The Egyptian Ministry of Education has issued a directive to educational directorates, instructing them not to assign any additional work or tasks to high school computer teachers. This decision applies to both original teachers and those assigned to teach programming and artificial intelligence courses for first and second-year high school students. The move aims to ensure that computer teachers can focus on their specialized tasks.

According to the Ministry, computer teachers are responsible for monitoring and reviewing student work on the "Kirou" Japanese platform and the digital learning platform for financial culture. Their primary duties include explaining theoretical and practical aspects of the subject and monitoring students. The Ministry emphasizes that these teachers should not be burdened with extra tasks that might compromise their performance or reduce the time and effort needed to oversee student work on these platforms.

The directive stresses the importance of adhering to previous decisions and circulars that regulate the assignment of tasks to teachers. Educational directorates are urged to respect the specialized roles of computer teachers and avoid overloading them with additional responsibilities. This decision is expected to improve the quality of education in computer science and related subjects.

The Ministry also emphasizes the need for all electronic and interactive curricula for the high school baccalaureate system to be downloaded from the Ministry's official website. These curricula should be made available on the websites of educational directorates to ensure easy access for students. This move is part of the Ministry's efforts to enhance digital education and provide students with necessary resources.

The decision to restrict additional duties for computer teachers is linked to the introduction of new subjects such as programming and artificial intelligence in the high school curriculum. The Ministry aims to ensure that teachers can effectively deliver these specialized subjects without being overwhelmed by extra tasks. This, in turn, is expected to improve the overall quality of education in these areas.

By focusing on their core responsibilities, computer teachers can provide better support to students and help them develop essential skills in programming and artificial intelligence. The Ministry's directive is a step towards achieving this goal and enhancing the educational experience for high school students.

The Ministry's efforts to improve education in Egypt include not only curriculum development but also ensuring that teachers can perform their duties effectively. By shielding computer teachers from excessive workloads, the Ministry aims to foster a more efficient and productive educational environment.

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  • The Ministry of Education has prohibited additional tasks for high school computer teachers to ensure they can focus on their specialized roles.

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