The Ministry of Education announced the suspension of all school and higher education students, both government and private, at the state level, starting from next Sunday, for a period of four weeks, as part of preventive and precautionary steps to ensure the safety of students, in line with efforts and measures taken at the national level , Aimed at curbing the spread of the Corona virus (Covid-19).
The ministry said in a statement yesterday, that the decision is in the interest of students, and comes as a proactive step that is in line with developments related to facing crises and natural disasters, and providing the highest standards of public safety in the school community, as well as in various institutions of higher education.
She emphasized that, according to this decision, the spring vacation has been offered to school students that were to start on March 29 this year until April 12, and instead begin next Sunday, provided that the distance learning initiative takes place in the last two weeks of the leave And, in order to ensure the continuity of the educational process at home, and without prejudice to the number of school days.
The Ministry clarified that the interest of students requires taking this action, and in this regard, it was ensured that all the preceding steps were taken, to ensure the progress of the distance learning process, as this initiative was applied in a pilot manner, and the educational field was prepared, from students, teachers, administrators, and students of this process, which proved Efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy.
The Ministry indicated that, in accordance with the decision, it was left to private schools and institutions of higher education to activate the procedures to ensure the continuity of distance learning, according to the plans followed in such circumstances, taking into account the arrangement of benefits related to the conduct of the educational process based on the controls and procedures in place with them, Which guarantees the best learning standards are met.
She stressed that she will take advantage of this period to carry out continuous cleansing and cleaning operations for school facilities, universities, and school buses, taking into account other considerations that ensure the provision of an ideal and healthy educational environment, thus contributing to the final outcome in applying the necessary global health requirements and precautions, especially those related to avoiding a virus Sk.
In its statement, the Ministry called for the necessity of investing the leave in an optimal way, and that parents make sure that their children are committed to the practice of distance learning, in the last two weeks of the leave, and provide support, encouragement and prompt follow-up.
The Ministry of Education had previously implemented a distance learning initiative in an experimental way, to confront the crises and natural disasters that could arise in the various government schools of the country, through the use of the smart learning portal, to achieve the requirements of the Emirati school, and to ensure the continuity of the learning process without any difficulties, as Distance learning is a method of self-learning, which leads to strengthening the open education system, and ensuring its continuity.
The Ministry of Education stated in its statement that if there are any challenges or difficulties facing teachers or students, they can contact technical support on 06-7017000 or via this website Sd@moe.gov.ae.
She noted that the application of the distance education system is a priority for the ministry, for several considerations, as the ministry worked to provide an interactive electronic platform for effective distance learning, which contributes to achieving a set of goals, which is to make the door open for everyone to learn, and overcome the time barrier, The geographical obstacle, the utilization of qualified educational energies, modern technologies in the educational process, and the alleviation of student pressure on educational institutions to face crises and natural disasters.
Readiness of the educational environment
The Ministry of Education called on the students ’families to achieve the readiness of the appropriate educational environment for students at home, by providing the right place, providing the Internet, and the general appearance of students, as well as providing an electronic device for use in distance education (computers - tablets - smart phone).
She stressed the necessity of encouraging the students ’families to practice“ distance learning ”, by ensuring that all educational lessons are completed, and obliging their children to the students in the time allotted according to the school’s approved schedule of study materials, as well as adhering to the general policy of using educational devices during education on A dimension, by not filming and seeing the broadcast directly.
Implementing an awareness program
The Ministry of Education directed the school administrations to implement an awareness program on “distance education” for all the targeted groups represented by the students, students, teachers and administrators, with the publication of the tasks assigned to each category, and instruct those concerned to enter the training platform, to see how to apply interactive lessons for education Out of reach.
She called for the necessity of checking electronic devices, finding alternative solutions, in cooperation with the students ’families, the quality of activating distance education for students through follow-up on the smart learning portal, and monitoring the extent of the commitment of teachers to activate distance education, during the time period specified for the concurrent classrooms between teachers and students.
"Education" takes advantage of the period of stoppage to carry out continuous cleansing and cleaning operations for school facilities and universities.
The Ministry has provided an effective interactive electronic platform for "distance learning" that contributes to achieving a set of goals.
Implementing the "distance learning" initiative in the last two weeks of the leave to continue the educational process at home.