E-Twining Project

The Education System in Jordan

Dr. Mohammed Daoud Al-MajaliMinistry of Education Consultant for E-Learning and Curriculum Digitization

2006-2007

INTRODUCTION

Use of ICT in Education Policies in Jordan

Education Vision, Goals, Priority

• In 1999 His Majesty King Abdullah II articulated his vision that the economic future of Jordan would be found through successful participation in the global knowledge economy, and more particularly in the value-added information technology industries.

• Jordan is developing a national education strategy from pre-primary to secondary education.

• The new education sector policy was identified• Jordan will commit $380 million to the Education

Reform for Knowledge Economy (ERfKE) program in which ICT in education is a core component

• ERfKE aims to close skill gaps and improve the quality of education

 

Use of ICT in Education Policies in Jordan

• Jordan’s human development indicators look

pretty good in terms of educational attainment.

• Under ERfKE, schools will be connected.

• The student-computer ratio is improving.

• Many initiatives are on-going in various areas such as networking, curriculum development and teacher training.

• These activities have to come together to transform teaching and learning to create the knowledge society and economy.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE JORDANIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM early childhood, basic education and

secondary education

Early Childhood Education (Kindergarten 1-2)

Basic Education (Grades 1 – 10)

Secondary Academic Education

(Grades 11-12)

Secondary Vocational Education

(Grades 11-12)

General Secondary Exam

Universities(4 years)

Community Colleges(2 years)

Education Structure in Jordan

Note: (*) VTC = Vocational Training Corporation

Ages 4-5

Ages 6-16

Ages 17-18

Ages 18-21 Ages 18-19

Compulsory

As such, around 10-12% of the Government’s budget goes to the Ministry of Education (MoE) every year, and is almost entirely spent on basic and secondary education

Note: (*) Other includes expenditures on: General Exams, Vocational Education, Training and Teachers Certification, Curricula and School Textbooks, Special Education, Educational Athletics, Social Activities and Literacy

Source: Ministry of Education Statistical Yearbooks, 2000/2001 - 2004/2005

Ministry of Education Expenditures(In JD Million)(2002/2003)

Ministry of Education Budget(In JD Million)(1994 – 2004)

Basic and Secondary Education

Administrative

Other*

Total = JD 256 MillionTotal = JD 256 Million

JD

Mil

lio

n

4%

7%

89%

231 245286 304

221218407199180155136

10% 11%11%11%

11%11%13%

11%11%10%10%

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

1994199519961997199819992000200120022003Est

2004Est

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

16%

As % of Total Government Expenditures

The MoE operates around 3,200 schools and educates more than 70% of school students in Jordan

Source: Ministry of Education Statistical Yearbooks, 2000/2001 - 2004/2005

Ministry of Education

Total = 5,348

Total = 5,348

Number of Schools by Authority (2004/2005)

Total = 1,531,331Total =

1,531,331

Number of Students by Authority (2004/2005)

Private Sector

UNRWA Military

Ministry of Education Private

Sector

UNRWA Military

Education AuthoritiesEducation Authorities

Ministry of Education (MoE) Largest education provider in Jordan Manages and funds the public school

system Mandates curricula to be used by all other

providers

Private Sector Privately funded schools - can offer other

curricula in addition to those mandated by the MoE

UNRWA United Nations Relief and Works Agency

for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - responsible for providing education to the Palestinian refugees in Jordan

Military Jordan’s military authority, manages and

funds schools for children of military personnel and remote areas

Ministry of Education (MoE) Largest education provider in Jordan Manages and funds the public school

system Mandates curricula to be used by all other

providers

Private Sector Privately funded schools - can offer other

curricula in addition to those mandated by the MoE

UNRWA United Nations Relief and Works Agency

for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - responsible for providing education to the Palestinian refugees in Jordan

Military Jordan’s military authority, manages and

funds schools for children of military personnel and remote areas

39%57%

3% 1%

1%9%

70%

20%

In 2003, the MoE embarked on an ambitious reform program in order to transform the public education system to meet the requirements of the knowledge economy

Life-long learning opportunities for all Jordanians to enable them to keep up with rapid change in the challenges of citizenship and the structure of the economy

Effective linkages between the education system and the economy, supported by accurate labor market information, so that Jordan has the human capacity to undertake rapid economic development

Universal access to advanced information and communication technology including high-speed, broadband connectivity to the Internet

Capacity to conduct research to improve human resource decision-making by government, educators and industry

Open engagement with global partners in education

Promotion of a culture of innovation and responsiveness to the community at the institutional delivery level of the educational system

Education Requirements for a Knowledge Economy

Source: Ministry of Education

This reform program, known as ERfKE, is structured in four components

Education Reform for the Knowledge Economy (ERfKE)

ERfKE is a multi-donor project whose objective is to support the Government of Jordan to transform the education system at the early childhood, basic, and secondary levels to produce graduates with the skills needed for the knowledge economy.

ERfKE is a multi-donor project whose objective is to support the Government of Jordan to transform the education system at the early childhood, basic, and secondary levels to produce graduates with the skills needed for the knowledge economy.

Re-orient education policy objectives and strategies through governance and administrative reform

Re-orient education policy objectives and strategies through governance and administrative reform

Transform education programs and practices for the knowledge economyTransform education programs and practices for the knowledge economy

Ensure adequate provision of structurally safe school buildings and improved learning environment

Ensure adequate provision of structurally safe school buildings and improved learning environment

Promote readiness for learning through early childhood educationPromote readiness for learning through early childhood education

ERfKE ComponentsERfKE Components

1

2

3

4

Source: Ministry of Education

ERfKE is a multi-donor project whose objective is to support the Government of Jordan to transform the education system at the early childhood, basic, and secondary levels to produce graduates with the skills needed for the knowledge economy

Phase 1 of ERfKE covers the period July 2003 to July 2008, with a total budget of $380 million The World Bank has provided financial support of $120 million for the plan. Other funders include the United States, Canada, UK, Japan, the European Union, Kuwait’s Arab Fund

and the Islamic Development Bank

ERfKE is a multi-donor project whose objective is to support the Government of Jordan to transform the education system at the early childhood, basic, and secondary levels to produce graduates with the skills needed for the knowledge economy

Phase 1 of ERfKE covers the period July 2003 to July 2008, with a total budget of $380 million The World Bank has provided financial support of $120 million for the plan. Other funders include the United States, Canada, UK, Japan, the European Union, Kuwait’s Arab Fund

and the Islamic Development Bank

The Jordan Education Initiative, launched in 2003 as a major public-private partnership, is working alongside ERfKE to improve education

JEI is a public-private partnership launched in June 2003 with the support of the World Economic Forum , and is being marketed as a mechanism for enabling and accelerating social and economic development across the region

JEI is designed to improve education through the effective use of ICT and to demonstrate how ICT enables new systems and benefits schools and pupils

Development of an e-learning curriculum and piloting in 100 “Discovery Schools”

Private organizations are investing around $15 million, in addition to $5-$6 million from the government

JEI has 200 participants, including:

Government entities (Ministry of Education, Ministry of ICT)

Non-governmental entities (e.g. World Economic Forum)

17 global corporations (e.g. Cisco, Microsoft, and IBM)

17 local entities (e.g. Fastlink, Rubicon, Jordan Telecom, Menhaj and Integrated Technology Group)

Source: Ministry of Education; ERfKE Draft Aide Memoire, March 2005, World Bank

Jordan Education Initiative (JEI)

Such efforts have led to notable progress in expanding ICT infrastructure in public schools

Source: Social and Economic Transformation Program (SETP) Achievements Report, Ministry of Planning; ERfKE Project- Monitoring and Assessment of the Implementation of ICT in Schools, July 2004, Ministry of Education

CAGR(2001-2004) 80.8%

37 20 1543Student/PC Ratio

MoE Schools with Internet/Intranet Connections (2002-2004)

Number of Computers in MoE Schools(In ‘000)

(2001-2004)

CAGR(2002-2004) 100%

40% 67%17%As % of

Total

Secondary School Internet/Intranet Access(2003)

Secondary School Student to PC Ratio(2003)

72%

13

41

24

20

13

12

11

8

Thailand

Belgium

Japan

Jordan '05

Israel

Singapore

Canada

100%

98%

72%

58%

53%

41%

25%

Singapore

Canada

Jordan '05

Japan

Israel

Belgium

Thailand

500

1,200

2,010 2,200

2002 2003 2004 May, 2005

11

34

5565

80

2001 2002 2003 2004 May, 2005

Numbers of TraineesTraining Name

60000ICDL

30000INTEL

1570World Links

12School on Line

465Cisco

434A+

26MCSE

24MCAD

ICT Training

MathRollout Grades 1-12

SciencePre-pilot Phase 1 Grades 1-3: Feb 2, 2006 – June 2006

Pilot Phase 1 Grades 1-3: Sept. 2006 – Dec 2006

Roll out Phase 1 Grades 1-3: Feb 07 – Sept. 07

Pre-pilot Phase 2 Grades 4-8: Feb 23, 2006 – June 2006

Pilot Phase 2 Grades 4-8 Sept. 2006 – Dec 2006

Roll out Phase 2 Grades 4-8 Feb. 07 – Sept. 07

Pre-pilot Phase 3 Grades 9-10: Sept. 2006 – Dec 2006

Pilot Phase 3 Grades 9-10 Feb 07- May 07

Roll out Phase 3 Grades 9-10 Sept. 07

Pre-pilot Phase 4 Grades 11-12: Sept. 2006 – Dec 2006

Pilot Phase 4 Grades 11-12 Feb 07 – May 07

Roll out Phase 4 Grades 11-12 Sept. 07

E-Curriculum

ICTPilot Phase1 Grades 1-3 Nov,2005 – June,2006

Rollout Phase 1 Grades 1-3 Sept,2006 – Sept,2007

Pre-Pilot Phase 2 Grades 4-6 Dec,2005 – June, 2006

Pilot Phase 2 Grades 4-6 Sept,2006 – Dec,2006

Roll out Phase 2 Grades 4-6 Feb 07- Sept. 2007

Pre-pilot Phase 3 grades 7-10: Feb,2006- June 2006

Pilot Phase 3 grades 7-10: Sept,2006 – Dec, 2006

Roll out Ph 3 Grades 7-10 Feb 07- Sept. 2007

EFL Pre-pilot Ph 1 Grade 7 Feb,2006 – June 2006

Pilot Ph 1 Grade 7: Sept,2006 – Dec,2006

Roll out Ph 1 Grade 7 Feb 07 – Sept 07

Pre-pilot Ph 2 Grades 8-10 Feb,2006 – June. 2006

Pilot Ph 2 Grades 8-10 in Sept 06- Dec. 06

Roll out Ph 2 Grades 8-10 Feb 07- Sept. 07

Pre-pilot Ph 3 Grades 11-12 Sept,2006 – Dec,2006

Pilot Ph 3 Grades 11-12 Feb 07- June 07

Roll out Ph 3 Grades 11-12 Sept 07

ArabicPilot Ph1 Grade 4 Nov,2005 – June,2006

Rollout Ph 1 Grade 4 Sept,2006 – Sept,2007

Pre-pilot Ph 2 Grade 5-6 Nov,2005 – March,2006

Pilot Ph 2 Grades 5-6 April,2006 – Dec,2006

Roll out Ph 2 Grades 5-6 Feb 07 – Sept. 07

Pre-pilot Ph 3 Grades 1-3 Apr,2006 – June,2006

Pilot Ph 3 Grades 1-3 Sept, 2006 – Jan,2007

Roll out Ph 3 Grades 1-3 Jan 07 – Sept 07

Pre-pilot Ph 4 Grades 7-9 Sept,2006 – Jan,2007

Pilot Ph 4 Grades 7-9 Jan 07 – June 07

Roll out Ph 4 Grades 7-9 Sept. 07

Pre-Pilot Ph 5 Grades 10-12

Pilot Ph 5 Grades 10-12 Jan 07- June 07

Roll out Ph 5 Grdaes 10-12 Sept. 07

Roll out R4, R5-6, August 06

THANKS

DTQS