An Investigation into the Use of Educational Instructional Technology in the Teaching and Learning of Arabic Language in Southwest Nigeria.

The study of Arabic for communicative ends is limited compared to the religious and academic utilities for which the language has been subjected. This, of course, restricts the competences of the graduates who are constricted to function as Arabists within Nigeria alone. The inventions in the field of technology have become an essential element in every aspect of human society in today’s globalized world. Educational institutions have gradually and increasingly become aware of the need to involve technological media such as videotape, television, video camera, CD-ROM, computers and ICT tools in their efforts to enhance teaching and learning. In Nigeria, the contribution of educational instructional technology tools to the growth of Educational Institutions has been overwhelming. Many language Studies with a large number of students have benefited immensely from the use of educational instructional technology tools. This study sets out to investigate the state of utilization of educational instructional technology tools in the teaching and learning of Arabic language within out secondary school system using southwest Nigeria as a case study. This current research utilized a stratified random sampling technique to randomly select 360 students and 36 Arabic teachers from secondary schools in south-western Nigeria. Findings revealed a widespread adoption of technology, particularly in the context of Arabic language education, reflecting the growing recognition of the potential of technology to enhance learning outcomes. Significant relationship was observed between instructional technology use and Arabic learning effectiveness. Overall, the findings suggest that with the right support and investment, technology has the potential to significantly enhance the teaching and learning of Arabic in Southwest Nigeria Key words: Arabic language, media, instructional technology, language learning, curriculum. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-4-09 Publication date: April 30th 2025