Keywords Related to the Field of Professions and Occupations in Arabic Language Textbooks for the Primary Stage in Algeria, and the Extent of Their Modernity

Abstract

Vocational education is considered an urgent and essential requirement, as it helps individuals face professional life more effectively. Therefore, it is necessary to integrate it into educational curricula. The experiences acquired during early childhood and adolescence that are related to the world of work contribute to the development of individuals’ professional inclinations, which in turn become needs they seek to satisfy by choosing a specific job over others to practice in the future. This article aims to answer the following questions: • To what extent do Arabic language textbooks in the primary stage pay attention to lexical units related to the field of occupations? • Do primary school Arabic language textbooks provide a definition of professions and their practice-related requirements? • Do these books keep up with technology in terms of contemporary professions resulting from the rapid development in various areas of life?