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SECTION TWELVE
An examination of the dissemination, implementation, support and evaluation of the curriculum throughout the United Kingdom Bahá’í Community.
"Establish schools that are well organized, and promote the fundamentals of instruction in the various branches of knowledge through teachers who are pure and sanctified, distinguished for their high standards of conduct and general excellence, and strong in faith; educators with a thorough knowledge of sciences and arts."
‘Abdu’l-Bahá B.E. (1987) p25
There are a number of things which will make the curriculum successful. It is not a simple task nor a quick one. Much depends on its success. Our future generations could be far better prepared for their roles as adult community members and servants of Bahá’u’lláh. It is a wonderful opportunity to revolutionise our whole approach to education of the children and youth in this country and we must not blow it.
The implementation of the curriculum cannot be an overnight affair. Its introduction would be in measured stages, perhaps starting with the Community Schools, along with other Bahá’í schools and classes.
We must ensure the following, as a minimum:
* That the curriculum document is widely publicised and widely available and produced in a form that is dignified and accessible.
* That it is well presented and explained to those who will need to use it or who want to read it.
* That it is widely read and understood - for parents and teachers it would be essential.
* That it has widespread parental support, as they have the primary responsibility for the long-term continuing education of their children in the home.
* That it informs and is combined with effective training of Bahá’í teachers and educational administrators.
* That it has the open support of both Arms of the Administration, together with their continued support for better facilities for the education of children and youth.
* That it is supported by other curricular materials and model syllabi, derived from it, which would, perhaps, be of more concrete assistance to teachers in their classrooms.
* That it is implemented in the Community and other schools immediately on its being made available, as far as circumstances permit.
* That its implementation is regularly monitored, reviewed, evaluated and assessed, so that ameliorative action may be taken when and where necessary.
|* That it is implemented in an atmosphere of positiveness, order and discipline, so that no person’s education is disrupted by others, adult, youth and child.
* That it is implemented with a wide variety of teaching styles and methods.
* That it informs the education of children and youth through all the different delivery systems available.
* That greater use of the Arts is made in carrying out the demands of the curriculum.
* That there is greater involvement of pupils, parents and community members generally in the Bahá’í education process, as consumers, participants and supporters.
* That the guidelines issued by the National Bahá’í Agency for Child and Youth Education, whatever its current title, should be implemented alongside the curriculum.
In the end, as with all other important Bahá’í enterprises, success rests upon the willingness of individual Bahá’ís who are prepared to be patient, persevering, hard-working and creative in their service to the Cause. If we, the adults of the Bahá’í community, are unwilling to make the necessary effort and sacrifice to implement a rigorous and complete education system for the benefit of our next generation, how can we expect them to be obedient and sacrificial in their turn? At the end of all things lies the dynamic force of personal example displayed by parents, teachers and educational support staff.
"Blessed is that teacher who remaineth faithful to the Covenant of God, and occupieth himself with the education of children. For him hath the Supreme Pen inscribed that reward which is revealed in the Most Holy Book. Blessed, blessed is he!"
Bahá’u’lláh B.E. (1987) p7
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