Innovation in Learning Arabic Reading Skills using Higher Order Thinking Skills

This study aims to describe Arabic Reading Skills learning activities with the HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skill) system. The research method used is a qualitative method based on text analysis. This study indicates that HOTS-based Arabic Reading Skills learning activities categorized into three levels: Level of Analysis, Level of Evaluation, and Level of Creation. First, the Level of Analysis is oriented towards the ability of students to distinguish the form of the word Isim or fi'il from a text, distinguish and classify the position of fi'il, fa'il, or maf'ul, describe the content text using a concept map, and link main ideas or compare information about a topic from reading results. The second is the level of evaluation which is oriented towards students' ability to check or determine errors in writing letters, vocabulary, language rules, and punctuation in a text, and criticize, refute, conclude, provide reviews or reasons, and communicate reading results with different expressions. Third, the level of creation is oriented towards the ability of students to formulate a statement sentence into a question, or vice versa, reconstruct a reading text into a conversation, and produce reading results by developing thoughts or opinions into ideas or notions.

The Values of Integration-Interconnection in the Material of Arabic Textbook for Islamic Senior High School in Indonesia

As one of the scientific disciplines in the sociolinguistic field, Arabic is often only fixated on the concept of language without involving other scientific studies, thus giving birth to Arabic learners who are less responsive to the times. This study aims to analyze the values of integration-interconnection contained in the material in the Arabic textbook class XII Islamic Senior High School published by the Indonesian Ministry of Religion, supported by other relevant documents using a literature study. The data collected in the field were analyzed using descriptive-qualitative. This study indicated that the five chapters has already contained the value of integration-interconnection between religious, scientific, and social sciences. However, there were no value in scientific knowledge found in Chapter II and III. Also, the result of this study needed to be emphasized the application of the value of integration-interconnection in Arabic learning. It is not enough to rely only on textbooks alone, but it also requires the presence of teachers who participate in extracting other scientific values. The results are expected to contribute to improving the concept of Arabic textbooks, which contain the value of integration-interconnection. Further research is expected to explore the value of integration-interconnection at every level of education. It is highly expected that this will create Arabic language learning that can meet other scientific disciplines.

Is Historical Study of Nahwu on Madrasah Basra and Kufa Important to Teach? The Analysis of Opinion on Indonesian AFL Students

The knowledge of nahwu has been taught in many universities in Indonesia. However, the study of the nahwu taught is still limited to a study oriented to the science of tools in learning Arabic and ignores historical, theoretical aspects such as Madrasah Basra and Kufa. Therefore, this study aims to prove whether this historical, academic study is essential to be taught to Indonesian AFL students. This research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive type. The questionnaire was given to several 20 fifth-semester AFL students with three open-ended questions about their knowledge of Madrasah Basra and Kufa. The results of this study indicate that 60% of students are familiar with Madrasah Basrah and Kufa. Most of them hear about Madrasah Basrah and Kufa for the first time in college (75%), in pesantren (8.3%), on the internet (8.3%), at high school (8.3%), and from the sermon (8.3%.). Moreover, the students generally know about Madrasah Basrah and Kufa's differences, but it is only limited to the differences in terms and I'rab. Therefore, the learning of nahwu needs to be developed by paying attention to the historical aspects of the nahwu development, especially the differences from Madrasah Basrah and Kufa.

The Clarity and Legibility of Students’ Translation of Arabic – Indonesian Official Text

Assessment of the quality of translation is one of the important activities in translation. The translation assessment can be seen from three aspects: accuracy, clarity, and naturalness. This study aims to reveal the accuracy and fatigue of the translation results of students' Arabic-Indonesian official manuscripts, considering that researchers rarely touch the spiciness aspect than the translation's accuracy and reasonableness. This research uses the descriptive analysis method and content analysis model. The research sample is six graduate students in Arabic Language Education at the Indonesia University of Education. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. From the results of this study, the researchers obtained several findings, namely: first, the level of mastery was very high, spread as many as eight data (44.4%), the moderate level of intelligence was spread as many as six data (33.3%), and the level of intelligence lacked as many as four data. (22.2%). Second, the level of fatigue in the translation of the official text for high levels of friction is as many as ten data (55.5%), there are five data (27.7%) for moderate fatigue, and three data (16.6%) is less tired. So, from the results of this study, it is concluded that fatigue dominates as much as ten data (55.5%) compared to the very high level of mastery where there are only eight data (44.4%).

Analysis of Moral Values in The Standards of the Ministry of National Education Perspective in the Process of Teaching the Arabic Language in Indonesia | Tahlīl Al-Qiyam Al-Akhlāqīyah ‘Ala Dhou’ Ma’āyīr Wizārah At-Tarbīyah Al-Wathanīyah fī ‘Amalīyah Ta’līm Al-Lughah Al-‘Arābīyah fī Indūnīsīyā

This research is motivated by the demoralization of most of the students who still behave badly due suboptimal character education. This research describes and analyzes the character values according to the Ministry of National Education which are instilled in students in the process of Arabic learning, and the inhibiting and supporting factors for the application of these character values. The study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive method. The results showed that the application of character values in the process of Arabic learning is included in the planning, implementation, and assessment. The teacher integrated character education in the process of Arabic learning by using various approaches, methods, and strategies. Character values that are applied in the process of Arabic learning consist of 21 values. Integrating character values in the process of Arabic learning is inseparable from the inhibiting factors and supporting factors which include nurture and nature factors. Thus, Arabic teachers always try to instill character values to students effectively so that students not only understand the subject matter but also gain positive characters. This research suggests follow-up research studies by comparing two or more educational institutions.

Using Bloom’s Taxonomy in Arabic Learning Media to Elevate Student’s Writing in Covid-19 Situation

Learning Arabic writing skills in the Pandemic Era is confronted with complex problems. One of complex problems is the minimal interaction of the limitations in learning process that has an impact on students’ learning outcomes. This STUDY aims to explore various Arabic learning media to support learners’ writing skills that can be implemented during the COVID-19 situation. The research used a qualitative approach with the case study design. The informants of the study are those who write using online-based writing learning media. The data were collected through observations, and document The findings showed that learning Arabic media based on developing taxonomy can be divided into five basic classifications according to the evolving taxonomy; media understanding stage; YouTube, Facebook, Google search, Twitter, Media application stage: Quick Voice, Animation Creation, Google Doc, media analysis; Mind map, Numbers page, evaluation media; Edmodo, Skype, Google search, Whatsapp, creative media; WordPress, iMovie, YouTube, Creative Books, Instagram. The findings of this study indicated that the process of using online media is an effort to improve creative and critical thinking processes in improving learners’ Arabic writing skills. This study examines research to test each of the media used during the COVID-19 situation.

Tracing the Development of Arabic Khat from the Land of Origin to Indonesian Archipelago

Several studies showed that Arabic khat had been widely developed in countries with a Muslim majority population. However, many previous studies have not examined the origin of the Arabic khat and its development from different periods. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the source of Arabic khat, the product and the figures from different periods, and several other things related to Arabic khat. This research was done in qualitative research with a descriptive historical approach through a literature-based study to examine data and information. The research was conducted by limiting the study's scope on Arabic khat development from the Umayyad dynasty to its expansion in Indonesia. The results showed that the Arab Khat began to develop centuries ago during the Umayyad dynasty. Three factors caused calligraphy to increase: the influence of power expansion, the kings and social elites' role, and the influence of science development. Moreover, the encouragement coming from the verses of al-Qur'an, the motivation to write al-Qur'an, and the use of Arabic as al-Qur'an language are also the factors in the development of Arabic khat. Hence, it is no wonder that the term Arabic khat is synonymous with al-Qur'an's khat.

Online-Based Arabic Learning Management During the Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Plan, Implementation and Evaluation

Currently, Arabic language learning is required to be held online. In this situation, the government has forced to announce instructions for implementing online learning since March 2020. However, these instructions have made Arabic teachers experiencing difficulties in implementing online learning. Innovative learning management is highly needed to overcome these problems. Therefore, this study aims to provide an overview of the management of Arabic language learning, especially in planning, implementing, and evaluating, organized by teachers who are members of the Arabic teachers’ forum. This study used a descriptive method by adopting data analysis techniques from Miles and Huberman. The results of this study indicate that in planning, the Arabic teachers made a lesson plan which would be held online. As for implementing the lesson plan, the teachers use synchronous and asynchronous models. They also used a combination of two models, a written test presented using Google form and Quizizz media for evaluation. On the other hand, some teachers also conducted oral tests using voice recordings through WhatsApp. This research suggests that teachers can better manage the planning, implementing, and evaluating online learning in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic following the characteristics and models of online learning.

The Efforts to Improve Students’ Arabic Speaking Skills Through Language Environment Activation: A Study of Phenomenology

Maharah al-kalam or Arabic speaking skills have an essential role for students, especially students who take Arabic courses. Ironically, maharah al-kalam's urgency is not always accompanied by the efforts to actualize maharah al-kalam's activeness. Although several institutions have attempted to realize these efforts, it has not been exposed extensively so that other institutions cannot adopt the methods or technics used by these institutions. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the efforts to improve maharah al-kalam, one of the Muhammadiyah universities implemented in Indonesia, through the language environment activation. This study used a qualitative-phenomenology approach. The data collection techniques used were observation, interview, and documentation study. This study indicated three patterns of the Arabic language environment activation implemented in the tertiary institution: the display of pamphlets with an instruction to speak Arabic, vocabulary boards, and Arabic today. This study's findings also emphasized the importance of cooperation among the institution managers, lecturers, and students to comply with the mutually agreed rules. Without collaboration and commitment between the parties, the desired results will not be achieved.

Ta’līm Al-Muhādatsah bi Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabīyah fī Al-Ansyithah Al-Idhāfīyah Lithalabah Ma’had Al-Jāmi’ah

Ma'had al Jami'ah students come from various educational backgrounds. Therefore, they have constraints in making Arabic conversation videos when they have college assignments. This study aims to describe the activities of conversation in Arabic in Ma'had al Jami'ah IAIN Jember. This research study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were obtained from participant observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles & Huberman model analysis. The results of this study indicated that the Arabic language conversation activities consist of 3 activities. Namely, opening activities, core activities and strengthening activities. In the opening activity, the teacher provided questions and answers regarding the materials that have been studied. In the core activities, the teacher uses several methods, namely the direct method, the audio visual method and the qawaid wa tarjamah method. In the closing activity, the teacher provides material reinforcement and several language games. This research study is expected to provide a glimpse of the importance of active Arabic learning for the management of ma'had al Jami'ah IAIN Jember. so that it can improve the Arabic language learning program for mahasantri ma'had al Jamiah.