Education Policy in Focus
A
series of three education policy forums, conducted in partnership with
The National, brought together key players in the education sector to
discuss reforms, generate new ideas and raise awareness.
Regulating Private Schooling in the
UAE
Topics included the way schools are regulated in the UAE, the impact
of school inspections in Dubai, perceptions of private sector
operators on school inspections and views of parents and teachers
about these policies.
The Great Arabic Debate
Participants discussed the diversity in the student population and how
this affects their approach to Arabic, as well as problems in Arabic
teaching and the need to make Arabic curricula more relevant and
engaging.
Teachers and Teaching in the UAE
Speakers explored challenges to building a quality teaching workforce,
teachers’ satisfaction levels with their education and training, and
how teacher training is transforming education in the UAE. |
