Sharjah 24: The seventh International Arabic Language Conference in Sharjah, titled "Teaching and Learning Arabic: Looking Towards the Future - Requirements, Opportunities, and Challenges," has successfully concluded.
Organised by the Arabic Language Educational Center for Gulf States in Sharjah (ALECGS) and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the conference wrapped up its two-day activities at the centre's premises in the University City of Sharjah.
The conference programme encompassed 22 scientific seminars and four best practices sessions, engaging 110 experts and researchers. A total of 82 research papers and studies, along with 13 specialised best practices, were presented, all focusing on the teaching and learning of the Arabic language.
With a significant audience participating through the Zoom platform and in-person attendance, the conference featured papers covering various field research studies contributing to the advancement of Arabic language education.
Being one of the accredited programmes of (ALECGS) for the 2023/2024 cycle, the conference aims to address issues, studies, research, best practices, and scientific and practical experiences related to the landscape of teaching and learning the Arabic language. Furthermore, it seeks to spotlight individual and institutional efforts and their role in advancing Arabic language education.
Dr. Issa Saleh Al Hammadi, the Director of ALECGS, presented the conference's recommendations at its conclusion. These recommendations serve as a forward-looking framework for the enhancement of Arabic language education.
Concerning Arabic language education for students, the recommendations underscored the importance of tailoring curricula to the specific needs of readers and learners. In digital education, the suggestions advocated for the integration of Arabic into the digital realm and leveraging technology to align education with global curricula. The imperative of providing digital tools for language lessons was also highlighted.
The recommendations extended to teacher training, emphasising the significance of preparing pre-university education teachers with new approaches to teaching Arabic writing. Additionally, the need to align teacher training with the ongoing information and technological revolution was stressed.
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