Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) recently organised a ‘Training for Trainers’ workshop at Qatar Foundation (QF) Recreation Center as part of its Adult Arabic Literacy (RAAL) programme.
Students from Academic Bridge Program took part in the course, designed to equip volunteer tutors with necessary skills to facilitate the RAAL initiative.
The workshop covered Rota’s literacy curriculum, practical information relating to teaching Arabic, issues facing low-income migrant workers, methods to facilitate adult learning, and community-based learning tools.
The RAAL initiative is a result of a survey carried out by Rota, which suggested 55 percent of low-skilled workers did not possess Arabic literacy skills, while 45 percent of workers appeared to have a fair degree of spoken Arabic with no reading or writing skills.
A key feature of the programme is, it allows young people in Qatar to take part in an experiential service learning opportunity, developing their skills and knowledge as RAAL literacy Trainers and Champions.
Rasmeya Hassan Al Jamali, Community Development Specialist, National Programs Department at ROTA, said: “‘Training for Trainers’ course is a program that ensures our volunteers are qualified to facilitate the RAAL initiative."
