PENINGKATAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN PENGUASAAN MUFRADAT BAHASA ARAB MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN DIGITAL PLATFORM ALEF EDUCATION DI MTS MUHAMMADIYAH MALINO KABUPATEN GOWA

This study aims to describe 1) Implementation of digital learning platform Alef Education at MTs Muhammadiyah Malino, 2. Increased student learning motivation through digital learning platform Alef Education, 3. Improved mastery of students' Arabic mufradat through digital learning platform Alef Education. The approach taken to the research problem is a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique used during this research uses the Miles and Huberman interactic analysis model, in qualitative research including data collection, data presentation, data reduction from the results of data analysis which can then be drawn conclusions. The results showed that: 1) the implementation of the use of Alef Education Platform shows positive results in various aspects of learning. It is very helpful in creating a flexible learning environment, especially for students who have limited time or place. 2) Based on the survey conducted, 85% to 95% of students stated that they are more motivated to learn after using Alef Education. Data shows that students who use the platform consistently experience a 20% increase in average test scores compared to before using the platform. 3) Based on the data collected, 85% of students showed improvement in their mastery of mufradat after using Alef Education. This can be seen from the results of the pretest and postest tests, which showed a 20% increase in average scores. Therefore, it can be stated that the Alef Education platform can be used as a digital learning application that can help in increasing students' motivation and learning mufradat.