Accra:Yarmouk University Three innovative smart classrooms and a modern computer lab have been inaugurated at Yarmouk University's Faculty of Educational Sciences by University President Dr. Malek Al-Sharairi, creating a high-tech hub for early grade teacher training.
According to Jordan News Agency, the facilities feature 81 high-performance workstations and specialized digital tools, funded by the U.S. government's Early Grade Education Activity (ASAS) in collaboration with the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX).
Dr. Al-Sharairi emphasized the importance of empowering teachers as a fundamental step in transforming primary education, highlighting the need to modernize instructional environments to equip educators with essential digital and pedagogical tools.
Dr. Hani Obeidat, Dean of the Faculty, noted that the new infrastructure enhances the college's training capacity, fostering a practical environment for integrating technology into teacher preparation curricula.
Dr. Khaldoun Abu Al-Haija, Faculty Project Director, explained that the Asas project aims to improve early grade instruction by enhancing interactive teaching practices, foundational literacy, and math instruction, as well as driving digital transformation and training future educators on AI applications in classrooms.
IREX representatives, including Dr. Saeb Al-Khasawneh, Rasha Al-Akhras, and Dr. Safwan Shatnawi, stated that the five-year initiative (2023-2028) seeks to systematically raise early education standards across Jordan by linking theoretical knowledge with classroom application through university partnerships.