Exploration of bilingual approach implementation in Arabic language teaching during the international teaching internship program in Thailand

Aulia, Neneng Novita and Paduka, Wanasmah and Wahyudin, Dedih and Ardiansyah, Ade Arip (2026) Exploration of bilingual approach implementation in Arabic language teaching during the international teaching internship program in Thailand. Loghat Arabi: Jurnal Bahasa Arab dan Pendidikan Bahasa Arab, 7 (1). pp. 147-162. ISSN 2722-1199

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Abstract

Teaching Arabic in an international context often faces complex communication challenges, especially in a double-foreign language environment where teachers and students do not share the same mother tongue. This study aims to explore the implementation of a bilingual approach, the integration of interactive digital media, and the application of cooperative methods in Arabic language learning in the International Field Experience Program (PPL) in Thailand. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method, data were collected through participatory observation, documentation, and interviews. Data analysis was conducted inductively through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing according to the Miles and Huberman model. The study's results show that using English as an instructional bridge serves as cognitive scaffolding, minimizing communication barriers. From the students' perspective, this approach provides added value by offering opportunities to master two foreign languages simultaneously, despite the limitations of the English vocabulary. The success of this process is supported by the synergy between interactive media and collaborative methods such as Teams Games Tournament (TGT), which can transform cognitive load into participatory learning activities. This study provides practical contributions to international practitioners in managing multilingual classrooms through adaptive, contextually grounded pedagogical strategies.

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