New Delhi: The Markazi Taleemi Board, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, organized a program aimed at raising the standard of schools. The purpose of this program is to highlight the unique values-based educational system of the schools, which distinguishes them from other institutions in terms of moral and religious values. This program has proven to be a significant milestone in improving the standard of selected schools so that they may serve as exemplary institutions for others.
In his presidential address, Engineer Mohammed Salim, chairman of MTB, emphasized that schools should strive to improve their standard to set an example for others. He also stated that teachers should stay informed about the latest developments in education and technology and view these training programs as opportunities for professional growth.
Er. Mohammed Salim also urged the schools participating in the program to make every effort to enhance their standards so that other institutions may look up to them as examples. “This training course will contribute to building a strong and values-based educational system, which will ultimately benefit society as a whole.”
Speaking at the online session, Syed Tanveer Ahmed, Secretary of MTB and an education expert, said the schools which are interested in getting the upgradation of their schools will emerge as exemplary institutions. He highlighted that education is no longer confined to classrooms, as schools have now entered the digital age.
Citing examples from European countries, he mentioned that the trend of education is shifting towards “home education.” He stressed that the purpose of education is not merely to prepare students for competitive exams but to nurture them into righteous individuals who establish a connection with God and play a positive role in society.
“Our effort is to cultivate in children the recognition of God and to build a strong relationship with Him, so they fulfill His commandments and succeed in their social responsibilities,” he added.
Mr. Ahmed emphasized the importance of language proficiency, stating that students who excel in language and mathematics will face no difficulty in pursuing higher education and will achieve outstanding academic performance. He also announced a structured online training program for teachers aimed at enhancing their capabilities.
He said that during this training session, teachers would be taught 10 new skills and introduced to 5 new teaching practices. The program will be “value-integrated,” focusing not only on curriculum completion but also on its effective teaching. Furthermore, he emphasized improving students’ foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) and language acquisition skills.
He also discussed continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers to ensure their consistent skill enhancement.
Mr. Zahoor Ahmed, the program coordinator, delivered the opening remarks, and Mr. Farid conducted the proceedings.
