On Sunday, November 24, 2024, the Center for Human and Social Studies at Hadhramout University held a workshop to celebrate World Children’s Day under the patronage of Hadhramout University President, with support from Al-Amal Cultural and Social Women’s Foundation and in coordination with Women’s Faculty.
The workshop was inaugurated with a welcoming speech by Dr. Fatima Abdullah Bahdila, Vice Dean of the Women’s Faculty, who expressed her hopes that all participants would benefit from the workshop and that it would yield recommendations contributing to the enhancement of the educational process and the development of skills. She also emphasized the importance of active participation in achieving the intended goals.
Three research papers were presented during the workshop. The first was delivered by Ms. Arwa Saleh Bakhla’a, titled “The Degree to Which Kindergarten Teachers Possess Effective Communication Skills and Their Relationship to the Development of Empathy and Speaking Skills Among Preschool Children in the City of Mukalla.” The study aimed to explore the extent to which kindergarten teachers possess effective communication skills and how these relate to the development of empathy and speaking abilities in preschool children in Mukalla.
The second paper, presented by Ms. Nadia Mohammed Abu Bakr Bawazir, was titled “Teachers’ and Mothers’ Beliefs About the Impact of Teaching English to Preschool Children on Their Arabic Language Skills in Mukalla City.” This study sought to understand the beliefs of teachers and mothers regarding the influence of early English education on the Arabic language development of preschoolers in Mukalla.
Ms. Jawhara Mohammed Abu Bakr Bawazir presented the third paper, titled “The Impact of Animated Cartoons on the Linguistic Development of Preschool Children from the Perspective of Teachers and Mothers in Mukalla City.” The study aimed to assess the perceived effects of animated cartoons on preschool children’s language development.
The workshop concluded with several key recommendations, most notably the need to increase training programs for kindergarten teachers in Mukalla on designing and implementing activities that enhance children’s effective communication skills. It also emphasized the importance of encouraging teachers to apply their communication skills in the teaching and learning process.
The workshop witnessed strong attendance from Kindergarten students who specialize in early childhood education, with high levels of engagement and interaction. This dynamic participation enriched the discussions and created a valuable space for exchanging ideas and experiences, contributing to a more impactful educational experience for all involved.