Riyadh, Apr 25: Lecturers from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, recently provided training for senior teachers from International Indian School Riyadh (IISR).
The Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association (JMIAA), Riyadh Chapter, organized the session with the IISR.
Zubair Meenai, professor in the department of social work at Jamia Millia Islamia, said teachers must ask themselves several questions to determine whether they are effective in the classroom.
Meenai has been associated with the Center for Early Childhood Development and Research (CECDR) at Jamia Millia Islamia.
He said the questions include whether classes are inclusive and diverse, take into account the mother tongues of students, and if they learn better by listening, watching or experiencing lessons.
Teachers must determine if students have learning disabilities, including visual, auditory, or any other challenges. They must also check if students suffer from color blindness or are hyperactive.
In addition, teachers must find out if students have proper nutrition, because this is linked to better cognition.
Meenai said teachers must devise their teaching plans by taking into account the views of all students in their classes.
Abdul Naseeb Khan, principal of Jamia Senior Secondary School, who was also present, said teachers must continue to learn and become agents of change.
He said they must be trustworthy, truthful and inspire their students. They should also teach their students about the art of living together, and respect the individuality of each child.
Khan said training sessions should be held regularly to keep teachers up to date on the latest developments in training technology. He stressed peer exchanges of expertise, where teachers could demonstrate and share their skills. Teachers should be paid well to meet their needs, he added.
IISR Principal Shaukat Parwez, who welcomed the guests, underscored the importance of education for both males and females. He said women can participate in public life as borne out by the role of women during the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
He thanked JMIAA Riyadh President Ghizal Mahdi for making the event possible.
In addition to IISR managing committee academic representatives, Dilshad Ahmed and Shafee Sattar, others present on the occasion were JMIAA Riyadh Vice President Mohammad Ghaysuddin, Treasurer Abdul Rahman, former president Khursheed Anwar, former general secretary Zafar Bari and Wasiullah.
Asma Shah, vice principal of the IISR girls section, thanked the guests and the JMIAA for the initiative. The program was conducted by Farha Tazeen and the IISR principal presented the guests with souvenirs.
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