The Effectiveness of Using Infographic Posters as a Learning Medium for the Arabic Lexicography Course

Teaching and learning Arabic Lexicography is a crucial component in mastering Arabic linguistics; however, its abstract and complex nature often presents difficulties for students. This situation necessitates more creative and innovative instructional approaches to enhance understanding and improve the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. Accordingly, the use of infographic posters as a learning medium is viewed as a promising pedagogical innovation capable of creating a more engaging and interactive learning experience, as well as increasing students’ interest in Arabic lexicography. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using infographic posters in an Arabic Lexicography course. A total of 83 students participated in a visual-based teaching intervention, and their performance was analysed by comparing pre-test and post-test scores. Findings from the Paired Sample t-test indicated a significant improvement, with the mean increasing from 20.77 to 26.72, t (82) = –12.030, p < .001. Overall, the use of infographic posters can be considered an effective learning medium, particularly in enhancing students’ understanding, interest, and motivation toward Arabic Lexicography. Therefore, the use of infographic posters is recommended to be expanded to other Arabic language courses and integrated as a supportive component in the development of a more interactive, dynamic, and high-impact curriculum.

Infographic Posters; Arabic Lexicography; Visual Learning

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