Development of Mobile Application-Based Digital Drama for Arabic Language to Improve Students' Vocabulary

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Title: Development of Mobile Application-Based Digital Drama for Arabic Language to Improve Students' Vocabulary
Language: English
Authors: Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah (ORCID 0000-0002-2672-2154), Mariam Mohamad (ORCID 0000-0001-8498-4139), Mageswaran Sanmugam (ORCID 0000-0003-3313-4462), Girija Ramdas (ORCID 0000-0003-4493-0712)
Source: Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). 2026 20(2):1240-1249.
Availability: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. C5 Plumbon, Banguntapan, Yogyakarta, 55198, Indonesia. e-mail: edulearn@uad.ac.id; Web site: http://edulearn.intelektual.org/index.php/EduLearn/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Arabic, Vocabulary Development, Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices, Computer Software, Material Development, Video Technology, Drama, Program Development, Secondary Education, Religious Schools, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: Malaysia
ISSN: 2089-9823
2302-9277
Abstract: The Arabic language is one of the foreign languages offered in Malaysian education. In Arabic, learning vocabulary is particularly important because it forms the foundation of language acquisition. However, past research showed that a large number of Malaysian students struggle with understanding and memorizing Arabic vocabulary because they are unfamiliar with it. Thus, this research focuses on developing an appropriate mobile application that will support Malaysian religious secondary school students in improving their mastery of Arabic vocabulary. This study attempts to create a mobile application-based digital drama by adopting the analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate (ADDIE) model. The ADDIE model was integrated as a structured approach for producing educational material that is both enjoyable and beneficial to students. Six subject matter experts were invited to evaluate the effectiveness of the mobile application-based digital drama. Based on the validation results and feedback obtained, it can be concluded that mobile application-based digital drama was valid and effective with high scores for format and graphic suitability to be utilized as an instructional tool for learning Arabic vocabulary among Malaysian religious secondary school students.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1507259
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The Arabic language is one of the foreign languages offered in Malaysian education. In Arabic, learning vocabulary is particularly important because it forms the foundation of language acquisition. However, past research showed that a large number of Malaysian students struggle with understanding and memorizing Arabic vocabulary because they are unfamiliar with it. Thus, this research focuses on developing an appropriate mobile application that will support Malaysian religious secondary school students in improving their mastery of Arabic vocabulary. This study attempts to create a mobile application-based digital drama by adopting the analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate (ADDIE) model. The ADDIE model was integrated as a structured approach for producing educational material that is both enjoyable and beneficial to students. Six subject matter experts were invited to evaluate the effectiveness of the mobile application-based digital drama. Based on the validation results and feedback obtained, it can be concluded that mobile application-based digital drama was valid and effective with high scores for format and graphic suitability to be utilized as an instructional tool for learning Arabic vocabulary among Malaysian religious secondary school students.
ISSN:2089-9823
2302-9277