Enhancing Arabic Vocabulary Learning through Smart Wheel Media: A Qualitative Case Study in an Indonesian Islamic Junior Secondary School
Keywords:
Smart Wheel media, Arabic vocabulary, interactive learning media, game based learning, Media Roda Pintar, kosakata bahasa Arab, media pembelajaran interaktif, pembelajaran berbasis permainanAbstract
Arabic vocabulary mastery is essential for developing students’ language competence, yet conventional instruction often limits motivation and participation. This study aimed to describe the application of Smart Wheel media in Arabic vocabulary learning among seventh grade students at MTs An-Nuur Negara Ratu. A qualitative descriptive case study was conducted through classroom observation, teacher and student interviews, and documentation. The findings show that Smart Wheel media encouraged active participation, increased enthusiasm, improved classroom interaction, and helped students understand and remember vocabulary through translation, meaning explanation, and sentence construction activities. The media also strengthened student confidence, although implementation was constrained by limited time, teacher preparation, and facilities. Smart Wheel media is an effective alternative for interactive Arabic vocabulary learning.
Penguasaan kosakata bahasa Arab merupakan aspek penting dalam pengembangan kompetensi berbahasa siswa. Namun, pembelajaran konvensional sering kali membatasi motivasi dan partisipasi siswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan media Roda Pintar dalam pembelajaran kosakata bahasa Arab pada siswa kelas VII di MTs An-Nuur Negara Ratu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan desain studi kasus melalui observasi kelas, wawancara dengan guru dan siswa, serta dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media Roda Pintar mendorong partisipasi aktif, meningkatkan antusiasme, memperkuat interaksi kelas, serta membantu siswa memahami dan mengingat kosakata melalui kegiatan menerjemahkan, menjelaskan makna, dan menyusun kalimat. Media ini juga meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa, meskipun pelaksanaannya masih menghadapi kendala berupa keterbatasan waktu, kesiapan guru, dan fasilitas. Media Roda Pintar dapat menjadi alternatif yang efektif untuk pembelajaran kosakata bahasa Arab yang interaktif.
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