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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Modern
Technologies in Teaching Arabic
Abdullayeva Ruqiya Muhammatovna
Scientific Supervisor, Lecturer at the Department of Classical Eastern Philology, Yangi Asr University, Uzbekistan
Botirova Madinaxon Boriy qizi
3rd-year student of the Faculty of Philology and Language Teaching: Arabic language, Yangi Asr University, Uzbekistan
Received:
14 March 2025;
Accepted:
10 April 2025;
Published:
12 May 2025
Abstract:
This article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of teaching Arabic using modern technologies.
The paper explores fast vocabulary acquisition, gamification methods, and the effectiveness of simple cartoons in
Arabic. It also provides an overview of newly developed electronic dictionaries related to the Arabic language.
Keywords:
Arabic language, modern technologies, dictionaries, gadgets, mobile applications, gamification.
Introduction:
"In building the New Uzbekistan, we
consider our healthy and well-rounded youth as a
decisive force. Therefore, we are creating a new system
to realize their potential in knowledge, culture, arts,
sports, and to encourage entrepreneurial activities.
I repeat again: the foundation of the New Uzbekistan
will be knowledge, education, At least 50 joint
educational programs and a dual diploma system will
be launched in cooperation with top 500 universities in
the world. Additionally, each year, 500 talented youth
will be sent abroad to study in the most prestigious
universities in fields such as biotechnology, artificial
intelligence, and other high-tech areas, funded by $200
million. The enthusiasm of our youth, their active
involvement in the future of our nation, and their great
hope and confidence in tomorrow, fill us all with pride.
The current Uzbekistan is not the same as yesterday's
—
this is best seen in the achievements and faces of our
youth.
My dear children, rest assured
—
we will continue to
create every possible condition and opportunity for
your talents and abilities to flourish.
I see each of you as my own son, my own daughter, my
own grandchild. Your every success is my success, your
every victory is my victory.May you always be worthy
of the great trust and love of our dear Motherland and
our hardworking people!"
—
said Shavkat Mirziyoyev
[1].
The Arabic Language and Its Historical Context
Arabic is part of the Semitic language family. Its roots
date back to ancient times, with inscriptions from the
5th century BCE to the 4th century CE. Nomadic
Bedouin poets held high status within their tribes as
they transmitted heroic traditions from generation to
generation in poetic form. These poets not only praised
their tribes’ glory but al
so defended their honor
through powerful language. Their works were
preserved orally until the mid-8th century, when they
began to be written down.
The Bedouins were considered the bearers of pure
Arabic and were believed to possess divine poetic
talent. The deeper one traveled into the desert, the
purer the Arabic language became. Certain tribes were
known for maintaining an especially refined form of the
language [2,5].
The Development of the Arabic Language
The evolution of Arabic is typically divided into three
main stages: (The three stages will be included here if
you provide the continuation.)
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The lexical and grammatical formation of Classical
Arabic was reflected in the creative works and qasidas
(odes) of poets during the Jahiliyyah period (5th
–
7th
centuries). Bedouin nomadic poets held great respect
among their tribes, as they were considered
transmitters of their tribe’s heroic traditions through
poetry passed from generation to generation. They
used sharp and eloquent language to confront tribal
enemies.
With the revelation of the Holy Qur'an, the artistic
beauty of Arabic was further enhanced and its
grammatical structure became more refined. After the
Qur'an was revealed, interest in the Arabic language
increased significantly as Islam spread widely
throughout the world. Educational centers such as the
Kufa and Basra schools were established and became
major hubs of learning. The number of Arabic speakers
grew steadily. Today, Arabic is spoken by over 200
million people and is one of the six official languages of
the United Nations.
Modern Technologies for Teaching Arabic Effectively
and Efficiently
To simplify and accelerate Arabic language learning,
the following modern technology methods are used:
1.
Through video content
2.
Through mobile applications and gamification
3.
Through distance learning
1. Video Content
On YouTube, there are many videos designed for
preschool children to learn Arabic letters through
musical techniques. These videos use bright colors to
attract the child’s attention. This visual and auditory
learning approach helps children memorize letters
easily.
Short animated cartoons in Arabic are useful for
middle-aged children, encouraging them to speak and
enhancing vocabulary retention.
For university students, numerous professional Arabic
language lessons are uploaded by experienced
teachers on YouTube. Over 50 qualified instructors can
be found. Some teach with PDF versions of textbooks,
while others explain lessons using a whiteboard. Video
lectures from instructors at institutions like "Al-Ma'had
Al-
‘Ālī" are also available.
2. Mobile Applications and Gamification
Modern technologies, including online platforms and
mobile applications, encourage independent learning.
For instance, platforms like Duolingo, Memrise, and
YouTube accelerate the acquisition of Arabic. For
example, learners study new vocabulary through
Duolingo and practice using it in speech.
Gamification makes language learning more engaging
and motivating. One such example is Kahoot, a
platform where instructors post multiple-choice
questions. Students join the game in real-time and
compete by answering questions. The platform
automatically determines the top three winners at the
end.
There are approximately 12.3 million Arabic words. In
Uzbekistan, many Arabic
–
Uzbek dictionaries are
available, such as the four-volume Qomus, Qomus al-
Mahrusa, and Pocket Arabic-Uzbek Dictionary.
However, carrying large dictionaries everywhere is
inconvenient.
To solve this issue, mobile electronic dictionaries have
been developed, which are highly useful for both
teachers and students. Examples include:
•
Al-Jawahir
•
Arabus
•
An-Naim
•
Google Translate
•
Arabic Dictionary
The Arabus app is particularly helpful in identifying verb
roots, their patterns (forms), verbal nouns (masdars),
and plural forms. During my Arabic studies, this app
proved highly effective. It is user-friendly and fast,
containing a database of 100,000 words. It was
compiled by K.K. Baranov, a Russian Arabist and
founder of an Arabic language school in Moscow. The
An-
Naim dictionary was written based on Baranov’s
work.
The Concept of E-Pedagogy
E-pedagogy is a scientific field focused on studying,
predicting, and describing the educational process
within an information-rich learning environment
integrated with information and communication
technologies (ICT).
The emergence of the necessity to theoretically justify
and practically apply ICT in education is due to the
growing role of technology in modern teaching and
learning environments.
Firstly, the teacher is no longer just the organizer of the
educational process but is increasingly becoming one of
the sources of acquiring knowledge. Secondly, in the
current stage of scientific and technological progress,
the rapid increase in information and the limited time
to utilize it in the teaching process, as well as the
demands of thoroughly preparing students for social
and professional life, necessitate the integration of
modern technologies into the education system.
The fundamental reforms in the education sector in our
country require the development of methodological
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support for the learning process in every educational
institution. According to experts, modern information
and communication technologies will remain the main
source of pedagogical innovations in the coming years.
The main goal of e-pedagogy is to organize the
teaching-learning process effectively within the
modern ICT environment. The subject of e-pedagogy is
the pedagogical system itself. The use of hypertext,
hypermedia, graphics, animation, and audio software
in the introduction of information technologies into the
education system has proven highly effective.
An analysis of experiences gathered both abroad and in
our country shows that software tools based on
information technologies, as new quality tools in
teaching, offer broad possibilities for accelerating the
educational process and differ fundamentally from
traditional teaching aids [3, 14].
Distance Learning
In improving their knowledge and skills, teachers and
students attend online classes with Arab-speaking
teachers via platforms like Zoom and Telegram. This
creates convenient learning conditions for them.
In 2019
–
2020, the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread
in Uzbekistan for the first time. Starting from March 16,
all kindergartens and higher education institutions in
Uzbekistan were closed for quarantine to prevent the
spread of coronavirus, and students were temporarily
given a break. However, instead of suspending classes,
they were transitioned to online formats. Exams were
conducted on time via smartphones by teachers,
allowing students to use their time productively.
Disadvantages of Using Modern Technology in
Teaching Arabic:
Health risks
: If students do not follow daily usage limits
of gadgets, it can negatively affect their health.
Examples include impaired vision, development of neck
hernia, distraction from the main goal leading to
wasted time, and decreased memory due to rapid
information switching.
Negative content
: Cartoons with harmful content may
promote violence against animals, bullying, acquiring
wealth through unethical means, parasitism, or theft.
Although such messages may not be direct, they affect
the subconscious. Children do not consciously
comprehend these aims but imitate the behavior of
cartoon characters. Bright images, loud sounds, and
playful themes attract children’s attention, and the
y
often cannot stop watching.
As a result, we frequently hear of children imitating
cartoon characters
—
jumping from heights, pointing a
"gun" at a sibling, or copying behaviors from another
religion or culture. Especially when children watch
cartoons via the internet on smartphones, they are
often unable to control themselves, wanting to watch
every video clip in the feed. Since the feed never ends,
they become media-dependent. Consuming too much
information mentally exhausts the child and leads to
physical and cognitive development delays.
The primary responsibility for protecting children from
harmful information lies with parents. Years of using a
smartphone as a toy may make it difficult to break
media addiction, even with support from pedagogy,
psychology, special education, or healthcare systems
[4].
Smartphones are strictly prohibited for children under
2 years of age. Failure to comply may lead to speech
delays. Children lose interest in outdoor play and
physical activities, leading to sedentary lifestyles.
Compared to media-addicted children, those who grow
up without gadgets show broader, deeper thinking, are
stronger, more hardworking, and curious.
Some students, instead of attending classes, waste
time at entertainment venues with friends. They rely
on online materials to understand missed lessons.
Unfortunately, online resources often do not cover all
aspects of a topic. Videos uploaded are usually short to
increase viewership and spread quickly, but they fail to
explain subjects in depth.
Getting used to such short videos leads to impatience,
difficulty concentrating, and an inability to engage
deeply and attentively with a subject for a long time.
Compared to 20 years ago, today’s generation rarely
reads books due to a lack of patience. Previous
generations read at least 20 or more books, as they had
no phones and filled their time with books and crafts.
CONCLUSION
In the digital “attention economy,” those who succeed
in capturing more of our time through websites, apps,
or games become wealthy and famous. The longer a
product holds
a person’s attention, the more profit it
generates for its creators. It's no surprise that
attention-capturing has become a whole science, using
psychology, sociology, and neurobiology to influence
us [5].
To avoid distractions and promote effective learning,
modern technology should be used moderately and
correctly, and children should only watch selected,
positive cartoons. While watching cartoons, children
should be reminded to maintain good posture and
watch from a distance
—
these reminders could even
be incorporated into the cartoon and delivered by its
characters for better impact.
Additionally, children should be taught to befriend
books, not just cartoons. In schools and universities,
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one quarter of a lesson per week could be devoted to
reviewing how well students have understood a topic.
This could be done using interactive quiz-style games
on mobile devices to break the monotony and increase
student interest. These methods will motivate them to
study more seriously to perform better in the next such
game session.
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