Institutional Variations in Arabic Teachers’ Metalinguistic Skills across Schools in Indonesia
Keywords:
Metalinguistic Competence, Arabic Teachers, Institutional Variation, MadrasahAbstract
This study aims to examine institutional variations in the metalinguistic competence of Arabic language teachers by placing institutions as the main analytical variable. This study uses a comparative quantitative approach involving 19 Arabic language teachers at the Madrasah Aliyah level from four institutions with different institutional characteristics, namely MA Bahrul 'Ulum, MA Al-Bairuny, MA Mamba'ul Ma'arif, and MAN 4 Jombang. Primary data were obtained through a metalinguistic competence questionnaire covering three main domains, namely istima’, qira’ah, and tarakib, while secondary data were collected through a documentation study of the institutions' profiles, visions, and missions. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and the Kruskal–Wallis comparative test. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the metalinguistic competence of Arabic teachers between the four institutions (H = 1.238; p = 0.744), even though each school had a different vision, tradition, and pedagogical orientation. These findings challenge the common assumption that institutional variations automatically result in differences in teachers' professional competencies. Conceptually, this study shows that in a standardized education system, the influence of institutions on teachers' metalinguistic competencies is limited. Further research using a mixed methods approach and a more diverse educational context is recommended.
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