Enhancing madrasah tsanawiyah Arabic speaking using visual media

Anna Saraswati; Laily Maziyah; Mohammad Ahsanuddin

doi:10.64014/jik.v23i1.212

Authors

Anna Saraswati Universitas Negeri Malang
Laily Maziyah Universitas Negeri Malang
Mohammad Ahsanuddin Universitas Negeri Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64014/jik.v23i1.212

Keywords:

animated videos, Arabic language learning, picture cards, speaking skills, visual media

Abstract

The teaching of Arabic in Islamic schools continues to face difficulties in fostering students’ speaking proficiency (maharah al-kalam). This situation largely stems from the limited provision of authentic oral practice within conventional, teacher-dominated classroom settings. This condition causes students to lack confidence and to be passive in their use of Arabic for communication. This study examines the use of visual media, specifically animated videos and picture cards, to improve students' speaking skills in Arabic Language Learning. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method, involving 34 students from class VIII.3 at MTs Negeri 1 Kota Tangerang Selatan as research participants. Data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation were then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model. The results showed that animated videos increased students' learning motivation, understanding of the material, and pronunciation accuracy through authentic visual and auditory contexts. Meanwhile, picture cards facilitated active interaction, enriched understanding, and fostered students' confidence in speaking. The integration of the two media strengthened linguistic comprehension, encouraged emotional engagement, and promoted effective collaborative learning.

Abstrak

Pembelajaran ‘Bahasa Arab’ di sekolah Islam masih menghadapi berbagai kesulitan dalam mengembangkan kemampuan berbicara murid (maharah al-kalam). Kondisi tersebut disebabkan oleh terbatasnya ketersediaan praktik lisan yang autentik dalam pembelajaran konvensional yang didominasi oleh peran guru. Kondisi ini menyebabkan murid kurang percaya diri dan pasif dalam menggunakan bahasa Arab secara komunikatif. Studi ini meneliti penggunaan media visual berupa video animasi dan kartu bergambar untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara murid dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Arab. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan melibatkan 34 murid kelas VIII.3 di MTs Negeri 1 Kota Tangerang Selatan sebagai subjek penelitian. Data dikumpulkan melalui teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model interaktif Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa video animasi mampu meningkatkan motivasi belajar, pemahaman materi, serta ketepatan pengucapan murid melalui konteks visual dan auditori yang autentik. Sementara itu, kartu bergambar memfasilitasi interaksi aktif, memperkaya kosakata, serta menumbuhkan kepercayaan diri murid dalam berbicara. Integrasi kedua media tersebut memperkuat pemahaman linguistik, mendorong keterlibatan emosional, dan mempromosikan pembelajaran kolaboratif efektif.

Kata Kunci: kartu bergambar; kemampuan berbicara; media visual; pembelajaran bahasa Arab; video animasi

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