Arabic Curriculum Is Needed
By Nela Awang

Bandar Seri Begawan - Lack of expertise in developing the Arabic curriculum to suit Bruneian students and the absence of a centre to preparing the textbooks required were some of the problems faced for teaching and learning the language.

Ustazah Hjh Fatimah Hj Abd Ghani, Acting Director of Islamic Studies emphasised this at the closing and certificate presentation ceremony for the National Workshop on the Preparation and Development of Arabic Language Curriculum Material, yesterday.

"In the world of Islam, teaching and learning Arabic is a matter with the upmost attention, especially for non-Arabic countries," Ustazah Hjh Fatimah said.

The five-day workshop, which commenced on September 5 ended after more that 14 topics being presented. Proposed solutions for the challenges were also discussed.

In her remarks, Ustazah Hjh Fatimah expressed hope that the participants would practised what they had learnt from the workshop at their respective schools, and improve the quality of teaching of the language in the sultanate.

The national workshop was organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Education, with the co-operation from The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) to prepare a curriculum for Arabic Language, for non-Arabic speaking students.

Some participants comprised of officers from the Islamic Studies Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Ministry of Education, the Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College, Institut Tahfiz al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Arabic schools from the country's four districts, participated in the workshop.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, Ak Hj Md Shahrin Pg Hj Shamsuddin, thanked the facilitator for their contribution of ideas and giving them a valuable knowledge throughout the workshop.

"The topics discussed were very important, especially on the drafting and, developing curriculum," he said.

Other topics being discussed included on textbooks, teaching methodology, and teaching aids that could be used in classroom.

Present at the event, as the honoured guest, was the Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dato Paduka Hj Ishaaq Hj Abdullah, who presented certificates and souvenirs to the participants.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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