The Role of Digital Media in Arabic Language Learning A Literature Review on the Use of Technology
Keywords:
Digital Media, Arabic Language Learning, Educational Technology, Blended Learning, Digital Competence.Abstract
Purpose –The advancement of digital technology has brought significant changes to the field of education, including Arabic language learning. Digital media is now widely used to enhance the effectiveness of learning processes, particularly in terms of accessibility, engagement, and student motivation. However, the implementation of technology in Arabic language education still faces various challenges, such as infrastructure limitations, lack of digital competence among educators and learners, and disparities in the effectiveness of language skills acquisition. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the role of digital media in Arabic language learning by reviewing previous studies on the use of technology in this context.
Design/methods/approach–This research employs a library research method with a qualitative approach. Data were collected from various academic sources.
Findings – The findings indicate that digital media, such as interactive learning applications, educational videos, podcasts, and online platforms, significantly enhance the effectiveness of Arabic language learning, particularly in reading and listening skills. However, major challenges include the lack of pedagogical skills in adapting technology, digital infrastructure limitations, and the potential distractions for learners. To address these issues, recommended optimization strategies include developing technology-based curricula, providing digital competency training for educators, and implementing blended learning models that combine online and offline methods.
Research implications/limitations–This study provides insights for academics and education practitioners regarding the importance of digital media in Arabic language learning.
Originality/value –This research contributes to the academic discussion on the integration of technology in Arabic language education by offering a systematic perspective based on existing literature. The findings emphasize that the successful implementation of digital media depends not only on the technology itself but also on pedagogical design and educators' readiness to effectively adapt to technological advancements.
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Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 10(2), 225-244.
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Piaget, J. (1969). The role of interactive learning in cognitive development. Developmental Psychology Review, 12(1), 50-65.
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Warschauer, M., & Liaw, M. L. (2011). Technology and second language teaching and learning. New York: Routledge.
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Ahmed, S. (2020). The impact of digital learning tools on Arabic language acquisition among non-native speakers. International Journal of Educational Technology, 7(2), 45-61.
Al-Jarf, R. (2018). The role of mobile-assisted language learning in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 9(3), 255-267.
Al-Khalil, M. (2019). Digital learning and its applications in Arabic language education. Riyadh: Dar Al-Arabiyya.
Al-Saadi, H. (2021). The integration of technology in modern Arabic language curricula. Cairo: Academic Press.
Brown, H. D. (2007). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed.). New York: Pearson.
Canale, M., & Swain, M. (1980). Theoretical bases of communicative approaches to second language teaching and testing. Applied Linguistics, 1(1), 1-47.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 10(2), 225-244.
Gass, S. M., & Selinker, L. (2008). Second language acquisition: An introductory course (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge.
Hassan, M., & Mansoor, A. (2022). Digital divide and its impact on e-learning: A study of Arabic language education in developing countries. Arab Journal of Educational Technology, 11(1), 112-129.
Hussein, R., & Al-Azzam, H. (2021). The effectiveness of multimedia learning in teaching Arabic phonetics to non-native speakers. Educational Research Journal, 14(4), 302-319.
Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition. Oxford: Pergamon Press.
Mayer, R. E. (2005). Cognitive theory of multimedia learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 97(2), 224-232.
Norris, P. (2001). Digital divide: Civic engagement, information poverty, and the Internet worldwide. Journal of Digital Learning, 5(3), 157-174.
Piaget, J. (1969). The role of interactive learning in cognitive development. Developmental Psychology Review, 12(1), 50-65.
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Selwyn, N. (2017). Education and technology: Key issues and debates. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.
UNESCO. (2022). The role of digital technology in language education: Global perspectives. Paris: UNESCO Publishing.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Warschauer, M., & Liaw, M. L. (2011). Technology and second language teaching and learning. New York: Routledge.
Yusuf, M. (2023). E-learning and Arabic language pedagogy: Challenges and solutions. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
Ahmed, S. (2020). The impact of digital learning tools on Arabic language acquisition among non-native speakers. International Journal of Educational Technology, 7(2), 45-61.
Al-Jarf, R. (2018). The role of mobile-assisted language learning in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 9(3), 255-267.
Al-Khalil, M. (2019). Digital learning and its applications in Arabic language education. Riyadh: Dar Al-Arabiyya.
Al-Saadi, H. (2021). The integration of technology in modern Arabic language curricula. Cairo: Academic Press.
Brown, H. D. (2007). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed.). New York: Pearson.
Canale, M., & Swain, M. (1980). Theoretical bases of communicative approaches to second language teaching and testing. Applied Linguistics, 1(1), 1-47.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 10(2), 225-244.
Gass, S. M., & Selinker, L. (2008). Second language acquisition: An introductory course (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge.
Hassan, M., & Mansoor, A. (2022). Digital divide and its impact on e-learning: A study of Arabic language education in developing countries. Arab Journal of Educational Technology, 11(1), 112-129.
Hussein, R., & Al-Azzam, H. (2021). The effectiveness of multimedia learning in teaching Arabic phonetics to non-native speakers. Educational Research Journal, 14(4), 302-319.
Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition. Oxford: Pergamon Press.
Mayer, R. E. (2005). Cognitive theory of multimedia learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 97(2), 224-232.
Norris, P. (2001). Digital divide: Civic engagement, information poverty, and the Internet worldwide. Journal of Digital Learning, 5(3), 157-174.
Piaget, J. (1969). The role of interactive learning in cognitive development. Developmental Psychology Review, 12(1), 50-65.
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Selwyn, N. (2017). Education and technology: Key issues and debates. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.
UNESCO. (2022). The role of digital technology in language education: Global perspectives. Paris: UNESCO Publishing.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Warschauer, M., & Liaw, M. L. (2011). Technology and second language teaching and learning. New York: Routledge.
Yusuf, M. (2023). E-learning and Arabic language pedagogy: Challenges and solutions. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
Ahmed, S. (2020). The impact of digital learning tools on Arabic language acquisition among non-native speakers. International Journal of Educational Technology, 7(2), 45-61.
Al-Jarf, R. (2018). The role of mobile-assisted language learning in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 9(3), 255-267.
Al-Khalil, M. (2019). Digital learning and its applications in Arabic language education. Riyadh: Dar Al-Arabiyya.
Al-Saadi, H. (2021). The integration of technology in modern Arabic language curricula. Cairo: Academic Press.
Brown, H. D. (2007). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed.). New York: Pearson.
Canale, M., & Swain, M. (1980). Theoretical bases of communicative approaches to second language teaching and testing. Applied Linguistics, 1(1), 1-47.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 10(2), 225-244.
Gass, S. M., & Selinker, L. (2008). Second language acquisition: An introductory course (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge.
Hassan, M., & Mansoor, A. (2022). Digital divide and its impact on e-learning: A study of Arabic language education in developing countries. Arab Journal of Educational Technology, 11(1), 112-129.
Hussein, R., & Al-Azzam, H. (2021). The effectiveness of multimedia learning in teaching Arabic phonetics to non-native speakers. Educational Research Journal, 14(4), 302-319.
Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition. Oxford: Pergamon Press.
Mayer, R. E. (2005). Cognitive theory of multimedia learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 97(2), 224-232.
Norris, P. (2001). Digital divide: Civic engagement, information poverty, and the Internet worldwide. Journal of Digital Learning, 5(3), 157-174.
Piaget, J. (1969). The role of interactive learning in cognitive development. Developmental Psychology Review, 12(1), 50-65.
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Selwyn, N. (2017). Education and technology: Key issues and debates. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.
UNESCO. (2022). The role of digital technology in language education: Global perspectives. Paris: UNESCO Publishing.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Warschauer, M., & Liaw, M. L. (2011). Technology and second language teaching and learning. New York: Routledge.
Yusuf, M. (2023). E-learning and Arabic language pedagogy: Challenges and solutions. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
Ahmed, S. (2020). The impact of digital learning tools on Arabic language acquisition among non-native speakers. International Journal of Educational Technology, 7(2), 45-61.
Al-Jarf, R. (2018). The role of mobile-assisted language learning in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 9(3), 255-267.
Al-Khalil, M. (2019). Digital learning and its applications in Arabic language education. Riyadh: Dar Al-Arabiyya.
Al-Saadi, H. (2021). The integration of technology in modern Arabic language curricula. Cairo: Academic Press.
Brown, H. D. (2007). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed.). New York: Pearson.
Canale, M., & Swain, M. (1980). Theoretical bases of communicative approaches to second language teaching and testing. Applied Linguistics, 1(1), 1-47.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 10(2), 225-244.
Gass, S. M., & Selinker, L. (2008). Second language acquisition: An introductory course (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge.
Hassan, M., & Mansoor, A. (2022). Digital divide and its impact on e-learning: A study of Arabic language education in developing countries. Arab Journal of Educational Technology, 11(1), 112-129.
Hussein, R., & Al-Azzam, H. (2021). The effectiveness of multimedia learning in teaching Arabic phonetics to non-native speakers. Educational Research Journal, 14(4), 302-319.
Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition. Oxford: Pergamon Press.
Mayer, R. E. (2005). Cognitive theory of multimedia learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 97(2), 224-232.
Norris, P. (2001). Digital divide: Civic engagement, information poverty, and the Internet worldwide. Journal of Digital Learning, 5(3), 157-174.
Piaget, J. (1969). The role of interactive learning in cognitive development. Developmental Psychology Review, 12(1), 50-65.
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Selwyn, N. (2017). Education and technology: Key issues and debates. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.
UNESCO. (2022). The role of digital technology in language education: Global perspectives. Paris: UNESCO Publishing.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Warschauer, M., & Liaw, M. L. (2011). Technology and second language teaching and learning. New York: Routledge.
Yusuf, M. (2023). E-learning and Arabic language pedagogy: Challenges and solutions. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
Ahmed, S. (2020). The impact of digital learning tools on Arabic language acquisition among non-native speakers. International Journal of Educational Technology, 7(2), 45-61.
Al-Jarf, R. (2018). The role of mobile-assisted language learning in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 9(3), 255-267.
Al-Khalil, M. (2019). Digital learning and its applications in Arabic language education. Riyadh: Dar Al-Arabiyya.
Al-Saadi, H. (2021). The integration of technology in modern Arabic language curricula. Cairo: Academic Press.
Brown, H. D. (2007). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed.). New York: Pearson.
Canale, M., & Swain, M. (1980). Theoretical bases of communicative approaches to second language teaching and testing. Applied Linguistics, 1(1), 1-47.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 10(2), 225-244.
Gass, S. M., & Selinker, L. (2008). Second language acquisition: An introductory course (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge.
Hassan, M., & Mansoor, A. (2022). Digital divide and its impact on e-learning: A study of Arabic language education in developing countries. Arab Journal of Educational Technology, 11(1), 112-129.
Hussein, R., & Al-Azzam, H. (2021). The effectiveness of multimedia learning in teaching Arabic phonetics to non-native speakers. Educational Research Journal, 14(4), 302-319.
Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and practice in second language acquisition. Oxford: Pergamon Press.
Mayer, R. E. (2005). Cognitive theory of multimedia learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 97(2), 224-232.
Norris, P. (2001). Digital divide: Civic engagement, information poverty, and the Internet worldwide. Journal of Digital Learning, 5(3), 157-174.
Piaget, J. (1969). The role of interactive learning in cognitive development. Developmental Psychology Review, 12(1), 50-65.
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Selwyn, N. (2017). Education and technology: Key issues and debates. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.
UNESCO. (2022). The role of digital technology in language education: Global perspectives. Paris: UNESCO Publishing.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Warschauer, M., & Liaw, M. L. (2011). Technology and second language teaching and learning. New York: Routledge.
Yusuf, M. (2023). E-learning and Arabic language pedagogy: Challenges and solutions. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
