Deputy Minister of Education: Developing teachers' capabilities and curricula are two pillars for improving student learning outcomes

This came during Al-Rashid’s participation in the high-level regional dialogue on improving student learning outcomes in the Gulf, Middle East, and North Africa region, titled “Insights from the 2025 PISA Results,” organized by the Arab Bureau of Education for Gulf Countries in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Riyadh.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Rashid emphasized during one of the dialogue’s sessions that teaching students how to think scientifically goes beyond simply adding an activity or experiment to a science lesson. He clarified that the primary goal is to empower students to observe phenomena, pose testable questions, gather evidence, interpret results, and revise their conclusions in light of the evidence they obtain.

He added that these practices enhance students’ ability to engage in scientific reasoning and evidence-based thinking, stressing the importance of linking teachers’ professional development to classroom practice.

Al-Rashid underscored the need to develop curricula that equip teachers with stimulating questions, experiments, and practical tasks that help foster students’ skills in scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. He noted that investing in teachers’ capacities is a central pillar for improving the quality of the educational process and achieving better learning outcomes.

The event aimed to present the findings of international studies at the regional level, discuss ways to leverage the results of the 2025 PISA assessment to develop educational policies, and exchange successful experiences and expertise among participating countries and organizations, thereby supporting education development pathways and enhancing the quality of educational outputs.