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SSSD reintroduces face-to-face classes for senior citizens

September 12, 2022 / 11:17 PM
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Sharjah 24: As part of the "Learning is Life's Light" initiative launched by the Sharjah Education Council 5 years ago, in implementation the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to eliminate illiteracy in Sharjah, the Sharjah Social Services Department (SDSS) - Al Hamriyah Branch, recently opened educational classes for senior citizens. Twenty-two women from the department were received in two classes.
The initiative aims to instill a love of learning by teaching students in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, Arabic, social studies, and Quran memorisation.

The oldest of the female students is 79 years old, and their ages span from 60 to 99.

Mariam Al Shamsi, the Al Hamriyah branch's director, stated, "We took part in the Sharjah Education Council's "Education is Life's Light" initiative five years ago, with the objective of providing education for senior citizens. Female students in literacy classes are all members of the department's "Al-Asala Club."

"During the Corona pandemic, they preferred to stay at home, so we gave educational opportunities virtually," she said. "After the pandemic subsided, the study became available virtually and in attendance.

"The Curriculum of the Initiative was developed in three different levels and was authored by a group of academics and educators with experience in preparing curriculum with the approval of the University of Sharjah," according to Al Shamsi.
 
September 12, 2022 / 11:17 PM

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