Author: Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Agbaje and Abdulkabeer Akinlabi Habeebullah
Department of Arabic & Islamic Studies, Fountain University, Osogbo Nigeria.
Date: 01/11/2025
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has transformed teaching and learning processes across various disciplines, including language education. However, Arabic education in Nigeria still relies heavily on traditional teaching methods, with limited adoption of digital tools and AI driven innovations. This paper explores the opportunities, challenges, and prospects for integrating AI into Arabic education in Nigeria. It examines the current state of Arabic education, the global role of AI in education, and the relevance of AI-driven technologies such as chatbots, adaptive learning systems, machine translation, and speech recognition in enhancing Arabic language acquisition. Drawing on relevant theoretical frameworks, including Constructivist Learning Theory, Connectivism, and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), This study analyzes how AI can enhance Arabic language proficiency, improve accessibility to learning resources, and support educators. The paper also highlights successful AI implementations in Arabic education globally and evaluates the ethical and practical implications of AI adoption in an Islamic educational context. Findings indicate that while AI offers significant opportunities for personalized learning, efficient content delivery, and improved student engagement, challenges such as inadequate digital infrastructure, limited teacher training, and concerns over cultural and religious appropriateness remain barriers to its full implementation. The study concludes that a strategic approach to AI integration—incorporating policy reforms, capacity-building for educators, and adherence to Islamic ethical principles—can facilitate a more effective and sustainable adoption of AI in Arabic education in Nigeria. This paper contributes to the discourse on digital transformation in Arabic education and underscores the need for further research on AI-driven innovations in the Nigerian educational landscape.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Arabic Education, Nigeria, Digital Transformation, AI in Education, Islamic Ethics, Machine Learning, Language Learning.
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