Imagine being at a bustling kindergarten in the UAE, surrounded by a dynamic mix of children from different cultural backgrounds. Some chatter in Arabic or English, while others seamlessly switch to Urdu, Hindi, or Malayalam. This vibrant mosaic of languages is not just a visual delight but a testament to the significant power of plurilingualism.
The recent graduation ceremony that took place at University City Hall marked a significant milestone as we celebrated the accomplishments of five classes: the Master’s in Teacher Leadership, the Post Graduate Diploma in Education, and the Early Childhood Education Certificate programs.
At Sharjah Education Academy we want to be sure that we not only prepare the best teachers, but we prepare our pre-service teachers on how to prepare for successful employment. We asked Dr. Gregor Cameron, Director of Schools-VISS Group to share what it is they look for when it comes to hiring qualified pre-service teachers.
The UAE has designated 2023 as “the year of sustainability” (1). The country continues to take leaps and bounds, inventing and forging new pathways of sustainable practices across all sectors, including education. Towards this end, a specific type of viable leadership is required for creativity and longevity in schools.
Have you ever wondered how we learn a language and learn how to read? And in learning language and reading skills, does the structure of your brain change? Does your brain stop growing at a certain age? These questions prompt my exploration of the impact of cognitive neuroscience on language learning.
Next time you walk into a building, take a look at the safety and accessibility features. From fire alarms, fire sprinklers, elevators, escalators, intercom systems, ramps, and automatic doors, these features are designed to make the space usable and understandable for everyone, regardless of age, size, ability, or disability.
I can already hear you asking yourselves, what is regenerative leadership? Through this blog post, I will help you understand what it means, how it impacts our education system, and how you can make the best out of it.
It is often said that organizational leaders serve at an intersection between two sides of an hourglass. On one side of the hourglass is the staff of the organization. On the other side of the hourglass is the customer base, constituency, client, or stakeholder group of the organization. And the leader is in the middle—the connector of both sides.
The 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) assessment has revealed promising signs for the future of education in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. This international study, which focused on the reading literacy of fourth-grade students, has shown that learners in Sharjah overall have performed well.
The Meriam Webster’s dictionary defines Improvement as “…something that enhances value or excellence.” All over the world many organizations devote their time and effort to such improvement of schools. Here in the Emirate of Sharjah, we are fortunate enough to have the organization Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) who leads all the private schools in this effort.
University City, Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
