Educational Calendar and School Curricula: Evaluating Effectiveness and Guiding Development

Abstract

Today, the world is witnessing rapid transformations that have affected the structure of the educational system. As education is the primary means of shaping individuals and developing their cognitive and practical abilities, it plays a pivotal role in preparing them to become effective members of society who contribute to its development and progress. This preparation must embrace other cultures while remaining grounded in cultural identity, national values, and social values.
Therefore, in order to prepare individuals to keep pace with these changes, educational systems must be reformulated in terms of their curricula, teaching methods, modern approaches to assessment and the modern technologies used in the educational process. This should be based on new foundations that adopt the principles of effective educational planning, taking into account available human and material resources in order to achieve educational objectives.
Curriculum evaluation is essential to implement modifications and improvements that match the needs of learners and society, as well as the rapid evolution and accumulation of knowledge.
Accordingly, this research paper aims to clarify the role of assessment in guiding curriculum development. This is achieved by evaluating the goals and aims of the Algerian educational system, identifying its strengths and weaknesses, and measuring students’ performance against the intended learning outcomes. These outcomes serve as indicators of the curriculum’s success in transferring knowledge and skills. The paper also aims to develop and update teaching methods based on assessment results to ensure the curriculum achieves its objectives efficiently.