Since the Corona epidemic swept the world, the talk does not stop about the negative impact of this pandemic on education and students in various educational levels and the extent to which they are mentally and physically affected by the repeated decisions of closure and postponement. The British Council recently organized a conference via the Internet to discuss how policy makers can identify issues related to mental health and well-being in schools, and assess the needs of students and the educational process, as part of a global program for schools adopted by the Council in partnership with the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development. The program is designed to prepare young people to enter the labor market in line with the needs of the global economy. Since 2009 until now, he has contributed in supporting more than 80,000 teachers in Egyptian public and private schools. These, in turn, have contributed to influencing the lives of more than 500,000 students and developing their life skills.
The conference, which witnessed the participation of the countries of Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Iraq, Lebanon and the United Kingdom, discussed the development of a clear action plan across the countries of the Middle East and North Africa region to address mental health issues and the challenges of the Corona time, such as the prolonged and repeated closure of schools, the absence of direct communication, as well as the lack Movement and creativity. These challenges cause high levels of tension and pressure among students and their families. The conference addressed the importance of enhancing positive spirit and adapting to the circumstances and changes imposed by the pandemic.
The British Council in the Middle East and North Africa has organized many events that seek to enhance dialogue on current issues in the field of education. The central issue in education. He launched a pilot project in the MENA region to support teachers in achieving the third goal of the Sustainable Development Goals, related to good health and well-being.
Council officials emphasized that despite the difficult work environment due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and the closure of schools, the program continues to make a positive contribution to enhancing students ‘self-confidence by applying new teaching methods that contribute to increasing students’ interest and enjoyment of the educational process, as part of the Connect Classroom Program to address Child mental health issues, policy discussion and joint implementation mechanisms in the Middle East, North Africa and the United Kingdom.
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