International Journal of Arts and Humanities

Evaluation of Arabic Studies Teaching Strategies used by Teachers in Nasarawa State Arabic Schools

Abstract

The teaching of Arabic in Nigerian secondary schools has gained significant attention and importance in recent years. Arabic is recognised as one of the major languages in Nigeria due to its historical and cultural significance, as well as its relevance for Islamic education. Thus, a study was carried out to investigate the evaluation of teaching strategies used by Arabic teaching in Nasarawa state Arabic schools using selected Arabic schools in the Nasarawa North Senatorial zone as a case study. The study made use of 200 structured questionnaires to gather data from respondents using the stratified random sampling technique. The collected data was analysed using both descriptive statistics, such as frequency and percentages. The results of the findings on the teaching strategies used by Arabic teachers revealed that the majority (92%) use classroom management skills, such as introduction, use of chalkboard, and reinforcement, while the majority (85%) of the teachers do not present lessons step by step. The results on the impact of teaching strategies on students’ academic performance show a significant proportion of respondents (65%) believed that the use of teaching aids and classroom management strategies by Arabic teachers has a high impact on students’ academic performance in the study area. While (39%) of respondents agreed that teachers do not present lessons step by step and do not use adequate instrument materials, this has a negative impact on students' academic performance. Some of the challenges faced by Arabic teachers in the study area include inadequate training, a lack of adequate instructional materials for teaching Arabic studies, and a lack of motivation due to improper salary payments and other welfare issues, which were identified as major factors affecting their performance. Among the recommendations, it is suggested that teachers should adopt the following: Relevant teaching strategies to the lesson: there should be proper monitoring and supervision of teachers, and the government should provide a conducive learning environment for schools.

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Keywords: Arabic studies, teaching strategy, Arabic schools, impact, academic performance