The Chadian Ministry of National Education, in collaboration with UNICEF, recently organized a three-day training session for educators in adapted Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Massakory, Hadjer-Lamis region. The training brought together educational service chiefs from the North, Northwest, East, and Central academies. This initiative aims to enhance the technical and pedagogical skills of participants to create inclusive learning environments.
The training is a response to the evolving needs of the education system, which can no longer afford to lag behind in the rapidly changing world. The integration of ICTs in education has become essential. According to the organizers, the goal is to equip participants with the necessary skills to make learning accessible and conducive to the success of all students. The training is expected to have a positive impact on the education sector in Chad.
Djidda Ramat Adoum, Delegate of Education for Hadjer-Lamis, welcomed the training in his province, highlighting the need for modernization. He emphasized that traditional teaching methods, such as the blackboard and chalk, are no longer sufficient to prepare learners for a world where knowledge is shared with just a click. The training is seen as a crucial step towards a new era for Chadian education.
Adjim Abel, the Ministry's ICT focal point with UNICEF, urged participants to demonstrate professional consciousness. He stated that UNICEF's support for this initiative is driven by a triple ambition: promoting gender equality, digitalization, and administrative management. The training is expected to have a lasting impact on the education sector.
Naïma Moussa Abdelmouti, Director of Inclusive and Non-Formal Education, officially opened the training session, emphasizing the government's commitment to making digital technology a lever for social inclusion and equal opportunities. She stressed that it is the duty of educators to ensure that no learner is left behind, particularly those with disabilities.
Abdelmouti highlighted that inclusive education is a fundamental right, but access to tools alone does not guarantee inclusion. She emphasized that adapted ICTs are essential to break down barriers and provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities. The training aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to make learning accessible to all.
The training will enable delegates, inspectors, and heads of literacy sectors to multiply the acquired skills in their respective academies. The ultimate goal is to transition from "technology for all" to "technology accessible to all," ensuring that learners with disabilities have equal access to knowledge and autonomy. The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the education sector in Chad.
Key points
- The Chadian Ministry of National Education trains educators in adapted ICTs to promote inclusive education.
- The training aims to enhance the technical and pedagogical skills of participants to create inclusive learning environments.
- The initiative is driven by a triple ambition: promoting gender equality, digitalization, and administrative management.
