Zulfan Syahansyah
Universitas Al-Qolam Malang

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Bridging the Generational Gap: Innovative Arabic Speaking Instructional Models for Alpha Gen Students in Pesantren Zulfan Syahansyah; Abdurrahman
EL-IBTIKAR: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): EL-IBTIKAR
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/1t0b0764

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This research is motivated by the instructional gap between traditional Arabic curricula in pesantrens and the digital-native cognitive characteristics of Generation Alpha. The primary objective is to formulate a curriculum reconstruction and innovative teaching strategies capable of enhancing students' speaking competence through a hybrid approach. Employing a qualitative case study method, data were gathered through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation at modern Islamic boarding schools. The findings reveal that traditional instructional models trigger high cognitive loads and linguistic barriers, particularly language anxiety, among students. However, the implementation of the "High-Tech High-Touch" strategy—utilizing virtual reality simulations and creative projects—significantly improves students' speaking confidence and engagement. The reconstruction of a user-experience-oriented curriculum effectively neutralizes the linguistic rigidity prevalent in classical methods. This study impacts the field by providing a roadmap for policymakers to transform Arabic pedagogy into a more adaptive system, ensuring pesantrens remain relevant as centers of international linguistic excellence capable of producing competitive orators in the future digital era.
A Tiered Arabic Language Boarding Program in an Indonesian Pesantren: Curriculum Design, Vocabulary Mastery, and Learning Outcomes Zulfan Syahansyah; Muhammad Zaironi
Al-Wazan: Journal of Arabic Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar Pamekasan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-wazan.v4i1.836

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Many Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in Indonesia face challenges in developing effective Arabic language programs that not only improve communicative skills but also enable students to comprehend classical Islamic texts. This study examines the structure and educational outcomes of a tiered Arabic language boarding program at Pondok Pesantren Al-Khoirot Malang. The research aims to analyze the curriculum design, vocabulary-based learning approach, and the competencies developed through the program. A qualitative method with an ethnographic approach was employed to explore learning practices, institutional culture, and the immersive language environment within the Arabic dormitory. Data were collected through participant observation, interviews, and documentation of the six-level curriculum system. The findings reveal that the program adopts a progressive six-level structure emphasizing systematic vocabulary acquisition and daily language practice. At the initial level, students focus on memorizing and using Arabic vocabulary in everyday communication. In subsequent levels, vocabulary learning is integrated with the translation of Ta’lim al-‘Arabiyyah and classical Arabic texts. The study identifies three major outcomes: students demonstrate strong competence in understanding unvowelled classical Arabic texts, many graduates successfully enroll in Indonesian universities with Arabic-related programs, and a considerable number continue their studies at Al-Azhar University. This study contributes to Arabic language education by providing an effective model of tiered, vocabulary-based instruction that supports both linguistic proficiency and academic advancement in Islamic educational contexts