Teachers Magazine for educators in the united arab emirates and the middle east

Teach Middle East Magazine Sep-Dec 2020 Issue 1 Volume 8

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future”.John F. KennedyThe...

Teach Middle East Magazine Apr-Jun 2020 Issue 3 Volume 7

“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity”.AristotleWelcome to the summer edition of Teach Middle East Magazine. It is mid-April 2020,...

Teach Middle East Magazine Jan-Mar 2020 Issue 2 Volume 7

“The older I get, I'm really reminded how important the arts are to our wellbeing as a society”. Rhys IfansWelcome to a new decade!If...

Teach Middle East Magazine Sep-Dec 2019 Issue 1 Volume 7

“Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit. It is the realisation that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an...

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Women in Education in the Middle East and North Africa

Women Ed is a global grassroots movement that connects aspiring and existing women leaders in education and gives women leaders a voice. It initially...

Is Your Resource a ‘Nice to Have’ or a ‘Need to...

Last week I attended a webinar that was run by ISC Research in which they were shedding light on the current situation with private...

New Reports Identify Inclusion and EdTech Practices in International Schools

Two new reports that investigate current practice regarding inclusion and education technology in international schools have been published by ISC Research. The reports include...

Private Schools Welcome Return of Students

It’s good to be back! Thousands of students have begun returning to school across Abu Dhabi and the UAE for the start of the...

ABU DHABI PRIVATE SCHOOLS RECORD HIGH SCORE IN UAE-WIDE DISTANCE LEARNING...

The positive overall performance of Distance Learning programs implemented by Abu Dhabi’s private schools during the COVID-19 pandemic is the direct result of “organisation,...

More than two-thirds of schools in Dubai offer ‘developed’ distance learning

More than two-thirds of private schools in Dubai offer a ‘developed’ level of distance learning, according to the recently-released Distance Learning Evaluation (DLE). With...

Sajida Al Bashir: A Passionate Educator Since Childhood

Sajida AL Bashir is originally from Palestine; she was born in Amman Jordan. She is a mother of four amazing children; Rahaf who graduated...

Dr Hana Al Nasser Malhas: Transforming Education in Jordan

Dr Hana Malhas is a Jordanian citizen with a PhD in Educational Psychology from the Arab University of Amman for Higher Education, an MA...

Stephen Kavanagh- Makes Learning Meaningful and Fun for His Students

Stephen hails from Newry in County Down, Northern Ireland. His first valuable experience of working with children came when he was fifteen and volunteered...

Andi Price- An Education Leader Who Uses Technology to Transform Students’ Learning.

Andi is originally from the south-west of England, he is a class teacher at Ranches Primary School (RPS), based in the new community of...

Barbara Anna Zielonka uses ICT to connect her students to the world.

I first heard of Barbara and the work she was doing with her students in Norway when the top 50 finalists of The Global...

KINGSTON GILBERT- AN INSPIRATIONAL SCHOOL LEADER WHO DOES THINGS DIFFERENTLY

It is not very often that you meet an educator who embodies true leadership and humility, Kingston Gilbert, Executive Principal and CEO of the Westminster School Dubai,a GEMS...

Past lives: The Truths and Myths of Exam Practice

By:Jamie KirkaldyAh, nostalgia…it isn’t what it used to be.It’s an old joke – one of...

Women in Education in the Middle East and North Africa

Women Ed is a global grassroots movement that connects aspiring and existing women leaders in...

What should I Do if My Child Has Fallen Behind At School?

With the school academic year underway, students are returning to the classroom in phases, for...

How Can Teachers Circumvent the COVID-19 Reality for students with SEN?

The last six months have caught us flat-footed. No one was prepared for what was...

Is Necessity the Mother of Invention?

“If necessity is the mother of invention, it’s the father of cooperation. And we’re cooperating...

FEATURED SCHOOLS

Deira International School: The Joys and Challenges of Teaching and Learning...

Educators from their Deira International School Dubai, share the joys and challenges they are experiencing teaching during COVID-19.Claire Heylin – Primary English Lead/ Year...

The British School Al Khubairat: Celebrating Over 50 Years of Excellence...

The British School Al Khubairat celebrated its golden anniversary (50 years) in 2019 and to crown the occasion, they were also rated outstanding in...

Repton Abu Dhabi – A Truly Holistic Approach to Education

Repton Abu Dhabi provides a truly holistic approach to education. At Repton they develop the love of learning in every child and help them...

CLASS TIME

THE ARBOR SCHOOL WILL PHYSICALLY WELCOME ALL STUDENTS BACK IN SEPTEMBER

As schools across the UAE prepare to reopen in September, the Arbor School has confirmed it will be able to accommodate 100% of its...

Repton School Dubai maintains top marks in IB Programmes

Repton School Dubai, part of Evolvence Knowledge Investments (EKI) and a partner school of the renowned Repton School in the United Kingdom, celebrates top marks achieved...

American School of Creative Science in Al Barsha will be Moving to Nad Al-Sheba

Bukhatir Education Advancement and Management International (BEAM), is relocating its American School of Creative Science (ASCS) campus located at Al Barsha alongside the International...

A’soud Global School Oman Appoints Lee Davies as Principal

A’soud Global School (AGS) appoints visionary educator Lee Davies as its new Principal. Mr Davies brings more than 30 years of teaching and leadership...

BEAM Education Plans to Merge Two of Its Schools in Sharjah

Effective 30th August, The American School of Creative Science at Al Layyah will be temporarily merged with, the American School of Creative Science in...

Deira International School Appoints Simon O’Connor as its new Director

Deira International School (DIS), owned and operated by Al Futtaim Education Foundation, has announced the appointment of Mr Simon O’Connor as its new Director,...

Weathering the storm in Abu Dhabi

5 Useful tips on social media use for educators

#ProudTeachers… share and empower other educators

A quick look at the Finnish Education System that will inspire you!

How To Get parents on ‘Team Teachers’

Be the happy & healthy teacher students need you to be!

Why Self Care is More Important NOW Than Ever Before

“ Self care is giving the world the best of yourself, not what’s left of yourself.” Katie Reed.How are you? A...

How Can Teachers Prepare Their MINDS For A New School Year?

I want you to do something right now. Please write one (1) sentence that conveys how you are feeling at this...

Six Effective Ways to Protect Your Eyes During Summer

Whilst sun exposure is an excellent source of vitamin D, not taking the necessary protective measures during the summer can have damaging effects...

7 Activities to Make Your Summer a Memorable One

Can’t travel abroad this summer due to travel restrictions? There is no reason to stay at home and be bored to...

Looking After Your Health Despite Lockdown Limitations!

The global disruption from COVID-19 has certainly had a daily impact on the students, teachers and communities in the Middle East...

A Moment with Henry Platten

A Moment With

Henry was born on The Wirral in the North West of England and grew up in Hawarden, a village on the...

A Moment with Shehzad Najib

A Moment With

Teaching is ever-evolving. When I began my career, I can remember sitting for hours at nights and on weekends writing progress...

Educators Who Create Content

My name is Sorcha Coyle, and I’m an Irish teacher, who has been teaching in the Gulf for the last eight...

Taking a Hard Look at Teacher Wellbeing During COVID-19