Empowering Teachers/Trainers with Contemporary Teaching Learning Skills

Islamabad

May 24, 2024

 The recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director of the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), and Mr. Steve, CEO of the Northern Consortium United Kingdom (NCUK), was a momentous occasion. This highlight of the World Education Forum 2024 in London was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the Federal Minister for Education, and Mr. Ghulam Shahzad Agha, the Education Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.

The primary focus of this initiative is to strengthen educators' capacities with cutting-edge pedagogical skills and the latest educational methodologies, thus elevating teaching standards nationwide. The program aspires to boost classroom engagement and foster a more dynamic, interactive teaching atmosphere by integrating modern educational technologies into the learning environment.

The implementation of this teacher training program will be systematic and phased, incorporating a series of workshops, seminars, and hands-on training sessions led by NCUK experts. An innovative aspect of the program is its emphasis on creating a network of master trainers. These master trainers will subsequently disseminate their knowledge and skills to other educators, ensuring the program's sustainability and enduring impact.

By joining their strengths, IBCC and NCUK are committed to empowering teachers, the cornerstone of any educational system. According to Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, Vice Chancellor of the National Skills University Islamabad, this initiative's ripple effect will inevitably enrich students' learning experiences, fostering a brighter, more enlightened future for the nation. He further elaborated that such international collaborations underscore the importance of global cooperation in addressing educational challenges. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, exchanging knowledge and best practices across borders becomes imperative. Pakistan's engagement in these global educational dialogues, exemplified by this MoU, reflects the government's dedication to improving its academic standards and outcomes.