Islamabad
\nEmphasizing the need to align lifelong learning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and rapidly evolving digital skill demands, Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood said that educational institutions must design future-ready, relevant and market-oriented courses.
\nHe was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day training workshop on Course Development and Proposal Writing organized by the Center for Lifelong Learning at AIOU with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
\nThe inaugural session was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood while JICA\u2019s Deputy Chief Advisor, Abid Gul, participated as the guest of honor.
\nAddressing the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor stressed that relevance should remain the core principle in developing courses under the Center for Lifelong Learning. He noted that it is the responsibility of educational institutions to design programs that are not only aligned with present-day requirements but also remain effective and useful in the future.
\nHe further emphasized that the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in course development is a pressing need of the time so that education can play a meaningful role in social and economic development.
\nHighlighting global trends, Dr. Nasir Mahmood pointed out that the demand for a skilled workforce particularly individuals equipped with IT and digital skills is increasing rapidly worldwide. He advised participants to design lifelong learning courses that respond to societal needs, future demands and financial viability.
\nOn this occasion, JICA\u2019s Deputy Chief Advisor, Abid Gul termed the establishment of the Center for Lifelong Learning at Allama Iqbal Open University a timely and significant initiative. He said that the concept of lifelong learning offers individuals opportunities to continue learning throughout their lives, which has become indispensable in view of rapidly changing global requirements. He expressed confidence that the Center would play a vital role not only in Pakistan but also in the region by promoting quality course development and effective proposal writing.
\nDuring the workshop, participants are being provided with practical training in modern course design, formulation of clear learning outcomes, curriculum development aligned with market needs, and effective proposal writing techniques for courses offered under the Center for Lifelong Learning. The training aims to further enhance the professional skills and capacities of faculty members and technical staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad Emphasizing the need to align lifelong learning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and rapidly evolving digital skill demands, Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood said that educational institutions must design future-ready, relevant and market-oriented courses. He was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day training workshop on Course […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":528254,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-528229","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n