Penerapan Platform Digital Wayground dalam Mendukung Pemahaman Konsep Siswa pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surabaya

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan platform digital Wayground dalam mendukung pemahaman konsep siswa pada pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surabaya. Penelitian dilatarbelakangi oleh masih digunakannya metode pembelajaran konvensional yang menyebabkan rendahnya minat, motivasi, dan pemahaman konsep siswa terhadap materi Bahasa Arab, sehingga diperlukan media pembelajaran yang lebih interaktif dan inovatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas guru Bahasa Arab dan siswa kelas XI SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surabaya. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, sedangkan analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan platform digital Wayground mampu menciptakan suasana pembelajaran yang lebih menarik, interaktif, dan menyenangkan melalui fitur gamifikasi seperti kuis interaktif, sistem poin, leaderboard, dan umpan balik langsung. Penggunaan platform tersebut membantu siswa memahami kosakata, struktur kalimat, aturan bilangan, dan makna dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Arab secara lebih mudah dan bertahap, serta meningkatkan motivasi dan keterlibatan siswa selama proses pembelajaran berlangsung. Selain itu, Wayground juga memudahkan guru dalam melakukan evaluasi pembelajaran melalui analisis hasil belajar siswa secara digital. Dengan demikian, platform digital Wayground dapat menjadi media pembelajaran yang efektif dalam mendukung pemahaman konsep siswa pada pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surabaya.

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This study aims to examine the implementation of the Wayground digital platform in supporting students’ conceptual understanding in Arabic language learning at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surabaya. The study was motivated by the continued use of conventional teaching methods, which contributes to students’ low interest, motivation, and conceptual understanding of Arabic learning materials. Therefore, a more interactive and innovative learning medium is needed to enhance the learning process. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. The research participants consisted of an Arabic language teacher and eleventh-grade students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surabaya. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation and were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the implementation of the Wayground digital platform creates a more engaging, interactive, and enjoyable learning environment through gamification features such as interactive quizzes, a points system, leaderboards, and immediate feedback. The platform helps students understand Arabic vocabulary, sentence structures, numerical rules, and meanings more easily and progressively while also enhancing their motivation and engagement throughout the learning process. In addition, Wayground facilitates teachers in evaluating student learning through digital analysis of students’ learning outcomes. Therefore, the Wayground digital platform can serve as an effective learning medium for supporting students’ conceptual understanding in Arabic language learning at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surabaya.