Design Development of Arabic-Roman Transliteration Module with Virtual Reality Concept (eTARRiM) to Improve Primary School Students' Arabic Reading Skills: Needs Analysis

Abstract

This study discusses the development of the Arabic-Roman Transliteration Module with Virtual Reality Concept (eTARRiM) as an innovation in improving Arabic reading skills among primary school students. Needs analysis was conducted to solve the main issues in learning Arabic and develop a module that can overcome these challenges. A comprehensive literature review on Arabic language learning approaches, the concept of Arabic-Roman ttransliteration, and the application of virtual reality technology may form the basis of the development of this module. With the importance of reading skills, this study gives special emphasis to Malay-speaking students who face challenges in understanding the structure of Arabic writing. eTARRiM module is designed to meet the needs of students by integrating Arabic-Roman transliteration as a bridge to recognize Arabic characters. Virtual reality technology is used to create an engaging and interactive learning environment. A needs analysis was conducted based on the needs of the concept of transliteration, the use of technology, and how this module supports the needs of students in primary school. By understanding the critical issues in learning Arabic, this study offers a holistic view of relevant and effective development this module. The results of the study are expected to contribute to the development of a more dynamic Arabic language learning resources, especially at  primary school level. Practical implications and recommendations for future research are also discussed to improve the quality of teaching and learning Arabic among primary school students.