Arabi : Journal of Arabic Studies
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)

Creative Arabic Learning through Student-Made Storytelling: A Constructivist Approach in Malaysian Islamic Schools

Baharun, Segaf (Unknown)
Hanifansyah, Nur (Unknown)
Salsabil, Aufa Hanin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study explores the implementation of student-made storytelling as a constructivist approach to enhance Arabic language learning among secondary students in Kedah, Malaysia. Thirty students aged 15–16 participated in a six-week program involving story creation, writing, and performance in Arabic. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected through pre–post language tests, classroom observations, interviews, and student journals. Results showed significant improvement in speaking and writing skills, especially in vocabulary richness, narrative coherence, and communicative confidence. Qualitative findings indicated that storytelling increased students’ creativity, intrinsic motivation, and emotional engagement with the Arabic language. The study concludes that student-made storytelling provides a transformative learning experience that unites linguistic, cognitive, and moral dimensions. It offers a practical framework for Islamic schools to promote creative, meaningful, and spiritually grounded Arabic education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

arabi

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Arabi : Journal of Arabic Studies published twice a year since 2016 (June and December), is a multilingual (Bahasa, Arabic, and English), peer-reviewed journal, and specializes in Arabic Studies. This journal is published by IMLA (Arabic Teacher and Lecturer Association of Indonesia). Editors ...