Training and Education: Between Reality and Aspiration.

6 November, 2024

Under the patronage of the National University of Science and Technology / Department of Scientific Affairs, Meta Future Educational Academy will hold its First International Conference online, under the theme:
"Training and Education: Between Reality and Aspiration."

The conference will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, starting at 7:00 PM (Baghdad time) via the Google Meet platform.

The conference will address key topics in the field of training and education and will host experts and academics from various countries to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges and opportunities in this field. The event will include lectures, workshops, and discussion sessions.

Conference Themes:

• Online Learning and its role in advancing the educational process.
• Training and its effective impact on the individual, family, and society.
• The role of educational institutions and centers in raising human, scientific, and cultural awareness in society.
• The role of local, regional, and international organizations in addressing crises and disasters occurring around the world, especially in Arab countries.
• Mental Health and its importance for the individual, family, and society.
• The role of Human Development in building the Arab individual.

Conference Recommendations: "Training and Education: Between Reality and Aspiration":

1. Enhancing interaction between the public and private sectors: Encouraging collaboration and partnerships between government entities and the private sector in training and education can help update curricula and provide training opportunities that align with labor market needs.

2. Using technology in education: Encouraging the adoption of technology in education to enhance interaction and engage students. Smart applications and multimedia can be used to make training courses more attractive and effective.

3. Developing critical thinking and creativity skills: Focusing on the development of critical thinking and creativity skills among students and trainees will help prepare them to face challenges in a rapidly changing work environment.

4. Integrating practical and theoretical learning: Strengthening the integration of practical and theoretical learning to ensure that acquired knowledge is applicable in real-world work contexts. This can be achieved through hands-on courses and practical training in academic curricula.

5. Focusing on lifelong learning: Promoting the idea of continuous learning and skill development throughout an individual's life by creating ongoing and accessible training programs for workers in various industries.

6. Activating the role of educators and trainers: Focusing on the development of educators' skills, providing support, and motivating them to improve the quality of teaching. This includes updating them with the latest teaching methods and educational technologies.

7. Promoting diversity and inclusion: Emphasizing diversity and inclusion in training and education programs to help individuals prepare for diverse work environments and understand the challenges of working with people from different backgrounds.

8. Strengthening entrepreneurial spirit: Encouraging entrepreneurship among students and trainees by integrating entrepreneurship components into curricula and providing support for innovative projects.

9. Stimulating research and development: Promoting research and development in education and training to create new methods and tools that improve the quality of education and training.

10. Providing platforms for knowledge exchange: Offering opportunities for experts and specialists in training and education to exchange experiences and knowledge, through online platforms, workshops, and seminars.