The Use of Arabic Vocabulary Notebook among Islamic Studies Students at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin In Malaysia
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 12
Abstract
This paper aims to measure the effectiveness of using vocabulary notebook among students of Islamic Contemporary Studies at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu. The use of vocabulary notebook is one of the techniques of enriching Arabic vocabulary suggested by some academicians. Typically, this technique practiced by many students of Islamic studies because Arabic language becomes medium of instruction for their courses taken. It is observed that most students are mastering in Arabic vocabularies by just knowing their literal meaning but failed to apply them in a proper manner. This study used a quasi-experimental methods using instruments pre-test and post. A total of 146 respondents were randomly selected. 73 of them were chosen to be in an experimental group and they were trained to use vocabulary notebook technique while the rest were considered as a control group. The data obtained had been analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22. Statistical inference t-tests were used to test the hypothesis at the significant level of p <0.05. The finding had shown a significant difference for students’ achievement scores in Arabic writing tests after using vocabulary notebook technique. Therefore, this study recommends the use of vocabulary notebook technique to all students majoring in Islamic studies in order to improve their Arabic writing skills.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhamad Zaid Ismail, Nashaat Abdelaziz Abdel Qader Baioumy, Nik Murshidah Nik Din, Noor Anida Awang, Raja Hazirah Raja Sulaiman, Rahimah Embong
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- DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i12/3644
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