Developing Assesment Tools Based on Humanistic Approach to Improve Arabic Vocabulary

Abstract

This research study investigates the development of assessment tools rooted in a humanistic approach to enhance Arabic vocabulary acquisition. Recognizing the important function of vocabulary in language proficiency, this study seeks to address the need for innovative assessment methods that align with student-centered learning and foster a deeper engagement with the Arabic language. The research aims to design and create assessment tools that are consistent with the principles of the humanistic approach. This study employed research and development methods. This research produced a media evaluation tool for Arabic learning. The Assessment Tools development process is like that of Lee and Owens. This development approach is divided into five steps: analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate. The study’s findings reveal that the application generates individual assignments, grades student responses, provides students with timely feedback, and tracks student actions. The student activity record sheds light on student learning patterns. It is a reference for assessment. This application fits the criteria for a learning medium. The development outcomes suggest that expert testing and qualifying trials are quite viable after passing through the product revision stage. The evaluation findings of the evaluation tool on the technical quality aspect or display reveal the results of student replies on the technical quality aspect or display for the small group trial, and the criteria are “Very Feasible” with a score of 91.87 percent. The large field trial assessment of the quality aspects of learning materials in application found that the quality features of learning materials in the field trials were “Very Feasible” with an average of 93.31%. From the results of this research, it is recommended that educational institutions implement assessment tools based on a humanistic approach to improve Arabic vocabulary acquisition. The use of quick feedback within the app can increase student motivation, while student activity logs provide insight into their study habits. Additionally, it is important to conduct ongoing evaluation of these assessment tools, involving feedback from students and teachers, so that they can be updated as learning needs evolve.

Keywords

• assessment tools
• humanistic approach
• arabic vocabulary