At the conclusion of the conference titled “Prospects for Innovation and Development in Curriculum and Its Evaluation to Achieve Quality Education,” organized by the University of Jordan, represented by the School of Educational Sciences, in cooperation with the National Center for Curriculum Development, participants stressed the need to modernize curricula in ways that strengthen critical and creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and digital competencies, while reinforcing the values of citizenship, responsibility, and sustainable development. Such efforts, they noted, are essential for preparing an aware generation capable of engaging with contemporary challenges.
The final recommendations called for aligning curricula with labor market demands and societal needs, linking them to sustainable development priorities to ensure graduates possess competitive professional and practical competencies locally and internationally. Participants advocated for adopting modern instructional strategies based on active learning, project-based learning, and blended learning to enhance student motivation and improve learning outcomes.
The recommendations also underscored the importance of developing comprehensive and diversified assessment systems focused on measuring performance and skills through authentic assessment tools, ensuring fairness and accuracy in evaluating educational outcomes. They further highlighted the integration of modern technologies—including artificial intelligence applications and educational data analytics—into curriculum design and evaluation to enhance the efficiency of the educational process.
In the area of teacher preparation, the conference recommended designing sustainable, competency-based professional development programs that empower teachers to effectively integrate technology and actively participate in curriculum development. It also called for reengineering teacher preparation programs to incorporate digital competencies, curriculum design skills, outcome-based assessment, and active learning methodologies.
Participants emphasized the need to institutionalize a culture of quality and academic accreditation by adopting clear standards for curriculum development and conducting periodic reviews based on measurable performance indicators. They also advocated strengthening partnerships between educational institutions and various community sectors, and supporting scientific research and applied studies in curriculum development to promote evidence-based educational decision-making.
The conference further urged the establishment of a national system for measuring the educational impact of curricula in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the creation of a national comparative international unit to benefit from global best practices while adapting them to national values and priorities. Additionally, it recommended aligning textbook content and targeted skills with international assessment requirements and utilizing their results to inform curriculum and training development.
The one-day conference served as a scientific dialogue platform for envisioning the future of education in Jordan and exploring pathways for curriculum development and evaluation in response to rapid knowledge expansion and innovation in curriculum design, ensuring quality educational outcomes and their continuous improvement.
Professor Dr. Mohammad Sayel Al-Zayoud, Dean of the School of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan and Conference Chair, expressed his and the participants’ aspiration to translate these recommendations into actionable plans that contribute to advancing the educational system and enhancing the quality of its outcomes.
He affirmed that the strong research momentum and the number of studies presented during the conference sessions reflect the vitality of educational research and the growing commitment to curriculum development and evaluation, increasing the potential for tangible impact in the educational field. He concluded by noting that the conference carries a national message: educational reform is a shared responsibility that requires the integration of efforts among academic institutions, educational bodies, and policymakers.