In the light of the directives of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop the education process in the country, the federal cabinet yesterday ordered the setting up of a committee to draft the local curricula.
The new committee will be headed by Minister of Education Dr Hanif Hassan.
Dr Hassan praised the initiative for developing the curricula focusing on Arabic language, Islamic religion and patriotic lessons.
“The committee will develop the curricula in the light of the changes the country is witnessing in areas pertaining to economy, social and cultural affairs,” the minister added.
A number of new subjects would be included in the new curricula, including human rights, preservation of environment, performance at work places and civic rights, Dr Hassan added.
“The new developments will focus on how to meet the requirements of the emirati society and enhance the tolerance and culture and bridging the gap between the cultures. It will also highlight the preservance of our customs and traditions as an Islamic and Arabic country,” he pointed out. Source
The new committee will be headed by Minister of Education Dr Hanif Hassan.
Dr Hassan praised the initiative for developing the curricula focusing on Arabic language, Islamic religion and patriotic lessons.
“The committee will develop the curricula in the light of the changes the country is witnessing in areas pertaining to economy, social and cultural affairs,” the minister added.
A number of new subjects would be included in the new curricula, including human rights, preservation of environment, performance at work places and civic rights, Dr Hassan added.
“The new developments will focus on how to meet the requirements of the emirati society and enhance the tolerance and culture and bridging the gap between the cultures. It will also highlight the preservance of our customs and traditions as an Islamic and Arabic country,” he pointed out. Source
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