Effectiveness of Quantum Teaching-Based Speaking Skills Instruction Using Animated Video Media

Arabic speaking proficiency among elementary madrasah students remains constrained by conventional teaching practices that limit active participation and confidence. Although Quantum Teaching emphasizes experiential learning and animated videos facilitate contextual communication, their integration in Arabic speaking instruction remains underexplored. This study examines the effectiveness of integrating Quantum Teaching with animated videos to improve students’ speaking proficiency and engagement. Employing a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, the research involved 46 sixth-grade students at MI Ikhlasiyah Palembang, divided into experimental and control groups. Quantitative data were analyzed using an independent-samples t-test and N-Gain analysis, complemented by qualitative observations and interviews. Results revealed higher posttest scores in the experimental group (88.17) than in the control group (75.82), with a statistically significant difference (p < .001). The reported N-Gain reached 74%, while qualitative findings indicated increased motivation, participation, and confidence. These findings suggest that integrating Quantum Teaching with animated videos supports more effective Arabic speaking instruction and should be considered by teachers seeking interactive learning strategies.