An insight on needs analysis towards the use of ‎brainstorming method in ‎enriching Arabic ‎vocabulary using telegram application among ‎non-native ‎‎Arabic students

Abstract

Arabic vocabulary can be learned and enriched by using active learning strategies. The brainstorming method is one ‎of the effective strategies aimed to increase human ability to think critically about words that are difficult to ‎understand. This study gathered students’ perspectives in relation to their needs on form - hence, developing ‎standards for the brainstorming method in enriching Arabic vocabulary through the Telegram application. This ‎research employed Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) methodology ‎and approaches. It involved needs analysis data where the first phase used a questionnaire on the use of ‎learning material, issues regarding learning approaches, the use of Telegram application in learning Arabic ‎Language, and needs of using brainstorming method to enrich Arabic vocabulary. The questionnaires were ‎distributed conveniently to 59 undergraduate students studying Diploma in Arabic Language and Bachelor of ‎Al-Quran and Sunnah Language, Islamic University of Perlis (KUIPS)‎. Quantitative data was then analyzed ‎using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) application to retrieve percentage, mean and standard ‎deviations. Findings revealed a high need to develop standards for the brainstorming method in enriching Arabic ‎vocabulary through the Telegram application based on students’ opinions. An active learning strategy on Arabic ‎Language learning, particularly Arabic vocabulary acquisition was much needed in order to enable comprehension ‎and provide focus.