Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Effective Teaching/Learning of Arabic Language in Southwest Nigerian Universities

  • DR. A.R. AMINULLAHI Bamidele Olumilua University of Science
Keywords: Arabic Language, Teaching, Learning, ICT, use of ICT, Challenges

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities and effective teaching/learning of Arabic in public universities in Southwest Nigeria. The study specifically examined the level of use of ICT facilities and the challenges facing the use of ICT facilities in the teaching/learning of Arabic language in universities in Southwest Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that the use of ICTs in schools have a great impact on teaching/ learning of Arabic Language. Despite the roles ICTs can play in education, schools in Nigeria have yet to extensively adopt them for teaching and learning. Efforts geared towards integration of ICTs into the school system, have not had much impact. Problems such as lack of training opportunity in the use of ICT, obsolete equipment, phobia for using ICT tools , fast changing of ICT tools, limited access to ICT facilities, lack of operational knowledge, dearth of technical staff, poor funding, irregular power supply, insufficient time to practice, lack of funds to procure ICT facilities among others. In order to ensure that ICTs are widely adopted and used in Nigeria's school system, the following efforts should be taken. Government should ensure that ICT policy statements are translated into reality. An ICT policy implementation commission should be created. This commission should be funded and given the power to provide ICT facilities in the schools and monitor their use. Computer/ICT education should be made compulsory for all universities lecturers. There should be ICT training for lecturers.

Author Biography

DR. A.R. AMINULLAHI, Bamidele Olumilua University of Science

Dept. of General Studies, Faculty, of Education,

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