SEA announced the key recommendations reached during the 4th edition of the Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education, organized with the SPEA and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah. The summit witnessed an attendance of over 7,000 participants who joined forces to help shape a comprehensive, future-ready educational system for Sharjah and beyond.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Sunday morning the 4th Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education at the Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) in the University City.
The Sharjah Education Academy announced that the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates has accredited its latest academic programs, offered in a hybrid format, including the “Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership” and the “Master of Education in Educational Leadership” programs, for meeting all the standards and conditions set by the Commission.
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.
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.
University City, Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
