Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study reflects the intrinsic relationship between educational policy, curriculum development and supervision practices in the context of the Angolan education system. Through a comprehensive bibliographic review of relevant scientific literature, including studies on the evolution of the curriculum in Angola, the educational policies implemented and the supervision approaches adopted, the work explores the perspectives and challenges that permeate this fundamental triad for the quality of education in the country. The analysis reveals that educational policies in Angola have directly influenced the design and implementation of the curriculum, seeking to respond to the needs of national development and the demands of a changing society. However, the implementation of these policies in the curricular scope faces significant obstacles, such as outdated content, lack of contextualization to local realities and limited participation of educational stakeholders in the development process. Regarding supervision, the article discusses its crucial role in monitoring and improving pedagogical practices and ensuring effective curriculum implementation. However, it identifies challenges such as the lack of specific training for supervisors, the scarcity of resources for supervision and, at times, a more administrative than pedagogical approach. It proposes the need for policies that value teacher participation in curriculum development, a dynamic and contextualized curriculum, and formative and collaborative supervision practices, aiming to improve the quality of teaching and student learning in Angola.
Authors: Manuel Tchissende, Paulo Cordeiro Leite, Geraldo Noé Miguel Fernandes
Institutions: Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, University of Aveiro
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410057330