Skills Development

Crafting Sustainable Stories is all about young children identifying their passions in life, voicing their ideas on the future they envision for themselves, their surroundings, and the planet, and finding their medium of expression to communicate their solutions. The initiative to find solutions and adopt an SDG comes through empathy, but children need to develop a sound plan of action to achieve their goals. The 'Story Drill' is a writing tool developed for young thinkers, teachers and parents to support purposeful writing that comes through inspiration, exploration, description and creation of ideas. Children writing stories for children is an innovative approach to solving the global issues and securing our future generations. Voices of Future Generations competition empowers young writers by listening, understanding, facilitating and believing in their ideas and abilities to drive change.

Language : English

Topic : Curriculum

Join Ashley as she shares a case study of implementing character schools into primary education She'll draw from lived experiences and introduce some of the science, as well as practical takeaways to begin effective strengths work in your school.

Language : English

Topic : Learning Environment

Join Ashley, who taught in the UAE for 12 years, as she talks about making space for wellbeing in the primary school through an autonomous curriculum designed to make a difference.

Language : English

Topic : Early Years

Literacy is the key ingredient that underpins every curriculum. At this workshop, educators, parents and visitors of all spheres will collaborate on the effective, practice steps that will improve progress in literacy, at home, in classrooms and across the whole school. With the Mantra: Every Teacher Every time, this is the CPD that provides cutting edge trusted and tried approaches that is every school’s dream. Educators will leave with:

• Tools to embed literacy in school culture

• A clear flight path to follow when embedding literacy across the school

• The BEAM strategy • Every teacher, every time technique

• Mnemonics of literacy

Language : English

Topic : Curriculum

An increasingly interconnected, globalised world demands that educators prepare students for success in a society facing complex challenges. By engaging with Education for Sustainable Development schools can directly contribute to SDG 4 – Quality Education. This conference session will: • Define international mindedness and global competence.

 • Identify the need for global competence and citizenship in the curriculum for all ages.

• Present a framework for developing global competence.

• Exemplify how this can be addressed explicitly through the curriculum.

• Make reference to the SDGs connected to subject content.

• Explore how to ensure all learners can see themselves in the curriculum.

 • Demonstrate how to include diverse perspectives and experiences which leads to developing empathy. By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of global competence and inspiration for how to integrate it into their teaching and learning.

Language : English

Topic : Curriculum

The main goal of action research is to improve the quality of practice; it can promote evidence-based decision-making about curriculum, instruction, and assessment and inform policy and practice.  It is a form of research that is designed to promote change and improvement within a specific context or organisation. I will briefly explain two approaches that schools can use to stimulate and guide action research in their schools. Both are grounded in reflective practice, will support professional growth and empower teachers to drive change in policy and practice. The first follows a ‘Do-Think-Do’ process and the second a ‘Think-do-Think’ process.

Language : English

Topic : Curriculum

In this presentation, presenters talk about lessons learned from pioneering progress-monitoring tools, while focusing on one subject, Mathematics. In this process RtI (Response to Intervention) is discussed as a framework while implementing MTSS (Mutli-tier System of Support). Thus, participants will have a chance to discuss the challenges and successes of implementing Growth in national and international settings. Participants will leave will practical tools for problem-solving and resources and ideas on how to set priorities on a classroom level and school level while using RtI/MTSS.

Language : English

Topic : Curriculum

Delve into how artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques are enhancing robotic capabilities, such as object recognition, path planning, and decision-making in dynamic environments.

Language : English

Topic : VR / AI / Robotics

Entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurial mindset are something that can be both learned and taught. Using the entrepreneurial approach is a method to activate students and to innovate their learning both as individuals and as members of a team in order to develop competences and skills for the 21st century. This case study will answer the questions to whom, how and when entrepreneurship training could be utilized.

Language : English

The research paper aims to identify the challenges of advanced stream subjects faced by students at Al Shefaa’ Bint Abdullah Girl’s School (Cycle 3, Emirati School). This research will use quantitative and qualitative methods to examine the influence that advanced stream subjects have on student academic achievement. The analysis using the survey tools leads us to the inference that time management, the language barrier, and the depth of the scientific subjects are the main challenges from the student’s perspective. Based on the analysis, we have suggested solutions to overcome these challenges that the students faced. Those suggestions were implemented successfully in the school and found positive changes.

Language : English

Topic : SEN / Gifted & Talented

Due to political, economic and socio-cultural circumstances, research on Arabic language teaching and learning has been lagging behind. This has led to a series of ineffective and stubborn recycling of old ideas in Arabic pedagogy that resulted in below average student performance on international Arabic literacy tests. However, recent results of research studies utilizing the use of Functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) and Electroencephalography (EEG) to understand how languages are learned and how the brain can process different languages are promising a new dawn for language teaching and learning. This session will explore the practical implications of the Science of Reading research available on Arabic language teaching and learning and will leave the participants with ideas on how to reengineer the field of Arabic language teaching & learning with examples from a leading curriculum in that regard: BilArabi.

Language : Arabic

Topic : Curriculum

Practical, innovative and co-constructive strategies will be introduced to enhance learning in the classroom. The workshop will be based on using minimal resources so that teachers can implement these strategies on a day-to-day basis in any environment and under any circumstances to enhance pupil engagement and develop their critical thinking skills. The work will be interactive and fun!

Language : English

Topic : Innovative Methods / 21st Century Teaching

This workshop is a dynamic and engaging event focused on equipping participants with essential leadership skills and fostering thought leadership in their respective fields. The workshop encompasses a range of topics, including effective communication, strategic decision-making, team building, and innovative leadership approaches. Throughout the workshop, participants will actively participate in interactive sessions, group discussions, and practical exercises designed to enhance their leadership abilities. The training sessions provided valuable insights into various leadership styles and frameworks, allowing participants to explore their own leadership strengths and areas for development.

Language : English

Topic : Leadership and Management

In this session, we delve into the significance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explore ways to seamlessly integrate them into our daily lives. Our aim is to highlight the remarkable potential children possess to drive positive change and innovation. The Sustainable Development Goals, set by the United Nations, encompass crucial global challenges that require collective effort for a sustainable future. Our session emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing these goals, as they form the blueprint for a better world. We will discuss how these goals can be woven into the fabric of our everyday lives, whether through school subjects or activities at home. The session also emphasizes the role of educators, parents, and mentors in nurturing young minds to think critically and creatively. We'll delve into techniques that encourage children to break free from conventional thinking and explore fresh perspectives. By motivating them to think "outside the box,"

Language : Arabic

Topic : Curriculum

How can we help and support students to channel complex and varied emotions in a way that can lead to positive and meaningful action? This workshop offers students the opportunity to express their thoughts and emotions on Climate Change and its impacts, through various hands-on 'stations' where they can draw and write how they feel, as well as reflect on the thoughts of others in the group.

Language : English

Topic : Sustainability

In this workshop, we will explore practical approaches to integrating environmental education and sustainability into mainstream curricula. Participants will learn how to develop inquiry-based learning strategies that will facilitate teaching and learning that can be used across different subjects and key stages. We will examine the need for sustainable education and learn how to build this into existing curriculum. We will also discuss strategies for engaging colleagues, students and the wider school community in sustainability initiatives. The workshop is suitable for educators of all levels and subjects, who are interested in embedding sustainable education in their curriculum.

Language : English

Topic : Sustainability

Language : English

Topic : Sustainability

Dialogue is a key instructional strategy for engaging learners in a topic while developing core skills for intercultural communication and global citizenship. The practice of dialogue prepares learners for the global community by teaching them how to critically seek out information about the world, think together about important topics, and exercise skills that promote attitudes of open-mindedness and curiosity. 

Through this interactive workshop, participants will:

• Explore the definitions, distinctions, and practices of dialogue in the school and classroom

• Understand the core skills of dialogue

• Look at ways to integrate dialogue in schools and teaching practice

• Learn more about Generation Global tools and resources

Language : English

Topic : Innovative Methods / 21st Century Teaching

This workshop aims to equip coaches and leaders with the necessary skills and strategies to establish and maintain positive coaching relationships with teachers. Participants will explore active listening, collaborative goal setting, observation and feedback, and reflection and evaluation. Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will apply these strategies to their own coaching contexts and develop a plan for improving coaching relationships with teachers. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to build effective coaching relationships with teachers and improve teaching practices for better student outcomes.

Language : English

Topic : Recruitment and Development