Developing a new secondary school programme in applied learning: Reflections from the United Arab Emirates
Written by: Russell Grigg
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The educational system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing significant change. To sustain the country’s prosperity, the UAE government has plans to move the basis of its economy from oil to knowledge and is investing significantly to develop a first-rate education system as set out in its National Agenda 2021 (Zaatari, 2017). This article reflects on one of the curriculum reforms, designed to prepare young people for the demands of a fast-changing society. The case study should appeal to readers interested in designing a relevant and engaging vocationally-oriented curriculum.
Background
The UAE’s Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently reorganised its public school secondary education into different streams to cater for the varying needs of students. The Professional Stream for Grades 9–12 (14–17-year-olds) focuses on applied learning. The term ‘professional’ is preferred to ‘vocational’ to reflect the programme’s status and because of the deep-rooted
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This article was published in September 2018 and reflects the terminology and understanding of research and evidence in use at the time. Some terms and conclusions may no longer align with current standards. We encourage readers to approach the content with an understanding of this context.
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