Al-Muyassar: Journal of Arabic Education
Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Al-Muyassar: Journal of Arabic Education

From Memorization to Morphological Awareness: Developing a Self-Regulated Learning Model for Arabic Vocabulary Acquisition

Ruhul Kudus (State University of Makassar)
Randy (State University of Makassar)
Dyah Adila Perdana (State University of Makassar)
Dessy Sintari Daoed (State University of Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2026

Abstract

The mastery of Arabic vocabulary is currently still dominated by rote memorization patterns which result in surface learning. Students often have difficulty applying vocabulary in new contexts or understanding complex morphological structures. This research aims to develop a Transformative Morphological Self-Regulated Learning (T-MSRL) learning model based on the wazan pattern by integrating morphological awareness, self-regulation, and transformative learning. Using the Research and Development (R&D) method with a 4D (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) model, the research was conducted on Arabic Language Education students at Universitas Negeri Makassar. The research instruments included vocabulary mastery tests, independent questionnaires, and observation sheets. The results of the study show that the T-MSRL model is very valid according to expert judgment and practical to apply. The effectiveness test proved that students who used this model experienced significant improvements in vocabulary mastery, morphological awareness, and self-regulation skills compared to the control class. The T-MSRL model has succeeded in changing the paradigm of student learning from mere memorization to in-depth and systematic morphological analysis.

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Journal Info

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al

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Al-Muyassar: Journal of Arabic Education is a journal published twice a year (June and December), is a multilingual (Bahasa, Arabic, and English), and specializes in Arabic Education and Arabic Studies. This journal published by the Arabic Education Department, Faculty of Islamic, Muhammadiyah ...