Problems Of Arabic Istruction at Islamic Education Departement FTIK IAIN Palu

Abstract

This study describes problems of Arabic instruction for university students of Islamic Education Departement whose educational background was either general or vocational high school level (SMA/SMK), and attempts which had been taken by the faculties to overcoming the said problems. Population of the research was all second semester students of Islamic Education Departement of FTIK IAIN Palu. This study was a field research, in which data were collected through observation, interview, surveys, and document review. Results of the study showed that in general the Arabic Instruction was not going well for students whose background was either general or vocational high school level (SMA/SMK). That they had less learning motivation or interest. Thus, among the attemps of the faculties to motivate the students were by providing them with facilitative learning media, instructional methods, extra-curricular activities, and extending learning hours.