Cognates Arabic-Indonesian Computer-Assisted Language Learning

Abstract

This study aims to (1) determine the feasibility of cognates Arabic Indonesian Computer Assisted Learning Language (AICALL), (2) find out the response or response of Al-Islam teachers after using AICALL for elementary-level learning. The research method used in this study adopts the Research and Development model from Borg and Gall, namely: 1) research and information collection, 2) planning, 3) develop a preliminary form of product, 4) preliminary field testing, 5) main product revision, 6) main field testing, 7) operational product revision, 8) final product revision, 9) dissemination, and 10) implementation. Given that this research was designed for two years, the first year only reached the fifth stage, namely the revision of limited field test results (main product revision), and stages 8, 9, and 10 are planned in the next stage of research. The data collection technique is used by questionnaires, then the data is analyzed by qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that expert assessment of the guide and AICALL could be used, the percentage of users responded that AICALL is very useful for elementary learners (65.2%) and is highly recommended for learners at that level (52.2%).