AMMAN — According to the
Minister of Education, Dr. Azmi
Mahafzah, the illiteracy rate decreased to 4.9 percent with 2.4 percent among
males and 7.3 percent among females. Mahafzah added that the number of adult
education and literacy centers reached 162, opened for the academic year 2022
to 2023, including 137 centers for females and 25 for males.
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A total of 1,896 learners enrolled, consisting of 1,544
females and 352 males, and the ministry provides
study materials free of
charge, Khaberni reported.
He emphasized that education is a
renewable resource that
contributes to society by providing trained and qualified human resources. It
is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development, an effective
tool to enhance individuals' capacities, enabling them to benefit from training
and job opportunities, improve their job performance, increase productivity,
and raise their income.
These remarks were made during his speech on the occasion of
the Arab Literacy Day celebrated on January 8, as established by the Arab
Organization for Education, Culture, and Science through the "Arab
Literacy and Adult Education Organization."
Mahafzah highlighted Jordan's awareness of the severity of
the illiteracy problem as an obstacle to comprehensive societal development.
The country annually participates in
Arab countries' celebrations of Arab
Literacy Day, conducting awareness campaigns about the importance of education
and the dangers of illiteracy.
Open for adults
The governor also pointed out the significance of adult
education programs in eradicating illiteracy and enhancing learning and
continuous training opportunities for the community. The government has
integrated adult education and literacy programs into the executive priorities
of Jordan's economic modernization vision. The Ministry of Education opens
centers for adult education and literacy across the kingdom, ensuring
educational opportunities for citizens facing challenges in continuing their
learning.
Culture reinforcement
program enrolls 4,020 learners
To address the risks of dropout and its contribution to
illiteracy, the ministry implemented a culture reinforcement program for
dropouts, opening 204 centers with approximately 4,020 learners. Additionally,
a remedial education program was launched for children aged 9-12 who were out
of school, with 76 centers and 1,378 learners.
Mahafzah emphasized the Ministry's commitment to continuous
improvement, conducting annual reviews of adult education programs within the
strategic plan (2018-2025). The ministry is developing a national framework for
adult education to align it with vocational and technical education based on
labor market needs. The aim is to design programs and initiatives focusing on
literacy, professional, health, and vocational education, promoting
coordination between relevant ministries and institutions.
He concluded by inviting those who have not attended school
due to their circumstances to join the various programs offered by the ministry
in non-formal education. The ministry encourages enrollment in adult education
and literacy centers for those who have not attended school, as well as culture
reinforcement centers or remedial education centers for students who left
school involuntarily.
This aligns with Jordan's educational policies, emphasizing
His Majesty King Abdullah’s vision, and emphasizing the importance of
developing human resources as the most valuable intellectual capital.
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