PEEC move to improve teaching welcomed

The Public Education Evaluation Commission (PEEC) held its first workshops in Riyadh and Dammam recently to know the views of the education staff in setting professional standards for teachers.

The move aims at drawing up a roadmap for educational reform and boost performance of teachers across the Kingdom.
Many teachers praised the PEEC’s approach to strengthen the partnership with relevant teaching staff. Some said the professional standards, which will be implemented in all regions of the Kingdom, will be a driving force for education to have a highly qualified output.
Saleh Al-Shamrani, a faculty member at the self-development skills department at King Saud University, said: “Putting in place professional standards for teachers in the Kingdom reflects the renaissance of the nation, as it combines global expertise and national minds to submit a career guide for all teachers.”
Muhammad Al-Dossari, who participated in the preparation of standards, said: “My participation came to provide a perception on the educational sector’s reality, teachers’ qualifying methods, and the current challenges that could be faced with the application of standards.”

He said the standards come in different levels, including cognitive, performance and value directories, in addition to the interaction of the teacher with the field of education that can be examined through professional testing, lesson preparation and educational tools.
Norah Mouaigel, a doctoral researcher in educational administration, said professional standards for teachers will act like signs that light up the teacher’s way and improve the quality and status of education.
Audah Alyoubi, who works as a secondary school manager in Yanbu, described the professional standards for teachers as strict in terms of skills, knowledge and values. He has received the Award of Excellence and is behind achievements of the school in international competitions.