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Journal : Abjadia, International Journal of Education

Exploring The Cultural Barrier of Indonesian Pre-Service English Teachers During Their Teaching Practice at Primary School in Thailand Kuncahyo, Nanda Lintang Utari; Madjid, Hilda Izzati; Rakhmawati, Rakhmawati; Da-Oh, Maskah; Syaifudin, Mokhamad
Abjadia : International Journal of Education Vol 8, No 2 (2023): Abjadia
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/abj.v8i2.24242

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Understanding cultural barriers is crucial in the context of increasing global collaboration in education. This research addresses a gap in the literature by focusing on the cultural barriers hindering the Indonesian pre-service English teacher’s learning process and the strategies to deal with it in a cross-cultural context which is in Thailand primary school. Through qualitative research, involving semi-structured interviews that allowed participants to share their unique challenges and perspectives, three types of cultural barriers are identified; 1) Communication barriers due to language differences, English knowledge and skills of the Thai students; 2) Knowledge about the education of the host country which involves unfamiliarity with the Thai curriculum and Thai primary school learning routines; 3) The integration of technology as there is no facilitate to integrate technology and students’ misbehaviour. Thus, nine types of strategies to overcome these cultural barriers employed include harnessing various tools, asking for help from local people, utilizing verbal and non-verbal language, employing instructional strategy, applying a social approach, planning lessons and units, grouping students for instruction, using verbal intervention, and resorting to logical consequence. These findings emphasize the importance of training for future educators to thrive in cross-cultural contexts, highlighting the need for further research in policy and program development for pre-abroad training of aspiring teachers.
Development of Interactive Islamic Education Learning Media Using Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT Sholihah, Nikmatus; Mustain, Mustain; Hidayatin, Alfi Nur; Syaifudin, Mokhamad
Abjadia : International Journal of Education Vol 10, No 3 (2025): Abjadia
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/abj.v10i3.33424

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This study explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT into Islamic Religious Education (PAI) as a response to the demands of 21st century learning. Using a qualitative library research approach, data were gathered from books, journal articles, and other scholarly sources, and analyzed through descriptive and interpretive methods. The findings show that AI, particularly ChatGPT, can strengthen students’ understanding of Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, and Akhlak, while also promoting greater engagement, motivation, and critical thinking. The adaptive and interactive nature of AI encourages active participation, supports personalized learning, and facilitates the internalization of Islamic values when guided by educators. These results suggest that AI-based media have considerable potential to enhance the quality of PAI instruction by bridging technological innovation with value-based education. The study concludes that AI can serve as an effective and innovative complement to traditional teaching methods, offering both pedagogical benefits and practical insights for the advancement of Islamic education.