ARABIC EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper discussed the concept and the programme of Arabic Education in Nigeria. It focused on its
fundamental and historical development as well as practical dimensions. Furthermore, the paper followed
the trends of Arabic curriculum development and innovation in the Basic and Post-Basic schools in
Nigeria. The venues for the schools are majorly mosques, mallams’ residence and tree shades. The school
is in two divisions: the lower and upper classes. The lower class is known as Quranic School, which is
called ‘Makarantan Allo’ in the North and ‘Ileekewu Walaa’ in the West. Also, problems associated with
Arabic curriculum implementation in Nigerian schools were identified and relevant solutions were
suggested.