Development of an Arabic Vocabulary Selection Model for Lower Secondary Students using the Fuzzy Delphi Method

Rosyawati Ab.Rahim; Taufik Ismail; Radhwa Abu Bakar; Ramlan Mustapha

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7031

Authors

Rosyawati Ab.Rahim Department of Arabic Language and Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia
Taufik Ismail Department of Arabic Language and Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia,
Radhwa Abu Bakar Department of Arabic Language and Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia,
Ramlan Mustapha Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7031

Keywords:

Arabic vocabulary, Fuzzy Delphi Method, lower secondary education, urriculum development

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to use the Fuzzy Delphi technique to create an Arabic vocabulary selection model for Malaysian lower secondary pupils. Five Arabic and educational specialists were chosen to assess important vocabulary selection factors. Five primary domains were identified by the experts: instructional value, curriculum relevance, contextual suitability, frequency of use, and challenge level. Every Fuzzy Delphi criterion was met by the model, including the α-cut score (≥ 3.5), agreement (≥ 75%), and threshold value (d < 0.2). The creation of more potent Arabic teaching resources can be guided by this concept.

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