Evaluation of Arabic Language Program Management at Ma’had Darul Hikam MTsN in Kota Batu Based on the CIPP Model

Abstract

Abstract The challenge of integrating the national curriculum with Arabic language proficiency targets in hybrid madrasah–pesantren educational institutions requires a comprehensive evaluation of program management. This study aims to evaluate the management of the Arabic language program at Ma’had Darul Hikam MTsN Kota Batu using the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model. The novelty of this study lies in the evaluation of an Arabic language program at a ma’had integrated with a public madrasah, which has characteristics distinct from both pesantren and regular madrasahs. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with subjects including the Ma’had Director, Language Coordinator, ustadz/instructors, musyrifah, and female students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis utilized the interactive model developed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The research findings indicate that (1) the context aspect shows that the program’s objectives are relevant in integrating Salaf and modern pesantren traditions; (2) the input aspect indicates that the textbook *Durusul Lughah Al-‘Arabiyah* aligns with the objectives, but the use of Smart TVs has not been optimized; (3) the process aspect indicates that the “fun learning” method enhances motivation, but the program is not yet sustainable and a language-rich environment has not yet been established; and (4) the product aspect indicates an improvement in cognitive understanding, but active oral communication skills are not yet optimal. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening language environment management to bridge cognitive competencies and communicative performance.   Abstract Tantangan integrasi kurikulum nasional dengan target kemahiran bahasa Arab di lembaga pendidikan hybrid madrasah–pesantren menuntut evaluasi manajemen program secara komprehensif. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi manajemen program bahasa Arab di Ma'had Darul Hikam MTsN Kota Batu menggunakan model Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP). Kebaruan penelitian terletak pada evaluasi program bahasa Arab pada ma'had yang terintegrasi dengan madrasah negeri, yang memiliki karakteristik berbeda dari pesantren maupun madrasah reguler. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan subjek Mudir Ma'had, Koordinator Bahasa, ustadz/pengajar, musyrifah, dan santriwati yang dipilih secara purposif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipan, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan model interaktif Miles, Huberman, dan Saldana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) aspek context menunjukkan tujuan program relevan dalam mengintegrasikan tradisi pesantren salaf dan modern; (2) aspek input menunjukkan kitab Durusul Lughah Al-'Arabiyah sesuai tujuan, tetapi pemanfaatan Smart TV belum optimal; (3) aspek process menunjukkan metode fun learning meningkatkan motivasi, tetapi program belum berkelanjutan dan belum terbentuk bi'ah lughawiyyah; dan (4) aspek product menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman kognitif, tetapi keterampilan komunikasi lisan aktif belum optimal. Temuan menegaskan pentingnya penguatan manajemen lingkungan bahasa untuk menjembatani kompetensi kognitif dan performa komunikatif.