Wordwall as a Digital Medium to Boost Motivation in Learning Arabic Morphology at Islamic Boarding Schools

Abstract

This study investigates the problem of low learning motivation among female students in studying tashrif lughawī (Arabic morphology), a foundational yet often challenging subject in Arabic language education. The research aims to examine the effectiveness of the Wordwall digital platform as an interactive tool to enhance learning motivation at the Cyber Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic Boarding School in Kediri, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative descriptive method, the study involved 22 female students who participated in eight instructional sessions integrating Wordwall-based quizzes and games. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on a four-point Likert scale, focusing on indicators of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The analysis applied the Total Respondent Achievement (TCR) technique to determine the level of motivation improvement. The findings revealed that the use of Wordwall significantly boosted students’ learning motivation, with an overall achievement rate of 77.35%, classified as “very good.” Both intrinsic aspects (such as increased interest, engagement, and self-confidence) and extrinsic factors (including peer competition and recognition) showed substantial improvement. These results indicate that Wordwall provides an engaging and competitive learning environment that supports the mastery of Arabic morphology. The study contributes to Arabic language pedagogy by demonstrating the potential of gamified digital platforms to address motivational challenges. It recommends broader integration of interactive educational technology in Arabic instruction, especially in pesantren contexts, to create learner-centered and technology-enriched classrooms.