Strategies for Shaping the Identity of Novice Arabic Teachers in a Professional Education Program

Aulia Rahman; Bakri Muhammad Bakheet; Umi Machmudah; Moh. Buny Andaru Bahy; Nurhadi Nurhadi; Muhammad Alfan

doi:10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i1.179-200

Authors

Aulia Rahman Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7057-8305
Bakri Muhammad Bakheet University of the Holy Qur'an and Islamic Sciences, Sudan https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3824-3765
Umi Machmudah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1816-7680
Moh. Buny Andaru Bahy Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1047-6905
Nurhadi Nurhadi Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7397-3474
Muhammad Alfan Universitas Negeri Malang https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0555-1664

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i1.179-200

Keywords:

Arabic Language Teacher, Professional Education Program, Professional Identity

Abstract

This study investigates the strategic formation of professional identity among novice Arabic teachers within a teacher professional education program. It aimed to delineate the core identity values fostered and to elucidate the specific strategies employed by the program to cultivate this identity. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were generated through direct observation and semi-structured interviews with program implementers, educators, and student teachers, selected via snowball sampling. Analysis involved a staged process of data reduction, coding, and categorization, framed by Uril Bahruddin's theory of language education development. The findings demonstrate that professionalism and learning are the central identity values instilled troughout the program. This identity, which serves as an indicator of professional competence, is systematically forged through a multi-faceted strategic approach that includes matriculation, targeted assignments, curated teaching materials, comprehensive assessment and evaluation, and activity-based methods. These strategies effectively guide novice Arabic teachers in developing their professional identity and shaping their long-term teaching trajectory.

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Author Biographies

Aulia Rahman, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Aulia Rahman is a Assistant professor at STAIN Mandailing Natal, specializing in Applied Linguistic and Arabic Teaching. He holds a Master’s in Arabic Language Teaching from UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. Currently, he is a doctoral candidate at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, focusing on Employability Skill for Arabic Teaching. Aulia Rahman can be contacted at auliarahman@stain-madina.ac.id.
Bakri Muhammad Bakheet, University of the Holy Qur'an and Islamic Sciences, Sudan

Bakri Muhammad Bakheet is a Professor at University of the Holy Qur'an and Islamic Sciences, specializing in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language Teaching. He holds a Ph.D. in from University of the Holy Qur'an and Islamic Sciences. Currently, he is a Guest professor at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang which seeks to strengthen Arabic language learning and Islamic studies. Bakri Muhammad Bakheet has extensive experience in development of Arabic language studies and is often invited to various international seminars. He can be contacted at bakribkheet@gmail.com.
Umi Machmudah, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Umi Machmudah is a Associated Professor at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, specializing in Arabic Language Educator Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational technology from Universitas Negeri Malang. Currently, Umi Machmudah has extensive experience in Arabic Educational Research and Learning Products. In addition to her research. Umi Machmudah is actively involved in development of Arabic language and Technology of teaching is often invited to various international seminars. She can be contacted at machmudah@pba.uin-malang.ac.id.
Moh. Buny Andaru Bahy, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Moh. Buny Andaru Bahy is a doctoral candidate at the State Islamic University Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, specializing in Arabic Language Education. He holds a Master’s degree in Arabic Language Education from the State Islamic University Sunan Ampel Surabaya. Currently, he is conducting doctoral research focusing on Arabic language learning strategies. His research interests include Arabic language pedagogy and the development of learning media and curriculum for Arabic language education. In addition, he is also active in teaching at Islamic higher education institutions. He can be contacted via email bunymohammad@gmail.com.
Nurhadi Nurhadi, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Nurhadi is a Associated Professor at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, specializing in Arabic language education management. He holds a Ph.D. in Arabic Language Teaching from UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. Nurhadi has extensive experience in Arabic language education management. In addition to his research, He can be contacted at nurhadi@pba.uin-malang.ac.id.
Muhammad Alfan, Universitas Negeri Malang

Muhammad Alfan is a Associated Professor at Universitas Negeri Malang, specializing in education. He holds a Ph.D. from UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. Currently, he is actively involved in teaching, serving as Head of Teacher Professional Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Malang. He can be contacted at muhammad.alfan.fs@um.ac.id.

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