Enhancing Arabic communication proficiency in Malaysian among Malaysian students: barriers, pedagogical strategies, and environmental influences

Abdul Ghani, Mohammad Taufiq and Mohamed Shalikin, Nor Hadisah and Ramli, Saipolbarin and Mohd Zakaria, Zarima and Wan Daud, Wan Ab Aziz and Amiruddin, Ahmad Zaki and Ahmad, Muhammad Anwar (2025) Enhancing Arabic communication proficiency in Malaysian among Malaysian students: barriers, pedagogical strategies, and environmental influences. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 9 (7). pp. 2078-2089. E-ISSN 2576-8484

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the factors contributing to low proficiency in Arabic communication among students in government-assisted religious schools (SABK) in Malaysia, despite a structured curriculum that emphasizes communicative competence. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 experienced Arabic language teachers. The study identifies several key barriers, including low student motivation, negative attitudes, fear, and lack of self-confidence, which significantly reduce students’ willingness to communicate in Arabic. Pedagogical challenges such as limited integration of Arabic in daily classroom interactions, teacher-centered instruction, inadequate use of interactive teaching tools, and insufficient time for speaking practice were also noted. Environmental factors—such as minimal parental involvement, peer ridicule, absence of extracurricular reinforcement, and lack of immersive Arabic-speaking environments—further hinder language development. The findings suggest that overcoming these challenges requires a holistic approach involving all stakeholders. The study concludes that enhanced parental engagement, student-centered and technology-based teaching methods, and school-wide Arabic initiatives are essential. Practical implications highlight the need for strategic interventions, including gamification, experiential learning, and mobile language applications, to support the development of Arabic communication skills in SABK settings.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Arabic communication proficiency, Arabic language environment, Government-assisted religious schools (SABK), Individual factor, Language acquisition barriers, Pedagogical strategies.
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2801 School administration and organization L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC905 Islamic Education P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics > P87 Communication. Mass media P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6001 Arabic P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6001 Arabic > PJ7501 Arabic literature
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Arabic Language and Literature Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Muhammad Anwar Ahmad
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2025 14:45
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2025 14:54
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q594
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125287

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