QUESTIONNAIRE

This questionnaire is part of a study being conducted by Oyedeji Monsur in the pursuit of his
N.C.E certificate. The purpose of this study is to assess student attitudes toward the
development of Arabic Language. This will find out how you think, feel and your behavior
with Arabic language. The results from this research will be used to predict how student
attitudes toward Arabic language affect the development of Arabic language . Also,丨 expect
information from this study will help to develop the interest of students, teachers and the society
at large in the learning of Arabic language.
Please be informed:
-This is not a test; there are no right or wrong answers.
-Your answers will be kept confidential.
-Your teacher will not see your individual responses to any of the questions.
-Your answers will not affect your grades in any way.
-You are free to discontinue at any time.
Please answer the items as honestly as possible. Your cooperation in completing this
questionnaire is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.
Instructions:
Please use an HB pencil.
Place your answers directly on this questionnaire.
Fill in only one answer per question (i.e., do not tick two answers).
Do not leave answers blank (if you are uncertain, make your best guess).
If you change your answer, make sure that you erase your previous answer completely. For each
of the statements, tick the answer that most closely corresponds to how you think and feel about
the statement.
Response Scale:
a= Strongly agree b= Agree c= Undecided d= Disagree e= Strongly disagree
If you strongly agree with the statement, tick the "a" box; if you agree with the statement, tick
the "b" box; if you can not decide, or feel in between, tick the "c" box ; if you disagree with the
statement, tick the "d" box ; and if you strongly disagree with the statement, tick the "e" box.

Name________________________________________________________________________________
Male or Female (underline) Religion : __________________ Tribe: ______________________

S/N Questions a b c d e
1 Language is a tool of communication
2 I am interested in Arabic
3 I don't think that I will need Arabic in my future job
4 Learning Arabic is a waste of time
5 Arabic can serve as a secondary language for us
6 I find learning Arabic very interesting
7 I prefer to focus on Arabic rather than other subjects
8 I should like to spend as much time as possible to learn
Arabic
9 Arabic should also be learnt as it is also a foreign language
10 Studying foreign language like Arabic is very interesting
11 I think learning Arabic language will give one the chance of
communicating with other speakers
12 I learn Arabic to be able to read and understand it's
meanings
13 I believe I can learn Arabic very well
14 I don't understand it because we use only English in the class
15 I don't like speaking Arabic in the class
16 I understand some simple words and texts
17 The use of classroom is really helping me to understand
Arabic
18 Arabic language learning is for Muslims only
19 My Arabic language teacher is not friendly with me
20 My Arabic teacher is an example of the ideal Arabic teacher
21 My Arabic teacher is able to simplify difficult materials for
me so that I can understand
22 My Arabic teacher teaches in a manner that helps me learn
23 I understand my Arabic teacher's pronunciation very well
24 My Arabic teacher uses Arabic frequently during lesson
25 I am not satisfied with my performance in Arabic subject
26 I do not feel excited enough to come to class when Arabic is
being taught
27 I feel like my teacher should use both Arabic and English
during lesson
28 Many of my Arabic lessons are very important and helpful
29 I do not get the grade that I deserve
30 I do not pay attention during lesson
31 My parents like Arabic
32 My parents encourage me to learn Arabic
33 My parents believe Arabic will help me in the future
34 My parents like my Arabic teacher very much
35 Those who study Arabic are respected in the society
36 The government provides job for those who study Arabic
37 We don't have textbooks for Arabic
38 We don't use textbook during Arabic lessons
39 The school awards the best student in Arabic every year
40 The school is the best place for me to learn Arabic