Sugeng Riyadi
Institut Studi Islam Muhammadiyah Pacitan

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BASIC ARABIC LANGUAGE LEARNING AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: A DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVE Sugeng Riyadi; Purwanto; Ahmadi
Al-ATHFAL: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): Oktober
Publisher : LPPM IAD Probolinggo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46773/jxytxr56

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Language learning in early childhood plays a crucial role in shaping cognitive development. In Islamic early childhood education, basic Arabic language learning is not only positioned as a religious medium but also as a pedagogical instrument that supports children’s cognitive growth. This article aims to analyze the relationship between basic Arabic language learning and early childhood cognitive development from the perspective of developmental psychology. Employing a qualitative approach through library research and conceptual analysis, this study examines theories of cognitive development and their relevance to early Arabic language instruction in Islamic preschool settings. The findings indicate that basic Arabic learning activities, particularly vocabulary recognition, phonological awareness, and symbolic association through play-based learning, significantly contribute to cognitive abilities such as memory, classification, symbol recognition, and early abstract thinking. These findings align with Piaget’s cognitive developmental stages and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, which emphasize language as a fundamental tool for thought and social interaction. Therefore, basic Arabic instruction for young children should be designed developmentally appropriate, contextual, and enjoyable to function not merely as linguistic exposure but also as a cognitive stimulation strategy in Islamic early childhood education.
ISLAMIC EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND THE FUTURE OF ARABIC LANGUAGE IN ISLAMIC PRIMARY EDUCATION: A CRITICAL REVIEW Purwanto; Ahmadi; Sugeng Riyadi
AL IBTIDAIYAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Juli
Publisher : LPPM STAI Muhammadiyah Probolinggo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46773/t58y2491

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Arabic language education occupies a central position in Islamic primary education, not only as a medium for understanding religious texts but also as a foundation for Islamic intellectual and cultural formation. However, in many Islamic primary schools, particularly Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, Arabic learning continues to face structural and pedagogical challenges that hinder its effectiveness. This article critically examines the role of Islamic education management in shaping the future of Arabic language learning in Islamic primary education. Using a critical-conceptual approach supported by relevant literature, the study argues that the sustainability and quality of Arabic education at the primary level are not merely pedagogical concerns but are deeply rooted in managerial orientations, institutional priorities, and governance practices. The article highlights key managerial issues, including curriculum governance, leadership vision, teacher development, and learning culture, and proposes a reorientation of Islamic education management toward a more strategic, integrated, and future-oriented framework. This study contributes to the discourse on Islamic education by positioning management as a decisive factor in revitalizing Arabic language learning in Islamic primary education.