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Al-Azhar and British Council Launch ENABLE Program to Develop English Teachers’ Skills

The first edition of the ENABLE Program was launched on Sunday at the Al-Azhar Conference Hall, in cooperation between Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the British Council. The program aims to support the professional development of English language teachers and enhance their ability to apply modern educational practices to improve the quality of education and support student learning.

The program targets more than 150 English teacher trainers through specialized training sessions focusing on four key areas selected according to teachers’ actual professional needs.

The training topics include integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and learning, Assessment for Learning, developing 21st-century skills, as well as inclusive practices and creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Training priorities were identified through a self-assessment tool sent to teachers before the program began. The tool was designed to accurately identify their professional needs and determine priority areas for development based on data and the participants’ actual needs.

This approach reflects the ENABLE Program’s commitment to providing training that responds to teachers’ real-world needs and supports the practical application of newly acquired knowledge and skills in classrooms.

As part of the partnership between Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the British Council, ENABLE also includes a new training track for 30 English language supervisors. The track focuses on developing leadership and mentoring skills and strengthening supervisors’ ability to support teachers’ professional development and lead efforts to improve educational practices in schools.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing the capabilities of educational professionals, promoting continuous professional learning, and benefiting from modern educational practices and expertise in ways that meet the needs of teachers and learners. مح