Doha, March 05 (QNA) - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) held its fifth meeting of the "Institutional Risk Management and Business Continuity Committee" today, with the participation of senior ministry officials, to review the progress of the educational process and to follow-up on the implementation of the "Distance Learning" system.
Chaired by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, the meeting reviewed operational performance indicators in kindergartens, public and private schools, and higher education institutions. The meeting also addressed the situation of Qatari students studying abroad to ensure the stability of their academic progress, in coordination with relevant authorities.
HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education along with education officials also observed several live broadcast lessons to ensure the quality of interaction and the smooth running of classes in the virtual classrooms.
The MOEHE affirmed, in a statement, that the continuity of education is a firm national priority, managed according to operational plans that ensure stability. The Ministry emphasized its complete readiness at both the academic and technical levels to maintain the quality of educational outcomes.
In a related context, the Ministry announced an adjustment to the school day schedule for public and private schools starting Mar. 8 to 12, to enhance the effectiveness of virtual learning.
The school day for primary school students will run from 10:00 AM to 12:35 PM, while for preparatory and secondary school students it will run from 10:30 AM to 1:15 PM. Private schools have been granted the flexibility to adjust their schedules to ensure the completion of the required study hours.
The Ministry clarified that the suspension of in-person classes at nurseries will continue until further notice, while the distance (asynchronous) learning system will continue for kindergarten students, in accordance with the updated guidelines to ensure behavioral and technical compliance.
The Ministry also emphasized the paramount role of families as key partners in the success of this phase, through creating a supportive home environment and monitoring student attendance. It confirmed that attendance and assessment will continue according to the established procedures.
As for higher education, the Ministry affirmed its ongoing coordination to align academic policies with the requirements of current circumstances. Training and human resources development programs will continue via digital platforms, while programs requiring in-person attendance will be postponed until further notice, as to ensure a seamless integration of roles between educational institutions and the community. (QNA)