Historical Study of Drill Patterns Technique in Acquiring Arabic Language Skill as a Foreign Language

This study aims to explain the drill pattern technique as an old historical technique that still exists and used by foreign language teachers to date. This technique is in fact used as the effective main technique of audio-lingual approach and its variants in learning a foreign language. This research is a qualitative research because it does not touch on the results of nouns or quantity values. As for the type, including library research whose primary data is in the form of qualitative data which sourced from books and literature references relating to the theme under study.The results of this study found that drill patterns techniques in its development lived in two periods, namely during the environmentalist period and the nativist period.

Developing Arabic Learning with Management System (Moodlecloud) at MTs. NU Miftahul Ulum Margasari

This research aims to: (1) find out the actual conditions of learning Arabic at MTs NU Miftahul Ulum Margasari; (2) explained the development of Learning Management System (Moodlecloud) Arabic language learning on Arabic subjects at MTs NU Miftahul Ulum Margasasri; (3) to find out the form of implementation of LMS (Moodlecloud) -based Arabic language learning at MTs NU Miftahul Ulum Margasari. This research uses the Research and Development (R & D) method. This research used observation and questionnaire on scale of 1-5. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the conditions at MTs NU Miftahul Ulum Margasari support to LMS-based Arabic language learning (Moodlecloud) application; (2) This LMS (Moodlecloud) Arabic language learning was developed according to the needs of LMS users, especially in terms of display and learning materials in Arabic; (3) LMS (Moodlecloud) Arabic language learning at MTs NU Miftahul Ulum Margasari is very acceptable, and can be applied to other subjects.

Moodle in Arabic Learning : How It Works at SMK Syafi’i Akrom Pekalongan

This study aims to describe and analyze deeply the use of Moodle's open source e-learning at Syafi'i Akrom Pekalongan Vocational School. This is a kind of field research and the process of collecting the data uses observation, interviews and documentation techniques. Data analysis was conducted using analytical description and comparative method (Constant Comparative Method) techniques. The results showed: (1) Moodle-based e-learning at Syafi'i Akrom vocational school has not been utilized properly and optimally by all teachers and only IT teachers knowing how to use it; (2) Moodle-based Arabic E-learning at Syafi'i Akrom Vocational School also has not been utilized properly and optimally in Arabic learning process. It still uses conventional methods and media by having face to face meeting with the provided media; (3) The aim and objective of e-learning at Syafi'i Akrom Pekalongan Vocational School is realizing the media as one of the alternative media in learning to create more independent learning process without problems of place and time. Besides, the teacher has more flexible time due to the Internship Program for the XI graders; (4) The supporting factors of Arabic e-learning in Syafii Akrom vocational school are sufficiently complete facilities, the existence of elearning.ponpes-smksa.sch.id as the e-learning website, sufficient funding support, IT training, and student ability in the use of ICT. The obstacles of the e-learning in this vocational school is the lack of ability and interest of teachers in using IT that enables the lack of ability to provide more interactive material for the students, the complexity of the features in Moodle, and the students’ who come from non Madrasa / Islamic boarding school backgrounds which have low ability in understanding Arabic.

Internalization of Character Values in Learning ‘Ilm Al-Aṣwāt

This study aims to identify items of character values ​​and methods of their internalization in learning ‘ilm al-ashwat in the Arabic Education Department of UNSIQ Wonosobo. It is a qualitative-descriptive study where data collection is done through observation, interviews, and documentation from the lecturer of ‘ilm al-ashwat, lecturer of character education, head of sub-section of academic and student affairs, and some students from semesters 3 and 5 who have taken the course. Participants of this research include the first semester students. Findings of this study show that there are some character values ​​ internalized in students when learning ‘ilm al-ashwat. The values ​​are classified into two categories. The first is those that are ​​implied in the learning method such as self-confidence, responsibility, reading interest, achievement-motivated quality, and curiosity. The second is those ​​that are implied in the teaching material of ‘ilm al-ashwat such as honesty, self-discipline, communicative attitude, and religiosity. Meanwhile, the internalization itself is done by role-modeling, prioritizing, and reflection.

Student Heterogenity and Achievement: A Study on Policies at Arabic Education Department of IAIN Lhokseumawe

The aims of this study is investigating the policy of Arabic Education Department in responding the students’ heterogeneity to improve Arabic achievement. It is expected to be the solution for the problem of heterogeneity. To reveal the facts, the authors used interview, observation, questionnaire, and documentation. In analyzing the data, the authors used qualitative descriptive analysis method. The result of this study revealed that the Arabic Education Department of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty IAIN Lhokseumawe used teaching methods and objectives clearly to reach the successful and directed learning. But it was not enough, because all of the students did not come from the same background. Some of them came from MA, SMK, SMA and Pesantren. Certainly, those who came from Pesantren have higher Arabic achievement than those from other schools. The authors concluded that the policies can equalize and reduce differences in student achievement, though there were many obstacles and shortcomings in the implementation of the policy in language development

Social Media as Alternative Media for Arabic Teaching in Digital Era

The article aims to reveal the role of electronic social media such as youtube, instagram, and facebook as alternative media for Arabic teaching. The article employed a qualitative method through literature approach revealing phenomenon that are developing in the Arabic teaching. It is true that the three social media are alternative media that can be used by teachers in teaching Arabic. Students of elementary to secondary school, further students of college commonly use the three social media. The use of social media in the learning process is very likely may improve students’ motivation and interest. In addition, Arabic teaching will of course not bordered by space since it can be conducted anywhere

Educational Values in The Arabic Imperatives (A Stylistic Analysis of the Qur'an)

This study aims to reveal the education values ​​in al-Qur’an through its stylistics (a linguistic aspect), such as imperative (al-amr). So far, the exploration of values ​​in al-Qur’an still has a lot to do with the substance of the verse. This study uses a stylistic analysis of al-Qur’an, which is descriptive and theoretical, with a literature approach. The results of this study include, first, the stylistics of al-Qur’an implies educational values ​​and explains how these values ​​are internalized. Second, the stylistics of al-Qur’an in imperative form (al-amr) contains educational values ​​that enable a person to become a better, more developed and mature human being. The education values meant here are obedience, affection and responsibility.

Ta’līm Mahāratai al-Istimā’ wal al-Kalām al-Fa’’āl min Khilāl al-Masraḥiyyah al-Arḍiyyah (Bahṡ Tajrībiy fī Ṭullāb al-Mustawā al-Rābi’ bi Jāmi’ah Pontianak al-Islāmiyyah)

This Study aims to describe the drama method as one of the methods that is assumed to be able to overcome the problems that have often been faced by students of Pontianak IAIN FTIK, such as shame, fear of speaking wrong and lack of confidence. This research uses mixed methods by using data collection instruments such as observation guidelines, test, interview guidelines, documentation, and non-parametric scales. The results of this study illustrate that the previous methods used by lecturers did not contribute much in realizing student competencies in listening and speaking skills. However, after being given an experiment using the drama method, student competencies increased with an average score of 70,034 listening skills which was previously at 60,884. And at an average rate of 67,069 in the previous speaking skills at 58,690.

The Implementation of Contrastive Analysis-Based Arabic Learning

As well as other learning process, the successful Arabic learning can be achieved through several steps. This study aims to explain those steps, and it uses library research. Method of this study covers finding data and sources related to the contrastive analysis in Arabic learning; analyzing the data as well as the sources; and drawing conclusion. The approach used in the learning process can be categorized as a learning difficult foreign language, if it is considered as the perspective in understanding the material. The difficult language is particularly the one that has different systems/subsystems with mother tongue. On the other hand, if the approach is considered as a belief, the successful key to achieve is the use of contrastive analysis. We have to work hard to overcome students' learning difficulties by doing contrastive approach and analysis firstly. However, the most significant part is the goal using contrastive analysis. As the result of this study, hopefully learning Arabic occurs progressively, and absolutely the teaching materials and learning steps need teachers’ ability in mastering the contrasted languages. That is the main factor in achieving the learning to be developed further in using this approach.

Effective Strategies on Learning Arabic for Children

Arabic learning can take place at various ages of either children, adolescents or adults. Learning Arabic is something needed for especially Muslim because it is important in Muslim life. This paper will explain about the Arabic learning strategy for children. This is important to discuss because children need special strategies in learning for their ages. In collecting information, the writer uses library research method, which is done by comparing several literary sources, especially those that are the main source of discussion to discuss about the existing problems. Then, as the result, language learning is a help to determine how, and how well, learners learn a foreign language. There are many variations on learning strategy. Arabic learning strategies for children include playing, singing, telling stories, projects, demonstration, and conversation. By using the suitable and fun strategy, children can develop their potential well and effectively. The selection of learning strategies depends on children’s ages and characteristics.