Pedagogical approaches and challenges in teaching Arabic language from home for secondary schools during pandemic COVID-19 lockdowns in Malaysia

Nek Rakami, Nik Muhammad Hanis and Haron, Azreen Syah and Mamat, Arifin and Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham (2022) Pedagogical approaches and challenges in teaching Arabic language from home for secondary schools during pandemic COVID-19 lockdowns in Malaysia. In: International Conference on Teacher Education 2022, 10th -11th October 2022, Grand Riverview Hotel, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

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Abstract

Teaching and learning process all over the world has been affected by the Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19). In the case of Arabic language subject which is foreign language in Malaysia, this pandemic has brought the new paradigm in the process of teaching Arabic language. Therefore, in the light of that matter, this study has been done to find out the pedagogical approaches in teaching Arabic language and in the same time to explore challenges using those pedagogical approaches. The researchers conducted mix method research for this study which was participated by secondary school Arabic Language teachers in Malaysia, where a survey and 3 individual interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis on analyzing of data collection have been carefully applied. The result of this study identifies variety of pedagogical approaches that have been applied in the Teaching and Learning from Home (TLFH). The approaches include “Online Learning Session”, “E-textbooks”, “Online Quizzes”, “YouTube” and “E-Notes”. Apart from that, this study also highlights the challenges in the TLFH session namely teaching online skill, lack of e-teaching aid, and barrier of devices. The findings indicate that online teaching is a viable means for Arabic language subject but it needs flexibility due to the obstacles faced in its approaches.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Arabic Language; Teaching and Learning from Home; Lockdown; Online class; Pandemic Covid-19
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6001 Arabic > PJ6073 Language
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Depositing User:	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arifin Mamat
Date Deposited:	05 Jan 2023 12:44
Last Modified:	01 Feb 2023 14:32
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/102196

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