LoU inked to provide free international teaching certificates

Rawalpindi:Federal Government Educational Institutions (FGEI) Cantts/Garrisons Directorate and American Board for Certification of Teaching Excellence (ABCTE) Monday signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) to entertain FGEI faculty members for international teaching certification courses free of cost.

The LoU was signed by Director FGEIs and ABCTE Vice President Iftikhar Qadir on behalf of FGEIs & ABCTE respectively. FGEI DG, Director School Affairs and other senior officials were also present at the occasion.

The FGEI DG said the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has reshaped the whole world, changing social elements and obligations for educational organizations.

He stressed the need for the public and the society at large to adapt to the changing health scenario. ABCTE Vice President Iftikhar Qadir appreciated the efforts of FGEIs and termed the LoU an initiative that would go a long way in training and building capacity of teachers to cope with emerging trends in teaching methodologies and earn an internationally recognized certification.