A Constructivist Approach to Taqdimul Qishoh Method for Enhancing Maharah Kalam Competence in Darul Amanah Students

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of a constructivist approach through the Taqdīmul al-Qiṣṣah method in improving students’ mahārah al-kalām at Darul Amanah Islamic Boarding School. A quantitative experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group was employed. The sample consisted of two groups of 15 students each: an experimental group receiving constructivist storytelling instruction and a control group receiving conventional instruction. Data were collected through speaking tests, observation, and documentation, then analyzed using mean comparisons and a t-test. The results show that the experimental group improved from a mean pretest score of 60 to 82, while the control group improved from 62 to 72. The findings indicate that the constructivist Taqdīmul al-Qiṣṣah method is effective in enhancing Arabic speaking competence by promoting active participation, contextual language use, and learner confidence.