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

• Main Authors: Nek Rakami, Nik Muhammad Hanis, Haron, Azreen Syah, Mamat, Arifin, Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Kota Bharu 2022
• Subjects: L Education (General); PJ6073 Language
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/102196/1/102196_Pedagogical%20approaches%20and%20challenges.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/102196/; http://icte2022.com/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

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.