Accra:Dr. Samah Mohamed Al Ajjawi has been elected to the Standing Committee of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), representing Bahrain's Ministry of Education. The election took place during the IEA's 67th General Assembly held recently in Poland.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Al Ajjawi expressed her appreciation for the election, highlighting that it signifies international recognition of the capabilities of Bahrain's education professionals and the country's contribution to global educational decision-making.
The seven-member committee, which includes the association's president from Denmark and representatives from the Czech Republic, Jordan, Ireland, Chile, Spain, and Bahrain, is responsible for overseeing the work of the association and its secretariat. It provides strategic direction and supervision for the IEA's activities.
The IEA is known for overseeing the implementation of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), both of which are internationally recognized assessments of student achievement. The association boasts 69 member countries.