Analysis of Competencies Required for Teachers According to the Kingdom's Vision 2030

Analysis of Competencies Required for Teachers According to the Kingdom's Vision 2030

Abdullah Alenezi
DOI: 10.4018/IJTEPD.343043
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This study examines digital technology integration in Saudi Arabian schools from the viewpoints of teachers and administrators. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, involving surveys for 346 teachers and 155 administrators, as well as in-depth interviews with a subgroup of 12 teachers and 12 administrators. The findings reveal that both teachers and administrators acknowledge the significance of digital technology in education, with most indicating access to and utilization of digital tools. Challenges identified encompass technical issues, inadequate training, and bureaucratic obstacles. Qualitative insights delve into subjects like digital skills, infrastructure needs, integration's prospects and hurdles, and the influence of Vision 2030 on tech adoption. The study emphasizes advancements in digital integration while recognizing areas for enhancement, including more teacher training, addressing bureaucratic impediments, and harnessing digital technology to align with Vision 2030's educational objectives.
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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a visionary and meticulously crafted strategy to redefine the nation’s financial and societal landscape based on its education (Allmnakrah & Evers, 2020). Vision 2030 envisions propelling the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into an era characterized by progress and prosperity based on a transformative roadmap focusing on education. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 recognizes the education system as the basis for addressing socioeconomic inequalities and shaping the nation’s destiny. The number one objective of Vision 2030 is the domestic education system, which it aims to address through a dynamic and responsive educational tool. The Vision aspires to instill in students crucial skills and adaptability, which are critical elements for navigating the ever-evolving global landscape beyond conventional knowledge dissemination (Al-Adwan & Al-Edwan, 2017). The Vision 2030 goals recognize and reflect the need to nurture a destiny generation that survives and prospers amidst unprecedented socioeconomic challenges. In particular, the Vision 2030 tool was created to address gaps and issues in Saudi Arabia’s education system. This tool positions the education system as a cornerstone for societal development, envisioning a machine that goes beyond traditional paradigms. Vision 2030 seeks to instill in students the capability to confront and triumph over challenges, fostering resilience and flexibility. This educational, imaginative, and prescient approach aligns with the broader goals of societal improvement and economic diversification, recognizing that well-prepared and highly skilled personnel are indispensable for reaching these bold goals.

This view of the education system as a linchpin underscores its strategic importance within Vision 2030. It is not merely an element but a catalyst, propelling the Kingdom toward a future where expertise, talent, and innovation converge to achieve progress. Vision 2030 inspires a future-prepared body of workers capable of contributing to the country’s financial diversification by emphasizing the development of a responsive educational machine. Moreover, acknowledging the ever-evolving global context indicates a consciousness of the existing challenges and opportunities. This imaginative and prescient approach seeks to prepare students for eventualities and equip them with the adaptive capabilities needed to thrive in an uncertain future. This future-oriented method resonates with the dynamic nature of cutting-edge challenges, emphasizing the significance of training as a transformative force.

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