Improving the Skillset of Teachers a Priority, HE Education Minister Says

Doha, September 01 (QNA) - HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education and Secretary General of the Supreme Education Council Dr. Mohammad bin Abdul Wahed Al-Hammadi said Tuesday that enhancing the skills of teachers and improving the students' academic abilities will be top priorities for the coming year. HE the Minister added that the two goals were set based on the directives of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. This came during a meeting held at the Four Seasons Hotel between HE the Minister of Education and holders of independent school permits. They reviewed a number of initiatives and policies set to be implemented in the new academic year. HE the Minister also reviewed more than 70 initiatives implemented by the Ministry in previous years. Some of those initiatives included improving the students' skills in languages and Math. Another initiative was placing the Ministry's strategy for the coming seven years and increasing the number of independent schools. HE the Minister noted that new initiative will include establishing an office for teachers' affairs, charged with improving the skillset of teachers and attracting highly-skilled teachers to Qatari schools. (QNA)