Jurnal At-Tarbiyat : Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Innovation in Learning and Children's Mental Health

Challenges In Teaching Arabic Language At Mas Ulumul Quran Langsa: A Case Study

Zuhafni Mawaddah (Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Azizah Hanum OK (Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Junaidi Arsyad (Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2025

Abstract

MAS Ulumul Quran Langsa is a unique Islamic senior high school in Indonesia that integrates pesantren-based religious education with general education and a strong emphasis on science and technology (IPTEK). However, the teaching of the Arabic language at this institution faces several pedagogical challenges. This study aims to explore the core issues affecting Arabic language instruction at MAS Ulumul Quran Langsa and identify efforts to address them. This is a qualitative descriptive research employing a phenomenological approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, and data validity was ensured through source triangulation. The findings reveal that the Arabic language teaching process at MAS Ulumul Quran Langsa is structured around core management functions. Nevertheless, several challenges persist, including: (a) students' limited comprehension of the material; (b) low learning motivation; (c) inadequate teacher competencies; and (d) suboptimal implementation of management functions. To overcome these challenges, the school has taken measures such as improving classroom instruction, enhancing student motivation, increasing teacher professional development, and reinforcing the application of educational management functions.

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Abbrev

at-tarbiyat

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Subject

Religion Education

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The journal focuses its scope on the issues of Islamic Education in Indonesia. Deradicalization of Islamic Education Philosophy of Islamic Education Islamic Education Policy Gender and Islamic Education Comparison of Islamic Education Islamic Education and Science Nusantara Islamic Education ...