Artificial Learning Environment and Learning Independence in Arabic Learning: Mediating Effect of Learning Creativity

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the influence of artificial learning environment, the learning independence, and learning creativity in the achievement of learning Arabic by students at the Darul Ukhuwah Islamic Boarding School, Malang. The research also aimed to examine the mediating effect of learning creativity in relationship between artificial learning environment, learning independence, and Arabic learning achievement. Method: This research involved 388 students studying at Darul Ukhuwah Islamic boarding school. Data was collected through the survey method via the Google form, which was distributed via WhatsApp groups and emails. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS 3.9 and SPSS programs. Result: This study found that the artificial learning environment and the level of student learning independence significantly affected students' achievement in learning Arabic. This study also explained that students' learning creativity mediated the relationship between artificial learning environments and the level of student teaching independence with achievement in learning Arabic. Research implications: This research explored how strategies should be implemented to maximize the role of the learning environment to increase learning achievement and creativity to improve student achievement in learning Arabic. Since it was limited to a quantitative approach, in-depth qualitative researches could expose better learning environments to improve student achievement.