Additional curriculum in Saudi Arabian educational system (Essay Sample)

ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM IN SAUDI ARABIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM By: Course: Professor: College: Additional curriculum in Saudi Arabian educational system Besides the core curriculum for general education, the visually impaired students need to be instructed and assessed on specific skills in regard to potential problem areas for persons with a visual disability. There is therefore the need of an additional curriculum commonly referred to a special needs curriculum. The special needs policy in Saudi Arabia ensures that all students achieve their potential according to the values of the society and Islamic teachings. Saudi Arabia offers educational opportunities for students with special needs such as the blind and visually impaired (Gaad, 2010, p12). There is no specialized curriculum in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The visually impaired students are allowed to learn together with in regular schools in private, public and international schools provided that their academic capabilities correspond with those of regular students (Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in the United States of America, 2008, p19). Though there are specialized schools with few trainers, the core curriculum is used. The disabled students like the blind and visually impaired need to be given a chance in life; this can be achieved if they are allowed not only to be equal with the regular students but also different by being given extra attention and being provided with the necessary resources. In Saudi Arabia, the schools/centers devoted to dealing with education for the visually impaired are rand...