Adaptation of the Learning Process for Students in the Post New Normal Era: Learning Management System (LMS) Innovation Efforts in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to explore the condition of Arabic learning at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta after the New Normal Era and the response of the academic community of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta to the post-New Normal situation through the development of a Learning Management System (LMS). The descriptive method is used by utilizing qualitative data from interviews and quantitative data from surveys using questionnaires. The findings show that students' response to adaptation after the COVID-19 pandemic has increased, especially in motivation to learn Arabic. The use of LMS elicits a positive response from students and faculty, enabling variety in teaching, increasing learning motivation, and facilitating assessment. Nonetheless, challenges related to access and conventional learning preferences must be overcome. The majority of lecturers see benefits in using LMS, but differences of opinion regarding the need for a face-to-face approach emphasize the importance of adapting and integrating learning technology with traditional approaches to improve the effectiveness of Arabic language learning. These findings support Gerald Gleason's concept of Educational Technology and John Dewey's The Philosophy of Education. Overall, the study highlights the importance of adaptation in Arabic language learning in the post-pandemic era, with the majority of students and lecturers responding positively to the use of learning technologies such as LMS despite the need for adjustments and improvements to improve overall learning effectiveness.