The Effect of Communicative Language Teaching Method (CLT) on Improving the Understanding and Use of Isim Isyarah for Grade VII Students of MTs Negeri 1 Gorontalo City

 Wiranto Talibo, Mukhtar I. Miolo, Damhuri Damhuri

Abstract


This study investigates the effect of implementing the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method on students’ understanding of ism isyarah (demonstrative nouns) among seventh-grade learners at MTs Negeri 1 Kota Gorontalo. Employing a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design, the research involved two classes of 30 students each: class VII-9 as the experimental group taught using CLT and class VII-12 as the control group taught through a conventional method. Data were collected through a validated and reliable comprehension test (α = 0.87). Results of the t-test showed a significant difference between the experimental group (M = 74.13) and the control group (M = 68.43) with p < 0.001. The effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.47) indicated a strong impact of CLT on students’ comprehension. These findings confirm that CLT enhances Arabic grammar learning through communicative and interactive activities. Broader adoption of CLT in Arabic instruction is recommended.

Keywords


Arabic Language Learning; CLT; Isim Isyarah; Learning Outcomes.

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