The use of E-Jummu comics in solving form 3 students' problems in understanding the meaning and context of dialogue (Al-Hiwar) in Klang, Selangor

Muhammad Aidil Azhar Ahmad Juhari

Abstract

This study was carried out as a step to overcome the problem of comprehension and achievement of 3rd grade students in understanding the meaning and context of dialogue (al-hiwar) in Arabic. Concern for the negative perception of this subject pushed me to find innovative and effective solutions. The initial review of the study involved reviewing student work, pre-tests, questionnaires, interviews, and observations, which revealed that many students faced difficulties in understanding the meaning of the dialogue delivered. In an effort to improve the ability to understand al-hiwar, I decided to apply a comic approach. I introduced the e-Jummu method which uses comic reading techniques to help students understand the meaning of dialogue more easily. The study involved 30 students, by carrying out 5 teaching and learning activities using this approach for 8 weeks. The results of the post test show an improvement in student performance in understanding al-hiwar. Students show higher interest in this subject because of its easy and entertaining approach. Teaching and learning using this approach is recommended to continue to increase students' interest and achievement in understanding the meaning and context of Arabic dialogue. Keywords: comic, Ai technology, al-hiwar, dialogue

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