Implementation Difficulties of Kuwait National Competency-Based Curriculum

Maadi Mahdi  Alajmi

doi:10.36941/jesr-2021-0113

Authors

Maadi Mahdi Alajmi Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Kuwait University, P. O. Box 13281, Kaifan 71953, Kuwait

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2021-0113

Keywords:

Competency-based curriculum, National Curriculum, Competencies, Kuwait

Abstract

The study investigates teachers' understanding and use of competency-based national curriculum in Kuwait's public education schools. A developed questionnaire survey distributed to 317 teachers and 94 supervisors. Findings indicated weaknesses in professional development and training, the assessment process, use of instructional technology, financial supplies, and teacher guides. Recommendations highlight needs of a professional development and training to supervisors and teachers on implementing the national competency-based curriculum, standards-based assessments, instructional technology, instructional strategies, and financial supplies. A future research on effects of the national competency-based curriculum on student learning, teaching performance, and outcomes of educational process is highly recommended.

Received: 26 May 2021 / Accepted: 2 August 2021 / Published: 5 September 2021