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Exploring AFL teachers’ experiences in teaching Arabic vocabulary: Reserch Article Akmalia, Frida
IRecall Journal Vol. 1 No. 01 (2023): iRecall Journal: An Indonesian Journal for Language Learning and Teaching
Publisher : Indonesian Reseacher for Language Learning and Teaching

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64908/zjydyc50

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The extent of one's vocabulary and the depth of one's knowledge of a term are two of the most important factors in one's command of the language. The focus of this study is on the vocabulary-teaching practices of Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) teachers. Narrative inquiry is used in this study to provide insight on the challenges faced by AFL teacher, the strategies, and the evaluations when seeking to instruct their students in Arabic vocabulary. Several AFL teachers use singing and role-play strategies to introduce students to Arabic vocabulary. Using a number of applications and google form media, teachers can administer puzzle games as a means of assessing their students' knowledge.
Book Review: Cognitive linguistics and religious language an introduction Laila Zulfa, Yunita; Akmalia, Frida
IRecall Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): iRecall Journal: An Indonesian Journal for Language Learning and Teaching
Publisher : Indonesian Reseacher for Language Learning and Teaching

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64908/irecall.v1i01.9

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Since the emergence of modern humans, religion has become one of the basic human frameworks to determine the position of humanity in the world (Rossano, 2006). There are many ways to investigate religious behavior and thought. One of them is using language as the key approach because it is the center of religious behavior in terms of interaction with supernatural agents, theological rationalization, normative discourse, or rituals (Downes, 2011). For example, the verse on light taken from the Qur'an (24:35), describes a Muslim's experience of divinity, which may be difficult to articulate. But with the right language, this can be an intermediary for humans to understand it. Language is the most detailed window that can be used to know how people think. However, sometimes individuals cannot explain the mental models and cognitive patterns of the language they use, so there is a sub-field in language called Cognitive Linguistics to describe it. This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the current research of cognitive linguistics in religious languages as well as to explain how cognitive linguistic approaches are being used in the study of modern religious languages.
Student Voice, Teacher Professionalism, and Critical Pedagogy in Arabic Language Education: Insights from Indonesia Akmalia, Frida; Andriyanti, Erna; Triyono, Sulis
IRecall Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): iRecall Journal: An Indonesian Journal for Language Learning and Teaching
Publisher : Indonesian Reseacher for Language Learning and Teaching

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64908/r4c10y81

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Arabic language education in Indonesia occupies a distinctive position as both a sacred and heritage language, yet classroom pedagogy remains constrained by grammar-translation methods, exam-driven assessment, and hierarchical teacher–student relations. This article examines the intersections of student voice, teacher professionalism, and critical pedagogy in Arabic classrooms, highlighting their potential to reframe pedagogy in faith-based settings. Drawing on critical pedagogy (Freire, 1970) and democratic professionalism (Sachs, 2001), we synthesize international scholarship with the Indonesian context to propose a context-sensitive framework for integrating student perspectives. The analysis illustrates how curricular reforms (KMA No. 183/2019), digital tools, and dialogical practices create openings for student agency, while cultural hierarchies and exam orientations continue to constrain authentic participation. We argue that student voice in Arabic education not only enhances learner engagement and communicative competence but also reshapes teacher identity toward more reflective and dialogical professionalism. By situating these dynamics in Indonesia, this article offers insights into how student voice, teacher professionalism, and critical pedagogy converge in Arabic language education, extending global debates on multilingual and faith-based pedagogy.