General Education Department Students Visited the Canadian International School
As part of the academic curriculum for first-year students of the General Education Department at Cihan University-Erbil, a scientific visit to the Canadian International School in Erbil was organized under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Botan Othman Amin on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The visiting delegation was warmly welcomed by the school principal, Mr. Karim Ahmed, along with several teachers who guided them on a tour of the school premises.
This visit provided students from the department mentioned earlier with a unique opportunity to observe and learn from a professional educational environment. During the visit, students were introduced to experienced educators’ advanced teaching methodologies. They gained practical insights into managing modern classrooms and teaching English as a second language interactively and engagingly.
The visit also included practical demonstrations and discussions, allowing students to explore innovative approaches to lesson planning, interactive teaching techniques, and the integration of technology into the educational process. These experiences play a vital role in preparing students for their future careers as educators. Moreover, the visit served as a rich learning experience aimed at equipping students with practical perspectives on classroom management and innovative methods for teaching English as a foreign language.
This visit reflects the commitment of the General Education Department at Cihan University-Erbil to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. By exposing students to real-world teaching environments, the department aims to empower them with the skills and confidence necessary to excel as educators in the Kurdistan Region and beyond.
In the end, the visit supervisor expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Canadian International School and its administration for their warm hospitality and for providing the students with such a valuable and distinguished educational experience.
