Improving the Coherence of Arabic Sentences Using Template-Based GCW (Guided Collaborative Writing) among Students in an Intensive Program (Theme: Shopping)

Halimatus Sa`diyah; Intan Nur Fauziyah Saputri; Rifqi Abqoriyah; Asrofik Asrofik

doi:10.61132/jmpai.v4i5.1938

Authors

Halimatus Sa`diyah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Intan Nur Fauziyah Saputri Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Rifqi Abqoriyah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Asrofik Asrofik Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61132/jmpai.v4i5.1938

Keywords:

Arabic Writing Talent, Consistency Of Sentences, Guided Collaborative Writing, Intense Program, Template

Abstract

The objective of this study is to enhance the coherence of students' Arabic sentences by employing Template-Based Guided Collaborative Writing (GCW) centered on the theme of shopping (at-tasawwuq). The study utilized a Classroom Action Research (CAR) methodology comprising two cycles with 36 students enrolled in an intense program. Planning, action, observation, and reflection were all parts of each cycle. Writing tests, observations, questionnaires, and other forms of documentation were used to gather data. This data was then examined using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results showed that pupils' sentence coherence got a lot better. The average score went up from 61.4 in the pre-test to 72.8 in Cycle I and 84.6 in Cycle II. The N-Gain score was 0.60, which is in the moderate to high range. Students qualitatively exhibited enhanced proficiency in idea development, connector utilization, and the generation of more logical and ordered sentences. Also, 86% of the pupils who responded positively to the strategy's use. These results show that template-based GCW works to make Arabic sentences more coherent by combining cooperation and scaffolding. This work enhances the evolution of more participatory and organized models for Arabic writing teaching.

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