Developing Augmented Reality Application in Teaching Arabic Vocabularies: Analysis of KAFA Arabic Teachers’ Need

Abstract

In recent years, augmented reality utilisation in education has been on the rise to improve pedagogical approach, including at the primary level. However, there is a lack of research and employment of this technology in Quranic andFardhu AinClass (KAFA) institution. Therefore, this study aimed to identifythe major issues faced by KAFA educatorsin teaching the Arabic vocabulary, including their expectations and suggestions towards the use of augmented reality technology in Arabic lessons. A set of need analysis survey was randomlydistributed to 260 KAFA Arabic teachers in Kelantan. The findings showedthat the respondents encountered major issues on the limited technological tools for teaching and learning facilities provided for KAFA classes. Besides, the results indicated the challenges students face in mastering the Arabic language since their resources are limited to textbooks and rote learning and consulting their teachers and friends in defining unfamiliar words. Furthermore, the findings show a crucial need for an augmented reality application among KAFA Arabic teachers equipped with audio visuals to enhance students’ understanding ofselected Arabic vocabulariesin the Arabic KAFA syllabus. Most importantly, they are keen on adopting this application in the teaching and learning process to increase students’ motivation and attention to master the Arabic vocabularies by providing an advanced and interactive learning environment.