APPLICATION OF THE ADDIE MODEL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ARABIC LANGUAGE MODULE FOR FAST TRACK SPM STUDENTS

The development of Arabic language modules that align with the needs of Fast Track SPM programme students has become increasingly important in the current educational context, particularly for students from tahfiz and pondok backgrounds who have had limited exposure to the formal Arabic language learning. Therefore, this study aims to identify the types of modules preferred by students, examine the level of need for the development of Arabic language modules and determine the appropriate module content for Fast Track SPM students.This study employed a quantitative approach using a survey research design. The research instrument used was questionnaire which were distributed to 251 Fast Track SPM students from five institutions, namely Akademi Lembah Ilmu, USAS Bridging Centre, Maahad Tahfiz As-Sa’idiyyah, Tahfiz Bestari UNIMEL, and Smart Tahfiz UCYP. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics involving frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation, as well as Pearson correlation analysis. The findings indicate that the majority of students preferred printed book modules (88.0%) compared to the digital modules and QR audio. The level of need for module development was found to be very high (M = 4.566), while the suitability of the module content also recorded a high mean value (M = 4.408). The correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between module content and students’ needs (r = 0.561, p < 0.001). In conclusion, the development of concise, systematic modules that focus on exercises and writing guidance is highly needed by the Fast Track SPM students. Pembangunan modul bahasa Arab yang bersesuaian dengan keperluan pelajar program Fast Track SPM semakin penting dalam konteks pendidikan semasa, khususnya bagi pelajar daripada latar belakang tahfiz dan pondok yang kurang mendapat pendedahan kepada pembelajaran bahasa Arab secara formal. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan mengenal pasti bentuk modul yang dikehendaki pelajar, menilai tahap keperluan terhadap pembangunan modul bahasa Arab serta menentukan kandungan modul yang sesuai bagi pelajar Fast Track SPM.. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan reka bentuk kajian tinjauan. Instrumen kajian ialah soal selidik yang diedarkan kepada 251 orang pelajar Fast Track SPM daripada lima institusi iaitu Akademi Lembah Ilmu, USAS Bridging Centre, Maahad Tahfiz As-Sa’idiyyah, Tahfiz Bestari UNIMEL dan Smart Tahfiz UCYP. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif melibatkan kekerapan, peratusan, min dan sisihan piawai serta analisis korelasi Pearson. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa majoriti pelajar memilih modul berbentuk buku bercetak (88.0%) berbanding modul digital dan QR audio. Tahap keperluan terhadap pembangunan modul didapati sangat tinggi (M = 4.566), manakala tahap kesesuaian kandungan modul turut mencatatkan nilai min yang tinggi (M = 4.408). Analisis korelasi menunjukkan terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kandungan modul dengan keperluan pelajar (r = 0.561, p < 0.001). Kesimpulannya, pembangunan modul yang ringkas, sistematik dan berfokus kepada latihan serta panduan penulisan amat diperlukan oleh pelajar Fast Track SPM.