Metodologie și instrumente psihologice de monitorizare a curriculumului școlar din perspectiva dezvoltării atenției elevilor [Articol]

Abstract

The article examines methodological approaches and psychological tools that can be used to monitor the implementation of the school curriculum, with a focus on the development and maintenance of students’ attention. The school curriculum represents the fundamental framework of the educational process, and monitoring its implementation is a priority within the educational policies of the Republic of Moldova, aiming not only at compliance with the curriculum plans but also at pedagogical efficiency and the development of students’ cognitive and socio-emotional competencies. From a psychological perspective, a key indicator of the effectiveness of curriculum implementation is students’ attention, considered a complex cognitive process that directly influences learning capacity, motivation, working memory, and academic performance. Attention is not only an individual factor but also reflects the quality of teaching interactions, curriculum structure and workload, as well as the psycho-emotional climate of the classroom. The aim of this article is to analyze the methodology and psychological instruments that can be used to monitor the school curriculum from the perspective of students’ attention, with reference to the local context and the contributions of relevant authors in the field. In the Republic of Moldova, curriculum monitoring is mainly carried out through standardized tests, sample evaluations, and institutional reports. However, the literature and psychological practice suggest the need to integrate additional tools, such as standardized attention tests, systematic observations, and questionnaires administered to students and teachers. An integrative perspective is proposed, in which curriculum evaluation is correlated with students’ psychological assessment to support more effective educational decisions, adapt teaching strategies, and promote academic success in a holistic and sustainable manner.