Advanced Curriculum Development and Supervision

Overview:

Introduction:

Curriculum development plays a strategic role in shaping educational quality, learning outcomes, and national development. In the context of Saudi Arabia, curriculum standards must align with Vision 2030 objectives, national frameworks such as the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC), and global best practices in pedagogy. This training program equips participants with the knowledge to design, review, and supervise curricula that meet national education goals, address learner needs, and ensure quality and accountability in educational institutions.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the foundational principles of curriculum development aligned with Saudi educational standards.

• Develop curriculum frameworks and content in accordance with KSA’s national learning outcomes.

• Evaluate curricula using structured criteria for quality assurance and improvement.

• Supervise curriculum implementation and ensure compliance with regulatory and pedagogical guidelines.

• Analyze the role of national education goals and policies in shaping curriculum decisions.

Targeted Audience:

• Curriculum developers and instructional designers.

• Ministry of Education officials and supervisors.

• Education quality assurance professionals.

• School and academic administrators.

• Educational consultants and trainers.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Curriculum Development in KSA:

• National and global concepts of curriculum.

• KSA-specific curriculum development policies and ETEC guidelines.

• Vision 2030 and its impact on education reform.

• Learning outcomes and national qualification frameworks.

• Ethical, cultural, and religious considerations in Saudi curricula.

Unit 2:

Curriculum Design Methodologies:

• Curriculum planning models, including outcome-based, backward design, and spiral models.

• Alignment of content with cognitive levels and developmental stages.

• Instructional design principles and learner-centered planning.

• Integration of competency-based education.

• Inclusion and differentiation in curriculum planning.

Unit 3:

Curriculum Review and Quality Assurance:

• Standards and benchmarks for curriculum review in Saudi Arabia.

• Tools for curriculum evaluation, including checklists, rubrics, and peer review.

• Performance indicators and outcome alignment.

• Internal vs. external curriculum review cycles.

• Documentation techniques and audit-readiness in curriculum review.

Unit 4:

Supervising Curriculum Implementation:

• The monitoring process of curriculum delivery in schools and institutions.

• Coordination principles between supervisors, teachers, and school leadership.

• Reporting and documentation procedures.

• Key activities required for identifying and resolving implementation gaps.

• Importance of using data and feedback for curriculum refinement.

Unit 5:

Curriculum Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Trends in curriculum innovation, including digital, interdisciplinary, and globalized learning.

• Incorporating emerging AI, sustainability, and entrepreneurship skills.

• Strategies for ongoing professional development of curriculum teams.

• Frameworks for building institutional capacity for curriculum renewal.

• Policy development strategies and reform cycles in Saudi education.