AMMAN — Minister of Education Wajih Owais on
Wednesday listed his ministry’s plans aimed at developing school curricula, Tawjihi
(general secondary education certificate examination), and vocational
education, as well as plans to establish additional kindergartens and broaden
pre-school education, according to Al-Mamlaka TV.
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Speaking at a meeting of the Central Planning
Committee, Owais said that the ministry’s plans are meant to fulfill King
Abdullah’s directives on the implementation of the national strategy to develop
human resources as a roadmap for the years 2016–2025, namely in relation to
upgrading all education levels in Jordan to arrive at high quality schooling
and equitable access to educational services by students, irrespective of their
geographic location.
Owais said concepts that are not appropriate for
Jordan’s educational reputation must be dropped, like “underprivileged schools,
and schools with zero success rate”, adding that work is in progress to draw
out a plan that identifies challenges and proposes solutions, and noting that pre-school
stage is of high importance because it lays the foundation for success.
Owais said that the ministry has formed a committee of
specialists who are equipped with the necessary expertise and competence — drawing
on successful international experiences — to develop a vocational education
plan that responds to the Jordanian market needs.
On curricular
development, Owais said the plan aims to move away from “memorization and shift
to teaching critical thinking, analysis, and life skills.”
Teachers’ training according to the plan, includes pre
and post service capacity building, taking into consideration the fast
advancements in education, Owais said.
Where Tawjihi is concerned, Owais said that the ministry
formed a committee of experts to draw up a developmental plan for this high
school general certificate. This plan, he added, aims to link Tawjihi with university
admission, alleviate the psychological pressure on students and mitigate challenges
facing the ministry in managing the exam.
Owais also said that the ministry has in place online
platforms for teaching and training as well as for extracurricular activities,
and has been constantly developing curricula to stay abreast with technological
advancements.
Owais cautioned that
the establishment of new schools must align with population needs across the
Kingdom’s regions, noting that 10 new schools will be established on yearly
basis, in addition to building annexes and amenities to existing schools and
carrying out maintenance work on those that require refurbishment.
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