Technology-based education will widen primary students’ learning opportunities: Bobby Hajjaj
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State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has held a meeting with Unicef’s Global Director of Education Pia Rebello Britto at the United Nations headquarters.
The meeting took place on Friday (25 September), New York local time, at United Nations Plaza at the UN headquarters.
The meeting discussed in detail the modernisation of Bangladesh’s primary education system, education technology (EdTech) and connection with Google, improving English language proficiency and ensuring inclusive education.
State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said it is possible to further widen the learning opportunities of the country’s primary students through a technology-based education system. In particular, effective use of digital technology and artificial intelligence-based learning materials can play an important role in developing students’ language and basic skills.
The possibility of technical cooperation and engagement of international technology companies, including Google, in Bangladesh’s education sector was also discussed. The two sides exchanged views on how students’ learning outcomes can be improved and the capacity of teachers and education administration enhanced through the best use of technology.
Emphasis was also placed on building a more inclusive, equitable and accessible education system for children with disabilities. There was discussion on further strengthening international cooperation so that no child is deprived of quality primary education because of physical or any other disability.
Unicef has pledged strong cooperation in the use of EdTech and digital technology to improve the quality of primary education, improving students’ English proficiency, connecting the education sector with international technology companies including Google, and ensuring inclusive education for children with disabilities.
Pia Rebello Britto gave assurances of working closely with Bangladesh’s initiatives in these areas, providing the necessary technical assistance and building international partnerships. She said Unicef will stand by Bangladesh in ensuring quality, equitable and future-oriented education for every child through the best use of technology.
Later, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the state minister took part in a high-level roundtable titled ‘Skills for Brighter Futures: Investing in Human Capital for Youth on the Move’, organised at Unicef House at UN Plaza.
There, importance was placed on skills development to make young people fit for the changing job market, investment in education and training, enhancing the capacity of human resources and creating future-oriented opportunities for young people.
State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said, ‘The skills development of young people is the foundation of a country’s future economic strength. We want to work closely with international partners to prepare every child, right from primary education, for knowledge and the world of work of tomorrow.’
