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Retrospect vs Prospect: Deliberating upon the Need and Importance of Modernizing Language Education in Islamic Seminaries with Special Reference to NEP-2020

Author(s) Mr. Atiqur Rahman, Mr. Mohammad Salman
Country India
Abstract Abstract
Language education within India's Islamic seminaries is rooted in esteemed traditions, primarily serving liturgical and ecclesiastical needs. The pedagogy often parallels the classical Greek and Latin model, emphasizing the Grammar-Translation method and a structural view of language. This approach stands in contrast to the significant evolution seen in global language teaching, which has embraced new innovations in material design, educational psychology, and applied linguistics. Consequently, a divergence can be observed between the methods used in seminaries and the recommendations of national language education policies, with a preference for maintaining established practices. This situation may inadvertently limit educational outcomes. Mindful of the institutional context, this paper explores the value of integrating contemporary methods and materials. It compares seminary practices with national policy recommendations to highlight potential areas for development. Our hypothesis is that a gap may exist between students' learning needs and how languages like Arabic and English are taught. We suggest that current methods and materials may not be fully aligned with a modern needs analysis of students and stakeholders. To investigate this, questionnaires were administered to students and teachers, and an analysis of textbooks was conducted to assess the standards of learning resources.
Keywords Keywords- Language education, Islamic seminaries (Madrasas), NEP-2020, Modernization, Methods and materials, Needs analysis.
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-11

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