To compensate for the reduced duration of direct learning

Schools in Abu Dhabi integrate curricula and create topics related to Corona

Education and Knowledge called for schools to add new subjects to the curriculum.

Photography: Eric Arazas

The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi has directed private schools to reintegrate non-core subjects into distance learning, and encouraged them to add new subjects to the curriculum that contribute to building self-management skills, the ability to adapt, empathy and deal with stress or loss, especially since the Corona crisis »It left negative effects on many students and their families, noting that all schools are obligated to provide students with the option of distance education, but they have the freedom to choose the duration, educational materials, educational approach, and the most appropriate technical tools to present their programs through electronic platforms.

In detail, the Department of Education and Knowledge urged private schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to provide non-essential study materials within the distance learning programs, to support the mental and psychological health of students in the event that they were unable to provide these lessons directly in person, after the time period spent by the student decreased. Direct learning, given the requirements of social distancing, and the schools ’focus on basic subjects in teaching (Arabic, English, Islamic Education, Mathematics and Science).

The department called on schools to add new study subjects to the curriculum, to contribute to mitigating the negative effects that the current "Corona" crisis has left on many students and their families, on the financial, health and psychological levels, especially since some students may have suffered the effects of losing their guardian's job. Or the loss of a close relative due to "Covid-19" infection, and the presence of students who are facing difficulty in adapting to the current situation, in light of the quarantine that has lasted for a long time, in addition to what students may face in terms of additional challenges related to electronic security, given the continuous use of digital materials in Distance learning remained.

She emphasized that private schools in the emirate should conduct an assessment of students' learning, to identify weaknesses in the learning process, and make the necessary adjustments, and this evaluation can depend on the tests that are conducted during distance learning, with the importance of schools conducting the assessment in a direct way as well (face For face), so that the teacher can decide which points to review or re-teach and include in the school year program.

Professional development

Private schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi provided teachers with professional development programs in the field of information technology and distance learning, managing and dealing with the social and psychological needs of students in the field of information technology and learning about, and applying face-to-face education in conjunction with distance education.

The training focused on the topics of the electronic platforms used by the school, the use of e-learning tools, electronic security, Internet safety for teachers and students, educational practices of distance education, and the management of the learning process face to face and remotely, to ensure that efforts are not repeated.

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