In the historical context of Arabic language development in Indonesia, the initiation of Arabic education took place in informal settings, notably in Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren). As time progressed, the prominence of Arabic language integration into formal education became more evident, spanning from elementary to tertiary levels. Arabic language learning involves four key language skills: listening (maharah istima’), speaking (maharah kalam), reading (maharah qiro’ah), and writing (maharah kitabah). Educationally, Arabic language proficiency is influenced by diverse factors, encompassing students' prior educational backgrounds. Field observations reveal that not all Arabic Education majors in Islamic higher education institutions originate from Islamic boarding schools, leading to variations in language competency levels. Consequently, this study focuses on assessing the impact of pesantren educational backgrounds on the Arabic language competence of students at IAI Sunan Kalijogo Malang, utilizing a qualitative descriptive research method. Findings indicate that students with pesantren backgrounds exhibit superior grammatical understanding of Arabic, while those without pesantren backgrounds excel in general linguistic and learning theories. However, both groups encounter challenges in mastering spoken Arabic (maharah kalam).
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Muhammad Safoni Idris, Baiq Widia Nita Kasih, Suparmanto
Numerous studies suggest that teaching vocabulary poses challenges due to teachers' uncertainty about effective methods. Based on six years of academic experience at Slavaring Islamic School, difficulties in vocabulary learning stem from students' inability to apply vocabulary in conversations and a lack of classroom concentration, often exacerbated by negative learning experiences. To address this, multimedia, including text, audio, and video, is proposed to make vocabulary learning enjoyable. Duolingo, an educational program encompassing various activities like listening, reading, writing, and grammar, is highlighted as a valuable tool for vocabulary teaching. This research adopts a quasi-experimental design involving eighth-grade students at Slavaring Islamic Senior High School. The experimental group, taught using Duolingo, demonstrated enhanced vocabulary retention compared to the control group. Empirical evidence, obtained through multiple-choice tests and pre-tests, indicates a positive impact of Duolingo on vocabulary acquisition. Statistical analysis with a 5% significance level affirms the effectiveness of Duolingo, showcasing its potential to enhance vocabulary learning for eighth-grade students at Slavaring Islamic Junior High School in the academic year 2023/2024.
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