Alkasirah OK Upload DONE (1)


International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education  
Volume 06  Number 02  2022 

ISSN: Print 2620-5750 – Online 2620-5769 
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.24036/00500za0002  

 
Received March 22th, 2022; Revised April 26th, 2022; Accepted November 23th, 2022 

   149  

http://ppsfip.ppj.unp.ac.id 
IJRiCE 

 

The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic 
Language: A preliminary study 
 
Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah*, Mageswaran Sanmugam, Mariam Mohamad, Nur Aadila 
Ahmad Razi, Noor Husna Sharuddin 
Centre for Instructional Technology & Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia 
*Corresponding author, e-mail: nurulazni31@gmail.com  
 
 

Abstract 
Supporting digital technology used in teaching and learning, video has opened a new opportunity for 
bringing a traditional learning environment to enhance learning.  The use of video through mobile 
applications has changed the methods and techniques of acquiring knowledge in the education field 
in almost all subjects such as language, science and mathematics. This changing technique offers 
innovative opportunities for both teachers and students to enhance language learning through 
technology. Previous literature has shown a respectable number of studies related to the use of video 
in mobile applications applied in various subjects, resulting in enormous advantages to the learners 
at school. Thus, the goal of this preliminary study is to identify the teaching and learning in Arabic 
language and to examine what is teachers done to increase in mastering Arabic vocabulary among 
students. This study also aimed to see teachers’ perception toward the use of video through mobile 
application in teaching and learning for Arabic language that can be used as guide developing an 
application product for the subject of the Arabic language. An online interview had been conducted 
among teachers from two different religious secondary schools in Penang for data collection. Findings 
showed that the teachers still use conventional teaching in class and only use the technology during 
online class. Most teachers agreed that the use of video through mobile applications can be used to 
improve learners’ language learning and it is most suitable to apply in the learning of the Arabic 
language for a secondary school in Malaysia. 
 
Keywords: Digital Video, Arabic Language, Mobile Application, Education Technology.  

 
How to Cite: Alkasirah, N.A.M., Sanmugam, M., Mohamad, M., Razi, N.A.A., & Sharuddin, N.H. (2022). 
The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic Language: A preliminary study. 
International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, 6 (2), pp. 149-162, DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.24036/00500za0002. 

This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and 
reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. ©2022 by Author. 

 
Introduction  

The integration of technology in education is the best way to blend the two to create effective learning and 
experiences (Tondeur et al., 2017). It allows students to create meaningful content by seeking the information 
as they learn (K. N. Mohd et al. 2019). Technology in education is now able to support and change the 
conventional to modern styles in learning of languages context. In teaching and learning of Arabic language, 
integration of technology can increase the students’ ability in understanding and mastering the content of 
Arabic learning. It encourages the language learning process among them in the classroom (Nurdyansyah et al., 
2017).  

The usage of technology is an essential tool to access the internet, run software, multimedia programs, and 
it has been used for all ages in a variety of fields (Abu Naser et al., 2016). Ahmadi, (2018) found that the usage 
of technology is a source to enhance the learning process as well as to get any information. It has been 
demonstrated to be effective for supporting learning which increases the culture of critical thinking among 
learners. With the improvement of technology in schools, learners can develop their skills and help them access 
real-life learning to be more adaptive and effective for facing the global trends so that they will not be left 
behind (K. N. Mohd et al., 2019; Alhumidi & Uba, 2017). As asserted by M. Mohamad et al., (2012) in their study, 
the use of technology is also an alternative tool and has become a medium of information and interactive 



 
International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Vol 6 No 2 2022           150 
 

 
 (The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic Language: A preliminary study) 

learning. It encourages students to make meaningful connections by looking and searching for answers and 
information.  

The usage of mobile technology rapidly advancing and popularity into the field of education which enables 
students to develop a more productive learning style suited to their characteristics becomes critical (Kim, 2013; 
McGovern et al., 2017). According to (Alsadi et al., 2014), educators believe that a mobile is a new tool of 
technology that will give advantages from educational instructions and pedagogy. It has the potential to 
support other subjects and various learning activities.  As (Gangaiamaran & Pasupathi, 2017) stated that mobile 
technology is also suitably used in varieties of language learning. They expressed that mobile technology can 
enhance the language skills of the learners such as listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.  

One of those mobile technologies is a mobile app that has become a necessary and fundamental component 
of modern consumption and life (Rauschnabel et. al., 2019). It is socially accepted and simple to use and hold 
for all ages. Mobile applications refer to software applications or programs that are usually designed to run on 
smartphones and tablet devices for all aspects of people's lives (Wong, C.Y, et al., 2012). It is also known as an 
app on mobile. It has given to the implementation of ubiquitous in supporting the teaching and learning in 
secondary school. 

In recent years, some researchers have evaluated the efficacy of the mobile app in improving adherence to 
other subjects. Most studies have generally suggested positive results. For instance, Pandya, (2021) has done a 
study about the effectiveness of mobile apps in vocabulary knowledge for the English language. The study 
involved 73 participants who were studying in two state universities in Turkey.  From this research, the result 
showed that mobile application is an effective way of improving vocabulary knowledge receptively for only 
short-term memory. Then, the other research about English vocabulary was also done by (Klimova & Polakova, 
2020). The researchers explored the students’ perception of the use of a mobile app for learning new words 
and phrases. Most students in this study agreed that mobile apps helped them to make a few preparations for 
facing the final test which enables effective learning anywhere and anytime.  

Besides, the use of the mobile application in teaching and learning mathematics was also explored among 
students. A study was done by Etcuban & Pantinople, (2018) in Cebu City, the Philippines was about the effect 
of using a mobile application on Mathematics subjects to Grade 8 students in a public national high school. In 
this study, the researchers used the quasi-experimental method which uses the pretest-posttest design. It used 
two groups: the experimental group and the control group. From the Kraleva, (2017) study, the finding showed 
that there are increasing results for students in the experimental group compared to students in the control 
group. Thus, this revealed that mobile applications are able to improve students’ performance and learning.  

In addition, Zainuddin & Sahrir, (2016) conducted a study on designing the interactive mobile application 
ChilDiBu app with providing special assistive technologies in the field of special education for Bulgarian 
children. The researcher designed the ChilDibu as an interesting application which combines graphic images, 
texts and audio files. The content of the ChildDibu app focused on learning the Bulgarian alphabet, the numbers 
up to 20, some basic colors and the daily activities that children perform. This research aimed to give an 
opportunity of educational application for Autistic children in helping them to be easier learning in real daily 
life using virtual cards. The findings showed that the creation of the application was easy to use and unified on 
all the pages. Thus, it will be considerably more confident for the children to use this application as an assistant 
aid for learning. 

Meanwhile, Chin-His et al., (2018) focused on the survey of mobile apps for learning chinese vocabulary on 
the market for native speakers to practice new words. This study reviewed the 22 most popular Chinese-
vocabulary learning apps on the market with several interesting findings. These findings showed there were 
two types of applications that have been designed on the market such as dictionaries and games which provide 
their user to practice new words. Thus, the applications are beneficial for the students for learning a language.  

Thus, the study aims to explore the adoption of apps in the learning and teaching process of Arabic for 
students in Malaysia. Recognizing how mobile apps can be integrated into an Arabic syllabus in providing 
students with a more effective and enjoyable learning experience is examined as an important part of the 
research.  

The Arabic language is an important role that affords to assist Muslims in understanding all branches of 
Islamic studies and international relations. As stated by Majdi et al., (2018), Arabic is a medium of instruction 
and has become the main tool to Muslims particularly to understand religious teachings such as Quranic 
sciences, Islamic Monotheism and Jurisprudence. Arabic is a primary source of the Holy Quran (Majdi et al., 
2018). Learning of Arabic language is a way for Muslims to increase their confidence and motivation to read 
and write Arabic text such as to recite the Quran correctly (K. N. Mohd, et al., 2019).  



Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah, et al.       151   
 

 

International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Open Access Journal: http://ppsfip.ppj.unp.ac.id 

In the context of language education in Malaysia, the Arabic language is categorized as a second language 
or foreign language (Al-bazeli et al., 2014; Ghani et al., 2019). It is a part of the national curriculum in Malaysian 
education (Faizuddin et al., 2016). As a foreign language, the learning and teaching of Arabic usually face 
enormous challenges and obstacles to achieving proficiency in the language (Mohd Yusof et al., 2016). Most 
students usually feel unmotivated to be used in communication due to the strength of their first language (Che 
Haron et al., 2010). Furthermore, they will confidently assume that the Arabic language is difficult to 
understand and can be frustrating for learning. It has been asserted by Neamah et al., (2017) that most 
Malaysian students always set in their mind that the Arabic language is a difficult subject to master compared 
to the other language (Mat Saad et al., 2015).  

In the empowerment of the Arabic language among students, the Malaysian Ministry of Education 
introduced the Arabic language as a subject at primary school starting from the year 2005 and was known as 
the j-Qaf program (N. S. Ismail et al., 2013). It is an effort to attract students to learn Arabic. From being offered 
as an elective subject, it was eventually taught as the core subject to all students in national primary schools as 
well as the religious secondary schools. In mastering a foreign language, the students need to master the 
fundamental language, which includes writing, reading, listening and speaking skills that have become a 
benchmark for an individual’s communication skills (Khatijah & Hakim, 2018).  Even though the Arabic 
language has attracted interest among students in Malaysia, challenges facing the field of teaching and learning 
Arabic for students still seem to be an issue and need to be taken seriously.  

Research by Maskor et al., (2016) discovered that students are still unable to master the Arabic language 
even though they have been studying since primary school. The study by Awatif et al., (2016) also showed that 
the mastery of Arabic language students is still at a weak level in Arabic proficiency. Samah et al., (2016) 
expressed that the weakness actually comes from the attitude of students themselves, and most Arabic 
language teachers still use the traditional method in learning Arabic.  

In past research, most studies identified that vocabulary is an important element in learning a language, and 
it is one of the most significant problems faced by students. Vocabulary is one of the important elements in 
learning Arabic and has a big impact on the capabilities in mastering four language skills; reading, writing, 
speaking and listening (Khatijah & Hakim, 2018). By mastering these language skills, the students will be able 
to understand their studies, be competent in speaking Arabic, writing and be able to improve their knowledge 
in their particular field in the future (Aladdin & Musa, 2014).  Research by H. Mohd & Rahimi, (2015) stated that 
the level of Arabic vocabulary among students is still unsatisfactory, and it is the main factor that led to the 
decline of academic achievement in Arabic secondary school.  

Besides the problems of vocabulary among learners, Jaafar et al., (2018) reported that most learners also 
faced a challenging task to communicate in the Arabic language either at home or in school. Most learners have 
not made an effort to create an Arabic environment to enhance Arabic speaking skills (M. Z. Ismail et al., 2017). 
This was due to the attitude of the students who were embarrassed, fearing to make mistakes in 
communication and lack of confidence in themselves. The study conducted by Nadwah Daud, (2014) found that 
70% of the students have poor speaking skills with Arabic because they have poor knowledge of Arabic 
vocabulary. Students majoring around the world also perceive it similarly as the most challenging skill to 
master for the second language. As a result, they are unable to master the target language as it should be 
especially in conversation (Che Mat et al., 2017).  

On the other hand, another aspect that appears to be lacking in learning Arabic is grammar, morphology, 
and pronunciation of the words and sentences. In the meantime, most students uninterested in learning Arabic 
are due to the lack of Arabic resources. It is also related to the uninteresting course materials used and the 
coursebook, which focused on grammar particularly (Aladdin & Musa, 2014). Perhaps they do not feel the 
necessity to use Arabic as a medium of learning and communication. The lack of Arabic language tools makes 
it difficult for learners to revise on their own, particularly skills related to speaking and pronunciation. In 
research done by (Faizuddin et al., 2016), Arabic language teaching is not interesting enough. They stated that 
most of the learning and teaching process of Arabic was intended for the sake of passing examinations and 
focused on one-way communication only.  

The integration of technology in teaching and learning Arabic is still lacking appropriate and limited 
compared to other learning materials. There are a few types of research that have proposed applications in 
teaching and learning of Arabic language but are still in early-stage (Taufiq et al., 2018). It was supported by Al-
wakeel et al., (2015) stated that the implementation of technology in learning Arabic has been created but is 
still not user friendly and difficult to use. Among the most common technologies that can be found in Arabic 
language classrooms in Malaysia are computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and blended learning (BL). 
Most of the research has been conducted in primary school and rarely in secondary school.  



 
International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Vol 6 No 2 2022           152 
 

 
 (The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic Language: A preliminary study) 

Generally, the Arabic language is a foreign language in Malaysia (Samah et al., 2016). Most people may face 
several challenges when they come to learn a foreign language, especially students. Therefore, an effort needs 
to be made to reduce this frustration and make the learning process more enjoyable. An application to learn 
Arabic must be developed, so it is easier to use. Thus, this research focuses to design applications as an 
additional tool for Arabic subjects as in encouraging students to be interested in Arabic.   

Teaching and learning the Arabic language with combining the latest technology such as mobile 
applications are important for faster development of language acquisition among students. According to 
Yahaya et al., (2019), mobile platforms provide students with the ability to communicate with their friends and 
share information about their learning. It can be easily used and facilitate the learning process at any time and 
place either inside or outside the classroom (Daud et al., 2018). With the use of technology in Arabic, it is 
considered as an assistant tool to the learners for distance learning to create meaningful content and connection 
by seeking the information as they learn in the classroom (Alshareef, 2018; K. N. Mohd, Mohd Adnan, Yusof, 
Ahmad, Mohd Kamal, et al., 2019).  

The mobile applications of Arabic learning have been developed by researchers in Malaysia. However, there 
is still a lack of resources and apps suitable for learning Arabic material (Zaki, 2017). Most of the applications 
have been created for learning but are still in an early stage, among the research of mobile applications which 
was found in the Arabic language such as A4Kids. This material was developed for children in primary schools, 
and it is an attempt to design a mobile multimedia application (Neamah et al., 2017). Besides, research done by 
Ghafar & Noor, (2017) was about a mobile Game-based learning (mGBL) application to help the student learn 
Arabic vocabulary using dictionary use and contextual guessing in secondary school. This application has been 
developed to help teachers and students in the learning process in a more interesting and useful manner. The 
use of the mobile application in Arabic learning can benefit both students and teachers as a teaching aid and 
enhance the students' learning and mastering of the Arabic language.  

The usage of video is very widely accepted for the education system in many countries and it has adopted 
new ways of the best learning resource which has been growing in popularity these days (Nashar et al., 2020). 
It is the resource that is commonly considered as supplemental material in learning methodologies (Albó et al., 
2015). It has the potential to become one of the effective methods to enhance learning language both inside 
and outside the classroom by combining interactive videos and materials from teachers (Bajrami & Ismaili, 
2016; Giannakos et al., 2014). Research done by Ajloni & Toole, (2021) points out that historically, video has 
been used as an important role in learning and teaching as early as the 1940s and it successfully increased 
students’ level of engagement.  

Video is a combination of a recording of an image or a real object and moves together with sound, creating 
a powerful instruction for the delivery of message or information for serving an educational purpose (Vural, 
2013; Nadeak & Naibaho, 2020). It is one of the many learning aids that would offer students to inculcate and 
attention focused on the aural material and avoid the boredom and monotony of traditional Arabic teaching 
materials (Z. Wang, 2015). Video is very often used in a variety of instructional and learning processes because 
it motivates learners and their interest to learn where learners can simultaneously listen and see things from 
video (Ketsman et al., 2018). Besides, it is categorized as one of such new instructional materials to convey 
information and it is becoming more popular by the day. It has been considered to be applied in learning 
activities to assist students to increase their understanding of a specific topic properly (Kokic & Rukavina, 2017).  

According to Harsanto & Hakim, (2020), the use of video is beneficial in an education environment to 
improve learners’ knowledge and language experience. Based on author search in Scopus and Google Scholar 
database, the selected manuscript is related to the use of video in the education system and was published 
between the years 2015 to 2021 (Refer Table 1). It shows that there are fewer studies conducted in an area of 
video-based learning perspectives. 

Table 1. Percentage of participants according to country 

Authors Descriptions 

(Salahuddin et al., 2020)  The use of video in learning will bring benefit to students to 
improve the vocabulary mastery of Arabic because video can 
encourage them to follow and practice the activity process 
independently at any time.  

(Syawal et al., 2020)  Finding found that the use of video as a medium is effective and 
able to motivate students’ writing skills and speaking. This 
research acknowledged that video helps students become 
easier to learn languages, especially listening or speaking. 



Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah, et al.       153   
 

 

International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Open Access Journal: http://ppsfip.ppj.unp.ac.id 

Authors Descriptions 

(Imelda, 2019)   Findings showed that video on mobile can help the student to 
organize their ideas on the writing process. Students can play 
the video repeatedly and understand the subjects learned.  

(Ketsman et al., 2018)  Students showed a positive attitude towards the use of video in 
lectures. Most students are satisfied by using the video in 
science learning because video can help in deepening their 
understanding of the subject learned. Besides, it helps students 
to be more focused and easier to remember what they learn by 
visualizing the content and relating the material to the real 
world. 

(Bajrami & Ismaili, 2016)  In language learning, video material proved that it becomes 
more interesting and meaningful for students to learn. When 
learning by using video material, students can feel they are also 
involved in the atmosphere in the video and thus they indirectly 
understand the pragmatics of the language used by the 
characters.  

(Albó et al., 2015)  Findings found that video enhances critical thinking among 
students in both face-to-face and virtual classrooms. From 
learning by using video, students point out that they are less 
dependent on the teachers for the learning subjects because 
they can repeat watching the video. They also have the 
flexibility to learn and have more control over their learning 
process.  

(Z. Wang, 2015) Videos provide some advantages for English foreign language 
students especially for listening and speaking materials. 
Students can improve their listening and speaking skills after 
viewing videos because videos have sound effects, real-life and 
dialogues that encourage students to learn.   

 

Video is widely used as audio-visual media in different courses and subjects. The use of video in the process 
of learning has become more dominant and popular among teachers and learners since in COVID-19 situation 
(Gengatharan et al., 2020). In the context of Malaysian education, several studies have been carried out on 
video-based learning for a few years. In a study done by Kamlin & Keong, (2020), the researchers stated that 
the use of video may serve as an alternative to replacing regular face-to-face classrooms. The educators can 
convey the content of learning on an online platform by using video while students can download and view the 
subject learned without any paying.  

Kamal et al., (2019) in a study about video-based on flipped classrooms stated that learners will be able to 
access video whenever and wherever they want to use it. Video is a platform that opens opportunities for self-
directed learning (Yuen et al., 2018). In a study on teaching health education due to the Malaysia Movement 
Control Order (Gengatharan et al., 2020), video is considered a very vital process to ensure students do not miss 
out on the subject. The teaching method saves time and makes teaching and learning more flexible. This is also 
supported by Syaripuddin et al., (2019) who stated that video is very helpful for teachers and can enhance the 
effectiveness of the delivery process of a message because the video is more dynamic and capable of stimulating 
a variety of senses.  

Video has long been accepted as a learning method in the educational environment. It is integrated as a part 
of the traditional classroom attractively and consistently. It offers a popular way of learning in educational 
systems for various purposes such as online and distance learning. Many researchers have conducted studies 
on the implementation of video in education such as (Brame, 2016; R. Mohamad et al., 2008a; S. Wang & Chen, 
2016; Yousef et al., 2014). As seen in the Covid-19 pandemic condition, teaching and learning through video 
have been widely implemented in various forms to replace the efficiency of teaching and learning processes 
(Fauzi & Sastra Khusuma, 2020). Most teachers have used video as a supplement in teaching and learning for 
helping students to get a better understanding (R. Mohamad et al., 2008a). Nowadays, video is upgraded and 
has been used in mobile applications as an additional material for students to improve learning effectiveness. 
The educators believe that applying the use of video in mobile applications into education has the potential to 
be a new application to support various learning activities (Al-balushi et al., 2015). 



 
International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Vol 6 No 2 2022           154 
 

 
 (The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic Language: A preliminary study) 

Method 

Research Design 

The research design of this study is a qualitative approach involving the interview method. The interview 
method enables the researchers to obtain detailed and in-depth knowledge from the responses of participants 
(Idris, 2013; Mohd Ishak & Abdul Rahman, 2021; Mohd Noah, 2002). The researchers applied the purposive 
sampling procedure for data collection. The participants in this study involved four teachers who have been 
teaching the Arabic language for more than six-year working and have academic qualifications in the Arabic 
language. Therefore, they have knowledge and experience in handling the teaching of the Arabic language. The 
researchers have used semi-structured and generally open-ended questions in interview sessions. The 
participants tried to answer the questions freely based on their opinion.  

An individual online interview session was conducted during the Malaysia movement control order in the 
year 2021 for data collection. Averagely, the interview session took thirty minutes for each participant and 
lasted two weeks. The interview aimed to identify the technique of delivering a lesson that teachers used in 
teaching and learning the Arabic language. Moreover, the purpose of this interview was also to analyze the 
significant perspective of teachers and their opinion on the use of video in the teaching and learning of Arabic. 
Table 1 showed the data of the participants involved in this preliminary study. 

Table 2. Demographic of Arabic teachers 

Teacher Name Age Gender 
Teaching 

Experience 
Option Academic Qualification 

Interviewee 1 

(IV 1) 
32 Female 6 Arabic language teacher Bachelor 

Interviewee 2 

(IV 2) 
33 Female 8 Arabic language teacher Bachelor 

Interviewee 3 

(IV 3) 
44 Female 18 excellent teacher Bachelor 

Interviewee 4 

(IV 4) 
43 Female 17 

Head of Arabic 
Language 

Bachelor 

 

Researchers recorded the participants’ information conveyed during the interview session, collected the 
data to the transcript, and analyzed then coded promptly. The data collection was analyzed through content 
analysis using Atlas.ti software  

 

Result and Discussion 

After process analysis of transcripts, the researchers found two themes: the techniques of delivering in 
teaching the Arabic language and perspectives on the use of video in Arabic. 

Theme I : The use of techniques in Teaching and Learning the Arabic Language. 

Most interviewees clarified that they have to teach based on syllabus or topics that have been compiled in 
a textbook and need to finish the topic in a year. From the findings in this theme, the researchers identified the 
techniques that have been used in teaching and learning the Arabic language, technology used during online 
classes, and the method used to enhance the Arabic vocabulary. This finding is useful to help teachers diversify 
their techniques in teaching and learning the Arabic language.  

Techniques in class  

Four main techniques have been used by Arabic language teachers in teaching and learning the Arabic 
language during the class learning such as conventional teaching, acting, games, grouping, using LCD and 
pictures.   

 

 



Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah, et al.       155   
 

 

International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Open Access Journal: http://ppsfip.ppj.unp.ac.id 

Table 3. the techniques of delivering a lesson in class 

Techniques Interviewee 

Conventional 
Teaching (Manual) 

“I teach the Arabic language manually. I give a lecture in class about the topic 
of Arabic learning and students will listen, then they will ask me what they don't 
understand”. (IV 3) 

Acting “It may be simple to remember the Arabic vocabulary. I show the Arabic word 
to the students and have a discussion together in the class. I demonstrate the 
equipment in the classroom and teach them what they can do. Then I ask 
students to act based on the title of the topic for the day”. (IV 3) 

Games “It seems easier for students to access and comprehend what we teach. I play 
a lot of games in the classroom. In comparison to chalk and talk there are lots of 
activities”. (IV 3) 

Grouping “Following the lecture, I asked the students to do some groups and participate 
in group activities. Then they discuss it together. That's exactly what I did in 
class.” (IV 2) 

Use LCD “If related things that I teach are not in the class or around us, I frequently 
use LCD to show them so that they are clear”. (IV 1) 

Pictures “I also use pictures to teach and learn in class. I print out the images and bring 
them into class for each part of the sentence and chapter. I show the pictures to 
help them remember the Arabic words." (IV 2) 

 

Based on the interviews, the findings revealed that the teachers have used varieties of methods in teaching 
and learning Arabic language for attracting interest of students in learning Arabic. However, the use of 
technology in class is rare implemented.  

The use of Mobile Application in Online class  

The use of mobile applications among students and teachers occurred in online classes during Malaysia 
Controlled Order (MCO). All students and teachers were not allowed to attend school at that time. During MCO, 
the use of technology in education is faster and mobile applications are very important to help students in 
learning. From interviews, there are six varieties of applications that have been used during online classes: 
google classroom, google meet, Quizzes, record video, telegram, and YouTube.     

Table 4. the use of the application in online classes during MCO 

Method Interviewee 

Google classroom  “Other teachers have been using Google Classroom for a long time. When I 
first asked students to use Google Classroom, most students struggled because it 
was unfamiliar to them. But once I start using it, they have more fun, they send 
homework more accurately, and we can check quickly. We give points and we 
set points. I don't share a lot with my students. I sent the first exercise, the 
material in Google Classroom, and the students must complete the exercise 
within the time limit. The exercise is set as an assignment and we set the time 
and grade. For example, I got 12 marks. Once ready, students will snap and turn 
in. I also checked. I share the marks” (IV 1) 

 “Google classroom is required. That is monitored by the MOE. We teachers 
are in the google classroom”. (IV 2) 

Google meet   “I frequently google meet. I used the google meet to direct with students 
during online class for listening skills”. (IV 1) 

 “I use google meet and when to meet the students”. (IV 2) 

 “I only for one use the google meet during online class”. (IV 4) 

“When I want to teach a method that requires two-way communication, I use 
Google Meet. I'd like to detect or even see the result of this student not 
understanding what I'm teaching, particularly in the grammar section.”. (IV 3) 



 
International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Vol 6 No 2 2022           156 
 

 
 (The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic Language: A preliminary study) 

Quizzes “I usually take from the internet and rarely make my own. I attempted to 
share the interesting lesson video and quiz link with students.” (IV 1) 

Record video  “I asked the students to film and record themselves. In the video, I explain 
what I want them to do. They start with basic words and work their way up based 
on the situation.”. (IV 1) 

Telegram   “I assigned the students the task of creating a group telegram. Initially, I used 
it via voice chat and sent notes via Telegram. However, there is a problem with 
voice chat as well. One or two students are unable to join because the line is slow, 
and voice chat is disabled. But that doesn't work because now I have voice chat 
set up ahead of time. We can record and send it back to the group.” (IV 1) 

YouTube   “In my online class, I also used YouTube. Before class begins, I show cartoons 
that speak Arabic. Then I'll ask the students to find the word and write the new 
word.” (IV 2) 

 

Vocabulary is the most important aspect of a language that students must master. It is an Arabic word that 
is made up of nouns, verbs, and particles. In this study, interviewees were asked about the methods they used 
to increase students' Arabic vocabulary. However, the findings revealed that most interviewees rarely used 
technology to help students improve their Arabic vocabulary. Four major methods have been employed. 

Table 5. the method used to enhance the Arabic Vocabulary 

Method Interviewee 

Dictionary book “I request that each student provide a dictionary book known as kutayyib. 
The book is small enough for students to carry with them wherever they go at 
any time. Students will write the new Arabic word in the book every day and 
then begin to memorize the words” (IV 2) 

Asking vocab  “Before I begin or leave class, I will ask it in five to ten words. I will, indeed, 
tasmik to listen.”. (IV 2) 

 “Each student is given five words. Students will always be prepared because 
I will ask them every time I enter the classroom." (IV4) 

 “I will take 5-10 minutes before the process of learning begins to have all 
students stand and then I will question the meaning of the Arabic word”. (IV 3) 

Song   “I used the song a lot. Vocabulary made in the form of songs. Arabic teachers 
who have done the songs. Not much either”. (IV 2) 

Hang word   “At school, there is also an Arabic language team for several talented 
students. We will provide the students with the words which they will hang 
around their necks. So, when we meet the students, we ask that question”. (IV2) 

 

Theme II: Participants' Perspectives on the Use of Video in Arabic 

Overall, all interviewees agreed to use video in learning the Arabic language. They also hope there is a 
developer to build a program for Arabic learning in line with other subjects.  

1. Interviewee 1-  

“This is my perspective on technology. In the classroom, one must use technology such as an LCD or a laptop. 
Students are gaining a better understanding as a result of technology. They are simple to remember. The 
students have a better time and are more excited. Before starting class, I'll open a video related to the title. We 
use technology in teaching and learning during MCO.  

I believe it will be more interesting if we create a learning video. Other teachers had done it before. But 
there aren't many. Perhaps in the coming weeks, I'll do it for students as well for specific topics so that we can 
all understand better. The video should include Arabic and Malay subtitles for beginners or basic children.” 

 

 



Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah, et al.       157   
 

 

International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Open Access Journal: http://ppsfip.ppj.unp.ac.id 

2. Interviewee 2-  

“Because I accepted technology, I believe it is critical to pique the interest of students because alumni are 
more advanced. Arabic desperately needs someone who can create a program in line with English. Many more 
initiatives must be launched for this Arabic language technology to succeed. If someone can do a program or a 
video, ensure that he can use the word from the textbook. Prioritize word learning techniques in textbooks 
when teaching Arabic.” 

3. Interview 3-  

“I believe it is beneficial for the developer to create a video in Arabic learning based on the title in the 
textbook, particularly for mastering Arabic vocabulary.  

To make a video, my suggestion is to leave the translation subtitles incomplete. However, when speaking, 
it is important to include the keywords listed below. Not entirely. Students at school, for example. Perhaps we 
can use two words like study and school as a guide below. If we give it completely, the student will lose focus 
on the words being discussed. Yes, he will concentrate his gaze solely on the subtitles. But he knew if we split 
it in half, so he could focus on hearing and seeing both at the same time.” 

4. Interviewee 4-  

“The use of technology is critical. Students understand more quickly now that technology is available. Each 
title must be mastered. The video aids students in learning Arabic. The subtitles must be included, but not all 
of them. There is no need for translation but leave a hint. For example, if you want to jump, you can do so in a 
variety of ways. When students look at it, he realizes, ooh, that means something along those lines. There is a 
notice.” 

From the interviews, the researchers concluded that teachers agreed on usage of video in mobile application 
for Arabic learning. They also suggested a few things to put in videos so that more interest and encourage 
students to learn Arabic language. 

Conclusion 

Overall, the use of technology in teaching and learning Arabic language still in the early stages of 
implementation and most teachers prefer to use in conventional teaching method. However, the use of 
technology in Arabic is faster during MCO.  While in the use of video through mobile applications, the teachers 
stated that this application will help them and students in mastering Arabic language because it provides them 
opportunities for development of innovation, creativity, and richness of information across the academic 
learning divide. It should be continued to empower students with digital, especially in language learning by 
providing motivation and a positive learning environment as preparing for the learners to self-directed learning 
in the digital era (Mohamad et al., 2008; Yuen et al., 2018). 

 In the wake of the COVID-19 school closure period, the use of video appears to be the immediate positive 
response. The implementation of video is able to inculcate an interest in learning especially in Arabic education 
which the learning of Arabic is not easy to learn for non-native speakers. The video for the Arabic language will 
have a positive impact on students because it will create a learning atmosphere more enjoyable and easy to 
understand the material presented by teachers (Salahuddin et al., 2020). Researchers believe that this 
application will be able to create an Arabic pedagogical shift to a less formalized method of teaching that is 
entertaining and interesting rather than rigorous and traditional.  

The use of video through a mobile application is highly recommended to be implemented in the learning of 
the Arabic language to make it more interesting and meaningful (Suhadi et al., 2016;  Shahril et.al., 2018). Thus, 
the use of video via mobile apps in learning Arabic needs to be attentive because it has a positive impact on 
students for the achievement of learning objectives (Mudinillah, 2019). It can be expanded to enhance the 
students’ mastery of the Arabic language in the classroom (Nurdyansyah et al., 2017). Unfortunately, the use of 
video via mobile apps for learning Arabic in the context of Malaysia is still in dire need of improvement 
compared with other subjects such as English, Science, and Mathematics (Sabri, et al., 2019). Thus, the study 
aims to explore the use of video through the mobile application as an additional tool in Arabic language 
learning.  

The adoption of video through mobile applications in the learning of the Arabic language is considered a 
growing trend that supports teaching and learning. It is a necessary effort in improving the Arabic language 
through the creation of a learning experience that will benefit learners in Malaysia. There are several types of 
research that show many advantages to the usage of video through mobile applications in educational settings. 
The most important features that video of mobile applications support learning are portability, collaboration, 
ubiquity, utility, perception, and acceptance.  



 
International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Vol 6 No 2 2022           158 
 

 
 (The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic Language: A preliminary study) 

Using video through mobile applications is one way to become more interested in the learning process of 
the Arabic language and to improve the learners’ performance. Learning via video with interesting content 
provides an assistant tool to help learners remember and understand the Arabic vocabulary quickly and 
subsequently construct the sentence. Apart from that, the development of this application has the potential to 
ensure that learners can access and learn everywhere and at any time for their own learning needs without 
teachers or guidance. Learners can learn in self-directed learning environments. It is hoped to be a great 
opportunity for learners to learn either outside or inside the classroom. Therefore, this research proposes a 
video of a mobile application for learning the Arabic language. 

 

References 

Abu Naser, S., Dawoud, A., & Al Sheik Ali, K. (2016). Design and Development of Mobile University Student 
Guide. 2(1), 193–197. 

Ahmadi, M. R. (2018). The Use of Technology in English Language Learning: A Literature Review. International 
Journal of Research in English Education (IJREE), 3(2), 115–125. 

Ajloni, M., & Toole, M. O. (2021). Conceptualizing pedagogical processes in video-based learning : cognitive , 
behavioral , and affective roles of video technology in teaching practice. International Journal on Math, 
Science and Technology Education, 6(1), 1–16. 

Al-balushi, S. M., Ambusaidi, A., & Al-harthy, I. (2015). Students’ performance in TIMSS test in Oman: Effect of 
cognitive and metacognitive variables and effectiveness of an inquiry-based mobile e- formative 
assessment package. Researchgate.Net, April 2016. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.2870.3124 

Al-bazeli, A., Alreshidi, A. N. G., Naimie, Z., & Halili, S. H. (2014). Malaysian Students Learning The Arabic 
Language In Arab Schools In Malaysia : A Future Study. The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education, 
4(4), 119–126. 

Al-wakeel, L., Al-ghanim, A., Al-zeer, S., & Al-nafjan, K. (2015). A Usability Evaluation of Arabic Mobile 
Applications Designed for Children with Special Needs — Autism. Lecture Notes on Software 
Engineering, 3(3), 203–209. https://doi.org/10.7763/LNSE.2015.V3.191 

Aladdin, A., & Musa, N. (2014). Arabic Language Courses for Students at the Faculty of Law UKM - Importance 
and Challenges. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 118, 51–55. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.02.007 

Albó, L., Hernández-Leo, D., Barceló, L., & Sanabira, L. (2015). Video-based Learning in Higher Education: The 
Flipped or the Hands-On Classroom? EDEN Annual Conference, 1–6. 

Alhumidi, H. A., & Uba, S. Y. (2017). Arabic Language Teachers’ Engagement with Published Educational 
Research in Kuwait’s Secondary Schools. International Journal of Higher Education, 6(2), 20. 
https://doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v6n2p20 

Alsadi, A., Parry, D. T., Al-sa, A., Parry, D., & Carter, P. (2014). Usability considerations for educational tablet 
applications using an Arabic interface Usability Considerations for Educational Tablet Applications Using 
an Arabic Interface. April. https://doi.org/10.1109/IACS.2014.6841969 

Alshareef, F. (2018). The Importance of Using Mobile Learning in Supporting Teaching and Learning of English 
Language in the Secondary Stage. Journal of Education and Practice, 9(15), 71–88. 

Awatif, A. R., Hairun Najuwah, J., Ku Fatahiyah, K. A., & Nor Syaidah, B. (2016). Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran 
Kemahiran Membaca Bahasa Arab di KUIS. 4th International Conference And Exhibition On Islamic 
Education 2014 (ICIEd2014), May, 1–12. 

Bajrami, L., & Ismaili, M. (2016). The Role of Video Materials in EFL Classrooms. Procedia - Social and Behavioral 
Sciences, 232(April), 502–506. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.10.068 

Brame, C. J. (2016). Effective educational videos: Principles and guidelines for maximizing student learning 
from video content. CBE Life Sciences Education, 15(4), es6.1-es6.6. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.16-03-
0125 

Che Haron, S., Sheikh Ahmad, I., Mamat, A., & Ahmed Mohamed, I. H. (2010). Contemporary Issues In Education 
Research – August 2010 Volume 3, Number 8. Contemporary Issues In Education Research, 3(8), 9–20. 
http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1072697.pdf 

Che Mat, A., Awang, A., Zulfadhli Nokman, A., Musilehat, N., & Fakrulazizi Abu Bakar, A. (2017). An Authentic 
Learning Environment Based on Video Project among Arabic Learners. International Journal of Applied 
Linguistics and English Literature, 6(4), 143. https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.6n.4p.143 

Chin-His, L., Keyi, Z., & Shiyun, Y. (2018). A Survey of Mobile Apps for Learning Chinese Vocabulary. Journal of 
Technology and Chinese Language Teaching, 9(2), 98–115. 



Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah, et al.       159   
 

 

International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Open Access Journal: http://ppsfip.ppj.unp.ac.id 

Daud, W. A. A. W., Teck, W. K., & Ghani, M. T. A. (2018). A Conceptual Framework for Mobile Application in 
Learning Arabic Language Proficiency. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, special issue, 66–70. 
https://doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi4.66.70 

Etcuban, J. O., & Pantinople, L. D. (2018). The Effects of Mobile Application in Teaching High School Mathematics. 
International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 13(3), 249–259. 
https://doi.org/10.12973/iejme/3906 

Faizuddin, A., An-Nuaimy, T., & Al-Anshory, A. S. (2016). Exploring Teachers’ Creative Teaching Strategies in 
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language at a Private Islamic Secondary School in Malaysia. IIUM Journal 
of Educational Studies, 4(2), 21–37. https://doi.org/10.31436/ijes.v4i2.88 

Fauzi, I., & Sastra Khusuma, I. H. (2020). Teachers’ Elementary School in Online Learning of COVID-19 Pandemic 
Conditions. Jurnal Iqra’ : Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan, 5(1), 58–70. https://doi.org/10.25217/ji.v5i1.914 

Gangaiamaran, R., & Pasupathi, M. (2017). Review on use of mobile apps for language learning. International 
Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 12(21), 11242–11251. 

Gengatharan, K., Rahmat, A., & Szarmilaa, D. K. (2020). Online Teaching using Video-Based Technology in 
Teaching Health Education due to Malaysian Movement Control Order. International Journal of 
Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(07), 10862–10867. https://doi.org/10.37200/IJPR/V24I7/PR271086 

Ghafar, L. A., & Noor, N. (2017). Arabic Vocabulary Mobile Apps : Combining Dictionary Use And Contextual 
Guessing Strategies. 2017 7th World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF), 683–687. 

Ghani, M. T. A., Hamzah, M., Romli, T. R. M., Eltigani, M. A. M. A., & Daud, W. A. A. W. (2019). E-Mufradat: A 
Digital Game Application for Learning Arabic Vocabulary among Non-native Arabic Speakers. 
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 8(3), 58–69. 
https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarped/v8-i3/6261 

Giannakos, M. N., Chorianopoulos, K., Ronchetti, M., Szegedi, P., & Teasley, S. D. (2014). Video-Based learning 
and open online courses. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 9(1), 4–7. 
https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v9i1.3354 

Harsanto, G. F., & Hakim, L. Al. (2020). Using Video Based Computer Mediated Communication in Teaching 
Reading. The 3nd International Conference on Technology, Education, and Social Science, 291–296. 

Idris, N. (2013). Penyelidikan dalam Pendidikan. McGraw-Hill Education. 
Imelda. (2019). Video-based Mobile Learning in EFL’s Writing. 7(4), 133–139. 
Ismail, M. Z., Baioumy, N. A. A. Q., Din, N. M. N., Awang, N. A., Sulaiman, R. H. R., & Embong, R. (2017). The Use 

of Arabic Vocabulary Notebook among Islamic Studies Students at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin In 
Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(12). 
https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v7-i12/3644 

Ismail, N. S., Harun, J., Zakaria, M. A. Z., & Md Salleh, S. (2013). Pembangunan Aplikasi Mudah Alih Melalui 
Pembelajaran Berasaskan Masalah Yang Dapat Meningkatkan Pemikiran Kritikal Pelajar: Sebuah 
Kerangka Teori. 2nd International Education Postgraduate Seminar, 55–60. 

Jaafar, M. N., Isa, Z. M., Mansor, W., Bakar, A. A., & Hajib, Z. A. (2018). Cabaran Dan Keyakinan Pelajar Melayu 
Terhadap Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Di Sekolah Menengah. Ulum Islamiyyah The 
Malaysian Journal of Islamic Sciences, 23(March), 67–78. 

Kamal, M. A., Adnan, A. H. M., Azamri, N. M., Idris, K. B., Zuraimi, N. A., & Yusof, M. N. (2019). video-based 
learning as an Education 4.0 techniquefor Blended Learning in Flipped Classrooms. International 
Invention, Innovative & Creative (InIIC) Conference, 2019, 17–27. 

Kamlin, M., & Keong, T. C. (2020). Adaptasi Video dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran. Malaysian Journal of 
Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 5(10), 105–112. 

Ketsman, O., Daher, T., & Colon Santana, J. A. (2018). An investigation of effects of instructional videos in an 
undergraduate physics course. E-Learning and Digital Media, 15(6), 267–289. 
https://doi.org/10.1177/2042753018805594 

Khatijah, M. K., & Hakim, Z. (2018). Penguasaan Kata Nama dan Kata Kerja Arab dalam Pelaksanaan Kurikulum 
Bersepadu Dini. International Journal of Civilizational Studies and Human Sciences, 1(1), 69–79. 

Kim, H.-S. (2013). Emerging Mobile Apps to Improve English Listening Skills. Multimedia-Assisted Language 
Learning, 16(2), 11–30. https://doi.org/10.15702/mall.2013.16.2.11 

Klimova, B., & Polakova, P. (2020). Students’ perceptions of an EFL vocabulary learning mobile application. 
Education Sciences, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci10020037 



 
International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Vol 6 No 2 2022           160 
 

 
 (The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic Language: A preliminary study) 

Kokic, I. B., & Rukavina, S. (2017). Learning from digital video cases: How future teachers perceive the use of 
open source tools and open educational resources. Knowledge Cultures, 5(5), 115–130. 
https://doi.org/10.22381/KC5520177 

Kraleva, R. (2017). Designing an Interface for a Mobile Application Based on Children’s Opinion. International 
Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies, 11(1), 53–70. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v11i1.6099 

Majdi, Ibrahim., Akmal,  khuzairi A. R. (2018). teaching Arabic in Malaysia. Intellectual Discourse, 1, 189–206. 
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107415324.004 

Maskor, Z. M., Baharudin, H., Lubis, M. A., & Yusuf, N. K. (2016). Teaching and Learning Arabic Vocabulary: From 
a Teacher’s Experiences. Creative Education, 7(3), 482–490. https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2016.73049 

Mat Saad, K. N., Norasyikin Osman, Teh, K. S. M., & Noor, S. S. M. (2015). Penggunaan KeLIP dalam Pembelajaran 
Bahasa Arab: Suatu Tinjauan di Univeriti Sultan Zainal Abidin. The Onine Journal of Islamic Education, 
3(2), 1–8. 

McGovern, E. F., Luna-Nevarez, C., & Baruca, A. (2017). Utilizing mobile devices to enrich the learning style of 
students. Journal of Education for Business, 92(2), 89–95. 
https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2017.1281213 

Mohamad, M., Maringe, F., & Woollard, J. (2012). Mobile Learning in Malaysian Schools: Opportunities and 
Challenges of introducing teaching through mobile phones. International Journal for E-Learning 
Security, 2(1), 133–137. https://doi.org/10.20533/ijels.2046.4568.2012.0017 

Mohamad, R., Yahaya, W. A. J. W., & Muninday, B. (2008a). Using video materials in formal education: A 
methodological approach. 2nd International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, 7. 

Mohamad, R., Yahaya, W. A. J. W., & Muninday, B. (2008b). Using video materials in formal education: A 
methodological approach. 2nd International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, November 
2008, 8. 

Mohd, H., & Rahimi, N. M. (2015). Design and development of Arabic online games – a conceptual paper. 
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 174, 1428–1433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.771 

Mohd Ishak, A., & Abdul Rahman, M. H. (2021). Pembangunan Permainan Mudah Alih Matematik “Sifir Run” 
untuk Pembelajaran Topik Darab bagi Murid Sekolah Rendah. Journal of Engineering, Technology, and 
Applied Science, 3(3), 114–127. https://doi.org/10.36079/lamintang.jetas-0303.317 

Mohd, K. N., Mohd Adnan, A. H., Yusof, A. A., Ahmad, M. K., & Mohd Kamal, M. A. (2019). Teaching Arabic 
Language to Malaysian University Students using Education Technologies based on Education 4.0 
Principles. International Invention, Innovative & Creative (InIIC) Conference, 2019, 38–51. 

Mohd, K. N., Mohd Adnan, A. H., Yusof, A. A., Ahmad, M. K., Mohd Kamal, M. A., Khairun Nisaa Mohd, Airil Haimi 
Mohd Adnan, Ahmad Ariffuddin Yusof, Muhammad Khairul Ahmad, Muhammad Anwar Mohd Kamal, 
Mohd, K. N., Mohd Adnan, A. H., Yusof, A. A., Ahmad, M. K., Mohd Kamal, M. A., Khairun Nisaa Mohd, Airil 
Haimi Mohd Adnan, Ahmad Ariffuddin Yusof, Muhammad Khairul Ahmad, & Muhammad Anwar Mohd 
Kamal. (2019). Teaching Arabic Language to Malaysian University Students using Education 
Technologies based on Education 4.0 Principles. International Invention, Innovative & Creative (InIIC) 
Conference, 2019, 2019(November), 38–51. 

Mohd Noah, S. (2002). Reka Bentuk Penyelidikan: Falsafah, Teori dan Praktis. Penerbit Universit Putra Malaysia. 
Mohd Yusof, S., Alrazi, A., Mohd Tahir, L., Naim, H. A., Talib, R., & Abu Samah, N. (2016). The Singing Method in 

Teaching and Learning Process in Helping students to Master Arabic lexical. Man in India, 96(1–2), 79–
91. 

Mudinillah, A. (2019). The Development of Interactive Multimedia Using Lectora Inspire Application in Arabic 
Language Learning. Jurnal Iqra’ : Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan, 4(2), 285–300. 
https://doi.org/10.25217/ji.v4i2.570 

Nadeak, B., & Naibaho, L. (2020). Video-Based Learning on Improving Students’ Learning Output. PalArch’s 
Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/ Egyptology, 17(2), 44–54. https://doi.org/10.48080/jae.v17i2.25 

Nadwah Daud, N. A. P. (2014). Permasalahan Pertuturan Dalam Bahasa Arab Sebagai Bahasa Kedua Speaking 
Problems in Arabic as a Second Language. GEMA Online® Journal of Language Studies, 14(February), 
117–133. https://doi.org/10.17576/GEMA-2014-1401-08 

Nashar, N. A. B., Jumintono, Pudyastuti, R. R., Handayani, E., Indarto, M. R., Sunardi, J., Retnowati, N. D., & Sawitri, 
S. (2020). Increasing understanding of general knowledge of plastics with video-based learning. 
Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(11), 5913–5917. 
https://doi.org/10.13189/ujer.2020.082225 



Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah, et al.       161   
 

 

International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Open Access Journal: http://ppsfip.ppj.unp.ac.id 

Neamah, M. A., Hussain, A., Puteh, N., & Ghazali, O. (2017). Modeling a Mobile Arabic Learning Application for 
Children in Malaysia. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12(Special issue3), 6569–6575. 
https://doi.org/10.3923/jeasci.2017.6569.6575 

Nurdyansyah, N., Rais, P., & Aini, Q. (2017). The Role of Education Technology in Mathematic of Third Grade 
Students in MI Ma’arif Pademonegoro Sukodono. Madrosatuna: Journal of Islamic Elementary School, 
1(1), 37. https://doi.org/10.21070/madrosatuna.v1i1.923 

Pandya, J. Z. (2021). The uses of writing for digital video. Theory into Practice, 00(00), 1–8. 
https://doi.org/10.1080/00405841.2020.1857138 

Sahrir, M. S. bin, Yahaya, M. F. bin, & Nasir, M. S. bin. (2019). Instructional Feedback Analysis of an Online Virtual 
Language Learning Platform Through EZ-Arabic among Malaysian Teachers of Primary Schools. 
International Journal of Asian Social Science, 9(2), 204–212. 
https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.1.2019.92.204.212 

Salahuddin, H., Fauzi, M. F., & Mauludiyah, L. (2020). Effectiveness of Arabic Video Animation in Improving the 
Mastery of Arabic Vocabulary for Students of Islamic Junior School. International Journal of Arabic 
Language Teaching, 2(2), 149–161. https://doi.org/10.32332/ijalt.v2i02.2499 

Samah, R., Puteh-Behak, F., Mat Saad, N. S., Mohd Ali, S., Darmi, R., & Harun, H. (2016). Effective Methods in 
Learning Arabic Language as a Foreign Language. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 7(3), 349–
355. https://doi.org/10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n3p349 

Suhadi, S. M., Mohamed, H., Abdullah, Z., Zaid, N. M., Aris, B., & Sanmugam, M. (2016). Enhancing Student’s 
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) through the Socratic Method Approach with Technology. 
International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organizations, 6(4), 14–27. 
https://doi.org/10.4018/ijkbo.2016100102 

Syaripuddin, R., Razaq Ahmad, A., & Mahzan Awang, M. (2019). The Use of Video in Teaching and Learning 21st 
Century History Education in Malaysia. 2, 182–186. https://doi.org/10.32698/gcs.0194 

Syawal, A., Aboe, R., & Latif, S. (2020). Using Video to Develop Students’ Descriptive Writing at English 
Education Study Program, Khairun University. Ictl 2018, 168–172. 
https://doi.org/10.5220/0008898801680172 

Taufiq, M., Ghani, A., Ab, W., & Wan, A. (2018). Bahasa Arab Untuk Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak : Jurnal 
Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak, 2018, 70–82. 

Tondeur, J., Pareja Roblin, N., van Braak, J., Voogt, J., & Prestridge, S. (2017). Preparing beginning teachers for 
technology integration in education: ready for take-off? Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 26(2), 
157–177. https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2016.1193556 

Vural, O. F. (2013). The Impact of a Question-Embedded Video-Based Learning Tool on E-Learning, Educational 
Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2013. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 13(2), 1315–1323. 
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1017292%0Awww.edam.com.tr/estp%0Ahttps://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1017292 

Wang, S., & Chen, H.-L. (2016). Video That Matters: Enhancing Student Engagement Through Interactive Video-
Centric Program in Online Courses. 39the Annual Proceedings, 1 & 2, 136–141. 
http://www.aect.org/publications/EducationalTechnology/ER5861X_C001.pdf 

Wang, Z. (2015). An Analysis on the Use of Video Materials in College English Teaching in China. International 
Journal of English Language Teaching, 2(1), 23–28. https://doi.org/10.5430/ijelt.v2n1p23 

Wong, C.Y, Khong C. W., Chu, K. (2012). Interface Design Practice and Education Towards Mobile Apps 
Development development. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 698 – 702. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.08.227 

Yahaya, H., Sardi, J., Radzi, M., Abdelhamid, I. Y., & Bakar, K. A. (2019). Analysis of M-Learning Requirements in 
Arabic Language Learning. Journal of Education and Practice, 10(24), 18–23. 
https://doi.org/10.7176/jep/10-24-04 

Yousef, A. M. F., Chatti, M. A., & Schroeder, U. (2014). Video-based learning: A critical analysis of the research 
published in 2003-2013 and future visions. ELmL - International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-
Line Learning, 112–119. 

Yuen, M.-C., Koo, A.-C., & Woods, P. (2018). Online Video for Self-Directed Learning in Digital Animation. 
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 17(3), 91–103. 

Zainuddin, N., & Sahrir, M. S. (2016). Multimedia Courseware for Teaching Arabic Vocabulary: Let’s Learn from 
the Experts. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 4(5), 1167–1172. 
https://doi.org/10.13189/ujer.2016.040529. 



 
International Journal of Research in Counseling and Education, Vol 6 No 2 2022           162 
 

 
 (The use of digital video in mobile application for the Arabic Language: A preliminary study) 

Zaki, M. (2017). Corpus-based teaching in the Arabic classroom: theoretical and practical perspectives. 
International Journal of Applied Linguistics (United Kingdom), 27(2), 514–541. 
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijal.12159.