INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE TEACHING OF ARABIC LANGUAGE: ARENIGERIAN TEACHERS OF THE LANGUAGE READY

Abstract

As a result of the developments in this technological era, the use of Information Technology has experienced
drastic development in the educational enterprise as it has become an integral part of the instructional process
in many schools. This study used a qualitative method to investigate Arabic language teachers' awareness and
readiness to integrate technology in teaching Arabic. Fifty six (56) Arabic language teachers participated in the
study. Data was collected through the structured interview schedule. The major theme and questions of the
interview were a) Arabic teachers' awareness of technology; b) their use of technology for teaching; c )types of
technology in use; d)major obstacles and challenges to use technology. Findings majorly showed that
participants were aware of the need to use technology to teach Arabic. They however complained about lack of
resources, scarcity of technology available to teach Arabic and paucity of proper training to use technology.
The paper concludes on the recommendations to develop an educational framework that helps in learning
Arabic by integrating the traditional curricula with educational events using modern technological devices and
gadgets in attractive and interactive manner.