Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

In Malaysia, studies have shown that most Malay learners learning Arabic Language exhibit weak Arabic speaking skill despite spending years of learning the language. However, given the same learning environment and experience, some of them could be considered as good Arabic speakers as revealed by t...

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Main Authors: Che Haron, Sueraya, Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail, Ahmed Mohamed, Ismaiel Hassanein, Mamat, Arifin
Format: Proceeding Paper
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/17882/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/17882/1/17882_Understanding_Arabic-speaking_skill_learning.pdf
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author Che Haron, Sueraya
Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail
Ahmed Mohamed, Ismaiel Hassanein
Mamat, Arifin
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Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail
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description In Malaysia, studies have shown that most Malay learners learning Arabic Language exhibit weak Arabic speaking skill despite spending years of learning the language. However, given the same learning environment and experience, some of them could be considered as good Arabic speakers as revealed by the results of Arabic Placement Test conducted by the Center of Languages and pre-Academic Development (CELPAD) of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). These learners have successfully scored band 7 and above in Arabic speaking skill test. The researchers believe that being aware of certain learning strategies in enhancing their speaking skills would help these learners to become good Arabic speakers. This assumption is based on several theories in language learning strategies which postulate that learners’ success in language learning or lack of it is attributable to the various strategies which different learners bring to tasks and not solely relying on environment per say. Therefore this study attempts to understand the assumption by investigating the Arabic speaking skill learning strategies of selected Malay good Arabic speakers and Malay poor Arabic speakers at the (IIUM) within and outside the parameters of the educational settings. In addition, the research also seeks to explore the students’ perception on Arabic speaking skill in terms of the importance of Arabic speaking skill for the Malay learners, the required level of Arabic speaking skill for the Malay learners and the prerequisites to become good Arabic speakers.
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spelling iium-178822021-07-12T02:07:47Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/17882/ Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Che Haron, Sueraya Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail Ahmed Mohamed, Ismaiel Hassanein Mamat, Arifin LB2300 Higher Education LB2361 Curriculum In Malaysia, studies have shown that most Malay learners learning Arabic Language exhibit weak Arabic speaking skill despite spending years of learning the language. However, given the same learning environment and experience, some of them could be considered as good Arabic speakers as revealed by the results of Arabic Placement Test conducted by the Center of Languages and pre-Academic Development (CELPAD) of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). These learners have successfully scored band 7 and above in Arabic speaking skill test. The researchers believe that being aware of certain learning strategies in enhancing their speaking skills would help these learners to become good Arabic speakers. This assumption is based on several theories in language learning strategies which postulate that learners’ success in language learning or lack of it is attributable to the various strategies which different learners bring to tasks and not solely relying on environment per say. Therefore this study attempts to understand the assumption by investigating the Arabic speaking skill learning strategies of selected Malay good Arabic speakers and Malay poor Arabic speakers at the (IIUM) within and outside the parameters of the educational settings. In addition, the research also seeks to explore the students’ perception on Arabic speaking skill in terms of the importance of Arabic speaking skill for the Malay learners, the required level of Arabic speaking skill for the Malay learners and the prerequisites to become good Arabic speakers. 2010-06 Proceeding Paper NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/17882/1/17882_Understanding_Arabic-speaking_skill_learning.pdf Che Haron, Sueraya and Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail and Ahmed Mohamed, Ismaiel Hassanein and Mamat, Arifin (2010) Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In: European Teaching and Learning Conference, 7-10 June 2010, Dublin, Ireland.
spellingShingle LB2300 Higher Education
LB2361 Curriculum
Che Haron, Sueraya
Sheikh Ahmad, Ismail
Ahmed Mohamed, Ismaiel Hassanein
Mamat, Arifin
Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
title Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
title_full Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
title_fullStr Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
title_full_unstemmed Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
title_short Understanding Arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected Malay learners: a case-study at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
title_sort understanding arabic-speaking skill learning strategies among selected malay learners: a case-study at the international islamic university malaysia (iium)
topic LB2300 Higher Education
LB2361 Curriculum
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/17882/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/17882/1/17882_Understanding_Arabic-speaking_skill_learning.pdf