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Jordan Times
12-05-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Princess Sarvath opens Bunayat Centre's 36th annual exhibition, celebrating 50 years of empowerment
HRH Princess Sarvath cuts the ribbon to officially open the 36th Annual Exhibition at the Bunayat Centre for Special Education, celebrating five decades of empowering students with disabilities through education and vocational training (Petra photo) AMMAN — HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan on Saturday inaugurated the 36th annual exhibition of the Bunayat Centre for Special Education, which showcases the artistic and professional achievements of students enrolled at the centre. The event also marked the 50th anniversary of the centre's establishment, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Organised by the centre's Vocational Rehabilitation Department, the exhibition showcases a wide range of student work from the current academic year. On display are handicrafts in ceramics, textiles, mosaics, carpentry and agriculture, as well as a selection of homemade food products, including pickles, jams, traditional thyme and dried herbs. The Bunayat Centre serves students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. It provides tailored educational and vocational training to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for independent living, social integration and economic participation. Princess Sarvath emphasised the importance of continued support and empowerment for persons with disabilities, noting their vital role in building a more inclusive Jordan and contributing meaningfully in all areas of society. The exhibition drew praise from attending ambassadors, partners and friends of the centre, who commended the high level of creativity and craftsmanship on display. Visitors also noted the students' strong sense of commitment to their families and communities, which is reflected in their work. The exhibition will remain open to the public on Monday from 9:00am to 7:00pm.
Jordan Times
08-05-2025
- Science
- Jordan Times
Princess Sarvath Inaugurates conference on learning difficulties, announces key educational initiatives
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan, with HRH Prince El Hassan in attendance, the second International Scientific Conference on Learning Difficulties: 'Current Challenges and Future Prospects' was inaugurated on Wednesday (Petra photo) AMMAN — Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan, with HRH Prince El Hassan in attendance, the second International Scientific Conference on Learning Difficulties: 'Current Challenges and Future Prospects' was inaugurated on Wednesday, with the participation of experts and researchers from Jordan and the Arab world. The event was organised by Princess Sarvath Community College's (PSCC) National Centre for Learning Difficulties. In her opening speech, Her Royal Highness highlighted the centre's key achievements, including the training of more than 1,500 teachers in coordination with the Ministry of Education and the diagnosis of over 11,500 students with learning difficulties using the latest diagnostic tools and assessment tests since the Centre's establishment in 1992, according to a statement from PSCC. She also announced the launch of the Arabic version of the WISC-5 (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition), the statement said, adding , 'This version has been adapted and standardized for the Jordanian context and the Ministry of Education curricula, under license and exclusive rights from the publisher (Pearson) to the college. The Princess also announced the release of a new assessment tool designed to evaluate learning difficulties in the English language, 'the first of its kind in Jordan and the region.' The centre had previously issued diagnostic tools for Arabic language and mathematics. The conference saw the signing of an agreement and memorandum of understanding between PSCC and the Sharjah Centre for Learning Difficulties to jointly develop Arabic language and mathematics assessment tools tailored to the curricula of the United Arab Emirates, according to the statement. The conference produced a number of scientific and practical recommendations, focusing on the importance of enhancing the training of specialized teachers and diagnostic experts in alignment with the Economic Modernisation Vision and the Ten-Year Inclusion Education Plan launched by the Ministry of Education, aimed at ensuring a fair and diverse educational environment.
