Empowering E-Learning as an Interactive Teaching for Arabic Learners
Abstract
This research explores the implementation of blended learning in teaching the Qawā‘id al-Imlā’ 1 (Arabic Orthography and Spelling Rules 1) course, alongside the perceptions of both lecturers and students toward its application at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. To systematically examine this instructional model, the study adopted a grounded theory research design, utilizing non-participant observations and semi-structured interviews to gather empirical data. The collected data were analyzed following the qualitative framework of Strauss and Corbin, progressing through open coding, axial coding, and selective coding to generate core thematic categories. The findings indicate that the application of blended learning effectively supports lecturers across key phases of instruction—specifically in curriculum planning, content delivery, and ongoing evaluation of student progress. Furthermore, students demonstrated highly positive perceptions of the university’s blended learning implementation, reporting that the hybrid structure enhanced their engagement and accessibility to course materials.
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