Transforming Positive Language Attitudes into Communicative Performance: Evidence-Based Learning Strategies in Arabic Language Teaching Fatwa Arifah (1), Samsi Setiadi (2), R.A. Barnabas (3), Puti Zulharby (4), Haniah (5)
1,2,3,4 Universitas Negeri Jakarta
5 UIN Alauddin Makassar
Abstract
Arabic learning in Indonesian universities has unique opportunities and challenges. Many students show great enthusiasm for the Arabic language and understand its relevance in the religious, academic, and professional spheres. However, their communication skills are often not in line with their positive language attitude. This gap between language attitude and communicative performance shows the need for more effective learning strategies. A 2025 study involving 166 students from the State University of Jakarta (UNJ) and UIN Alauddin Makassar found a strong correlation between language attitudes and communication performance (r = 0.650, p < 0.01). However, positive attitudes alone do not guarantee communication success. At the qualitative stage, nine students with different attitude-performance profiles were interviewed to explore the supporting and inhibiting factors of communication performance. The results show that a supportive learning environment, lecturers who encourage active participation, collaborative interaction between students, and integrative motivation contribute to improved communication skills. Conversely, lecturer-centric learning, lack of authentic practices, and limited interaction during online learning are major obstacles. This study recommends the Four Dimension Communicative Model, which includes: 1) Environmental Activation- 2) Pedagogical Innovation- 3) Psychological Empowerment- 4) Social Integration, as a comprehensive approach to transform students^ positive attitudes into better communication performance.
Keywords: language attitude, communication performance, Arabic language learning, learning strategies, higher education
Topic: Inclusive Learning through Creative Media and Methods
