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The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Private Schools (Early Childhood Education Department), held an introductory meeting for early childhood education supervisors, under the patronage of HE Majid bin Said Al Bahri, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs, in the presence of Dr. Khadija bint Ali Al Salami, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Private Schools, directors of departments, their assistants, and heads of departments. The three-days meeting targets 66 supervisors delegated to fill the position of early childhood education supervisor, at Maani Hotel.

The meeting program began with a visual presentation on private schools, reviewing their role and contributions in serving education. Following that, Fathia Al-Awaisi, Director of the Early Childhood Education Department, delivered the department’s speech, in which she said: “The early childhood education stage is the first stage upon which the future of generations is drawn. Global studies have proven that investing in early childhood is the greatest national investment and the strongest tributary for the development of societies, as its impact is reflected in strengthening national identity, developing cognitive abilities, and establishing a creative generation capable of facing the challenges of the era. Because the quality of education can only be achieved through the quality of those in charge of it, the Ministry believes that preparing and developing supervisory cadres is the basis for success as the educational supervisor is a partner in shaping the educational field, a guide to the educational process, and an incentive to raise the level of performance. Hence, this introductory meeting came to confirm the Ministry's keenness to provide an integrated professional environment for early education supervisors, and to empower them with the necessary tools to perform their lofty mission.

Najma Al-Jabri, Assistant Director of the Early Childhood Education Department, then presented the first working paper, entitled "Early Childhood Education in the Sultanate of Oman." The paper addressed the philosophy of early childhood education, the most prominent foundations upon which it is based, its importance in building a child's character and honing their skills from the early stages, and the Ministry's efforts to promote this field and develop its programs in line with national trends. It also highlighted the vital role of early childhood education in establishing a conscious and qualified generation capable of continuing their educational journey effectively and efficiently.

The second paper was titled: “Rules and Systems Governing the Work of Private Schools” and was presented by Tawheed Al Khabouri, Senior Administrative Affairs Researcher at the Licensing Department. The third paper was titled: “Educational Programs and Curricula Applied in Early Childhood Education” and was delivered by Thuraiya Al Maamari, Head of Early Childhood Education Programs and Curricula Section. The fourth paper was titled: “The Daily Program for the Early Childhood Education Stage” and was presented by Mona Al Kalbani, Senior Early Childhood Education Supervisor at the Early Childhood Education Department. The fifth paper was titled: “The Internal and External Educational Environment for the Early Childhood Education Stage” and was presented by Sumaya Al Hashemi, Senior Early Childhood Education Supervisor. Wadha Al Saadi, Senior Early Childhood Education Supervisor presented the sixth paper which came under the title: “Early Childhood Teacher Evaluation Form” and the seventh paper was titled: “Preparation Record for Early Childhood Teachers” and was presented by Shatha Al Hilali, Senior Early Childhood Education Supervisor.

The meeting aims to introduce new supervisors to the nature of the early education stage, its importance, and its role in supporting the quality of education. It also aims to review the most important regulations and systems governing this stage, present its programs and curricula, introduce the daily schedule and educational environment, and present the mechanism for evaluating early education teachers.