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Lughati evaluates 1st phase in Sharjah schools

Sharjah - The programme seeks to preserve and protect the Arabic language and increase its usage among students by using tablets and purpose-built applications.

The committee supervising "Lughati", the smart Arabic learning initiative that aims to support learning Arabic the smart way in Sharjah schools, have visited schools to assess the effectiveness of the initiative so far. 
The initiative was launched in 2013 with the aim of developing Sharjah's education sector by focusing on using modern technology in an interactive way to support learning Arabic. The programme seeks to preserve and protect the Arabic language and increase its usage among students by using tablets and purpose-built applications. This initiative is under the directives of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
The committee supervising "Lughati" is evaluating how the project is being implemented in kindergarten and elementary schools in Sharjah by following up with students and teachers and asking them for feedback on the initiative. The committee is also seeking to find out whether the initiative has achieved its educational goals of teaching Arabic through interactive and modern teaching methods.
The first visit of Lughati's supervising committee was to Al Darari and to Al Qarayen kindergarten schools in Sharjah, where they analyzed how tablets were being used in the classrooms and how they are enhancing the learning environment. 
Badria Abdullah Al Ali, Manager of Lughati said, "The initiative aims to create an inspiring learning environment by providing both students and teachers with the latest educational technology in order to develop the creativity of students from an early age as well as to preserve the Arabic language. This method of learning will contribute to the development of children as well as enable them to give back to their community. Through these visits, we aim to evaluate the level of interaction between students and teachers and take feedback from them to enhance these programs." 
Aisha Saif, Secretary-General of Sharjah Education Council, said that a questionnaire has been sent to schools to get their feedback on the initiative. She also said that nearly all first grade students have received tablets, which is a total of 3088 tablets in 49 schools, and that completes the second phase of the project. She thanked His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi for his support and said the initiative is in line with his vision to strengthen national identity and create a generation proud of their heritage andlanguages. 
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