Expert academicians and educationists stressed that the Quality of education received by the students depends on the faculty of teaching. There is no dignity, peace and quality of living without exposure to quality education. With the opinion of experts, it was learned during the inaugural session of Indian Education Conclave 2019.
Not giving the students the right opportunities for progress is not injustice. It’s a sin, said Minority Affairs Advisor to Government of Telangana Mr. A.K.Khan. Addressing the inaugural session of the 4-day India Education Conclave at Madina Education Centre, Mr. Khan said. Secular high quality education doesn’t mean moving away from Islamic values. Stressing on the importance of engaging with educational programs needs to be taken up.
Moral Values
Addressing the inaugural session of the conclave, Mr. Khan, who is also the president of TMRIES, said: Moral values are important constituent of one’s character and education system must focus on impressing moral values alongside education for students. Telangana state has made significant progress in education with minority residential schools. And other welfare schemes for minorities like the Shaadi Mubarak program also helped.
According to Mr. Khan, central government reasons cannot be optimally utilized as they are rigid in certain aspects. Preventing educational institutions from taking full advantage of the schemes might not suitable. For instance, there may be provisions under central government to establish an institution but the condition would warrant those. Seeing it up at a place chosen by the government which may contrast the location where such institution is actually required. The state government better understands the local situation, he added.
Good Teachers Make Good Students
Decoding ‘Quality Education’, India Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation said the prerequisite for quality education is good teacher. In reality a good teacher makes a good student. Teachers must constantly undergo skill development and training programs. They must also be made accountable for the performance of the students, he added.
He pointed out that while the major focus in schools usually is on language, the biggest difficulty faced by students is problem solving. Learning of mathematics – term’s as major reason for dropouts. There is a dearth of good math teachers, and particularly in minority institutions there are no good teachers. He called upon MESCO to emphasize on empowering teachers to teach mathematics better to prepare students for the future.
Education Progress
Consul General of Iran Haghbin Ghomi said “Iran has transformed itself from a country without literacy into the world’s fastest-growing scientific nations. Today, Iran has world-class universities. The capacity of our universities has increased from 10 thousand students to about million students.”
He said “the path to coexistence, peace and security in today’s world is to provide quality education. Our next generation needs exchange of progressive opinions among the elites and reference groups.”
Mr. P.A. Inamdar, Chairman, MEC Maharashtra said the Muslim community must conquer and overcome their inferiority complex. They should actively progress in all fields, including education.
Speaking on the occasion Organizing Committee Chairman and Secretary MESCO Dr. Fakhruddin Mohammed welcomed the guests and delegates.
All India Asra Qureshi, who secured all India 16th rank in NEET was felicitated and presented with fifty thousand rupees.
Asad Mirza, Anjum Babukhan, Prof. Jahangir, Dean – Islamic Studies, EFLU and others also spoke.
Khalid M Raza
