Minister of Education monitors 3 classes via 'Teams' and assures readiness of remote education

- Directed to identify and address obstacles and prepare for a shift to remote learning whenever circumstances require.

- "Education": The trial was successful without any notable issues... and work continues to enhance technical and organizational readiness.

Kuwait’s Minister of Education, Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, participated in three online classes today, Saturday, via the "Teams" platform, which was organized by the Ministry of Education, to monitor the progress of remote education.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Education said that Minister Al-Tabatabai reviewed the mechanism of student interaction with teachers and the regularity of classes according to the scheduled timetables, a move reflecting the Ministry’s interest in assessing the readiness of the educational system on the ground.

The statement noted that Minister Al-Tabatabai directed school administrations to monitor any obstacles students might face during the trial period, work to identify and address them, and explained that activating the platform is part of a one-day pilot trial aimed at verifying the efficiency of delivering remote classes, identifying any potential problems, and developing appropriate solutions.

He praised the positive cooperation of parents and their commitment to following up with their children and supporting their participation in virtual classes, while also commending the efforts of teachers and school administrations in creating a suitable educational environment and ensuring the success of the trial.

He pointed out that this synergy between family and school reflects a spirit of shared responsibility and a commitment to ensuring the continuity of the educational process efficiently, emphasizing the necessity of preparing for a shift to remote learning at any time circumstances dictate, to ensure the continuity of education and prevent it from being affected by any new developments.

Minister Al-Tabatabai highlighted the importance of integrating efforts among school administrations, educational bodies, and relevant authorities, and leveraging the results of the trial to enhance the resilience of the educational system and its ability to continue fulfilling its mission under various circumstances.

The Ministry of Education confirmed in the statement that the trial, aimed at verifying the readiness of schools, educational bodies, and learners to use the platform and ensuring the efficiency of technical and organizational procedures related to remote learning, was successful. It also noted the trial’s role in identifying any obstacles faced by students or teachers to facilitate their resolution.

The Ministry pointed out that no notable issues arose during the monitoring of classes, which were completed according to the specified mechanism, reaffirming the commitment to continue monitoring field observations to develop the trial and raise the level of technical and organizational readiness.