CLF sees discussions on multilingualism
Animations by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Parveen Shakir ki Baithak, draw crowds
Children present a tableau at CLF in the federal capital. PHOTO: EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD:
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood said that the latest curriculum to be introduced by the government from the new academic year will be in accordance with the best curriculums being taught around the world.
Speaking at the Children Literature Festival organised by the Idara-Teleem-o-Aagahi he said preparation of new unified curriculum down to primary level would be completed by March 2020.
The minister said the curriculum would be introduced in schools across the country with consultation of all stakeholders including educational experts, clerics and members of civil society.
“Our government was particularly focusing on promotion of girls’ education,” he said.
Mahmood appreciated the CLF for providing an inclusive learning platform for children.
ITA CEO Baela Raza Jamil apprised the audience about the CLF and how it had become a nationwide movement. She thanked CLF co-founder and advisor Ameena Saiyid for her active contribution to the cause of promoting learning for children.
Oxfam Country Director Mohammed Qazilbash lauded ITA's efforts in promoting a culture of creativity, learning and self-discovery among children and youth in Pakistan.
OUP Pakistan Managing Director Arshad Saeed Hussain and OSF Senior Education Officer Nargis Sultana also spoke on the occasion.
The festival opened with multiple sessions taking place simultaneously, on the first day Lok Virsa Theatre presented Uncle Sargam and Gogi Show by Nigar Nazar.
The festival, being held in sponsorship with OUP, Open Society Foundations (OSF), Oxfam, British Council, Ittehad Steel Mills, Female Education Trust Balochistan, Sightsavers and Millennium Education, was attended by a large number of students and their parents, teachers, academics, educationists and public.
Theatre Wallay presented a special play on 'Bachay Hamaray Zamanay Kay'. Khaled Anam held an interactive session 'Dosti Kitabon Say' with children to promote book reading culture.
Different activities were also organised 'Vehra Kitab Ilm-o-Adab' where students marched for Climate Justice and Right to Education besides holding a photo walk and exhibition on My City My Heritage, Ye hai Islamabad.
Celebrities, parliamentarians and authors including MNA Mehnaz Akber Aziz and Samar Minallah attended the storytelling sessions with the children.
Panel discussions were held on multilingualism in children's literature, and the role of literature and school libraries in mental growth of children, held by eminent personalities such as Zubeida Mustafa, Shahid Siddiqui, Nigar Nazar and others.
Urdu and Punjabi poet and writer Sarwat Mohiuddin also held a creative writing workshop. There was a Cinema Ghar where films and animations by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy were screened for children.
Similarly, interactive sessions and panel discussions were held in the media Centre called 'Parveen Shakir ki Baithak'. There was an open Mic session for students under an expert panel of Tahira Abdullah and Syed Nusrat Ali, followed by music therapy on flute by Ao Baat Karain, Dastan Goi, book reviews.
The British Council Library had various activities at the Margalla's front lawn like tiny tales, Qissa Kahani, arts and crafts, Peter Pan themed games, photo booth, maker-space and an exhibition of children's book illustrations by UK Artists.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 24th, 2019.
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood said that the latest curriculum to be introduced by the government from the new academic year will be in accordance with the best curriculums being taught around the world.
Speaking at the Children Literature Festival organised by the Idara-Teleem-o-Aagahi he said preparation of new unified curriculum down to primary level would be completed by March 2020.
The minister said the curriculum would be introduced in schools across the country with consultation of all stakeholders including educational experts, clerics and members of civil society.
“Our government was particularly focusing on promotion of girls’ education,” he said.
Mahmood appreciated the CLF for providing an inclusive learning platform for children.
ITA CEO Baela Raza Jamil apprised the audience about the CLF and how it had become a nationwide movement. She thanked CLF co-founder and advisor Ameena Saiyid for her active contribution to the cause of promoting learning for children.
Oxfam Country Director Mohammed Qazilbash lauded ITA's efforts in promoting a culture of creativity, learning and self-discovery among children and youth in Pakistan.
OUP Pakistan Managing Director Arshad Saeed Hussain and OSF Senior Education Officer Nargis Sultana also spoke on the occasion.
The festival opened with multiple sessions taking place simultaneously, on the first day Lok Virsa Theatre presented Uncle Sargam and Gogi Show by Nigar Nazar.
The festival, being held in sponsorship with OUP, Open Society Foundations (OSF), Oxfam, British Council, Ittehad Steel Mills, Female Education Trust Balochistan, Sightsavers and Millennium Education, was attended by a large number of students and their parents, teachers, academics, educationists and public.
Theatre Wallay presented a special play on 'Bachay Hamaray Zamanay Kay'. Khaled Anam held an interactive session 'Dosti Kitabon Say' with children to promote book reading culture.
Different activities were also organised 'Vehra Kitab Ilm-o-Adab' where students marched for Climate Justice and Right to Education besides holding a photo walk and exhibition on My City My Heritage, Ye hai Islamabad.
Celebrities, parliamentarians and authors including MNA Mehnaz Akber Aziz and Samar Minallah attended the storytelling sessions with the children.
Panel discussions were held on multilingualism in children's literature, and the role of literature and school libraries in mental growth of children, held by eminent personalities such as Zubeida Mustafa, Shahid Siddiqui, Nigar Nazar and others.
Urdu and Punjabi poet and writer Sarwat Mohiuddin also held a creative writing workshop. There was a Cinema Ghar where films and animations by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy were screened for children.
Similarly, interactive sessions and panel discussions were held in the media Centre called 'Parveen Shakir ki Baithak'. There was an open Mic session for students under an expert panel of Tahira Abdullah and Syed Nusrat Ali, followed by music therapy on flute by Ao Baat Karain, Dastan Goi, book reviews.
The British Council Library had various activities at the Margalla's front lawn like tiny tales, Qissa Kahani, arts and crafts, Peter Pan themed games, photo booth, maker-space and an exhibition of children's book illustrations by UK Artists.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 24th, 2019.