Ministry of Education launches specialised training Week for teacher

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched its 'Specialised Training Week', running until 20th December, aiming to engage over 24,000 educators, including school leaders, teachers, and sector professionals, in preparation for the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year.

This initiative features more than 66 workshops, meticulously designed to meet approved standards and enhance the quality and sustainability of the Ministry's professional development programs for educators and school leaders.

Delivered by subject matter experts, the workshops cover approximately 240 training hours, addressing educators' specific needs, recent scientific and technical advancements, and essential skills required for effective teaching.

The goal is to improve educational outcomes, boost performance, and support national education indicators.

Mohammed Al Qasim, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education, highlighted that the Specialised Training Week focuses on developing educational professionals by enhancing teaching strategies, adopting innovative methods, and equipping educators with digital skills to leverage modern tools.

Al Qasim emphasised that the initiative fosters research and development, enhances practices at both institutional and national levels, and offers a platform for teachers to exchange experiences, thereby enriching knowledge and supporting sustainable educational improvement.

Al Qasim further added, “We strive to develop and implement a comprehensive system to assess the training needs of educational leaders and teachers, aligning with national and global professional standards to design programmes that boost satisfaction, classroom performance, and student outcomes.”

The Ministry of Education is conducting the Specialised Training Week under the supervision of the Professional Development Department, which manages the implementation of frameworks for analyzing the training needs of educators and school leaders and developing professional training plans based on performance indicators.