BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has implemented several initiatives and programs to enhance the effectiveness of the Arabic language education in Arabic schools, Haji Awang Badaruddin, the sultanate's Minister of Religious Affairs said.
The minister explained that the curriculum of the Arabic language for young students has been updated with emphasis on communication skills, local daily the Borneo Bulletin reported on Sunday.
The minister further explained that the programs also aimed at increasing competency among Arabic language teachers in Arabic and religious schools, such as a 10-week Arabic language teaching course. The Ministry of Religious Affairs through its Islamic Studies Department also actively carried out several cocurriculum activities and initiatives students, including inviting more students to interact in Arabic language through quizzes, conversations, debates, role-playing and choral speaking.
