The Role of E-Learning in the Teaching and Learning of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Nigeria

Abstract

E-learning is a modern development and technological achievement in different areas of life. It is a phenomenon in which technological means are used to overcome the obstacles that prevent human being from reaching his educational and cultural goals. This paper looks into the concept of e-learning and its role and uses to both teachers and students of Arabic and Islamic Studies. The paper relies on descriptive research from survey on the relevance of e-learning in the teaching and learning process of Arabic and Islamic Studies. The study was carried out in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The population comprised of teachers and students of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Thus, a total of two hundred and fifty-eight (258) respondents were gathered and sampled using purposive sampling technique. The tool utilised to gather data was a five-point rating system. The researcher distributed copies of the five-point grading scale for structures. The Cronbach Alpha reliability formula was used to test the instrument's consistency and reliability, and the result was a reliability co-efficient of 0.76. The mean was used to examine the data. Findings revealed that e-learning among teachers and students of Arabic and Islamic Studies has been identified as an important factor that facilitate teaching and learning process of Arabic and Islamic Studies through the use of online discussion forum, virtual library, zoom cloud, quick mail block, video clips etc. The gap between knowledge acquisition and meaningful experienced are bridged. However, recommendations were made in relation to the unforeseen elements of technology.