The Development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on Islamic Pedagogy in West Africa

摘要

The influence of Islam in West African education systems was significant. The transformation from traditional Quranic schools to more modern Islamic education was slow but evident. However, there was a lack of empirical study on the implementation of Islamic pedagogy in West African countries. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the development of Islamic teaching and learning in West African. Data was collected through depth interview and observation. This study highlighted the role of the traditional of Islamic learning in West Africa, such as Timbuktu, Gene, Kanim and Burnon. On the other hand, some schools implemented technology in education. However, only a small number of educators truly understood its implications and were aware of the importance and function of technology as a tool in education. The research discovered that educational technology has a greater and deeper meaning than just a mere use of media.