An Assessment of Moral and Ethical Challenges in Modern Private Arabic Schools in Southwest Nigeria

Abstract

This study focuses on the critical examination of the recent moral and ethical challenge in modern private Arabic schools in Southwest Nigeria. Moral decadence in Nigeria has been a matter of concern in all sectors of the society, which has resulted in the deterioration of societal norms and values. It is worrisome in recent time in Southwest Nigeria to note that the modern Arabic schools that are supposed to be moral and academic oriented based have been associated with social vices. Students are currently involved in various acts of immorality that contradict the Qur’anic teachings. A descriptive research design was adopted with the use of a quantitative approach. Library materials and structured questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents and Likert scale was used for data analysis. A total number of fifty (50) Mu’alim (teachers) were drawn from the various Arabic schools. The study revealed that there are many forms of decadence among modern Arabic schools in Southwest Nigeria, the causes of the decadence were revealed as well as the possible strategies for restoring the problem. The study concluded with a set of recommendations and suggestions to ameliorate the impunity in the school’s system, among others, that parents and Ustadh/teachers should be encouraged to take an active role in their students’ lives and provide guidance and support in their moral development. It is further recommended that teachers should always undergo regular professional training and workshops to enhance their knowledge and skills in impacting knowledge to students.
Keywords
Ethics, moral, immorality, teacher, modern Arabic School, Southwest