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

Abstract

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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Kalthoum Alkandari

Kalthoum Alkandari is an Assistant Professor in Curriculum & Instruction Department at College of Education – Kuwait University. E-mail: [email protected].

Zaha Alsuwailan

Zaha Alsuwailan is An Assistant Professor in the Department of Foundation of Education at College of Education – Kuwait University. E-mail: [email protected].