Equitable and Inclusive Learning
Questions around the effectiveness of teaching methods are at the forefront of education discussions worldwide. Few are as affected by standardized education as students with learning difficulties. When comparing themselves to peers, they may feel alienated and often subjugated to bullying. Parents are not only concerned with seeing progress and success in their children’s academic journey, but more-so with their capacity to integrate society.
The projects in the Equitable & Inclusive Learning Lab focus on attuning to students’ needs and creating a safe environment for them to learn confidently.
STEM/STEAM
Widely regarded as a skill necessary for 21st-Century learning and a modern workforce, schools and their communities are placing STEM/STEAM alongside other thematic areas at the forefront of education transformation in Lebanon.
They are bringing to students opportunities for students to develop a maker’s mindset and enhance skills in coding, robotics, 3D printing, web development, and other disciplines in computer sciences as well as craftsmanship through product design, woodworking and much more.
Core Academics
Even before the economic and financial crisis, the education system in Lebanon was struggling, and the roots of decay run deep. The outdated National Curriculum has not been updated since 1997, and children in Lebanon have below average literacy and numeracy rates in the Middle East (World Bank, 2018).
nafda schools are not only trying to ensure students’ sustained learning, but taking curriculum reform into their own hands. They are working towards making learning more engaging and relevant to the reality of the world we live and the ways in which it is evolving.
Soft Skills and Community Service
Engaging students in community service ventures plays a pivotal role in shaping their character and fostering a deep-rooted sense of responsibility. It develops essential attributes in students such as effective communication, empathy, and collaborative teamwork. Through hands-on involvement in projects that address local needs, students learn the value of active citizenship and comprehend the impact of their actions on the broader community.
