Private schools and early childhood centers in Dubai must now follow the policy of Arabic language education for children from their first day of life until they turn six according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The initiative receives expert approval but experts insist that new teaching approaches along with curriculum changes are essential to achieve effective learning.
The Need for a Stronger Curriculum
The expert in Arabic language education Dr. Juwaeriah Siddiqui stated that early learners must move smoothly from preschool Arabic to advanced language studies. She explained that quality progress in basic learning before age six requires appropriate curricular adjustments to bolster late-grade advanced learning opportunities. Students will do repetitive work instead of engaging with content when elementary concepts lack deeper understanding.
Naseem Hamza from Skyline University Sharjah said the initiative represents the best concept while explaining that exposing children to languages at early stages results in more effective learning. The current teaching curriculum has advanced language content that should be restructured for early learners according to Arabic language instructor Duaa Abdelhaleem Adly. The expert proposed utilizing Arabic vocabulary throughout various learning subjects rather than studying language separately.
Creative Methods for Teaching Arabic
Various specialists endorse teaching approaches which link theoretical knowledge to useful practical skills. Dr. Dr. Juwaeriah Siddiqui directs Arabically which uses play-based learning methods to teach Arabic to children 4 to 12 years old because interactive methods help language retention highly improve. Her mission since day one has involved developing Arabic practicality by weaving it naturally into life through true storytelling methods she explained.
The policy requires expert consensus about hiring well-trained educators who will effectively implement both modern technologies and play-based teaching techniques for successful execution. Naseem Hamza emphasized that teachers need training to transform Arabic instruction into an exciting and dynamic experience instead of treating it as an ordinary academic topic.
