THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING AND ITS PROBLEMS AMONG STUDENTS OF SYAMSUDDHUHA ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL

أهمية الكتابة ومشكلاتها عند الطلبة بمعهد شمس الضحى

Abstract

The central issue addressed in this study is the students' inadequate writing skills. Writing proficiency is important for academic success across all subjects taught in Arabic. Students with poor writing abilities encounter difficulties in responding to questions that necessitate written answers in Arabic. This research aims to identify the challenges faced by students at Syamsudhuha Islamic Boarding School in mastering writing skills, to explore the factors contributing to these challenges, and to propose solutions for improving writing instruction. This study employs a descriptive survey methodology, utilizing interviews, questionnaires, and documentation as research instruments to comprehensively describe the existing issues and contributing factors. The findings reveal that students struggle with the application of nahwu and sharaf rules, limited vocabulary, lack of interest in writing. Contributing factors include static teaching methods, absence of instructional media, an ineffective language learning environment, unsystematic vocabulary distribution, and limited goals for Arabic language learning. This study suggested several solutions to these problems: providing language learning facilities and resources, enhancing the language environment, improving the quality of teaching, and incorporating systematic writing practice.