Eshraqa conducts workshop for lecturers

MUSCAT: Eshraqa, Khimji Ramdas’ social development arm has assisted over 136 training professionals from 22 universities and colleges across the Sultanate to motivate and engage their students more effectively.

The latest workshop witnessed Eshraqa hosting a three-day ‘Train the Trainer’ programme for 12 lecturers from 7 educational institutions. Khimji Training Institute, known for its pedagogy for teaching professionals, executed this pragmatic course under the ILM (Institute of Leadership Management) UK programme.

Commenting on the workshop, Nailesh Khimji, Director, Khimji Ramdas said, “Train the Trainer has been a highly effective program designed to support teachers in creating an inspirational, student-oriented instructional methodology. With the students of Oman being hailed as the leaders of tomorrow, our ideology is to offer constructive and capacity building knowledge sharing programs that will help them embark on this journey. We remain committed to bringing lasting positive change within various sectors within Oman with special emphasis on education.”

Conducted by ILM (UK) Master Facilitator and General Manager of Khimji Training Institute, Nadeem Ahmed; the programme was a resounding success. He explained, “This certification demonstrates a trainer’s commitment to professional development and shows them how to adapt their flexible skills to specific training environments. Our primary goal is to facilitate personal growth and higher competency within the teaching cadre in the Sultanate.”

The workshop saw fruition with 12 participants from various major institutions in Oman namely; Sultan Qaboos University, Ibra College of Technology, Majan College, Mazoon College, National University, GUTech, and the College of Applied Sciences Sohar. Participants had the opportunity to understand and recognise various learning styles, undergo practical sessions and create evaluative self-development plans.

Participant Abdullah Hassan Obaid Al Barkhati, a lecturer at College of Applied Sciences Sohar expressed his delight with the learning programme, he said, “It is extremely necessary to learn and practise different styles of teaching. This 3-day program has given me fuel and insight to further grow my technique and imple