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The Effectiveness of A4stem on Kolej Genius Insan Students' Interest Towards Arabic Language Learning

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This study intends to discover the effectiveness of the A4STEM module among students at Kolej Genius Insan (KGI) at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), an Islamic gifted talented educational institution. The content of this module takes into consideration the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge (INAQ). It employs an interactive learning approach integrated with self-learning through short open courses via the “Massive Open Online Courses” (MOOC) platform. The study involved four students consisting of two male and two female students, who were in the lower secondary level. To elicit the relevant data, a qualitative approach with sample interview had been carried out. The participants were selected using a voluntary approach among students who were taking the Arabic language course. The respondents were registered and used the A4STEM online course using MOOC for a period of one semester. Each student was later interviewed, and their conversation was transcribed manually for coding and thematic analysis. The results showed the students’ positive feedback on the overall package of the A4STEM module. They agreed on the effectiveness of the content and approach of the A4STEM MOOC module. For them, learning Arabic language in pure science through the blended learning mode in KGI suited them and matched their expectations. It proves that A4STEM is suitable and effective in improving Arabic and STEM proficiency. The positive responses to the content and approach of the A4STEM module indicates that it has the potential to be further developed and improved. Practically, other educational institutions that apply the Quran and Sunnah education approach in STEM subjects could benefit greatly from the developed module.

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Matric:3201138 (ISI)

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MOOCs (Web-based instruction), Educational technology, Arabic Language -- Study and teaching -- Malaysia., A4STEM, Gifted talented educational institution Kolej Genius Insan (KGI), Naqli and Aqli knowledge (INAQ)

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Mohammad Hazmanyazid Haslubis. (2023). The Effectiveness of A4stem on Kolej Genius Insan Students' Interest Towards Arabic Language Learning [Master’s thesis, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia]. USIM Research Repository.

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