D. Textbooks and Supplemental Materials
UAGS provided all books and student materials, and utilized approved Ministry of Education textbooks according to Afghan grade levels. To promote the retention of knowledge and future learning, books and materials became the personal property of the students.
Each soldier or policeman received the appropriate textbook according to his or her native language (Dari or Pashtu). They also received notebooks, pens, and pencils.
All UAGS classrooms contained the following items:
Whiteboard
Multi-colored whiteboard markers
Teacher lesson plan book
Teacher training kit with the following items:
1. Alphabet chart
2. Numbers chart
3. Geometric chart
4. Measurements chart
OTTS conducts literacy training in hundreds of separate locations on a monthly basis. Many of these classes are conducted in remote and hostile locations. Ensuring the logistical needs of the literacy program is vital for success.
IV. Methodology
A. Instructional Approach Used By UAGS
The UAGS literacy program utilized a learner-centered approach to instruction that was based on measurable academic standards, or outcomes, of student performance. Literacy classes were tailored to meet the individual needs of each ANSF student. The UAGS program assessed each student’s current literacy level and conducted instruction according to their individual abilities, and availability to attend classes.
Instruction that is learner-centered allows students to engage in the learning process and advance based on their individual learning styles and varying degrees of availability for training. Student success is measured based on clearly defined academic outcomes in keeping with Afghan education standards.
Historically, learner-centered instruction has not been the norm in Afghanistan. In order to achieve high academic results, UAGS trained all instructors to use research-based teaching techniques that facilitate learning, and UAGS instructors attended ongoing professional development seminars conducted at our regional offices. Master Trainers, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, conducted these training seminars on a regular basis. UAGS Master Trainers also provided onsite training to teachers in remote locations.
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