How Does Achievement Goal Orientation Affect the Process of Learning Arabic? A Narrative Inquiry Study

Khairil Anwar; Muassomah Muassomah; Dewi Chamidah; Mamluatul Hasanah; Siti Sara Binti Haji Ahmad

doi:10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i1.81-100

Authors

Khairil Anwar Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3103-8936
Muassomah Muassomah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0177-8896
Dewi Chamidah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1910-4953
Mamluatul Hasanah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7804-2944
Siti Sara Binti Haji Ahmad Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2643-6235

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i1.81-100

Keywords:

Achievement Goal Orientation, Arabic Learning, Narative Inquiry

Abstract

This study examines how different achievement goal orientations influence learning styles and academic performance among students in the Arabic Language Education (PBA) program. Using a narrative inquiry approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving students and lecturers at STIT Darul Fattah. Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman’s four-stage model: data collection, condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal two dominant goal orientations: Performance Approach and Mastery Approach. Students with a performance-oriented mindset often adopt a diverging learning style and achieve high academic performance across subjects. In contrast, students with a mastery orientation tend to align with an assimilating style, excelling in courses that match their personal learning goals and intellectual interests. Drawing on David Kolb’s experiential learning theory, the study highlights how achievement goals shape learning styles, which in turn affect academic outcomes. This research underscores a dynamic and reciprocal relationship between motivation, learning preferences, and success in Arabic language learning, offering actionable insights for educators to tailor instruction based on students' motivational profiles and enhance language learning effectiveness.

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Author Biographies

Khairil Anwar, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Khairil Anwar is a doctoral student at the State Islamic University Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, specializing in Arabic Language Education. He earned his Master’s degree in Education from UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang and is currently conducting doctoral research focused on achievement motivation, learning styles, and academic outcomes in Arabic language learning. As an emerging researcher, his academic interests lie in the development of instructional strategies rooted in educational psychology theories, particularly in the context of Arabic Language Education. In addition, he is also actively involved in teaching and community service in Islamic higher education institutions. He can be contacted at 230104310020@student.uin-malang.ac.id.
Muassomah Muassomah, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Muassomah is a professor at the Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities, and a lecturer at the Department of Arabic Language Education at Maulana Malik Ibrahim Islamic University, Malang. Presently she is serving as the Deputy Dean of Administrative, Public, and Developmental Affairs at the Faculty of Humanities. Her research interests include Arabic language education, Arabic linguistics, Arabic literature, gender, and child education. Afiliasi: Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia. She can be contacted at muassomah@bsa.uin-malang.ac.id.
Dewi Chamidah, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Dewi Chamidah is a senior lecturer at Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, specializing in Arabic Language Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Arabic Language Education from the same institution. Currently, she serves as a lecturer and supervisor at the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Arabic Language Education at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, focusing on Arabic pedagogy, foreign language acquisition, and curriculum development. Dewi has extensive experience in Arabic language instruction and Islamic boarding school education, with a particular focus on teaching Arabic to non-native speakers (BIPA) and managing Islamic educational institutions. She can be contacted at dewichamidah@pba.uin-malang.ac.id.
Mamluatul Hasanah, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Mamluatul Hasanah is a senior lecturer in the Arabic Language Education Program at Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, specializing in applied linguistics, particularly in the context of Arabic language education. She holds a Doctoral degree in Arabic Language Education from the same university. Her research interests include Arabic language pedagogy, critical literacy, curriculum development, and error analysis. She has also participated in international academic programs, including the Academic Recharging for Islamic Higher Education program in Morocco (2012), and served as a visiting lecturer at Al-Azhar University, Egypt, in the Faculty of Languages and Translation during the 2019 academic year. She can be contacted at hasanah@pba.uin-malang.ac.id.
Siti Sara Binti Haji Ahmad, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam

Siti Sara binti Haji Ahmad is a professor at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam, specializing in Applied Linguistics, Syntax, and Discourse Analysis. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics Studies (Discourse Analysis and Text Linguistics) from the International Islamic University Malaysia, a Master’s degree in Arabic Language (Language and Syntax) from Yarmouk University, Jordan, and a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language from Al-Azhar University, Egypt. Currently, she serves as a senior academic and researcher at UNISSA, focusing her work on areas such as error analysis, contrastive analysis, and Arabic text linguistics. She can be contacted at sara.ahmad@unissa.edu.bn.

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