Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has said that the education sector master plan will be introduced during the first quarter of this year, with the government’s digitalisation agenda playing a key role in reforms within the sector.
The Ministry of Education is currently undertaking major initiatives to ensure the education sector develops in line with modern demands. Work on the education master plan has been ongoing for the past two years.
Speaking to PSM News, Minister Ismail Shafeeu said the government’s digital transformation master plan will be implemented across the education sector. He stressed that teacher training is a central component of this process, noting that significant efforts have already been made over the past two years to develop technologically proficient educators. The minister added that work on teachers’ professional development will be further expanded this year.
“Digital competence leadership is being strengthened under the education sector master plan. We will introduce the master plan during the first quarter of this year. At the same time, we are working with UNICEF to develop this sector,” he said.
The minister emphasised that teachers must be at the forefront of digital change in education, adding that improvements in teachers’ skills directly translate into better outcomes for students and, in the long term, for society as a whole.
He said the ministry is giving special priority to teachers’ wellbeing and training. The ministry has also announced plans to provide training in artificial intelligence this year, enabling teachers to use AI tools effectively in the teaching of various subjects.