Using a mental map to teach reading skills to non-Arabic speakers

The instruction of Arabic to non-native speakers has garnered significant attention from scholars and specialists, prompting the development of tailored educational programs and curricula. Arabic has integrated interdisciplinary sciences and modern pedagogical innovations, enhancing instruction. Arabic comprises four interconnected skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Reading, akin to listening, facilitates communication, critical thinking, and creative writing. Visual learning is an effective approach, fostering information assimilation, idea organization, and connections between new and prior knowledge. Mind maps and digital maps are essential modern pedagogical strategies, utilizing whole-brain thinking to support visual learning. Digital mind maps facilitate idea organization, formulation, and knowledge connections. Studies highlight the importance and efficacy of mind maps in improving academic outcomes and overcoming learning difficulties.