Translating Egypt's Education 2.0 into Classroom Practice: Lessons from Arabic Language Instruction. Invisible Pedagogical Mindsets in Egypt: How Culture, Education Ecosystems, and Beliefs about Teaching and Learning Shape Education Reform
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| Title: | Translating Egypt's Education 2.0 into Classroom Practice: Lessons from Arabic Language Instruction. Invisible Pedagogical Mindsets in Egypt: How Culture, Education Ecosystems, and Beliefs about Teaching and Learning Shape Education Reform |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nariman Moustafa, Menna Saie, Ayman Al-husseini, Rachel Dyl, Ghulam Omar Qargha, Brookings Institution, Center for Universal Education |
| Source: | Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution. 2026. |
| Availability: | Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution. 1775 Massachusettes Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-797-6048; Fax: 202-797-2970; e-mail: cue@brookings.edu; Web site: http://www.brookings.edu/about/centers/universal-education |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 76 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | LEGO Foundation |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Arabic, Native Language Instruction, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Cultural Influences, Educational Environment, Public Schools, Community Schools, Curriculum Implementation, Program Implementation, Stakeholders |
| Geographic Terms: | Egypt |
| Abstract: | Egypt's education reform efforts have long aimed to improve both the quality and relevance of learning. Yet studies before and after the launch of the Education 2.0 reform reveal a system shaped by high-stakes examinations, dense curricula, and limited teacher autonomy (Moustafa et al. 2022; World Bank 2018; Zahran 2023). Introduced in 2018, Education 2.0 sought to address these issues through a competency-based curriculum, new digital learning platforms, and expanded teacher professional development (TPD). However, after seven years of implementing this reform, many teachers continue to experience a disconnect between reform expectations and their classroom realities. This report describes a comparative case study that investigated the persistent gap between reform expectations and classroom realities through the lens of Invisible Pedagogical Mindsets (IPMs): the interaction of culture, education ecosystems, and preferred learning theories that shape how teachers interpret and apply reform (Qargha and Dyl 2024). To conduct this study, the Strengthening Pedagogical Approaches for Relevant Knowledge and Skills (SPARKS) project, implemented by the Brookings Institution and the Foundation for Self-Discovery and Development (FSDD) in Egypt, established a Research Policy Collaborative (RPC) composed of teachers, policymakers, non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives, and multilateral partners. The study compared two rural schools: a government-run public school and an autonomous community school. The study examined how IPMs influence the implementation of Education 2.0 in Arabic-language teaching and TPD for grades three to nine. Data were collected through interviews, an arts-based workshop, and teacher questionnaires to explore teachers' experiences and institutional dynamics. This design highlighted how differing school environments and working conditions shape teachers' engagement with Education 2.0 and influence whether reform principles take root in everyday classroom practice. By aligning reform ambitions with teachers' lived realities and creating the conditions for continuous professional growth, Egypt can transform Education 2.0 from a policy framework into a sustainable practice of learning and improvement in every classroom. [The Strengthening Pedagogical Approaches for Relevant Knowledge and Skills (SPARKS) project was created in collaboration with the Foundation for Self-Discovery and Development (FSDD).] |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED678569 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Egypt's education reform efforts have long aimed to improve both the quality and relevance of learning. Yet studies before and after the launch of the Education 2.0 reform reveal a system shaped by high-stakes examinations, dense curricula, and limited teacher autonomy (Moustafa et al. 2022; World Bank 2018; Zahran 2023). Introduced in 2018, Education 2.0 sought to address these issues through a competency-based curriculum, new digital learning platforms, and expanded teacher professional development (TPD). However, after seven years of implementing this reform, many teachers continue to experience a disconnect between reform expectations and their classroom realities. This report describes a comparative case study that investigated the persistent gap between reform expectations and classroom realities through the lens of Invisible Pedagogical Mindsets (IPMs): the interaction of culture, education ecosystems, and preferred learning theories that shape how teachers interpret and apply reform (Qargha and Dyl 2024). To conduct this study, the Strengthening Pedagogical Approaches for Relevant Knowledge and Skills (SPARKS) project, implemented by the Brookings Institution and the Foundation for Self-Discovery and Development (FSDD) in Egypt, established a Research Policy Collaborative (RPC) composed of teachers, policymakers, non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives, and multilateral partners. The study compared two rural schools: a government-run public school and an autonomous community school. The study examined how IPMs influence the implementation of Education 2.0 in Arabic-language teaching and TPD for grades three to nine. Data were collected through interviews, an arts-based workshop, and teacher questionnaires to explore teachers' experiences and institutional dynamics. This design highlighted how differing school environments and working conditions shape teachers' engagement with Education 2.0 and influence whether reform principles take root in everyday classroom practice. By aligning reform ambitions with teachers' lived realities and creating the conditions for continuous professional growth, Egypt can transform Education 2.0 from a policy framework into a sustainable practice of learning and improvement in every classroom. [The Strengthening Pedagogical Approaches for Relevant Knowledge and Skills (SPARKS) project was created in collaboration with the Foundation for Self-Discovery and Development (FSDD).] |
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