Integration of Indonesian and Arabic Language Learning in Enhancing Academic Literacy of Students at As'adiyah Islamic Boarding School Sengkang

Abstract

This study examines the integration of Indonesian and Arabic language learning in enhancing the academic literacy of students at As'adiyah Islamic Boarding School Sengkang. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research investigates how the systematic integration of both languages contributes to developing comprehensive academic literacy skills. Data were collected through classroom observations, document analysis, interviews with educators, and literacy assessment tests involving 120 students. The findings reveal that integrated bilingual instruction significantly improves students' reading comprehension, academic writing proficiency, and critical thinking abilities. The integration model implemented at As'adiyah demonstrates that complementary teaching strategies between Indonesian and Arabic create synergistic effects on academic performance. This research contributes to understanding bilingual education in Islamic educational contexts and provides practical implications for developing effective literacy programs in pesantren institutions. The study concludes that language integration, when properly structured, serves as a powerful pedagogical approach for enhancing academic competencies.