The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi yesterday launched the pilot phase of “Ithraa” programs to support students in public schools in Abu Dhabi in science, technology, engineering, arts and math subjects, and invited students to register their data through its website to attend the experimental courses This month.
Ithraa programs aim to enable all students to make the best use of their potential by introducing them to new ideas and patterns to be prepared to deal efficiently with future challenges. The annual program teaches science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), within Three main themes include: Technology, Arts, Culture and Mathematics, designed for students of all levels, and provided in a fun learning environment, through an advanced learning method aimed at building a generation of innovators for the 21st century, through diverse teaching methods including thinking. T cash and induce cooperation.
The department explained that today's students will face new opportunities and challenges that require new thinking and a pattern of learning. Students from all grades will be provided with a unique and enriching program of activities that will enhance the students' current skills and provide them with new skills and experience, in line with the name of the program, which symbolizes upgrading abilities and skills.
She stressed that the program is characterized by a variety of materials provided, where it focuses not only on the core subjects of academic education, but includes materials provided by programs «enrich» students, topics of critical importance to culture, and the 21st century, including Arabic poetry and artificial intelligence, The students will gather in platforms distributed according to the topics offered by the program in a fun and effective learning environment, ensuring that students remain at the forefront and inspire them to explore their passion and interests.
The Department pointed out that the programs provide students with the opportunity to participate in prestigious national and international competitions that contribute to deepening their creative thinking, and enhance their abilities and skills in science, technology, engineering, arts and math subjects, in addition to providing unique educational trips for outstanding students during school holidays, to visit local centers of excellence International, in order to gain more experience on important topics such as water conservation or financial technology.