The Saudi Tatweer Education Reforms: Implications of Neoliberal Thought to Saudi Education Policy

Tayan, Bilal M.

doi:10.5539/ies.v10n5p61

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“…Educational systems require change in order to keep pace with international economic development. King Abdullah invested $2.4 billion in 2007 to improve education in Saudi Arabia (Tayan, 2017). In response to developing generations that would contribute to the economic security of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah's Public Education Development Project or the 'Tatweer' education reforms were created (Tayan, 2017).…”

Section: Investing In Educationmentioning

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“…King Abdullah invested $2.4 billion in 2007 to improve education in Saudi Arabia (Tayan, 2017). In response to developing generations that would contribute to the economic security of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah's Public Education Development Project or the 'Tatweer' education reforms were created (Tayan, 2017). The intention of this project was to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Saudi Arabia.…”

Section: Investing In Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia looks to education as a driving force in economic achievement (Pennington, 2017). Tayan (2017) stated the "King Abdullah Public Education Development Project or Tatweer was created to improve the quality of teaching and learning through professional development initiatives, changing demographic structure and the school culture" (p.61). To ensure that the plan was successful, Saudi Arabia provided teachers with various types of training and workshops to improve their teaching skills.…”

Section: Investing In Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Importantly, neoliberal policy initiatives around digital technologies are a global phenomenon (Andreasson & Dovemark, 2013;Burch & Miglani, 2018;Tayan, 2017;Thomas & Nayan, 2011). For example, Tayan examined Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Public Education Project, also known as the Tatweer reforms, a core feature of which is the implementation of educational technologies throughout Saudi public schools.…”

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Policies and People: A Review of Neoliberalism and Educational Technologies in P-12 Education Research

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