Arabic in Educational Institutions: Reality and Prospects – A Field Study

This field study investigates the current state and future prospects of the Arabic language within educational institutions across several Arab countries, including Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Recognizing language as a reflection of national identity and civilization, the research highlights the deteriorating condition of Arabic despite its historical and religious significance. Through a structured questionnaire distributed across diverse educational contexts, the study explores key challenges, such as diglossia, dominance of foreign languages, limited familiarity with Arabic’s linguistic features, outdated pedagogical methods, and institutional negligence. The study critically examines the role of educators, policymakers, and social attitudes in the decline of Arabic language usage and instruction. It concludes with recommendations aimed at revitalizing Arabic, including curriculum reform, teacher training, Arabization of scientific disciplines, and promoting linguistic pride among learners. The findings call for a coordinated and strategic intervention to safeguard the status and functionality of Arabic in the educational sphere.