The Center explained that many of the general accusations directed at the curricula do not reflect their actual content, confirming that their references and books clearly establish citizenship, equality, the rule of law, respect for religions, diversity, and moderation, while rejecting violence and intolerance, and developing critical thinking, dialogue, and confronting hate speech, in line with national and religious references and the Amman Message.
The Center stressed that any criticism related to the omission of these values or the presentation of what contradicts them requires identifying the book, the grade, and the text in question, reading it in its full context, and providing evidence that allows for its objective discussion.
The Center pointed out that some criticisms rely on cropped images, comments, and hearsay information, without sufficient familiarity with the books, which does not justify generalizing judgments on curricula covering multiple subjects and stages.
It confirmed that the books are available on its website for review and verification, welcoming specific observations based on their content, and that Jordanian curricula are based on the General Framework for Jordanian Curricula and the specific frameworks for subjects, which were approved in accordance with established governance procedures. These frameworks govern the construction of content, objectives, and learning outcomes and their integration across grades and stages. Their value system includes national belonging, pluralism, diversity, inclusion, love, justice, equality, and human rights, in a way that supports learners' pride in their identity, their openness to human values, their understanding of difference, and their rejection of extremism.
The Center noted that the curricula were developed with the participation of specialized national experts, and their scientific evaluation requires studying their content, outcomes, teaching methods, and implementation within classrooms, as well as considering the context of the texts, their objectives, and how they are translated into educational practices.
It explained that immunizing the youth is a shared national responsibility; alongside the curriculum and the school, the family, society, culture, media, and the digital space contribute to shaping the learner's consciousness and behavior.
It also stressed that reviewing curricula is an ongoing scientific process that keeps pace with developments and benefits from national expertise.
The Center valued the efforts of scholars, educators, teachers, experts, and opinion leaders, welcoming documented studies and practical and objective proposals to improve education, translate values into practices, and build a balanced personality that distinguishes between legitimate difference and hatred and extremism.
The Center renewed its commitment to developing curricula in a way that preserves national identity and consolidates moderation and the rule of law, confirming that respecting places of worship, safeguarding human dignity, and protecting coexistence are national constants that require the concerted efforts of educational institutions, the family, and society to protect generations from extremist ideology.
