Student’s learning readiness for communication Arabic subject in higher education system / Farhana Idris ... [et al.]

Learning readiness is the prerequisite condition for the effective learning process among learners. Understanding the factors influencing students' readiness to learn a language is crucial for educators and institutions aiming to facilitate effective language acquisition. The interplay of interest, motivation, and prior knowledge significantly shapes the receptivity of learners to the language learning process. This study aims to assess student’s learning readiness in in these key dimensions (interest, motivation, and prior knowledge) towards the specific context of Arabic Language for Communication at UiTM Cawangan Johor. By examining these factors, educators can gain valuable insights that inform tailored instructional strategies, ultimately enhancing the overall language learning experience for students. This study employs quantitative research whereby the data was collected from 116 part one students using an online questionnaire. The raw data was analyzed by using Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS) in order to get the frequency, percentage mean and interpretation of the data. The positive results indicate that students are moderately prepared in terms of interest and motivation to learn the Arabic Communication subject. The result also shows that the students are ready in terms of Arabic language prior knowledge towards the learning. It is hoped that this research can be used as guidance for Arabic educators, especially the UiTM Arabic lecturers, to design the best and appropriate teaching approaches and methods, especially based on the students' existing knowledge, while seeking to optimize their teaching methodologies.