Mona Foundation Fundraiser Supports Two Science Labs
ADCAM's academic community (including students, teachers, parents and the administration) felt that a science lab was crucial to continue to offer a high-quality and effective education. A lab allows the theoretical understanding acquired in the various classroom curricula to be tested by students under the supervision of teachers and give them practical experience to help develop their various capacities.
One of the guiding principles of ADCAM's educational efforts is independent investigation of truth. To enact this vision, ADCAM uses a method of “theory-practice-theory” where theory learned in the classroom is tested in practice and the results are reflected on to further improve the theory. Eventually, this continual learning cycle is translated to practical efforts in community service.
In 2007, Mona Foundation raised $47,784 to build and equip these labs. They benefit students in all of ADCAM's academic programs including:
- Masrour Vocational School – 653 students
- Tahirih College of Education – 274 students
- Rural Polytechnic Institute – 250 students
- Pre-Youth Program – 300 students
- Masrour Technology Institute – 168 students
Total Budget for the Project: $47,000