STRATEGI GURU DALAM MENUMBUHKAN MINAT BELAJAR BAHASA ARAB DI MI NURUL ILMI

Abstract

This study aims to investigate teachers' strategies in fostering students' interest in learning Arabic at MI Nurul Ilmi. The background of this study is the importance of learning interest as a determinant of students' success in studying Arabic, while in practice many students still show low interest because they perceive Arabic as a difficult subject. The need for more varied and enjoyable learning strategies has encouraged teachers to develop various instructional approaches. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the Arabic language teacher and documentation of learning activities. The data were analyzed thematically through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification to ensure the trustworthiness of the findings. The results indicate that the teacher utilizes educational games, singing, simple conversation practice, and relates the material to daily life, supported by media such as vocabulary cards, pictures, learning videos, and the whiteboard, as well as motivation through praise and simple rewards. The challenges encountered include differences in students' abilities, limited practice at home, and the perception that Arabic is difficult. The study recommends individual mentoring, gradual repetition of material, and continued support from the madrasah. These findings provide practical insights into the role of teacher strategies in fostering interest in learning Arabic in madrasahs.