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Gulf Insider
29-04-2025
- Science
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia to Require Pre-service Teacher Preparation
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of its first-ever pre-service teacher preparation programme, which will become a mandatory requirement for entering the educational sector. The programme is set to bring about a significant shift in the country's educational landscape, reflecting its commitment to developing a highly skilled teaching workforce in line with international standards. The new programme is designed to enhance the readiness of new teachers before they begin their careers in schools. Focusing on both pedagogical and subject-matter knowledge, the programme aims to improve the quality of education across the kingdom. The CEO of Educational Professional Development Operations Saad Al Qarni highlighted that the initiative will ensure teachers are well-prepared for the challenges of modern educational environments, equipping them with the necessary tools to succeed. The programme covers several key areas, each aimed at strengthening the skills of prospective teachers: Pedagogical development: Focused on enhancing teaching skills, classroom management, and effective student interaction using modern educational techniques. Focused on enhancing teaching skills, classroom management, and effective student interaction using modern educational techniques. Technological competency: Training teachers to integrate modern technology and digital tools into the classroom to support and enrich the learning process. Training teachers to integrate modern technology and digital tools into the classroom to support and enrich the learning process. Assessment and measurement : Preparing teachers to use contemporary assessment methods and analyze student results to improve academic performance. : Preparing teachers to use contemporary assessment methods and analyze student results to improve academic performance. Practical training: Offering field experience opportunities in schools under the supervision of educational experts, providing hands-on application of teaching methods. The Ministry of Education has made it clear that this programme will be compulsory for all individuals applying for teaching positions. No teacher will be appointed in either public or private schools without successfully completing the program. This new policy aims to ensure that only highly qualified teachers enter the classroom, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 educational goals to enhance the quality and global competitiveness of its education system. Also read: Abu Shar'an, Beloved Bedouin Astronomer Of Saudi Arabia, Dies At 96
Gulf Insider
28-04-2025
- Science
- Gulf Insider
Abu Shar'an, Beloved Bedouin Astronomer Of Saudi Arabia, Dies At 96
Saudi Arabia is mourning the death of Malfi bin Shar'an Al Oreimah Al Harbi, widely known as 'Abu Shar'an,' one of the Kingdom's most respected figures in traditional astronomy and weather forecasting. Born around 1929 among the Bedouin communities of Hail, Abu Shar'an spent nearly a century studying the stars and interpreting climate patterns amid the desert sands. Preferring the simplicity of desert life over the city's noise, he believed no roof was kinder than the open sky, and no companion more loyal than his herd. From the dunes stretching between Hail and Al Zulfi, he developed a deep knowledge of the stars and their connection to rainfall, becoming a trusted reference for Bedouins, city dwellers, researchers, and scholars alike. For decades, Abu Shar'an mapped star movements across the desert sands, living by the old wisdom: 'Whoever knows the lunar mansions will not miss the rain.' His passing has sparked widespread tributes. Saudi astronomer Dr. Khalid Al Zaaq, his former student, wrote: 'My first teacher has passed, the one who taught me how to calculate the stars when I was just 13 years old.' Although Abu Shar'an had partially recovered from a stroke three years ago, his health had recently deteriorated. Despite efforts at King Fahd Specialist Hospital, he passed away following complications.
