Teachers' Association: 15 Strategic Recommendations to Develop Education

The Teachers’ Association announced the outcomes and recommendations of the 46th Educational Conference, which it organized from October 4 to 6, 2026, under the theme “Innovative Visions for a Sustainable Educational Future in Kuwait.” The conference produced 15 strategic recommendations aimed at developing teacher preparation, regulating the use of artificial intelligence in schools, updating assessment methods, and fostering innovation and nurturing gifted students.

The Association’s President, Hamad Al-Houli, emphasized that the conference provided a platform for dialogue and the exchange of perspectives among educational professionals, leaders, and academic experts, based on the conviction that educational development is a shared responsibility and that teachers are essential partners in shaping the future of the educational system. He noted that the conference featured 26 scientific and educational events, including discussion sessions, lectures, and workshops, with participation from academics, experts, and educational leaders from Kuwait, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and several Arab nations.

Al-Houli clarified that the conference’s evaluation covered 17 scientific sessions and workshops, achieving an average overall rating of 4.71 out of 5. He reaffirmed his appreciation for the patronage of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and thanked the presence of the representative of the conference’s patron, Minister of Education Eng. Syed Jalal Syed Al-Tabatabai, as well as the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Mohamed Al-Badawi.

He stressed that the Association’s role extends to monitoring the conference outcomes and enhancing cooperation with the Ministry of Education and relevant authorities to leverage these recommendations for developing the educational system and incorporating appropriate proposals into upcoming operational plans.

For his part, the conference’s General Secretary, Dr. Fayez Al-Zafiri, presented the 15 recommendations reached after analyzing scientific papers, discussion panels, and feedback from session chairs, with the aim of identifying the most impactful and feasible proposals. The recommendations included restructuring teacher preparation programs in faculties of education to align with future skills, artificial intelligence, and technology ethics; establishing a national framework to regulate the use of AI in schools while safeguarding data privacy and academic integrity; and linking educational plans with indicators that measure their actual impact on learning outcomes.