Aqaba: The Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) showcased the final projects of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education and the "Environmental Awareness Journey" programs at the King Abdullah II for Excellence School/Aqaba.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Academy's CEO, Osama Obeidat, stated that the event was attended by notable figures, including the Director of Education in Aqaba, Abdul Wahab Al-Hajjaj, and Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Ramzi Al-Kabariti and Ayman Suleiman. The programs highlighted were part of the Aqaba School Excellence Model, supported by ASEZA and conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
The event featured an interactive presentation of 11 projects developed by teachers and students involved in the programs. These projects were designed to demonstrate the ideas, challenges, and solutions encountered during their implementation.
Obeidat emphasized that the event aimed to demonstrate the significant educational and applied impact of the programs. It showcased how teachers and students successfully transformed theoretical concepts into practical initiatives, fostering a spirit of initiative and awareness that contributes to sustainable change in educational and community environments.
The presentation also included a student debate titled "Innovation in Education and Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges," where students discussed the role of innovative education and environmental awareness in shaping a sustainable future.
An expanded dialogue session featured perspectives from a teacher, school principal, and student, focusing on the programs' impacts and the importance of school-community partnerships in fostering a culture of innovation and environmental awareness within educational settings.