“For a more comprehensive and just educational future”.. Will Iraq abolish the baccalaureate system?

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[size=52]“For a more comprehensive and just educational future”.. Will Iraq abolish the baccalaureate system?[/size]

[size=45]The Baccalaureate (High School) system in Iraq is considered one of the basic educational systems that determines the academic and professional future of students.[/size]
[size=45]With recent developments in education and assessment methods, there are increasing discussions about the possibility of abolishing this system and replacing it with other mechanisms.[/size]
[size=45]Justifications for cancelling the baccalaureate system
Students suffer from great psychological pressure due to the importance of the baccalaureate exams in determining their academic future, which may negatively affect their psychological and physical health.[/size]
[size=45]The baccalaureate system relies heavily on final exams, which makes assessment unbalanced and unfair to some students who may perform better consistently throughout the year.[/size]
[size=45]With the availability of modern technology, alternative assessment systems can be implemented that rely on continuous monitoring and practical performance, allowing for a more comprehensive assessment of students’ skills.[/size]
[size=45]Potential challenges of abolishing the baccalaureate system
The transition to a new assessment system requires updating the educational infrastructure, including teacher training and developing new assessment tools.[/size]
[size=45]The abolition of the baccalaureate system may face resistance from some parties, including students and parents who are accustomed to this system and consider it a criterion for achieving academic success.[/size]
[size=45]The process of eliminating the old system and replacing it with a new one requires large financial investments to update curricula, train teachers, and develop alternative assessment methods.[/size]
[size=45]Potential benefits of abolishing the baccalaureate system
Alternative assessment systems could focus on developing students' critical and creative thinking skills rather than on memorization and rote learning.[/size]
[size=45]Continuous and diverse assessment provides a better opportunity to evaluate student performance in a more fair and comprehensive manner.[/size]
[size=45]Alternative assessment systems can relieve stress on students by spreading the assessment process throughout the academic year rather than relying on critical final exams.[/size]
[size=45]“This matter is governed by regulations, laws, and the education system in general,” says Karim Al-Sayed, spokesman for the Ministry of Education.[/size]
[size=45]He added, "In any case, canceling the baccalaureate system in Iraq requires legal amendments because we are, in the end, state institutions, and we work according to laws and regulations."[/size]
[size=45]Mr. Al-Sayed explains, “Education has its experts, references, and policies, and there is no current trend toward cancellation.”[/size]
[size=45]The ministry spokesman added, "Any such idea requires working with legal amendments."[/size]
[size=45]Experts believe that “abolishing the baccalaureate system in Iraq requires a comprehensive and in-depth study to evaluate the potential benefits and challenges. It is important that this change be made in a thoughtful and systematic manner to ensure improving the quality of education and providing a fair and comprehensive assessment of students. They also considered that this process is a major challenge, but it may be an important step towards developing the educational system in Iraq in line with modern requirements and global trends in the field of education.”[/size]
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