International Journal of Islamic Studies Higher Education

Analyzing the Problems of Arabic Language Learning in Higher Education

2024-11-29T03:06:50+00:00

Arabic language learning in higher education has an important role in shaping students' linguistic competence, especially in Islamic-based institutions. However, its implementation in practice often faces challenges that affect the teaching-learning process. This article aims to analyze the problems of Arabic language learning in higher education, identify the source of the problems, and offer solutions to the learning that is carried out. This analysis uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. This article screened 20 articles from Scopus and Google Scholar indexed journals published between 2018-2024. The results of the analysis show that there are four main problems, first the low competence of lecturers in applying learning methods, second the lack of utilization of educational technology in the learning process, third the limitations of teaching materials, fourth the low motivation of students in learning Arabic. These findings indicate that learning Arabic requires new approaches, such as the integration of digital-based technology, continuous training for lecturers, and the provision of teaching materials tailored to the needs and interests of students. The four results of this analysis are expected to provide insights for curriculum development and more effective Arabic learning methods. For future researchers, it is hoped that the results of this analysis can be the main reference and for lecturers, curriculum developers and policy designers in overcoming the challenges of learning Arabic in higher education and improving the quality of graduates who have superior linguistic competence.

An Analysis of Linguistic Intelligence in Gifted and Talented Children of Muslim Schools

2024-11-23T10:19:40+00:00

The lack of understanding from educators and parents of linguistic intelligence in gifted and talented children in Muslim schools can hinder children's linguistic development. For this reason, this research aims to analyze in depth the stages of linguistic intelligence in gifted and talented children, who show extraordinary abilities in speaking, listening, reading and writing. So that this research will produce complex research to find out the stages of linguistic intelligence in gifted and talented children for early childhood. This research uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with Nvivo 12 software. 35 relevant articles were analyzed through thematic coding to identify data patterns. As a result, five stages of linguistic intelligence were found: i) pre-linguistic (0-2 years), ii) vocabulary acquisition (2-3 years), iii) early simple sentences (3-4 years), iv) complex sentences (4-5 years), and v) narratives and stories. This research confirms the importance of creating an age-appropriate educational environment and appropriate stimulation to accelerate the linguistic development of gifted children.

Analysis of High School Learners on Zakat and Waqf Management Program at Islamic Higher Education: A Mixed Methods Approach

2025-01-18T11:43:38+00:00

The Zakat and Waqf Management Study Program always tries to socialize this Study Program to high school students or equivalent, so that the Study Program is in demand by students who want to continue to the university level. If this Study Program is not recognized by high school students, then the tendency is to get challenges in students' interest in it. This study aims to explain the perceptions of high school students towards the Zakat and Waqf Management Study Program at Islamic Religious Universities. This type of research is mixed methods with an explanatory mixed method design approach. Data collection techniques through questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The number of informants for questionnaires and interviews was 99 people. Data analysis techniques through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Quantitative data analysis techniques use SPSS while qualitative data analysis techniques use thematic methods. Data validity assurance techniques through source triangulation. Both data analysis results show that the perceptions of most informants are positive and good towards this Study Program. Regarding the percentage index of the perception variable items, the average percentage index is 79.92. Thus it can be interpreted that the percentage score interval means good, because it is in the interval 60-79.99%. Based on in-depth interviews conducted, information was obtained that in general, high school students in Tanah Datar Regency had a good perception of the Zakat and Waqf Management Study Program at Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar. The benefit of this research is to help the development of the Zakat and Waqf Management Study Program in socializing it to high school students.