In a Distinguished Ceremony؛ Cihan University-Erbil Awards Pedagogy Certificates to 153 Teachers
In the presence of His Excellency Dr. Alan Hama Saeed Salih, Minister of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government; Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi, President of Cihan University-Erbil; and Dr. Nawzad Yahya Bajger, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cihan Universities; and Mr. Yousif Chawshin, Director General of Social Care and Development in Erbil (Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs), a formal ceremony was held to distribute completion certificates for the 4th cycle of the Pedagogy training course to 153 teachers from the Ministry of Education, as well as staff from various institutes, centers, and orphanages under the Directorate General of Social Care and Development in Erbil- Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
The ceremony, held at the Cihan University-Erbil Conference Hall, commenced with a minute of silence to honor the martyrs and followed by the national anthem, “Ay Raqib.” This was followed by several keynote addresses. Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi initiated the speeches by commending the participating teachers and highlighting Cihan University-Erbil’s four-year steadfast commitment to its strategic agreement with the Ministry of Education. He emphasized that educators must never remain stagnant but should continuously enhance their skills, as teaching is a profound responsibility tasked with shaping the nation’s future. Furthermore, Dr. Al-Delawi proposed a strategic initiative to the Ministry: “The teacher preparation process should be structured in a way that after graduating from college, candidates complete a one-year professional diploma specializing in education and teaching methodologies before entering the classroom as fully qualified professionals.” He concluded his speech by thanking the Minister of Education and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for their support in making this national scientific project a success.
Dr. Nawzad Yahya Bajger, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, addressed the rapid scientific advancements and the necessity for teachers to become proficient in technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He noted that the current generations (Z and Alpha) grow up with iPads and advanced technology; therefore, teachers must act as cognitive partners to their students and regard the mastery of digital tools as a duty. He reaffirmed that seeking knowledge is never a cause for shame, whereas ignorance and lagging behind the technological caravan represent the greatest obstacles to the country’s growth today.
Additionally, Dr. Alan Hama Saeed, Minister of Education, extended his gratitude to Cihan University-Erbil for its role as a leading private institution in enhancing the professional standards of public sector teachers. He noted that training 153 teachers is a significant step toward modernizing the regional educational system, as societal progress is intrinsically linked to the caliber of its educators. He also praised the high-level academic environment provided by the university for the duration of the course.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates by the Minister, the University President, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and the course supervisors. The participating teachers expressed their appreciation to Cihan University for the 45-day program, during which they were introduced to modern scientific methods, stating that this experience would revitalize their teaching and improve the quality of education for children in Kurdistan.
In this fourth round of Pedagogy training, which lasted six weeks, the teachers received intensive theoretical and practical instruction on modern teaching styles and pedagogical principles.
