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Students’ Needs for Virtual Reality-Based Arabic Language Learning Through Hikayat Sya’biyah

Izdihar : Journal of Arabic Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature · Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 37–56

DOI
10.22219/jiz.v9i1.44059
ISSN
2622-7371, 2622-738X
Published
2026-04-30
Publisher
Arabic Education Department, Islamic Studies Faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

The transformation of Arabic language learning in the digital era requires not only relevant content but also interactive, immersive, and cognitively engaging learning experiences. However, conventional instruction remains text-centered and limits contextual and affective engagement. This study aimed to identify students’ pedagogical needs and construct an evidence-based framework for immersive Arabic learning through Virtual Reality (VR) and Hikayat Sya’biyah. Using a quantitative descriptive design, data were collected from 128 university students through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using percentage statistics. The findings revealed that students prioritized instructional media (90%) and immersive technology (93%), exceeding learning challenges (65%), affective needs (79%), and cultural integration (87%). These findings indicate that students primarily seek experiential and affective learning environments, while cultural content becomes pedagogically meaningful when embedded within immersive interaction. Accordingly, this study proposes a four-layer framework consisting of psychological readiness, immersive exploration, situated interaction, and cultural internalization.

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Irma AnindiatiAffiliation unknown3
Auqi Lu'lu In NadaAffiliation unknown2
Kholisin KholisinAffiliation unknown2
Nurul MurtadhoState University of Malang2
Tsania Nur DiyanaState University of Malang1
Yusuf HanafiAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad SaefiAffiliation unknown1
Abd Rauf HassanAffiliation unknown1
M. Rizalul FurqonAffiliation unknown1
Miftahul Fadliah BuhunAffiliation unknown1
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Tika FitriyahAffiliation unknown1
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Rohma MaulidyaAffiliation unknown1
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Imam AsroriAffiliation unknown1
Ayub AbdillahAffiliation unknown1
Seraiaia YassineAffiliation unknown1
Moh. FauzanAffiliation unknown1
Laily MaziyahAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) http://ejournal.umm.ac.id/index.php/izdihar/oai, first harvested 8 Nov 2026, last seen 8 Nov 2026.
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