• If You Designed the Curriculum: What Would You Change or Add

    Dear fellow educators,
    If you had the opportunity to design the national or school curriculum from scratch, what would you do differently?

    Let’s reflect and share:
    🔹 What subjects, life skills, or values would you add that are currently missing?
    🔹 Are there any topics you feel are overemphasized or outdated?
    🔹 How would you redesign the curriculum to promote critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy, or emotional intelligence?
    🔹 Would you bring more project-based learning, real-world connections, or local community involvement into the classroom?

    As teachers, we understand students' needs better than anyone. Let’s reimagine a curriculum that truly prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

    Your insights could help inspire policy, planning, and progress!

  • @Mariya-Rajpar Language learning should be rooted in creativity and expression, not in rigid textbooks or memorization-based systems. Instead of following a traditional book-based curriculum, language education should focus on practical and engaging components like essays, applications, creative writing, and grammar—all planned and tailored by the teacher according to the students’ level and classroom needs.

    There should be flexibility for teachers to design content that inspires thinking and expression, rather than following standardized government-provided textbooks that often burden students without fostering real understanding.

    Our goal should be to nurture creativity, build communication skills, and develop independent thinking through languages—not to push students into rote learning. When teachers are empowered to create their own language materials, they can make the learning more relevant, personalized, and effective.

    In this way, we shift the focus from memorizing content to developing skills, which is the true purpose of learning any language.
    In today’s digital age, the subject of Home Economics no longer requires a traditional textbook-based approach. With the vast availability of educational apps, YouTube channels, and online resources, students can easily access recipes, cooking tutorials, home management tips, and teaching techniques at their fingertips.

    This subject is entirely practical in nature. Therefore, instead of focusing on theory and book learning, the emphasis should be on hands-on activities—such as cooking, organizing, budgeting, and presentation skills. Students can watch demonstrations digitally and then practice the skills in class or at home.

    We should question whether it is even necessary to keep Home Economics as a separate subject if it is not offering value through practical experience. If retained, it should be revised as a skill-based practical module with minimal theoretical content, allowing students to learn through observation, experimentation, and doing—not by memorizing outdated textbook content.
    The third important point is regarding the Arabic language. Currently, Arabic is being taught as a separate subject, but it is very difficult for students, especially when qualified Arabic teachers are not available in many schools. This leads to confusion and ineffective learning, both for students and for teachers who are not trained in the language.

    To address this, it is recommended that Arabic be merged with the subject of Islamiyat. Since Arabic is primarily taught to help students understand Islamic texts and practices, combining it with Islamiyat will reduce the academic burden and allow for more purposeful and focused learning.
    Moreover, the Arabic content should be made concise, simple, and functional—focusing only on the basic vocabulary and phrases needed to understand Islamic prayers, verses, and common expressions. There is no need for advanced grammar or difficult text at this stage.

  • @Shaista-Begum
    Education should focus on skills, not just textbooks. Language learning must encourage creativity, communication, and critical thinking—through essays, applications, and grammar, not rote memorization. Home Economics should be a hands-on, practical subject using digital tools, not theory-heavy books. Similarly, Arabic should be merged with Islamiyat, focusing only on essential vocabulary for understanding Islamic texts. This approach reduces burden and makes learning more meaningful, relevant, and student-centered.

  • @Mariya-Rajpar strong belief or philosophy can guide decisions about what subjects to include or emphasize in the curriculum. For example, an emphasis on environmental stewardship may lead to the integration of sustainability education across multiple disciplines.

  • @Shaista-Begum
    5Absolutely! A strong belief or guiding philosophy serves as a compass in shaping curriculum decisions. When values like environmental stewardship are prioritized, they naturally influence subject choices and teaching approaches. Integrating sustainability across disciplines not only enriches learning but also nurtures responsible, forward-thinking citizens who are prepared to address real-world challenges.