The Influence of Culture on Early Childhood Education Curriculum in the UAE

Autor/in	Alhosani, Najwa
Titel	The Influence of Culture on Early Childhood Education Curriculum in the UAE
Quelle	In: ECNU Review of Education, 5 (2022) 2, S.284-298 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2096-5311
DOI	10.1177/20965311221085984
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Early Childhood Education; Cultural Influences; Social Values; Identification (Psychology); Cultural Background; Kindergarten; Young Children; Islam; Cultural Education; Culturally Relevant Education; Educational Change; Government Role; Curriculum; United Arab Emirates + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Sozialer Wert; Frühe Kindheit; Culture; Kulturelle Bildung; Kulturelle Erziehung; Bildungsreform; Curricula; Lehrplan; Rahmenplan; Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Abstract	Purpose: This article provides an overview of how childhood curriculum in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is designed to serve cultural values. Design/Approach/Methods: The framework of kindergarten curriculum adopts the uniqueness of children laying the foundation for their cultural identity. This paper provides a description of how this is achieved through a case study of the kindergarten curriculum in the UAE. Findings: The core elements of Emirati culture are delivered in the early childhood education (ECE) curriculum, which is influenced by global practices. Islamic studies is a key component in the Emirati kindergarten curriculum, which is designed to help children practice principles of religion, with the main Islamic values of gratitude and charity as aspects that are deeply embedded. Similarly, through social studies, children learn about Emirati heritage and culture. In addition to exposure to world communities, the learning experience engages children in authentic stories that relate to their personal lives, families, and community to build national awareness. Originality/Value: This paper sheds light on ECE in the UAE. Although the topic is of interest to UAE policymakers and educators and the global audience interested in UAE education, there is no study to the researcher's best knowledge that has examined the influence of the UAE culture on ECE curriculum. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01