Learning Environment

Improving Classroom Practice Through ‘Structured Tinkering’

Many teachers already improve their practice by constantly ‘tinkering’ with lesson plans and structures.

UAE: Students Should Undergo Tests To Assess Moral Skills, Says FNC Member 

A member of the Federal National Council has proposed that the Ministry of Education introduces aptitude tests similar to the Emirates Standard.Read the full ar

Do Your Students Have the Confidence to Keep Themselves Safe Online?

What is self-confidence and why do we need it? Some people have it in abundance; others would love to have more.

The Creative Teaching-Learning Environment

To engage learners with a constructive learning experience, we need to break down the walls that we set around them.

GESS Talks Webinar 10 - The evolution of education; are we facing a future skills gap?

This webinar brought together innovative educators and leaders at the forefront of the education evolution.

Change in Education: how the pandemic shifted attitudes towards homeschooling

Prior to the pandemic, homeschooling was considered a niche option.

Learner-Centred Learning in the Early Years

What we do through child initiated learning is give children the opportunity to plan and develop both their play and interests.

Navigating the Shifting Sands of Online Safety

All independent online activities expose young people to risks, regardless of what device they’re on, so what’s the answer to shielding them from the dangers?

Global education on your doorstop: the loophole in the Danish school system

Both affordable and superior, more Danes are waking up to the benefits of sending their children to an international school.

Is Blended Learning Here to Stay?

In 2021, schools alternated between in-person and online learning, blended or hybrid classrooms, or a mix of the various teaching modalities.

UK: Package to transform education and opportunities for most disadvantaged

Skills, schools and families at the heart of government plans to improve public services and level up left behind areas. Education will be at the heart of major

You’ve Identified the Gaps, What Do You Do Now?

When talking about learning gaps, it’s important to understand how they form.

Up to 10,000 pupils in England missed whole autumn term last year, analysis finds

The figures, based on data from schools collated by the education research group FFT Education Datalab, comes as the government wants new measures to boost..

Plans for exams to go ahead as normal, says NI education minister

Northern Ireland’s Education Minister has said she hopes that exams will go ahead as normal later this year.Read the full article at: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

UAE resumes in-person education

Schools in the UAE resumed in-person learning, after two weeks of using an online learning system as a precautionary measure, coinciding with the International

5 Amazing Organisations Transforming Education in Nigeria

In honour of World Education Day, Global Citizen highlights these incredible organisations giving millions of children in Nigeria a better chance to thrive.Read

MoE invites bids for 4 new schools in 3 governorates of Oman

The Omani Ministry of Education will establish four schools in three governorates. According to a ministry official, MoE will offer a tender to build the four

EU Commission Adopts Initiatives on Building Bridges for Effective European Higher Education Cooperation

According to a press release issued by the Commission on January 18, the society of the EU needs the contribution of universities and other higher education

The Future of Learning

Thriving in uncertain times should mean sticking to what works and building on a future where learning remains at the forefront.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021 - Katie Brill, VP PR & Communications, Junk Kouture

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 21: Eman Hamshari - Innovation & Engagement Lead, American Academy for Girls

 

We chatted with Eman after her conference session about all things Digital Leadership and creativity in education.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Hind Al Huwaidi - Director of Education, Bee'ah Consultancy

We met up with Hind Al Huwaid, Education Director at Bee'ah Consultancy on their stand at GESS Dubai.

Tool to get more kids in the Middle East active by ditching their desks showcased at this year’s GESS show

Schools across the Middle East will be encouraged to ditch the desks as Teach Active makes its debut at GESS Dubai (Stand UK Zone U1 Pod A).Read the full

Empowering Classrooms with Student-Led Learning

Student-lead learning makes the classroom less of an "institution" and more of a community, encouraging all-around mutual support.

Connecting Sustainable Development Goals to LIFE Readiness Skills

As a system, we need to go back to understand, define, and train one another on what sustainability in Education means.

Why every international school needs environmental education

For centuries, communities have maintained a considerate relationship with the Earth. So why does environmental education seem like a new trend?

Is Our Education System Failing Our Planet?

Sustainability can be our students drive to learn. It’s important to ingrain eco-friendly practices early and inspire them to become the leaders of the future.

Sustainability in Schools – Going Beyond Green

Have we truly changed the understanding of what sustainability means and looked beyond the easy wins to tackle the tough but necessary changes required?

Social-Emotional Learning: A Beneficial Outcome of Teaching Environmental Sustainability

If we are looking to build momentum for change, education is fundamental. One of the most desired outcomes of teaching sustainability is SEL.

Afghanistan's war is killing its students, and its whole education system

The country cannot stabilise without an educated population, but people cannot go to school without stability.Read the full article at: www.thenationalnews.com