Teacher Haba Al-Rahoum to "Dama": Developing education requires moving beyond theoretical memorization and integrating life skills practically. Details: Elementary school teacher and supervisor of the educational platform "VIP", Haba Al-Rahoum, confirmed in an interview with the Dama news network that current curricula focus more on the theoretical cognitive aspect and memorizing information for exam purposes, noting that educational development requires giving students broader opportunities for practical application in realistic situations. Al-Rahoum identified a package of skills that must be strengthened in schools, primarily financial management and personal budgeting, effective communication and persuasion, time management and coping with stress, critical thinking, teamwork, digital skills, developing independence and decision-making in a manner appropriate to the student's age to increase their confidence inside and outside school. She explained that developing life skills in the classroom does not necessarily require additional study materials, but can be integrated through activities and linked to existing curricula, such as using math classes to train students in preparing simple budgets, using discussions and theatrical activities to improve communication, and joint projects to unify planning and task distribution. She emphasized the importance of school activities, such as science clubs, journalism and sports, and volunteer initiatives, as spaces allowing students to practice direct communication, meeting appointments and dealing with differences, as well as considering their personal interests and inclinations. Al-Rahoum linked the success of this approach to training teachers in active learning methods, providing a safe school environment and administrative support that encourages expressing opinions and trying without fear of making mistakes, while ensuring the necessary resources for activities without compromising the time allocated to basic subjects. She called for the involvement of the family and the local community as partners in the educational process, providing additional opportunities to assume responsibility, organize time, and turn acquired skills into daily behavior and practice in their environment. She showed that assessing skills requires alternative tools to traditional exams, through direct observation of performance during teamwork, achievement portfolios documenting cumulative development, and self- and peer-assessment to measure actual implementation on the ground.

Teacher Haba Al-Rahoum to "Dama": Developing education requires moving beyond theoretical memorization and integrating life skills practically. Details: Elementary school teacher and supervisor of the educational platform "VIP", Haba Al-Rahoum, confirmed in an interview with the Dama news network that current curricula focus more on the theoretical cognitive aspect and memorizing information for exam purposes, noting that educational development requires giving students broader opportunities for practical application in realistic situations. Al-Rahoum identified a package of skills that must be strengthened in schools, primarily financial management and personal budgeting, effective communication and persuasion, time management and coping with stress, critical thinking, teamwork, digital skills, developing independence and decision-making in a manner appropriate to the student's age to increase their confidence inside and outside school. She explained that developing life skills in the classroom does not necessarily require additional study materials, but can be integrated through activities and linked to existing curricula, such as using math classes to train students in preparing simple budgets, using discussions and theatrical activities to improve communication, and joint projects to unify planning and task distribution. She emphasized the importance of school activities, such as science clubs, journalism and sports, and volunteer initiatives, as spaces allowing students to practice direct communication, meeting appointments and dealing with differences, as well as considering their personal interests and inclinations. Al-Rahoum linked the success of this approach to training teachers in active learning methods, providing a safe school environment and administrative support that encourages expressing opinions and trying without fear of making mistakes, while ensuring the necessary resources for activities without compromising the time allocated to basic subjects. She called for the involvement of the family and the local community as partners in the educational process, providing additional opportunities to assume responsibility, organize time, and turn acquired skills into daily behavior and practice in their environment. She showed that assessing skills requires alternative tools to traditional exams, through direct observation of performance during teamwork, achievement portfolios documenting cumulative development, and self- and peer-assessment to measure actual implementation on the ground.