Students made several proposals to develop the curriculum of social studies and civic education, focusing on the addition of family education within the subject taught to students, the adoption of the curriculum of thought and re-training, and the opportunity for practical practices, especially in national education, and that the teachers and supervisors, Of national cadres.
This came in response to the call of the Minister of Education, Hussein Al-Hammadi, on «Twitter», community participation in the discussion and provide suggestions and ideas, to develop the curriculum of social studies and civic education.
In detail, Issa Al Mazrouei said at his expense that in order to develop the curriculum of social studies, it is preferable to refer to the previous curricula, and to add family education to the category of girls, in accordance with society and customs, stressing the need to focus on heroic figures, to be role models for young people.
He identified an account on behalf of Dr. Miteb al-Shamsi two important things, to develop the curriculum of social studies and civic education, namely the adoption of the curriculum of understanding and re-training not curriculum and memorization of information, and participation and practical practice in civic education by students, because it is linked to the history and the present nation, and then this participation will support They have national sense and experience. Another account in the name of Mohammed Al-Hammadi: «curriculum of social studies and civic education, it is necessary to be under the supervision of a qualified national cadre, especially for the higher stages, taking into account the possibility of using retired military expertise to teach this article».
He added: «It is good to develop a book entitled (Genius Zayed), to be within the curriculum of social studies and civic education».
"Most of the students of this generation do not know anything about the history of their region and the events they have been exposed to, nor do they know anything about Islamic civilization.
`` Through my experience with the students, it is necessary to strengthen the national identity by engaging them in field work to serve their community, representing their country abroad with educational trips where they will showcase the culture and history of their country, and conduct dialogues with their predecessors from their parents 'and grandparents' generation on their history and civilization, '' she said. The Minister of Education, Hussein Al-Hammadi, recently called on members of the community and parents of students, through his personal account on the «Twitter», to interact and the participation of the Ministry in the development of curricula of social studies and civic education. He added: “Our aim is to raise a responsible generation to upgrade the society and the country, and contribute to the realization of the UAE Vision 2021.” He stressed that the curricula of social studies and national education developed in the UAE keep pace with the developments and educational, scientific and technological developments, in the local and international arenas, with the aim of building a mountain. Consciously armed with knowledge and knowledge to contribute to the service of his country and its construction. He stressed that this developmental approach is a priority for the Ministry of Education, to strengthen the educational system and the preparation of national curricula with international standards, because of its importance and its growing role in instilling the values of citizenship and building a good personality that contributes to the service of her homeland, and complete the march of parents and grandparents, and preserve the achievements of our homeland, and consecrate the aspirations of the wise leadership.
Deepen research skills
The Minister of Education, Hussain Al Hammadi, said that the curriculum contributes to improving the thinking of learners, deepening the inherent values in the UAE society, and instilling the values of belonging, positive citizenship, tolerance and peaceful coexistence in them, in order to achieve the vision and guidance of our wise leadership.
These curricula also contribute to improving the thinking skills of learners by diversifying teaching and assessment strategies, deepening research, inquiry and self-learning skills, enhancing reading and writing skills, summarizing and analyzing texts, employing shapes and finding facts, while enabling them to shape and build knowledge, he said.