Five-Day Workshop on Newly Developed Arabic Textbook Held at DIET Leh.

Five-Day Workshop on Newly Developed Arabic Textbook Held at DIET Leh.
Leh, January 16, 2026:
A five-day workshop on the newly developed Arabic textbook was successfully conducted at DIET Leh from 12th to 16th January 2026. The workshop aimed at strengthening teachers’ capacity in the innovative design, editing, and effective use of the newly developed Arabic textbook.
The workshop witnessed active participation from around 20 teachers, including government and private school teachers from different institutions. The sessions focused on improving content presentation, language clarity, pedagogical relevance, and learner-friendly approaches in the existing newly developed Arabic textbook.
The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Mirza Mehdhi, Principal, DIET Leh, who highlighted the importance of continuous professional development of teachers and the need for quality textbooks that align with modern educational requirements. He encouraged participants to adopt innovative methods in textbook development to enhance students’ learning outcomes.
During the workshop, participants actively engaged in discussions, group activities, and hands-on editing exercises. Emphasis was laid on aligning the textbook with curriculum objectives, incorporating child- centric approaches, and making the content more engaging and meaningful for learners. During the valedictory session, Mr Mehdi advised teachers to prepare an adapted version of the Arabic textbook, Contextualizing it with local Ladakhi elements for greater relevance.
The workshop concluded with positive feedback from the participants, who showered praise on the DIET faculty for their impeccable arrangements. Everything was perfectly managed creating an ideal collaborative learning environment. Such initiatives play a vital role in enhancing the quality of teaching-learning processes and strengthening Arabic language education in the region.
Following Lecturers were the Coordinators for the Workshop
1. Tsering Lamo
2. Nahida Bano
3. Punchok Dolma