The Ahl al-Bayt holds a scientific day for the Faculty of Educational Sciences.
With the participation of educational experts, Al al-Bayt University holds a scientific day for the College of Educational Sciences.
As part of its future vision in education and learning and encouraging scientific research, and with the aim of preparing specialized and qualified educational competencies and enhancing the programs of the College of Educational Sciences, the university hosted this morning at the Prince Hasan bin Talal auditorium the activities of the scientific day entitled "Curricula and National Identity in Light of Digital Challenges," sponsored on behalf of the university president by the vice president for administrative affairs, Professor Dr. Omar Al-Ateeni, and attended by former Minister of Education Fayyaz Al-Saudi, the Acting Director of the National Center for Curriculum Development Dr. Omar Abu Ghaleon, the education directors in Mafraq, and the dean of the college, Professor Dr. Youssef Makdadi, at the Prince Hasan auditorium at the university.
During the opening, the dean of the College of Educational Sciences, Professor Dr. Youssef Makdadi, stated that "Al al-Bayt University places great importance on the topic of identity and citizenship, which is based on a systematic and organized educational framework that encompasses all goals and strives to achieve them.” He emphasized that this day aims to confirm that curricula should enhance the preservation of the Jordanian national identity and Islamic principles and values, while keeping pace with modern educational trends aimed at promoting active and responsible citizenship. He noted that this aligns with the university's strategic plan and the executive plan of the College of Educational Sciences, which believes that the policy of curriculum development is reflected in empowering students with knowledge and skills and providing tangible contributions to society. He added that the education system plays a significant role in enhancing national identity through curricula that contribute, through historical and cultural national concepts and information, to motivate students to understand and appreciate their country's history and heritage.
In his remarks, the university president’s representative, Dr. Al-Ateeni, praised the significant efforts made by the National Center for Curriculum Development through endeavors in curricula to keep up with global developments in education, which stem from the center's responsibility to collaborate with official academic institutions and benefit from national expertise that serves the educational process.
Professor Dr. Sami Al-Hazaimeh clarified during his management of the sessions that educational curricula are one of the pillars for building society, and it is essential for these curricula to assume this role and work to instill a spirit of good citizenship in the students’ minds and to highlight their national identity and pride in it, subsequently developing their capabilities, skills, and knowledge to be true builders of their country and nation.
Former Minister of Education Fayyaz Al-Saudi pointed out that those who instill national values are the curriculum and the foundation, and the more flexible the curriculum is, the more it can adapt and keep pace with the knowledge and digital revolution amidst the race against time because the learner is the main focus of the educational process. He noted that a positively framed curriculum reflects on building national character, emphasizing that organizing the educational process serves the learner, and the suitable content of curricula aligns with our customs and traditions, and activities significantly contribute to the educational process.
Dr. Omar Abu Ghaleon spoke about the role of the National Center for Curriculum Development, explaining its tasks, work, achievements, and future plans in light of digital challenges. He also discussed the general framework for Jordanian curricula and the frameworks that govern the center's work, such as authorship, values, trends, and the knowledge expected to be imparted to students, indicating that incorporating digital skills and training packages will enhance the labor market in the future by developing skills among students.
At the end of the scientific day, attended by faculty members and students of the college, the opening ceremony was presented by Dr. Mamoun Al-Zboun, which included a video presentation about the college’s journey, programs, and objectives. An extensive dialogue and discussion took place, during which the speakers at the scientific day answered the questions raised by the attendees.