The Effectiveness of Crossword Puzzle in Improving Mufradat Skills

Arabic mufradat is an element of various language elements, where the richness of vocabulary is part of the indicator of language proficiency. In reality, vocabulary learning often encounters obstacles, therefore choosing the right media is part of an effort to overcome the existing difficulties. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of the puzzle in improving Arabic vocabulary skills. This study was conducted with a quasi-experimental approach where data were obtained through pre-test and post-test. Based on the results, the use of puzzle games as learning media was effective to improve mufradat skills.

The Implementation of Total Physical Response (TPR) Method in Improving Arabic Speaking Skills

Students in Islamic boarding schools have difficulty expressing their thoughts verbally using Arabic. Meanwhile, in terms of understanding written texts and reading written language, they have pretty good skills. This study aimed to describe the implementation of the TPR method to improve the speaking skills. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The subjects of this study were Arabic teachers and selected students using the snowball technique. Based on the results, the TPR method can break the ice of communicating in Arabic among students, their difficulties in expressing their thoughts can be minimized by getting used to responding to those around them.

The Guides Verbs in the Arabic Language: Are Its Terms Originals or Borrowed?

Grammarists differed about the definition of the verb in the Arabic language, but they were in great agreement in dividing it from different sides. From these sides, we find the division of verbs according to the function of directing, which is the subject of this study. The view of the ancient grammarians to the function was affected by the grammatical direction followed (factor theory, semantics). It was noted in some of what they termed a clear dimension of the function of guidance, and with reference to the global grammar that created entrances between languages, even if the characteristics of languages differed among them, borrowing as a mechanism of linguistic development of the Arabic language has allowed, based on this way, to borrow many terms from Other languages were -sometimes- more compatible than that we find in the Arabic language used, for this reason, the researcher tried to study the guides verbs in the Arabic language; After enumerating them and clarifying their terms in the Arabic language, then comparing them with what is used in the French and English languages; It was found that some of the guides Arabic verbs were labeled with a term that is a sign of this function, and some of them were affected by the factor theory in grammar, so their terms did not express the function of directing, and after compare them with modern Arabic studies ,and also, in English and French, we were able to find an appropriate term to achieve the concept of directing. Therefore, the researcher suggested updating or changing these terms by creating appropriate terms that take advantage of the English and French languages, as well as modern Arabic conventions..

Fun Arabic Learning through Songs Media

In this study, the authors focused on learning Arabic through songs media. The research method in this study is descriptive using a qualitative approach. Through studies from various sources in the form of books, journals, research reports, and the phenomenon of Arabic learning in Indonesia, the author describes how the concept of songs as a medium of Arabic learning and how the implementation of songs media in Arabic learning as an effort to improve the quality of Arabic learning. The conclusion of this study is that the song is an appropriate medium of Arabic learning in arousing students' interest and motivation to learn. The use of songs media in Arabic learning can create an atmosphere of learning that is relaxed, fun and exciting, so students do not feel bored and fed up in following the learning process in class. The selection of songs that suits students' emotional and intellectual needs and the teacher's skills in practicing the technique of using song media in Arabic learning is the main key to the success of a learning that uses songs as a instructional medium.

Learning Arabic for Beginners: Role-Based Small Group Discussion Cooperative Learning

This study examines the innovation of learning strategies through Cooperative Learning by using Role-based Small Group Discussion. The purpose of this study is to reveal indicators that influence the success of learning through cooperative learning using Role-based Small Group Discussion. This study uses a qualitative method with the implementation of structured interviews and questionnaires, the use of this data collection method is carried out to reveal the views of the participants honestly. Respondents who became participants were students who came from public schools without any experience in learning Arabic. The results obtained were found indicators in the use of Role-based Small Group Discussion, namely attitudes, abilities, and usefulness of the method.

The Psychological Condition of STIQ Amuntai Student’s in Learning Arabic

This study discussed the psychological condition of STIQ Amuntai students in learning Arabic and the factors that affect the psychological condition of STIQ Amuntai students in learning Arabic. This study aimed to determine the psychological condition of students of the Al-Quran College of Science in learning Arabic, both students with religious education background such as Aliyah/Islamic boarding schools and students with public schools background such as high schools, vocational schools. This study also discussed the factors that influenced the psychological condition of students during learning Arabic. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The data were collected by observation, interviews, and documentation. The process of data analysis is by examining all observed data from related to Arabic learning, checking the validity of the findings by author participation. The conclusion from this study can be argued that the psychological condition of STIQ Amuntai students in learning Arabic was not good, they were less enthusiastic and confused when learning Arabic. It is due to several factors, namely: diverse school backgrounds and lack insights about Arabic such as a lack of management of Arabic learning materials. Beside that they were faced with various other subject matter and the obligation to memorize al-Quran, thus the interest and enthusiasm gradually diminished. The lecturer background is in accordance with their education and the syllabus is in line with the campus syllabus. The teaching methods were not suitable for students abilities. Campus environment that did not use Arabic both from superiors and students. There were inadequate facilities and infrastructure, such as language laboratories that were not used according to their function.

Arabic Quizzes Game to Improve Arabic Vocabulary

Learning media has experienced many variations along with the development of technology. Learning and playing are activities that are not only carried out by children but also by adults. Educational games as visual media are games that are packaged to support and increase users' thinking and concentration. The use of educational game technology in the teaching and learning process is an interactive learning technique. Mastery of Arabic vocabulary is very important, seeing from the many educational games that use this international language. This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness and benefits of educational games as well as learning designs using educational game content. In this study, researchers used quantitative methods that were supported by population and sampling. The development of this educational game was carried out by collecting data in the form of interviews as the main technique, documentation and observation as supporting techniques. The results in this study state that educational games are an effective and interactive medium in increasing Arabic vocabulary at the higher education level. This is because educational games can increase learning motivation and can make it easier for students to understand the material.

Analysis of Arabic Textbook "Takallam Bil 'Arabiyyah Volume 6" Based on Mickey's Theory

Textbooks have an important role in achieving learning success. learning will run effectively if the teaching materials used are in accordance with the learning objectives. it is necessary to do an in-depth study of the textbooks used in schools. This study aims to analyze the textbook "Takallam Bil 'Arabiyyah Volume 6" which is used in Arabic learning based on Mackey's theory. This study uses the literature study method. Sources of data were taken from articles, books, research reports, and textbooks "Takallam Bil 'Arabiyyah Volume 6" with data analysis techniques using descriptive analysis. Finally, the data is presented using the deductive method, which describes general phenomena to the findings of the analysis. This research reveals that the textbook "Takallam Bil 'Arabiyyah Volume 6" was compiled based on the theory of William Francis Mackey. This can be seen from the presentation of the material which contains the concepts of selection, gradation, presentation, and repetition. The development of the textbook "Takallam Bil 'Arabiyyah Volume 6" needs to be done by adding more factual material for student life in the 21st-century era.

The effectiveness of The Use of The Form of Jigsaw in The Reading Skill of The Islamic Middle School Shining Sedan Rambang

Reading skill is one of the important points of the four skills that often students have difficulty in Arabic learning. Among the factors that support the achievement of goals are methods, medias, learning model, strategies, curriculums, and students' backgrounds. In this study, the researchers used cooperative learning of Jigsaw model. Jigsaw model is the students’ way to share knowledge and experience with other groups. The aimed is making fast and easy of the learning process to be understood. The objectives of this study were 1) Knowing how the Jigsaw model of cooperative learning process in learning reading skill (maharah qiro'ah) at Islamic Junior High School of As Sathi’ Sedan Rembang. 2) Measuring the extent of the influence of the Jigsaw model in learning reading skill (maharah qiro'ah) in Islamic Junior High School of As Sathi’ Sedan Rembang. The research method was an experimental method with a quantitative approach consisting of two groups. The first group is the non-experimental class (control). The second group is the experimental class. The instruments which used in data collection in this study were documentation, observation and tests in the form of pre-test and post-test. The results of this study shown that: 1) The cooperative learning of Jigsaw model in learning reading skill (maharah qiro'ah) can improve students' reading skill, apply appropriate vocabulary usage, and make the students easy to understand the reading text and also made students are motivated, understood, and enthusiastic in learning reading skill, because the learning process was felt more fun by students. 2) The t-test = 6.78 were greater than the t-table (significant list) 1% = 2.39 and 5% = 1.67. Its means that H1 was accepted.

al-‘Arabiyah Linnasyi'in: Analysis of Teaching Materials By Mahmud Ismail Shini, Nashif Musthofa Abdul 'Aziz, and Mukhtar Thahir Husain

Learning resources are an important aspect in the learning process, various models of arabic learning resources are raised by experts in accordance with the results of their research and development. In line with that the book "al-'Arabiyyah Linnasyi'in" is one of the various sources of Arabic language learning that is widely used in educational institutions, but how the method of writing this book has not been revealed so that it is interesting for Arabic teachers to make it as a source of learning, therefore this research aims to know the form of presentation used in the teaching book "al-'Arabiyyah Linnasyi'in". This research uses qualitative descriptive approach, the data source used is the book "al-'Arabiyyah Linnasyi'in", as well as other works related to the preparation of textbooks. The data is collected by carefully reading the themes related to the focus of the research. The research data was analyzed using critical analysis. The results prove that the preparation of the book al-'Arabaiyyah Linnasyi'in compiled by nazhariyyah al-wihdah method and theory, this finding is based on the material on the aspect of vocabulary, sentence structure in terms of organizing material, presentation of vocabulary, presentation of structures arranged without fundamental separation, in addition the material is arranged in stages so as to allow users of this book to understand it sequentially.