The Effect of Some Curriculum Elements on the Beliefs of 11th and 12th Grade of General Education Students in the Sultanate of Oman in Choosing their Future Career

Abstract

The study aims at examining the effect of curriculum on 11th and 12th grade students’ beliefs in choosing their future career, and examine the effect of curriculum elements on students, beliefs due some variables. The study used the descriptive research method. The sample of the study consisted of (2173) students. The main finding of the study was that: - The curriculum had significant effect on students belief in choosing their future career differ due to the type of curriculum elements. - The most effective type of curriculum elements was the “curriculum content’. - There were significant differences among students beliefs in choosing their future career attributed to the local environment, in favor of rural and agricultural areas. Finally the study provided recommendations that would help students choose their appropriate future career.