Rania Ouda and Dalia Al Otol and their
Integrated Learning Project
Rania Ouda and Dalia Al Otol and
their Integrated Learning Project
Rania Ouda and Dalia Al Otol and their
Integrated Learning Project
Rania Ouda and Dalia Al Otol from Beit Hanoun Secondary Schools for Girls in Gaza took part in the 1st Round of the Acting As An Innovator Program. They strongly believe that teachers should not only educate their students but also actively contribute to generating new ideas, fostering initiatives, and working together with others to enhance the learning experience.
After taking part in the Acting As An Innovator program, Rania and Dalia decided to address a significant issue in their educational setting: the negative impact of an unappealing learning environment on students’ motivation to participate in learning activities. Additionally, they observed a lack of students’ engagement with environmental topics and issues, both locally in Gaza and on a global scale.
Rania and Dalia aimed to create a project that enhances students’ understanding of environmental concerns through adopting the active learning methods to increase their participation in the learning process.. By incorporating activities like recycling and planting, involving 343 students in the “Let’s Shine” team, the project successfully raised awareness about environmental issues. This initiative also helped students boost their confidence and sense of responsibility. Additionally, they were taught critical and creative thinking skills and gained insight into the economic, environmental, and social benefits of promoting the school’s environmental sustainability efforts.
Rania and Dalia worked with other teachers and the school administration, as well as partnered with individuals and institutions in the local community. Together, they utilized all available resources to carry out a successful project that benefited themselves, their students, and the school community. The project effectively promoted active learning among teachers, empowering students to engage actively in their education and fostering a lifelong learning mindset. To improve future project iterations, the teachers collected feedback on the project’s impact through methods like interviews and post-assessments. This feedback aimed to inspire teachers and the school administration to undertake similar projects in the future.
The AAAI program aims to train 400 teachers from public, private, and UNRWA schools in the West Bank and Gaza over 3 years. The first round involved 24 teachers from different parts of Palestine. Forming 12 teams and supported by 8 mentors, the participants developed various creative projects under two main themes: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Integration and Application of STE(A)M Approach in Education.
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