Designing an Innovative Digital Learning Material for Arabic Vocabulary in Madrasah Tsanawiyyah

Gilang Ramadhan; Rahmawati Rahmawati; Syofyan Hadi; Nabil Gustian

doi:10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i2.323-342

Authors

Gilang Ramadhan Universitas Islam Nusantara Al-Azhaar Lubuklinggau
Rahmawati Rahmawati Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang
Syofyan Hadi Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang
Nabil Gustian Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i2.323-342

Keywords:

Application Design, Arabic Digital Dictionary, Vocabulary Learning, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), App. Development

Abstract

This study aims to design an innovative Arabic–Indonesian thematic digital dictionary tailored to the pedagogical needs of Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) students. Existing digital dictionaries, such as Google Translate and Al-Ma’any, function mainly as general translation tools and do not align with curriculum requirements. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this research involved needs analysis, conceptual design, and expert validation. Findings show a very high need for thematic digital vocabulary tools among students (85.83%) and teachers (90.91%). The proposed Q.S Dictionary integrates two core features: a Word Search feature for independent and efficient access to meanings, and a Word Example feature to support contextual understanding. UI/UX design was prioritised to enhance learners’ motivation and engagement. Expert validation results indicated high feasibility, with 91.67% from material experts and 97.5% from IT experts. The study provides a validated conceptual framework for developing pedagogically aligned digital vocabulary materials for MTs students.

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Author Biographies

Gilang Ramadhan, Universitas Islam Nusantara Al-Azhaar Lubuklinggau

Gilang Ramadhan is a Lecturer at Universitas Islam Nusantara Al-Azhaar, specializing in Digital Learning, Media learning. He holds a Master’s in Arabic Language Education from Imam Bonjol Islamic University, Padang. Currently, he is a Lecturer at Universitas Islam Nusantara, Al-Azhaar, focusing on digital learning and Innovation in Arabic language learning. In addition to his research, Gilang Ramadhan is actively involved in teaching, serving as staff at Universitas Islam Nusantara Al-Azhaar. He can be contacted at hrnytm9@gmail.com.
Rahmawati Rahmawati, Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang

Rahmawati is a lecturer at Imam Bonjol Islamic University, Padang. Specializing in Arabic Language Education. She holds a Doctorate in Arabic Language Education from Maulana Malik Ibrahim Islamic University, Malang, Indonesia. Rahmawati has extensive experience in research and development of Arabic Language Education with a particular focus on the development of teaching materials and learning evaluation. In addition to her research, Rahmawati in the academic field serves as Vice Dean III for Student Affairs and Cooperation of the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Imam Bonjol Islamic University, Padang and is actively involved in the world of Education by serving as Chair of the West Sumatera Education Council. She is also a member of the Indonesian Lughah al-Arabiyah Youth Association (IMLA). She can be contacted via email at rahmawati@uinib.ac.id.
Syofyan Hadi, Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang

Syofyan Hadi is a Lecturer at the Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, specializing in the stylistics of the Qur'an and semantics. He holds a Ph.D. in Arabic Language and Literature from UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta in 2014. He has extensive experience in the stylistics of the Qur'an and semantics. In addition to hisher/their research, Syofyan Hadi is actively involved in teaching courses in Qur’anic Literature, Stylistics, Qur’anic Stylistics, Semantics, Islamic Ethics, and Prosody and Rhyme. He can be contacted at syofyanhadi@uinib.ac.id
Nabil Gustian, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University

Nabil Gustian is an undergraduate (bachelor’s degree) student at Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah of Fez, Morocco. He is majoring in Islamic Studies, with a concentration in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh Studies and the Concepts of Revelation (al-dirāsāt al-fiqhiyyah wa al-uṣūliyyah wa mafāhīm al-waḥy). He is currently in his fifth semester (final year) at the university. He can be contacted via email at gustian.nabil@usmba.ac.ma

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