Students’ Perceptions of Using Social Media as a Tool for Learning Arabic at UINSI Samarinda
Keywords:
Social Media, Arabic Language Learning, Student Perceptions, Phenomenology, Digital Literacy
Abstract
This study aims to explore students’ perceptions at UINSI Samarinda regarding the use of social media as a tool for learning Arabic. The phenomenon under investigation arises from the increasing utilization of digital platforms by students, alongside the challenges they encounter in optimizing social media for language learning. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, focusing on students’ experiences and subjective meanings. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and documentation of learning materials on social media, involving 15 students from the Arabic Language Study Program selected using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Data were analyzed thematically using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed three primary themes: (1) ease of access and learning flexibility, as students used social media to study at different times and locations; (2) motivation and active engagement, with social interactions and feedback from peers and native speakers enhancing participation and learning interest; and (3) challenges and obstacles in online learning, such as distractions from entertainment content and difficulties understanding materials without direct guidance. These findings reinforce social constructivist and digital literacy theories in language learning while highlighting Indonesian students’ subjective experiences, which have rarely been examined qualitatively. This study has practical implications for developing structured, social media–based learning strategies and for institutional policies on integrating digital platforms into the curriculum. Further research is recommended to explore the relationships between digital literacy, learning motivation, and the effectiveness of social media across various Islamic higher education contexts.
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Hidayat, Ahmad Fadhel Syakir, Akhirudin Akhirudin, and Sutiah Sutiah. “Curriculum Management Characteristics in Arabic Language (A Comparative Study of Curriculum Documents in Arabic Language Education at UINSI Samarinda and UIN FAS Bengkulu).” Lisanan Arabiya: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab 7, no. 2 (2023): 143–60.
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Nisa, Ummu Khairin, Ahmad Fadhel Syakir Hidayat, Muhammad Hammam Abdul Qoyyim, Aidillah Suja, Siti Kholifah Tunaimah, Nela Putri Yulianti, Muhammad Yoga Ananta Firdaus, and Edy Rizki Mulyono. “Implementasi Metode Qira’ah Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri Samarinda.” Borneo Journal of Language and Education, October 31, 2022, 10–22. https://journal.uinsi.ac.id/index.php/bjle/article/view/5902.
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Salih, Abdulgalil Abd Allah, and Dr Abuelgasim Sabah Elsaid. “Students Attitude towards the Use of Social Media for Learning Purposes (Case Study: Al-Baha University, College of Sciences & Arts-Biljurashi).” Journal of LIterature, Language and Linguistics 50, no. 7 (2018): 31–36.
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Shiddiq, Jamaluddin, Ahmad Fadhel Syakir Hidayat, Rijal Mahdi, Irsal Amin, and Abdul Latif. “Ujian Munaqosyah Mahasiswa PBA IAIN Ponorogo: Analisis Psikolinguistik Pada Senyapan Dan Kilir Lidah.” An Nabighoh 24, no. 2 (2022): 185–98.
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Sugiyono. Metode Penelitian Pendidikan:(Pendekatan Kuantitatif, Kualitatif Dan R & D). Bandung: Alfabeta, 2008.
Yasmar, Renti, Aidillah Suja, and Ahmad Fadhel Syakir Hidayat. “Pemanfaatan ChatGPT Dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis/Maharah Kitabah Berbasis 6C (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration,Communication, Computational and Compassion).” Al-Jawhar : Journal of Arabic Language 1, no. 2 (December 22, 2023): 87–104. https://doi.org/10.69493/ajoal.v1i2.28.
Published
2023-05-20
How to Cite
Salsabila, A., Fadhilah, A., Adawiyah, R., Sasy, R., Rosdiana, S., & Fatkhan, A. (2023). Students’ Perceptions of Using Social Media as a Tool for Learning Arabic at UINSI Samarinda. Borneo Journal of Language and Education, 3(2), 213-231. https://doi.org/10.21093/benjole.v3i2.8728
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