Bahrain Education Minister praises schools' efforts to motivate students

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Education Minister, Dr Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, today visited several schools, following the resumption of partial in-person learning amid strict precautionary health measures, while the remaining students continued studying remotely, based on the discretion of their parents or guardians.

The minister was briefed by the Assistant Undersecretary for Education, Latifa Al-Bunoodha and school principals on the precautionary measures in place at schools to protect the health and safety of the school community.

He also met several students and was informed about their remarks regarding the preemptive measures implemented at their schools.

The measures included the mandatory medical face mask-wearing, temperature checking upon entry, social distancing at classrooms and school facilities, in addition to the allocation of school centres for rapid tests.

The minister was informed about the efforts being made to ensure the continuity of the learning process at classrooms, workshops and laboratories.

He was also informed about samples of schools’ creative and innovative initiatives that support the Education Ministry’s efforts during the current exceptional circumstances.

Dr Al-Nuaimi stressed the Education Ministry’s keenness to implement the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the need for field follow-up of the progress of the educational process and ensuring that all measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus are in place.

He highlighted the Ministry’s continuous efforts to provide education for all students, whether for those who choose blended learning, through in-person attendance and online learning, or for those who choose to study online through the e-content-rich educational portal, virtual lessons, televised lessons or lessons on the Education Ministry’s 14 YouTube channels.

The minister commended the efforts being made by schools to motivate students and ensure they receive the appropriate educational services.

He added that the Ministry of Education’s efforts also covered private schools through facilitating the holding of international examinations they apply.