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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Khebrat program teachers, innovation leaders honoured
QNA Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater honoured the second cohort of teachers from the 'Khebrat' programme on Sunday. The minister honoured 14 male and female teachers who graduated from the programme after their return from a six-week educational trip to Finland, during which they learned about the details of the educational process, attended numerous classes, and met with several education experts. The honouring ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) HE Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of Finland to Qatar HE Pekka Voutilainen, ministry officials, school principals, and academics. For his part, Al Nuaimi honoured the partners, including CEO of Omnia Murphy Johnson. He also honorued six innovation leaders, members of the first cohort of the programme, who received numerous training courses at the MoEHE's Training and Development Center. A number of them were qualified to become trainers for innovation projects and project teachers, providing innovative solutions for educational and pedagogical projects and programmes. The ceremony began with a speech by teacher Salman Yousef, a member of the second cohort of the Khebrat Programme, who, on behalf of his colleagues in the programme, expressed the depth of the experience and its impact on them as teachers. A discussion panel was also held with the participation of CEO of Omnia Murphy Johnson, the implementing company for the Khebrat programme; teacher Tariq Al Kashadi, technical coordinator at Qatar Technical School; Moza Al Mannai, English language guidance expert at the Educational Guidance Department; and teacher Dana Al Bakri from Abu Hanifa Model School for Boys. The Minister of Education and Higher Education also inaugurated the accompanying exhibition, which featured numerous educational programmes aimed at instilling educational concepts and values, simplifying teaching methods for students, and presenting new innovative projects that reflect the benefits of the training programmes teachers received during the 'Khebrat' programme. The projects implemented in schools by teachers and under the supervision of educational supervisors were presented to school principals and academic deputies last Tuesday. The educational supervisors presented their projects to ministry leaders last Thursday, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the MoEHE and the Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs. They were honoured on Sunday. The expansion of the impact transfer programme is ongoing and will include additional schools through the training of the second cohort of innovation leaders. This programme comes within the framework of cooperation between Qatar and Finland.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Science
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar students win 11 gold medals at ITEX 2025 in Malaysia
DOHA: Students from Qatar have achieved remarkable success at the 36th International Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, over three days. These achievements reflect the significant progress in Qatar's education sector and the joint efforts of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and its strategic partner, the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council, to raise educational standards and prepare a generation of innovators capable of contributing to a knowledge-based economy. Gold medals in the school's category were awarded to students from Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys, Qatar Technical Secondary School for Girls, Omar Bin Al Khattab Secondary School for Boys, Ibn Taymiyyah Secondary School for Boys, Al Bayan Preparatory School for Girls, Al Khor Primary School, Al Arqam Academy, Al Khansa Primary School for Girls, and Maymouna Primary School for Girls. Additionally, Al Daayen Primary and Preparatory School for Girls earned a silver medal, while Zaynab Preparatory School for Girls received a bronze medal in the same category. Qatar was represented by a delegation of 25 students, including five from the university level, 15 from the secondary and preparatory levels, and five from the primary level. The students competed as part of 11 school teams and two university teams. Their participation followed four months of intensive preparation jointly overseen by MoEHE and the QRDI Council, which established a dedicated project selection committee and coordinated with exhibition organisers to ensure a strong showing on the international stage. At the university level, students from the University of Doha for Science and Technology secured gold medals, supported by the QRDI Council through supervision and funding. In the Individual Category, Amna Issa Al Kuwari and Fatima Issa Al Kuwari also achieved first place and were awarded a gold medal for their innovative project. Several Qatari research projects received special awards in recognition of their creativity and ability to offer practical solutions to real-world challenges. Among them, students Ram Marwan Kalach and Rashid Mubarak Alkhayarin from Omar Bin Al Khattab Secondary School for Boys, along with their supervisor Ahmad Samaan, received the Thailand Award for the Best International Invention & Innovation from the National Research Council of Thailand for their project, 'Design of the Wristband Using Dry Laboratory Techniques to Reduce the Risk of High Blood Viscosity'. Students Abdulaziz Ali Rashid Al Muhairi Al Muhannadi and Hamza Musleh Saleem Al Shihab, supervised by Doaa Ibrahim Mohammed Al Ali from Al Khor Model School for Boys, earned third place at the primary school level for their engineering project titled 'Design of a Solar Dryer for Wastewater Treatment', which also won the Outstanding Achievement Award from Tuwaiq Academy (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and the Abdulmonem Alrashed Humanitarian Foundation. In a symbolic gesture of appreciation, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Malaysia HE Salah bin Mohammed Al Sorour, presented an honorary shield to the Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School team in celebration of their gold medal success.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Education minister honours 2nd cohort of Khebrat program teachers, innovation leaders
DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has honoured the second cohort of teachers from the 'Khebrat' program. Al Khater honoured 14 male and female teachers who graduated from the program after their return from a six-week educational trip to Finland, during which they learned about the details of the educational process, attended numerous classes, and met with numerous education experts. The honouring ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) HE Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the State of Qatar HE Pekka Voutilainen, along with a number of ministry officials, school principals, and academics. For his part, Al Nuaimi honoured the partners, including CEO of Omnia Murphy Johnson. He also honoured six innovation leaders, members of the first cohort of the program, who received numerous training courses at the MoEHE's Training and Development Center. A number of them were qualified to become trainers for innovation projects and project teachers, providing innovative solutions for educational and pedagogical projects and programs. The ceremony began with a speech by teacher Salman Yousef, a member of the second cohort of the Khebrat Program, who, on behalf of his colleagues in the program, expressed the depth of the experience and its impact on them as teachers. A discussion panel was also held with the participation of CEO of Omnia Murphy Johnson, the implementing company for the Khebrat program, teacher Tariq Al Kashadi, technical coordinator at Qatar Technical School; Moza Al Mannai, English language guidance expert at the Educational Guidance Department; and teacher Dana Al Bakri from Abu Hanifa Model School for Boys. The Minister of Education and Higher Education also inaugurated the accompanying exhibition, which featured numerous educational programs aimed at instilling educational concepts and values, simplifying teaching methods for students, and presenting new innovative projects that reflect the benefits of the training programs teachers received during the 'Khebrat' program. The projects implemented in schools by teachers and under the supervision of educational supervisors were presented to school principals and academic deputies last Tuesday. The educational supervisors presented their projects to ministry leaders last Thursday, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the MoEHE and the Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs. They were honored on Sunday. The expansion of the impact transfer program is ongoing and will include additional schools through the training of the second cohort of innovation leaders. This program comes within the framework of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Finland.
Qatar Tribune
26-05-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Fully ready for exams in June, says MoEHE
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the completion of all preparations for the commencement of the General Secondary Certificate Examinations, slated to begin in June, with the participation of over 15,600 students from both genders, distributed across 83 examination centers throughout the country. The MoEHE said that the state of readiness comes as part of a holistic plan to ensure that examinations are held in a regularized and safe educational environment that observes individual differences, fairness, and equal opportunity for all students. The examination schedules have been prepared based on rigorous scientific principles to ensure a gradual distribution of subjects and a balance between academic and psychological dimensions, thereby alleviating pressure on students and affording them well-considered rest intervals. It affirmed that the scheduling also considered the need to avoid consecutive testing in subjects that require heightened concentration and cognitive engagement, without appropriate than 15,600 students will take the exams across 83 examination centers
Qatar Tribune
26-05-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
MoEHE set for General Secondary Certificate examinations in June
QNA DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the completion of all preparations for the General Secondary Certificate Examinations to begin in June, with the participation of more than 15,600 students from both genders, distributed across 83 examination centres throughout the country. In a statement, the MoEHE highlighted that this follows a holistic plan to ensure that examinations are held in a regularised and safe environment that observes individual differences, fairness, and equal opportunity for all students. The examination schedules have been prepared based on rigorous scientific principles to ensure a gradual distribution of subjects and a balance between academic and psychological dimensions, thereby alleviating pressure on students and affording them well-considered intervals, the statement read. It affirmed that the scheduling also considered the need to avoid consecutive testing in subjects that require heightened concentration and cognitive engagement, without appropriate spacing. In addition, MoEHE underlined that it adopts a fully integrated assessment framework, commencing with the development of specification tables and extending through the phases of question formulation, examination printing, and secure distribution in accordance with rigorously controlled procedures that preserve the confidentiality of the content and the integrity of its delivery. The test booklets are enclosed in sealed envelopes designated for each examination committee, transported under direct security oversight, and are not opened except in the presence of specialised committees within the schools, the statement stressed. The Ministry explained that the assessment procedures incorporate a pilot scoring phase that precedes the general scoring process. This phase is designed to evaluate the effectiveness and clarity of test items and assess the fairness of score distribution. It also ensures geographic representation of schools and academic tracks across the nation, thereby enhancing the credibility of the data analysis and the quality of the outcomes. The statement noted that the scoring process is conducted in two phases, namely automated scoring for multiple-choice items and manual scoring for constructed-response questions. The manual scoring is conducted by experienced teachers who follow rigorous procedures to uphold fairness and accuracy. Furthermore, the test booklets are subjected to a multi-tiered review mechanism that begins with the scorer, proceeds through a table leader, and concludes with an independent central review, ensuring that every mark is documented in full alignment with student interest and the principles of equity. Director of the Student Assessment Department, Ibrahim Abdullah Al Muhannadi, said fairness and transparency represent the core pillars of work in all evaluation phases, adding that every single student will obtain an assessment that reflects his or her actual academic level, since scoring and review procedures are designed to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and objectivity. Al Muhannadi indicated that the Ministry has instituted dedicated procedures for students enrolled in inclusive education programs and those with disabilities, encompassing measures such as test accommodations, the allocation of specialized committees, or extended time allowances based on the classified level of educational support required for each student, thereby affirming the Ministry's commitment to ensuring equal opportunity. MoEHE has also developed an array student-focused support initiatives, including the grade enhancement system for twelfth-grade students, which permits re-sitting for the second session to improve academic averages, as well as online remote assessments for hospitalized students and their companions, ensuring continuity in assessment without compromising the integrity of the educational process, he said. Overall, MoEHE is currently working to update assessment tools to keep pace with global advancements, primarily leveraging artificial intelligence. Achieving equilibrium between written examinations and continuous assessment serves to reinforce students' authentic competencies while anchoring the evaluation process in their classroom attendance and active engagement on school campuses. Notably, all these efforts are part of MoEHE's commitment to providing a fair, regularized, and stimulating testing experience that honours students' interests, supports their psychological and educational stability, and reflects a holistic vision in pursuit of advancing assessment tools in alignment with Qatar's educational goals and the Qatar National Vision 2030.
