OPTIMIZATION OF DIRECT METHODS FOR LISTENING SKILLS OF ARABIC LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDENTS IN INTENSIVE PROGRAMS

The aims of this research is to determine whether there is an influence of the direct method on listening skills and the extent to which this method influences intensive Arabic language education program students. This research uses a quantitative approach with an experimental type of research. The research population included all second semester intensive students at Kiai Abdullah Faqih University Gresik. Data was collected through pre-tests and post-tests as well as questionnaires, then analyzed using simple regression through the SPSS 26 program to determine the magnitude of the influence of the direct method on listening skills. The research results show that the direct method has a significant influence on students' listening skills. The calculated T value of 19.6 is greater than the T table of 4.02, which shows that there is an influence of the direct method on listening skills. The magnitude of the influence of the direct method on listening skills is shown by the symbol 0.496, which is in the range 0.400 - 0.599, indicating a relatively small but still significant influence. These findings confirm that the application of the direct method can make a positive contribution in improving students' listening skills, although at a limited level. Therefore, it is recommended that this method continue to be developed with more effective strategies to improve student learning outcomes in Arabic language skills.