ACTIVE ARABIC LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES (QIRĀ’AH AND KITĀBAH SKILLS) AT MTS MA’ARIF NU 1 KEMRANJEN

Abstract

This article elucidates the strategies of active Arabic language learning, particularly in developing the skills of qirā’ah (reading) and kitābah (writing) at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen. This research underscores the urgency of enhancing active Arabic learning strategies as a response to the necessity for an approach that enables students to engage more actively in learning, deepen their understanding, and improve their Arabic language skills. The employed research methodology is a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation studies. The collected data were then analyzed through a coding process to identify emerging patterns, themes, and relationships. The research findings indicate that the active Arabic learning strategies at MTs Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen encompass a variety of learning methods that encourage student participation, such as project-based learning and cooperative learning. The analysis results demonstrate that these learning strategies are effective in enhancing students’ qirā’ah and kitābah skills, as well as fostering social interaction and better mastery of the material. The conclusion of this research affirms that the implementation of active Arabic learning strategies is a relevant and effective step in enhancing Arabic learning within the MTs Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen environment, and provides a foundation for the development of a curriculum and Arabic teaching methods that are more oriented towards student engagement