RESEARCH ON IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES IN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF K-12 CURRICULUM IN JORDAN

Abstract

This study investigates the implementation of best practices in curriculum design and development for K-12 textbook publishing within the curriculum development department of an educational publishing company in Jordan. Drawing on the framework established by Male (2012), the research identifies key aspects of an ideal curriculum design, including subject knowledge, essential skills, and personal development. The study adopts a parallel mixed-method approach, integrating qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis simultaneously to ensure a comprehensive understanding of current practices. The short-term goal is to analyze the findings to propose procedural improvements within the publishing company's curriculum and development department. The long-term aim, beyond the scope of this research, is to extend the insights gained to other educational publishing companies across Jordan, offering actionable recommendations for enhancing curriculum design and development practices in the region; to be able to contribute towards the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, SDG4 (Quality Education).