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Catalogue of Initiatives
Jamiya Project
- Higher Ed (formal)
Title | Jamiya Project |
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Date launched | 2016 - Currently piloting 1 course and preparing a second |
Duration | Ongoing |
Purpose | MOOCs |
Online or Bleended | Blended |
Learning objectives | The Jamiya Project aims to provide relevant and accessible higher education for Syrian refugees by reconnecting them with Syrian academics, European universities and the latest education technology. The learning objectives of the courses should be tailored to the needed skills of displaced Syrian students. |
Target group | Displaced current and potential Syrian higher education students |
Evaluation results/ monitoring plan | Jamiya has created an open online forum for Syrian refugees to provide feedback about the model and approach. This has already generated more than 800 responses. In early 2016, Jamiya conducted a survey of Syrian refugees regarding their needs and experience of education, particularly higher education. Jamiya will be evaluated by external consultants who are designated to produce a report on methodology and the overall model (to take place end of 2016) |
Recognition or certification of learning | Courses are recognised by the partner university which provides the existing course. The model seeks to apply ECTS and be recognised across the European Higher Education Area. |
Financing and sustainability model | The Jamiya project is currently incubated by Alexandria Trust: http://alexandriatrust.org - an independent fundraising institution that is also supporting Al Fanar Media. It aims to become a stand-alone charity and is currently assembling a board. Jamiya would like to pair with further European universities to roll out more courses. The funding model and possibilities are currently being assessed via the pilot phase. |
Leading Organization | Jamiya Ltd, London |
Contact Person | Contact Form: https://www.jamiya.org/get-involved |
Website | http://jamiya.org |