A five-day workshop on the newly developed Arabic textbook was successfully conducted at DIET Leh from January 12 to 16, with the objective of strengthening teachers’ capacity in the innovative design, editing, and effective use of the textbook.

The workshop witnessed the active participation of around 20 teachers, including government and private school educators from various institutions. The sessions focused on improving content presentation, language clarity, pedagogical relevance, and learner-friendly approaches in the newly developed Arabic textbook.

The programme was inaugurated by Mirza Mehdi, Principal, DIET Leh, who highlighted the importance of continuous professional development for teachers and the need for quality textbooks aligned with modern educational requirements. He encouraged participants to adopt innovative approaches in textbook development to enhance students’ learning outcomes.

During the workshop, participants actively engaged in group discussions, collaborative activities, and hands-on editing exercises. Emphasis was laid on aligning the textbook with curriculum objectives, incorporating child-centric approaches, and making the content more engaging and meaningful for learners. During the valedictory session, Mr. Mehdi advised teachers to prepare an adapted version of the Arabic textbook, contextualised with local Ladakhi elements to ensure greater relevance.

The workshop concluded with positive feedback from participants, who appreciated the impeccable arrangements and academic support provided by the DIET faculty. The well-organised programme created an ideal collaborative learning environment and underscored the role of such initiatives in enhancing the quality of teaching-learning processes and strengthening Arabic language education in the region.

The workshop was coordinated by Tsering Lamo, Nahida Bano, and Punchok Dolma, Lecturers at DIET Leh.