Foundations and Steps for Developing Educational Curricula

Abstract

Governments annually allocate substantial budgets to develop education, which is considered the primary tool for advancement and progress across all economic, political, cultural… and even religious levels. Despite the funds allocated and efforts exerted, most still struggle with educational randomness that has yielded economic and social crises. Therefore, focusing on the development of educational curricula is a matter that governments must heed to escape the cycle of haphazardness and experimentation, of which entire generations have been victims.

This research is presented within the framework of the 5^th International Conference on Educational and Research Curricula: Grounding, Analysis, and Qualification. It does not aim to demolish previous educational curricula or dismiss them as entirely erroneous, but rather seeks to identify and strengthen points of weakness and rectify imbalances. This is achieved: firstly, by establishing solid foundations for formulating change and development—ensuring these foundations account for the specific educational philosophy adopted and benefit from the experiences of countries successful in the educational field. Secondly, it aims to establish the fundamental steps toward building a sound educational curriculum that aligns with societal requirements, following the precise identification of objectives, strategies, educational tools, and the agreement on evaluation methods. This process maintains open channels that realize the principle of continuous development, as the evolution of educational curricula is inherently linked to the constant evolution of society.