Interactive Learning of Jawi for Children using Gamification and Artificial Intelligent

Abstract

Jawi is a traditional writing system that employs Arabic script with additional letters to transcribe the Malay language and various other languages in Southeast Asia. It is an integral part of Malay culture, which was used as the standard script for writing in the Malay language for millennia ranging from royal records to everyday life. Over time, the Romanization of the Malay language has diminished Jawi into an obscure script used only for cultural and religious purposes. The goal of this research is to create an interactive mobile application that uses gamification and artificial intelligence techniques to teach Jawi to children. This application aims to help children increase their interest and enthusiasm for learning Jawi and improve their understanding of the material presented. Although Jawi learning applications are widely available, few to none accommodate the children's actual needs and level of proficiency. The resulting application should be able to cater to 7 to 9-year-olds and aid their learning of Jawi, which is available on Android mobile devices.