Pressures Confronting Islamic Studies Curricula in Kuwait: Perspectives of Curricula Planners on Challenges and Confrontations

This study examines challenges for Kuwaiti Islamic Studies curricula planners, investigating their perspectives regarding interventions in textbooks. It attempts to explore motivation under pressures to change textbooks in Kuwait and determining if such pressures are related to globalization or to i...

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Published inReligious education Vol. 114; no. 2; pp. 97 - 109
Main Authors Alkandari, Kalthoum, Alsuwailan, Zaha
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Decatur Routledge 15.03.2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Curricula
Curriculum Design
Educational Change
Foreign Countries
Global Approach
Instructional Design
Intervention
Islam
Political Influences
Public Officials
Religious Education
Religious studies
Social Influences
Textbooks
Kuwait
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Summary:This study examines challenges for Kuwaiti Islamic Studies curricula planners, investigating their perspectives regarding interventions in textbooks. It attempts to explore motivation under pressures to change textbooks in Kuwait and determining if such pressures are related to globalization or to internal or external forces. A questionnaire identified internal and external pressures, showing that 43 of 75 Islamic Studies planners and designers indicated that the curricula are subject to political and societal pressures. They noted that politicians may interfere to pursue political goals or meet social needs. Planners confirmed that they plan and design curricula carefully to avoid controversy.
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ISSN:0034-4087
1547-3201
DOI:10.1080/00344087.2018.1537055