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Saudi Arabia: Need for Educational Reform Stressed | |
2006-11-29 | |
SAKAKA, 29 November 2006 — A debate on the prominence of religious education and materials in the Kingdom’s schools was the focus of yesterday’s kick-off of Saudi Arabia’s Sixth National Dialogue, a regular forum that began in 2003 aimed at bringing together Saudis from all walks of life to discuss their respective visions for the present and future of the country. Some of the participants calling for a reform to the Kingdom’s education system argued that
I'd say that's something of an understatement. Others defended the prominence of religious teaching in public schools, saying that outsiders are trying to change Saudis. But both sides agreed that the current system requires some reform in order to address the needs of the Kingdom in terms of skilled workers. | |
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#1 Mah Gawd, does that mean the Soody Rabida school system is going to add such SECULAR subjects and readin, writin, and 'rithmatik to it school system? Next thing you know, they'll even allow students to learn about science, computers, and maybe even foreign languages! And maybe, just maybe, even allowin wimmen to learn some of that readin and writin stuff. How are they gonna keep 'em barefoot-n-pregnant after that?????? |
Posted by: Old Patriot 2006-11-29 21:52 |