In a significant step towards enhancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Palestine, the team of CARE project participated in a thematic group meeting organized by the Ministry of Education (MOE). The meeting took place last Monday, bringing together key stakeholders invested in improving the quality of education for Early childhood.
The team of CARE project spearheading innovative advancements in ECD, was represented by Mrs. Bayan Shobaki, the Coordinator of CARE Project from Al-Quds Open University with the participation of her colleagues from Al Rawdah University College – Mrs. Samar Abu Shamat, the leader of Work Package 2, and Mr. Khaled Kukhun.
One of the highlights of the meeting was the introduction of the CARE project’s groundbreaking diploma, co-funded by the Erasmus+ program. This diploma aims to raise the standard of early childhood educators and consequently improve the overall KG (Kindergarten) system in Palestine. Mr. Ihab Shokri, the General Manager of Kindergarten at MOE, delivered a keynote address, expressing the ministry’s commitment to excellence in ECD, along with Dr. Wafaa Ashour, the Vice Deputy of Quality and Development at the MOE, who demonstrated the ECD for the years 2017-2024, then a group work was initiated to discuss the prospective themes and the objectives of the kindergartens within the next years. The groups were divided into Student’s affairs, Teacher’s affairs, Governance and policies, and Enabling environment.
During the meeting, Mr. Shokri declared that the MOE would no longer enlist new unqualified teachers into the KG system. This step is a progressive move towards ensuring that young learners are provided with the best possible education during their formative years.
The thematic group meeting concluded on a positive note, with attendees expressing their appreciation for the CARE project team’s valuable contributions and the MOE’s commitment to uplifting ECD standards.
As the CARE project gains momentum and garners support from key stakeholders, the future looks promising for the early childhood education sector in Palestine, promising brighter prospects for the country’s youngest minds.