Searching for A Better Educational System: Language Planning in Competency-Based School Curriculum

Abstract

Purpose: The new European school curriculum focuses on innovation, competency-based learning and the integration of technology as ways to increase the quality of education and better prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century. This study investigates the effects of implementation of this curriculum, highlighting its benefits and potential challenges, especially in relation to the standard language.   Theoretical Framework: The new European pre-university curriculum is explored in interdisciplinary approach, integrating the latest theories in teaching methodology with language planning and technology. Synthesizing the existing literature serves as a prerequisite for the analysis performed on the empirical research.   Methodology: The impact of the implementation of the competence-based curriculum in Albanian school education are analyzed theoretically and empirically, emphasizing the advantages and shortcomings compared to the previous curriculum.   Findings: The increase in the quality of school education is evident with the implementation of the new European curriculum, which prioritizes student-centered learning by incorporating technology into different learning scenarios. As shown by international evaluations such as Pisa, slow steps have been made in the national curriculum, which calls for further reforms by the educational authorities.   Research Practical and Social Implication: The new national curriculum improves student outcomes and aligns with wider educational goals within the EU, influencing national identity and global social cohesion, which are important research areas.   Originality/Value: This study values the competency-based curriculum as a necessity for preparing European students for a globally competitive world, pointing out some areas for improvements.