Arabic Language Teaching Methodology at the Dâr Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabiyyah Center in Aceh (Beginner Level as a Model) منهج تعليم اللغة العربية عن بعد بمركز دار اللغة العربية بأتشيه )المستوى المبتدئ نموذجا(

Abstract

Arabic is a rich and enriching language and serves as the official language of many Arab countries. With technological advancement, learning Arabic remotely has become feasible today. One of the well-known centers in the field of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers that incorporates distance learning as part of its strategy is the Dar Al-Lughah Al-Arabiyyah Center in Aceh. The purpose of this research is to examine the distance Arabic language learning curriculum at the Dar Al-Lughah Al-Arabiyyah Center in Aceh, taking the beginner level as a case study. The researcher adopted a descriptive method using a qualitative approach. The data analysis technique employed is the Miles and Huberman model This method follows three basic steps: data collection, presentation, and conclusion or verification. These research proved that. This study revealed the following results: The objectives of the distance Arabic learning curriculum at the center for beginner level include instilling a love for the Arabic language in learners, teaching proper methods of Arabic expression, training them to speak Arabic, introducing them to the rules of expressing Arabic numbers, enhancing cultural and religious understanding, and providing opportunities for lifelong learning. The curriculum content consists of two main components. First, learning materials covered by the learners, which include: dialogues, vocabulary, additional vocabulary, grammatical structures, structure summaries, phonetics, listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and numbers. Second, learning activities that contribute to the development of language skills, such as: watching topic-related videos during class, question-and-answer sessions in a dedicated group outside of class, and sharing related images and videos in that group. The teaching methods used in this curriculum are the direct (interactive) method, the audio-oral method, and the communicative method. The assessment includes continuous assessment and a final evaluation. Hence, the distance Arabic language curriculum at the Dar Al-Lughah Al-Arabiyyah Center in Aceh for the beginner level is considered a successful model in utilizing modern technology to expand educational access and achieve substantial learning outcomes by focusing on meeting the diverse needs of learners and offering a flexible and effective learning environment.