Ghaempanah: 14,000 classrooms built nationwide over two years

Tabriz – The Executive Deputy to the President announced the construction of 14,000 classrooms nationwide over the past two years, adding that more than 11,000 classrooms have been equipped with smart boards.

According to Mehr reporter, Mohammad Jaafar Qaimpanah, the executive vice president and special representative of the government on a provincial trip to East Azerbaijan, on Tuesday evening at the meeting of the educational justice development movement with the participation of the people in Tabriz, emphasized the role of education in the development of the country and stated: the basis of the progress of any society is a knowledgeable, capable and knowledgeable human force, and the school is considered the most important platform for raising such a generation.

By honoring the memory of martyred students and teachers of Minab, he honored the sacrifice of teachers who lost their lives to protect students and emphasized the importance of the role of teachers in the education of the future generation.

Educational justice is one of the government's priorities

Referring to the importance of education in the government's programs, the executive vice president said: If a country seeks progress and empowerment in various fields, it should prioritize education. Because sustainable development is based on human capital.

Qaim Panah added: School is not only a place to transfer knowledge, but the personality, skills and individual and social abilities of students are formed there. Knowledge becomes ability when it is accompanied by wisdom, skill and decision-making power.

Emphasizing the necessity of realizing educational justice, he said: Students in privileged and disadvantaged areas should have equal opportunities to study in appropriate and high-quality schools. Educational justice means that where a student lives should not determine the quality of his access to education.

Construction of 14 thousand classrooms in two years

Referring to the measures taken in the field of development of educational spaces, the executive vice president said: 14,000 classrooms have been built in the country in the last two years, and the development of educational infrastructure continues.

Emphasizing the necessity of using technologies that meet today's educational needs, Ghaempanah added: More than 11,000 classrooms in the country have been equipped with smart boards, and the use of tools such as video projectors and new technologies have also been considered, along with changing teaching methods.

He pointed out that the improvement of the quality of education is not achieved only by building a school, but appropriate equipment and the use of new methods of teaching and learning should also be followed at the same time.

Schools should strengthen the power of thinking and problem solving

Pointing to the necessity of transformation in educational methods, Qaim Panah said: the goal of education should not be simply to memorize information, formulas and dates; Students should learn how to think, analyze problems and find appropriate solutions to solve problems.

He considered teamwork and participation of students to be one of the important components of modern education and added: In the educational environment, the opportunity for dialogue, listening to others' views and cooperation should be provided so that students are prepared for collective activity and solving problems in real life.

The Executive Vice President emphasized: Scientific education will be effective when the student can apply what he has learned in practice and solve the upcoming issues with thinking and creativity.

Emphasizing the role of education in strengthening the national identity, Qaim Panah said: We must strengthen the spirit of love for Iran and love for the country among the youth and students and let the future generation know the importance and pride of the nation.

He added: Students' acquaintance with the history, culture, literature and civilization of Iran can be effective in strengthening the sense of national belonging and recognizing the country's capacities.

Referring to the place of East Azerbaijan in the history and culture of Iran, the executive vice president said: Azerbaijan is the cradle of knowledge, science and literature, and personalities like Shahryar and Qatran are among the prominent cultural figures of this region. Along with scientific and literary background, Tabriz and Azerbaijan have valuable capacities in the field of knowledge and ability.

Referring to the role of knowledge in increasing the country's defense and national power, he said: the scientific and specialized abilities of manpower in various fields, including the defense field, play a decisive role in the country's authority.

School benefactors are a lasting capital for the country

Emphasizing the necessity of people's participation in the development of educational spaces, Ghaem Panah said: "There is no power higher than the power of the people and this capacity can be used in the path of the country's progress and meeting the needs of education."

He expressed his gratitude to the benefactors who built the school and said: "Helping education and building a school is one of the lasting actions, the effects of which will remain for many years and many generations will benefit from its fruits."

The executive vice president added: A school that is built in the name of a martyr or with the efforts of a benefactor, provides the basis for the education and empowerment of many students, and this charity has an effect beyond temporary and short-term aid.

At the end, Qaimpanah expressed hope that with the participation of people, benefactors, educators and executive bodies, the field for the development of educational spaces, the improvement of the quality of education and the education of an informed and capable generation in the country will be provided more than in the past.