Category Archives: Authors
GEMS Threaten To Close Down Schools in Dubai
According to The National Newspaper, Sunny Varkey has written a letter to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority mentioning the possibility of shutting down schools if they go ahead with the school fee freeze. We have refrained from sensationalising the … Continue reading
Filed under Dubai, School Operators, Staff, UAE
ADEC and AdvancED
There is no doubt that the Abu Dhabi Education Council is hard at work trying to improve the level of education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The adoption of the Public Private Partnership where the public schools are run … Continue reading
Filed under Abu Dhabi, School Reform, Staff, UAE
The Future Of Reading
Today’s children aren’t motivated to read. However, the same kid who seems distracted and bored and fairs poorly at reading in the classroom might very well concentrate and read a game instruction manual cover to cover with ease and energy. … Continue reading
Filed under Issue 3, Michael Ford, Reading
Heads We Win, Tails You Lose
What’s a common factor between “camel jockeys”, “terrorists” and “towel heads” on one end and audiences on Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Springer and Dr. Phil on the other? Nothing! Videoconferencing has been playing a major in eliminating misconceptions for more than … Continue reading
Filed under Educational Projects, Issue 3, Lebanon, Staff
Intel Insight
Investing more than $1 billion on education, Intel, the world’s leading manufacturer of microprocessors is developing 21st century learning and teaching skills in the hope of generating future technology leaders. The IT private sector which is on the receiving end … Continue reading
Filed under Educational Projects, Hadi Khatib, Issue 3
Do You Speak English ?
The message is clear. English is the right vehicle for education and the passport for entry into a competitive global economy. Teaching it is undergoing change. Embracing change is a tough challenge. Are you up to it? Albert Einstein once … Continue reading
Filed under Abu Dhabi, British Council, Conferences, ELT, Hadi Khatib, Issue 3
PPP in Abu Dhabi
In September 2006, the PPP pilot project was officially launched in 30 K-5 Schools of which 12 are located in Al Ain, 12 in Abu Dhabi and 6 in Al Gharbiya. “How do we fulfill our objectives? Is it by … Continue reading
Why Reading ?
An intellectual and creative breeding ground If you’re watching TV while flipping through this article, it could mean you are greatly influenced by moving images and audio-visual information but are not ready to abandon reading. Read on. Recently a colleague … Continue reading
Filed under Authors, Issue 6, Michael Ford, Past Issues, Reading
