In anexclusive interview with Shafaq News, Qaddour emphasized the need to modernizeeducational content to keep pace with scientific, technological, and politicaldevelopments while removing ideological influences from the curriculum.
Qaddour underscored the necessity ofupdating school curricula at least once per decade to reflect scientific andtechnological progress.
Qaddour outlined the complex process ofeducation reform, which requires training workshops, expert consultations, anda phased implementation strategy over four years. He warned against rushedchanges, emphasizing that hasty reforms could lead to inconsistencies and gapsin education quality.
Discussing private education, Qaddourhighlighted stark contrasts between opposition-controlled and regime-heldareas.
Meanwhile, in regime-controlled zones,private education is monopolized by political elites and the wealthy. “Thismonopoly has led to overcrowding and inflated tuition fees, making education aprivilege rather than a right,” Qaddour explained.
Tackling Illiteracy and School Dropouts
For younger dropouts, an acceleratedlearning system is under consideration. "By condensing academic years,students can quickly catch up with their peers and reintegrate into mainstreameducation," he explained.
Addressing the controversy surrounding thehijab, Qaddour dismissed claims linking Islamic dress to extremism. "Thefear surrounding the hijab stems from an illogical association withradicalism," he stated.
Criticizing past government policies, hecondemned Rifaat al-Assad’s forced removal of hijabs in Damascus, calling it anassault on personal freedoms. “Our goal is to uphold freedom of choice, notimpose restrictions,” he asserted.
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