Curriculum Development: "Financial Literacy" to Be Introduced in Four Grade Levels - Jordan News

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The National Center for Curriculum Development announced on Tuesday the inclusion of a new "Financial Literacy" textbook as part of a series of new books to be taught for the first time in the 2025/2026 academic year. The textbook will be introduced in Grades 7, 9, 11, and 12, aiming to build comprehensive financial awareness among students across different stages of their education. This is part of the Center's broader plan to prepare a conscious generation capable of navigating the evolving demands of the modern world. اضافة اعلان The book is part of an effort to equip students with sound financial knowledge, skills, and behaviors, while enhancing their understanding of core concepts in personal financial management, financial technology, artificial intelligence, green finance, and entrepreneurship. The textbook's writing team, headed by Dr. Adly Qandah, emphasized that the integration of financial literacy into the Jordanian curriculum seeks to empower students to manage their financial resources with awareness and responsibility, and to strengthen their ability to make informed financial decisions that contribute to a stable and sustainable financial future. Key topics covered in the textbook include: Money management Accounting and financial analysis Entrepreneurship Financial technology Financial markets and institutions Saving and personal budgeting Banking relations Financial rights and responsibilities Economic policies and systems The book was developed based on international financial education standards and national reference documents aligned with the goals of Jordan's economic and educational modernization visions. It also reflects feedback from teachers in the field and incorporates successful international educational models. A key feature of the textbook is its focus on practical application over rote memorization, its integration of technology, and its visually engaging content tailored to the target age group. It includes group activities and hands-on digital projects simulating real-life scenarios—such as preparing a personal budget, launching an entrepreneurial project, or analyzing financial case studies. It also encourages organizing field visits to banks and financial institutions to enhance student interaction with the real-world financial environment. The book was collaboratively prepared by a team of educational experts and specialists in economics and financial education, along with field teachers, representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Central Bank of Jordan, and various financial institutions, in addition to academic and digital content experts. In a message to students, the team leader wrote: 'This book is not just pages of information—it's a roadmap toward lifelong financial awareness. It empowers students to transform their dreams into reality. Don't see numbers as lifeless symbols, but as tools to build a prosperous future and foundations for sound and responsible decision-making.' He also emphasized the critical role of teachers in turning content into inspiring discussions that enrich students' minds, and addressed parents, urging them to continue supporting their children and fostering a culture of financial literacy that begins at home and extends to schools and the wider community.
It is worth noting that the new textbook series to be launched in the 2025/2026 academic year also includes Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology, Digital Skills, and Business Mathematics, in addition to Financial Literacy.