U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Manuel Micaller and the Aga Khan Development Network Resident Representative Qozidavlat Qoimdodov on February 15 joined Tajik Minister of Science and Education Saidzoda Rahim Hamro in an official handover ceremony of 242,000 English language textbooks for secondary schools in Tajikistan, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe reported.
The U.S. Embassy, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science and implementing partner Aga Khan Education Service in Tajikistan, developed modern textbooks and curricula for Tajik students in grades 10 and 11. The 242,000 English textbooks include: 115,000 grade 10 student books; 115,000 grade 11 student books; 6,000 grade 10 teacher books; and 6,000 grade 11 teacher books; and 12,000 CDs with instructional materials for teachers.
These English textbooks incorporate the most modern approaches to language learning—student-centered, communicative, and task-based learning that promotes critical thinking. The textbooks utilize Tajik cultural contexts and history alongside cultures from around the world.
In addition to providing 242,000 English language textbooks for grades 10 and 11, the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan is working with partners to provide the Ministry of Education and Science 352,611 English language learning textbooks for grades 8 and 9, which would include 5,800 teacher’s books; and 5,800 CDs for self-directed training and effective use of the resources.
