A REVIEW OF CURRICULUM CHANGE AND INNOVATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOMALIA

Abstract

A solid curriculum is one of the most important components of education. Knowledge is advancing and society is changing as a result of science and technological growth. the purpose of this study was to review the curriculum change and innovation for higher education in Somalia. Curriculum change is both deliberate and unplanned changes in concepts, including invention, development, and adoption. Innovation is a planned part of the curriculum change. The study was guided by complexity theory since social systems sometimes require curriculum changes. most of Somalia’s higher education institutions lack formal curriculum plans due to the absence of a federal agency that could help regulate higher education or develop standards that could be shared. In Somalia, higher education is facing challenges, including a lack of effective curricula guidelines, quality standards, and other significant sources of support in the education sector. The study recommended among others the establishment of a National Commission for higher education with clear policy and independency to overview the curriculum in higher education institutions. Article visualizations: