The ICESCO, in collaboration with the Ibdaa Academy for Research and Teaching of the Arabic Language in Belgium, has initiated a training program aimed at improving the skills of educators teaching Arabic in Europe. The program, which began on Wednesday, targets over 50 professors, teachers, and researchers from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The initiative seeks to provide regular training workshops that will continue until May 2027.
The program focuses on three primary areas: teaching Arabic, didactics and pedagogy, and artificial intelligence. It adopts an approach that emphasizes the continuous training of teachers as a crucial element in enhancing the quality of Arabic language instruction. The ICESCO and Ibdaa Academy aim to strengthen scientific and pedagogical ties between Arabic institutions, experts, and professionals working in Europe.
Ahmed Ouzzine, President of the Ibdaa Academy, highlighted the significance of cooperation with ICESCO in sustaining scientific and pedagogical relationships between Arabic institutions and experts in Europe. Majdi Hajj Ibrahim, Director of the ICESCO's Arabic Language Center, stressed the importance of continuous teacher training, citing the selection of topics such as didactics, pedagogy, and artificial intelligence as reflective of the current transformations in the education sector.
The training program consists of regular workshops scheduled every Wednesday and Thursday until May 2027. These sessions will be led jointly by ICESCO and Ibdaa Academy experts, who will share their scientific expertise to improve teaching practices, design activities and resources, and utilize modern technologies in Arabic language instruction.
A key aspect of the program is the emphasis on artificial intelligence as a promising tool for designing activities, developing educational resources, and analyzing learner errors. The ICESCO and Ibdaa Academy seek to promote responsible use of technology in enhancing the quality of Arabic language teaching.
The partnership between ICESCO and Ibdaa Academy underscores the commitment to enhancing Arabic language instruction in Europe. By providing continuous training and support to educators, the program aims to improve the overall quality of education and promote a deeper understanding of the Arabic language and culture.
The program's impact is expected to be significant, with potential long-term benefits for the education sector in Europe. As the initiative progresses, it will be closely monitored to assess its effectiveness in achieving its objectives and promoting the development of Arabic language instruction in European countries.
Key points
- ICESCO and Ibdaa Academy partner to train over 50 European teachers and researchers in Arabic language instruction.
- The program focuses on teaching Arabic, didactics and pedagogy, and artificial intelligence.
- The initiative aims to enhance the quality of Arabic language instruction in Europe through continuous teacher training.
