The Readiness of Arabic Schools in Brunei Darussalam to utilise e-learning

Ahmed, Mohamed Mohi El-Din; Gad, Fardous Ahmed Mohamed

doi:10.21608/eaec.2019.52846

The Readiness of Arabic Schools in Brunei Darussalam to utilise e-learning

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Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, BE1410 Brunei Darussalam

10.21608/eaec.2019.52846

Abstract

Teaching the Arabic language requires constant development, to keep the educational institution aligned with modern technological advancements. This study aims to discern the methods utilised to teach Arabic language skills in schools in Brunei Darussalam, and the extent to which these schools have the capacity to utilise electronic and digital learning from the perspective of the Arabic language teachers. This study uses a qualitative method, preparing a survey whilst exploring the perspective of those teaching the Arabic language (72%) in these institutions. According to this study, the whiteboard is the primary tool utilised in Arabic Schools (68.42%), followed by little usage of internet (19.73%), while the mobile phone ranked low (9.21%). On the other hand, only (14.47%) of teachers use the language laboratory. It is noticeable, according to this study, the little use of a range of teaching aids with an average of (2.26). It has been shed to light that the use of computer platforms in the teaching process is very weak (6.58%), and those using the internet form a minority with an average of (2.1). Further, this study has found that (77.64%) of teachers require internet usage in teaching Arabic language skills within the Arabic schools in Brunei Darussalam. This study sees a necessity in providing language laboratories and the internet within these educational institutions. In addition, this study calls for the training of teachers in using new forms of teaching aid, assisting them to become leaders and invigilators of the learning process inside and outside the classroom. Whilst training the student to become the primary variable in growing and enhancing their own linguistic skills aided by e-learning.

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