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Analyzing educational systems

Course Description: General Course Description: This course aims to introduce the student to Systems Theory in Educational Administration, the systems analysis approach, and its application in analyzing educational systems in some Arab and foreign countries, as well as analyzing the sub-systems of the educational system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

The course covers an introduction to systems theory, the concepts and theoretical foundations of the systems analysis approach, the steps for its application in educational administration, analysis of some Arab and foreign systems, and analysis of the sub-systems of the educational system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Course outputs :

The student understands the concept of a system, its components, and its boundaries.
The student understands the relationship between the systemic approach and the systems approach.
The student mentions the characteristics, principles, features, and components of the systems analysis method.
4- The student identifies the origin and development of systems theory and the types of systems.
5. The student identifies the components, characteristics, and objectives of educational systems.
6. The student reviews the factors influencing educational systems.
7- The student identifies the steps for applying the systems analysis method.
The student mentions the criteria and indicators for analyzing educational systems (quantitative and qualitative).

Additional information:

. Required textbooks:
House, Peter G. (2018) *Managerial Leadership: Theory and Practice*, Research and Studies Center, Institute of Public Administration, Riyadh. .
2. List of essential reference materials (scientific journals, reports, etc.):
Samir Ismail Mostafa. Systems Analysis: Information Management System: An Introduction to Analysis and Design Methodologies, Cairo: Nafeh Printing House, 2000.
Al-Ajmi, Mohammed Hassanein (2012 AD). Analysis of Education Systems - Comparative Studies. Jordan – Amman, Dar Al-Jamea Al-Maseera for Publishing and Distribution.
– Hussein, Ahmed Hussein. Systems Analysis and Design. Alexandria: University House, 2001, 404 pp.
– Al-Sayrafi, Muhammad. Analysis and Design of Systems. Cairo: Horous International Foundation, 2005. 211 pp.
Kendall, Kenneth E., and Gary B. Design. Systems Analysis and Design: A Structured Approach. Translated by Sarwar A.I. Ibrahim, Al-Marekh House, 2002.
– Farouq Fahmi and Mona Abd Al-Sabour. The systemic approach in facing contemporary and future educational challenges. Cairo: Dar Al-Ma'aref, 2001.
The Fourth Arab Conference on the Systems Approach to Teaching and Learning. Center for Science Teaching Development. Ain Shams University. April 3-4, 2004.
Arab Planning Institute, Kuwait (2010): Educational Systems Indicators. Kuwait. .
– Mohammed Saud Al-Moqbel (2009) The Secondary Education System in Terms of Objectives and Administration. Al-Arabi Magazine. Issue 170.
- Abdel Ghani Aboud (Editor), Learning Management in the Arab World, Cairo: Dar Al-Fikr Al-Arabi, 2001, pp. 56-57.
Abdul-Bari Durra: “Administrative and Academic Structure of University Education in Jordan,” in Ali Muhafazah (ed.): University Education in Jordan Between Reality and Ambition, Amman: Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation, Beirut: Arab Institute for Studies and Publishing, 2001, pp. 65-72.

Last Updated: 2026-05-11