implementation of competency based curriculum was rejected. The study recommended that the Ministry of education to ensure teachers are equipped with requisite skills, knowledge and teaching and learning resources to adequately prepare teachers for competency based curriculum.

scholarly journals Teachers` level of support in the use of teaching and learning resources of learners who are physically challenged in regular primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub County, Kenya.

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 92-112
Author(s):  
Dorine Adhiambo Obara ◽  
Charles Michael Were
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
The Government ◽  
Physically Challenged ◽  
Out Of School

The Government of Kenya made inclusive education a policy requirement in the provision of education to all children. Research has shown that the support given by teachers plays a very important role in curriculum implementation that ensures success in a child`s career. Education Assessment records in Kisumu county indicate that between the year 2012 and 2016, 846 learners who are physically challenged had been assessed and placed in regular schools in Kisumu West, Kisumu Central and Kisumu East sub-counties, out of which 246 had dropped out of school. However, Learners who are physical challenged often drop out of school more as compared to their regular counterparts particularly in Kisumu West Sub-County. The number of learners who are physically challenged enrolled in regular primary schools has been decreasing due to dropouts despite the fact that officers in Kisumu EARC conducted sensitization programs and workshops yearly for teachers and stakeholders in education. This decrease is confirmed at 138 (31.9%), which is higher as compared to the dropout of neighboring sub-counties namely: Kisumu East 31 (21.8%) and Kisumu Central 77(28.4%). Reason for this high dropout has not been established. The purpose of this study was therefore to establish teachers’ level of support in the use of teaching and learning resources of learners who are physically challenged  in regular primary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County and objective of this study therefore was to establish teachers’ level of support in the use of teaching and learning resources of learners who are physically challenged. A conceptual framework was used to show the interaction of dependent and independent variables. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Target population of the study consisted of 15 head teachers, 30 teachers, 6 EARC coordinators and 90 learners who are physically challenged. Saturated sampling technique was used to select 13 head teachers and 4 EARC coordinators, while purposive sampling was used to select 27 teachers and 81 learners who are physically challenged. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules and observation checklist.  Face and content validity of instruments was established through expert judgment and revision. Reliability of instruments was established through test-retest method on 10% of study population using Pearson’s product correlation. Reliability coefficient for head teachers questionnaire was 0.8, teachers’ questionnaires was 0.9; Learners who are physically challenged questionnaires was 0.7. This was above the accepted value of 0.7. Correlation coefficient analysis was used to establish teachers’ level of support in the use of teaching and learning resources f learners  who are physically challenged. Quantitative data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages and mean. Qualitative data from interview and observation schedules were collected, organized and categorized into themes and sub-themes, which were reported. Findings of the study indicated that most regular primary schools did not have adequate adapted teaching and learning resources required for learners who are physically challenged. The study recommended that Ministry of Education should ensure adequate supply of adapted teaching and learning resources, Findings of this study would be useful to teachers, EARC coordinators, and Ministry of Education.

scholarly journals Al-Kafa'ah Al-Inhirafiyyah Li Mudarris Al-Lughah Al-Arabiyah fi Al-Madrasah Al-'Aliyah Al-Hukumiyyah bi Kalimantan Asy-Syarqiyah

DINAMIKA ILMU ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-164
Author(s):  
Mustamin Fattah
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
Evaluation Of Teaching ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

This research was conducted to determine the professional competence level of Arabic language teachers who are in Islamic educational institutions, especially in senior high schools (MAN) East Borneo. In addition, other important cases in this study are about teaching Arabic, including strategies to improve the quality of professional teacher competence and Arabic learning. The research design is quantitative descriptive. The population is all of MAN in East Borneo, and the type of sample is cluster random sampling. Data collection techniques are observation, questionnaires, and documentation, while data analysis is a Likert scale and Mean formula to show the general results obtained. The results are based on an assessment of Arabic language skills, evaluation of teaching and learning implementation, professional awareness and teacher performance, and professional consistency that showed the successful of professional competence in Arabic language teachers by using the supported strategies of entire academic community in MAN East Borneo.

scholarly journals Factors that Affect the implementation of Teaching Writing Skills: Focus on Second Cycle Primary Schools in North Shoa

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 22-30
Author(s):  
Seid Mohammed ◽  
Gessese Nigusse ◽  
Zenawi Nigussie ◽  
Belihu Zenebe
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
English Classes ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
Language Instructors ◽  
Instruction And Learning

The purpose of this study was to determine the variables affecting the implementation of writing skills instruction and learning in grades 7 and 8 in North Shoa Zone Second Cycle Primary schools. The study's primary purpose was to determine the difficulties encountered by English language instructors and students while teaching and learning to write in English classes. The research included the participation of 25 English language instructors and 1484 pupils from 14 Second Cycle Primary Schools. A questionnaire and an interview were used to obtain the required data. Questionnaires were completed by instructors and students, and English language teachers were interviewed. The questionnaire data was tallied and examined statistically in terms of frequency and percentage. Similarly, interview data were categorized and qualitatively characterized. The investigation revealed that the majority of instructors and students struggle with teaching and learning writing skills. Additionally, although both English instructors and students believe they are engaging in writing activities in the classroom, the students' writing performance is not as promising as shown by open-ended questions and comments from English language teachers interviewed. Several key suggestions are made in light of the results of this research in order to mitigate the issues that impede the efficient implementation of writing instruction and learning in second cycle primary schools. The primary recommendation is to offer enough training for English language instructors on how to teach writing skills, which will then be conveyed to students in order for them to enhance their writing performance.

scholarly journals Availability of the Universal Human Rights Concepts in the Arabic Language Curricula in Palestine

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud O. Jalambo ◽  
Najwa F. Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Second Primary ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Economic Rights ◽  
Language Curriculum ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Language Textbooks

This study aimed at identifying the human rights concepts which should be included in the Arabic language textbooks of the primary schools in Palestine. It examines to which degree human rights concepts have been included in the Arabic language textbooks of the primary schools in Palestine. The study population consists of all the Arabic textbooks approved by the ministry of education for the academic year 2013-2014 in the primary schools, as the researchers’ sample is 12 textbooks. They used the descriptive analysis to identify the concepts contained in the Arabic textbooks, and the content analysis was used to identify the human rights concepts contained in the study sample. It was found that there is a realistic perception to integrate the human rights culture within the Arabic language curriculum in Palestine. It was also found that the Arabic language textbooks of the first and second primary grade focus on rights of essential freedoms over social and economic rights. Keywords: Arabic language curricula in Palestine; Human rights concepts;

scholarly journals Influence of teaching and learning materials availability on the development of pupils in upper primary schools in Karunga Zone, Gilgil Sub County

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 294-301
Author(s):  
Monicah Naisianoi ◽  
Peter Koome ◽  
Esther Marima
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Government ◽  
Education Science

It is through education where a foundation for growth, groundwork on which most of our social and economic well-being is developed. This study sought to establish the influence of teaching and learning materials available on the development of pupils in upper primary schools in Karunga Zone, Gilgil Sub County. Teaching and learning materials are devices and aids through which learning and teaching are done in schools. The study was anchored on the Theory of Instruction and adopted the descriptive research design. The target population was 587 teachers of primary schools in Karunga zone, Gilgil Sub County from which a sample of 100 teachers were selected using the stratified random sampling method. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that teaching and learning materials availability (r= .652, p .000; β= .751, p .000) has a positive and statistically significant influence on the development of pupils in upper primary. Based on this finding, the study recommends that the government of Kenya through the Ministry of Education Science and Technology should improve the availability of teaching and learning resources in public primary schools in order to promote optimal development of pupils.

Factors of Tendency on Students’ Interest Towards Arabic Language: A Study at Management and Science University

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Mohd Fahimi Zakaria ◽  
Mohd Adi Amzar Muhammad Nawawi
Keyword(s):  
Text Analysis ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Professional Field ◽  
The Subject

The offering of Arabic in Management and Science (MSU) is not new, even since its inception. It is in line with government policy through the Ministry of Education Malaysia to promote Arabic as an international professional field. To date, there have been no specific studies related to the journey of Arabic teaching and learning at MSU as there are no such requirements today. Therefore, this study was conducted by those with a background in Arabic seeking to determine what factors are likely to be of interest to MSU students in Arabic during the current semester of September 2019. Researcher adopt a library study through a qualitative approach that leads to text analysis through application of methods descriptive surveys, a set of online surveys using google sheets and distributed to 30 students who took Arabic from a variety of programs and faculties. This study shows that the dominant factor is the desire to learn a new language among students compared to other factors such as refining their knowledge, working in the Arab world, understanding the Quran, responding to challenges and fun teaching aids. This study also records some of the important factors that influence this factor: gender, semester of study, program, faculty, age and subject. This proves that students' interest in the subject matter of the Arabic is not only due to certain factors, but also by other influences which also play an important role in the formation of the student's own interest.

General English Proficiency or English for Teaching? The Preferences of In-service Teachers

RELC Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Hong Nhung
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Implementation Level ◽  
English Training

At the implementation level of the national project ‘ Teaching and Learning Foreign Language in the Public-Sector Educational System for the 2008–2020 Period’, the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) provided large-scale general English proficiency training for key English teachers and classroom English training for a pilot group of teachers. This research explores in-service teachers’ perceptions of the usefulness of the training and of the changes which occurred in their classrooms as a result of the training. The findings have shown that although in-service teachers across different levels of proficiency appreciate both sets of training, they found classroom English training more relevant and practical to their teaching context. The results of the study also suggest that in contexts with insufficient numbers of qualified foreign language teachers, high proficiency standards for teachers compared with their current level of proficiency, and limited support for in-service teachers to achieve and maintain the required proficiency, classroom English training can be considered as a strategic choice and hence, should be prioritized.

scholarly journals The importance of alternative evaluation methods and tools in evaluating the learning of the Arabic language in the elementary school from the teacher's point of view: أهمية أساليب التقويم البديل وأدواته في تقويم تعلم اللغة العربية في المرحلة الابتدائية من وجهة نظر المعلمين بمحافظة جدة

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (34) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adel Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Ibrahim Muhammad al-Maliki
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Primary Stage ◽  
Alternative Evaluation ◽  
Performance Based Evaluation

The aim of the research is to identify the reality of Arabic language teachers using alternative evaluation methods and tools in the primary stage, and the researchers used the descriptive analytical approach, and the research tool was to identify the importance of the alternative evaluation in the evaluation of Arabic language learning at the primary stage from the teachers point of view, consisting of (73) (Skill, distributed in seven methods are (performance-based evaluation, communication-based evaluation, observational evaluation, self-evaluation, peer evaluation, evaluation based on student work files (Portfolio), paper and pen evaluation), and the research sample consisted of (200) A teacher, The results showed that the overall mean of the methods in the alternative evaluation questionnaire reached (3.71) with an important degree, and the alternative evaluation method based on performance came first and with an average (3.92) with an important degree, In light of the results, the research recommends preparing a guide for the teacher to use alternative evaluation methods, and that the Ministry of Education take into account alternative evaluation methods when designing Arabic language curricula, and take advantage of the list of alternative evaluation methods in preparing and designing training programs for Arabic language teachers, engaging students to choose strategies that suit them and satisfy their needs.

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