Abdel Latif: Labor market changes challenge choosing the appropriate type of education for students
Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, participated today in the seventh annual conference of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education under the title “Quality of Education in Light of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence,” which is organized by the Authority in cooperation with the Accreditation Council for Engineering and Technology Education. ABET, the New England Association of Colleges and Schools (NEASC), the African Higher Education Quality Assurance Initiative (HAQAA), the Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), the European Organization for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank.
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The conference will be held in the presence of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mohamed Gibran, Minister of Labour, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, Dr. Alaa Ashmawi, Chairman of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education, and Dr. Muhammad Al-Duwaini, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar, representing Dr. Ahmed. Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Dr. Michael Milligan, President of the Accreditation Commission for Engineering and Technology in the United States of America, Dr. Douglas Blackstock, President of the European Foundation for Quality Assurance in Education, and a number of Egyptian university presidents, education quality experts and stakeholders.
At the beginning of his speech, Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, expressed his happiness at participating in this important conference organized by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education under the title: “Quality of Education in Light of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence,” saying: “On this good occasion, We would like to emphasize that the political leadership, represented by His Excellency Mr. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi – President of the Republic – provides unprecedented support for education and its issues, gives it special attention, and places it at the top of its priorities.
The Minister explained that the Ministry of Education and Technical Education It spares no effort in the context of the continuous endeavor to improve the performance of the educational system and improve the level of various educational services. Believing that education is the engine of development, and the basic foundation for building nations.
The minister continued, saying: “The state has done a lot over the past decade to reform and develop education, and has been keen to establish policies and systems that guarantee the right of every citizen to Obtaining high-quality education,” adding that society’s awareness of the requirements of the new era has reached an unprecedented depth, motivated by what was demonstrated by the Corona crisis and the subsequent changes in labor markets and lifestyles, as these changes were latent and were demonstrated by circumstances, challenges, and advanced technologies, and as a result, families became… The Egyptian Ministry of Education realizes that there is no choice but to choose a quality education that enhances the skills and abilities of their children and prepares them for a future full of competition in various fields.
The Minister pointed out that quality always means striving for the best, and that what has been achieved so far are merely the first steps in The path to achieving quality education and excellence, stressing that the quality of education is a common interest for the student, the educational institution, society and the state, and achieving this quality requires joint cooperation between all concerned parties, so that each party has a specific role and clear responsibility in this framework.
He said. The Minister: “I am confident and certain that we will complete the construction steps with the combined efforts of all state institutions, to build creative generations that achieve development and prosperity, adhering to national values and identity.”
At the end of his speech, the Minister of Education extended his sincere thanks to all those responsible for Organizing this important scientific event, headed by Dr. Alaa Ashmawy, Chairman of the National Authority for Educational Quality Assurance and Accreditation, wishing them a successful conference.
It is worth noting that this international conference is an annual event organized by the National Authority for Educational Quality Assurance and Accreditation with the participation of bodies and organizations. Global quality and accreditation, international education experts, and education quality assurance bodies in a number of Arab and African countries.
The conference will witness the holding of rich discussion panels on several main topics, including (Artificial Intelligence in Assuring the Quality of Education: Opportunities and Challenges), and (Education 2030). : Sustainability, equality, digital learning and life skills), (National, regional and continental qualifications frameworks), (Competency-based learning from theory to practice), (The impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning), (Moving between disciplines and boundaries for learners and graduates), And (African Initiatives on Quality Assurance and recognition of qualifications), and concludes by presenting results and recommendations applicable on the ground that contribute to meeting the community’s needs from the educational system and achieving its ambitions.
