Ecletic Method for Arabic Learning in Islamic School of Indonesia

Abstract

Arabic learning was starting from an assumption that its method was more important than its materials. This assumption then saw that its success would be determined by methods selected by the teacher. This paper discusses the paradigm encouraged Arabic teachers to master several methods considered effective and efficient to achieve the goals of learning Arabic. Starting from this, eclectic method was born as central axis to provide various alternative methods combined to support each other in achieving the goals of learning Arabic. There were, in the past, facts showing that the causes of failures of learning foreign languages were, among others, teachers' capability to select proper and attracting methods. This statement showed that the cause was the inappropriateness of method selection which led to students' desperation. Finally, some recomendations will be presented to enhance Arabic language learning.