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Researchers Develop New Model for Curriculum Development in Saudi Arabia

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Investigators at the Islamic University of Madinah have developed a new model for curriculum development in general-education stages that incorporates clear and specific policies and procedural tasks. According to the research, the model is based on Beauchamp's Curriculum Engineering Model and aims to improve the current curriculum development process in Saudi Arabia. The proposed model consists of four phases: planning, implementation, follow-up, and evaluation, with a corresponding list of policies and procedural tasks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new model is designed to improve the current curriculum development process in Saudi Arabia, which is currently based on an outdated model.
  • The research employed a descriptive-analytical methodology and reviewed scientific literature on curriculum development and Beauchamp's Curriculum Engineering Model.
  • A proposed curriculum-development model was constructed, comprising four phases: planning, implementation, follow-up, and evaluation, with a corresponding list of policies and procedural tasks.
  • The research identified 24 procedural policies encompassing 66 procedural tasks across the planning, implementation, follow-up, and evaluation phases.
  • The new model is grounded in curriculum-engineering principles and has been recommended for review, refinement, and approval by the relevant curriculum authorities.
  • The research concluded that the proposed model should be implemented in curriculum design and development processes.

Statistics:

  • The new model consists of four phases: planning, implementation, follow-up, and evaluation.
  • The research identified 24 procedural policies and 66 procedural tasks across the four phases.
  • The Delphi Technique was applied in two rounds, with five purposively selected curriculum and instruction experts participating in individual discussions after each round.
  • The research recommended that the proposed policies and tasks be reviewed, refined, and approved by the relevant curriculum authorities.

Sources:

  • A Proposed Model for Policies and Procedural Tasks to Develop Curriculum in General Education Stages Based on Beauchamp's Model of Curriculum Engineering. Qubahan Academic Journal, 2025,5(3).
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.48161/qaj.v5n3a1732.

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