ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in collaboration with Unesco will provide advanced IT equipment in 80 government girl schools across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

“The decision was finalised on Monday in a meeting chaired by the secretary education and attended by Unesco education team and other senior officials from the ministry,” says a press release issued by the ministry.

It said the secretary education underscored the importance of bridging educational disparities in remote areas of Pakistan.

“This transformative project is poised to bring smart classroom technology to primary-level girls, equipping schools in eight districts of AJK and GB with state-of-the-art IT resources. Smart classrooms utilise interactive tools, digital content, and personalised learning interfaces that allow learners to engage with their curriculum in dynamic and meaningful ways. By integrating these advanced tools, young girls in these regions will benefit from an improved learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills,” said the press release.

The initiative also includes a customised capacity development programme for teachers, enabling them to integrate technology into teaching and learning process effectively. The programme will prepare teachers to integrate AI-enabled tools into their instructional methods, streamlining the teaching-learning process to ensure that students gain maximum benefit.

Training local educators is a key to making this transition successful, as it empowers them to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that meets the unique needs of primary school girls in AJK and GB.

Published in Dawn, October 29th, 2024

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