The Utilization of Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers from the Perspective of Their Teachers.

Abstract

The significance of the present study lies in introducing the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and its uses in foreign language education, with a particular focus on teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. The study aims to examine the impact of employing AI and information technology in language instruction by analyzing the e-learning environment in order to clarify the characteristics, functions, and roles of the instructional process components within that environment from the teachers’ perspective. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical methodology and reached several findings. The results

showed that the integration of AI and information technology in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers enjoys wide acceptance and has a tangible impact, as perceived by teachers, due to its role in enhancing the quality of education and improving the performance of educational institutions. Moreover, teachers identified a number of notable challenges and obstacles that hinder the effective implementation of AI in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers—challenges that require systematic and methodical solutions. Additionally, the study found no statistically significant differences in the respondents’ answers based on gender, years of teaching experience, or academic qualification.