Curricular challenges of contemporary education in Angola

Abstract

This article reflects on the curricular challenges facing education in this century, particularly with regard to teaching, technology and innovation, as well as the new roles that teachers are called upon to play, obviously due to the constant changes that educational systems have been facing as a consequence of the dynamics undertaken by the multifaceted development of all social, technological, economic spheres, etc. Contemporary society is characterized as more humane and tolerant; therefore, so that the curriculum can meet this new profile of society.The main objective of this study (article) is to seek to explain the reasons why changes in education cannot be made outside the curriculum that is developed (operationalized) in schools. The study that gives shape to this article is based on a qualitative methodology, relating bibliographic and documentary analysis. Thus, the results as well as the discussions carried out point to the need for multiple changes in the modus operandis of the conception and definition of curriculum policy as they greatly impact the formation of the new man. The conclusions drawn are that, taking into account the educational process as a whole, education must be oriented towards promoting skills and competencies and rethinking new learning opportunities.