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Student Perspectives on Future of Education
Speakers
Year 10 student, Safa British School
I have been a student at Safa for 12 years and I’m proud to be a member of such a diverse community- one that has provided me with the opportunity to represent the school and challenge myself beyond the classroom. With a love for English and Geography, I always find myself eager...
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Year 9 Student, Safa British School
As a Y9 student at Safa British School, about to begin with GCSEs, I'm incredibly grateful for the many academic opportunities I’ve been given up until now. With a passion for learning, reading and debate, being able to be part of change, community and a team has always pushed me...
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Year 9 student, Safa British School
Ever since I joined Safa in FS2, I have always been drawn towards learning something new, whether it was when I had to learn an entirely new language when starting school or even reading a new book. This passion has stayed with me since, and though I do still read, debate and music...
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9:40am GMT+04
Screen Savvy Scholars: Mastering Knowledge with interactive video learning
Speakers
Regional Manager, Edpuzzle
Victoria James is a seasoned edtech professional in the Middle East, having previously managed edtech events, regional management of teacher training programmes and most recently joining global edtech startup Edpuzzle as regional manager for the Middle East. Victoria is co-founder...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 1
9:40am GMT+04
Empowering Creative Minds: Navigating the IB Journey through the arts
Speakers
MYP Coordinator | Programme Leader , American Gulf School
Alexandra Williams is a teacher of creativity with a background in Visual Arts, Design Technology, Psychology, Sociology, Health & Social care. Over 20 years of experience living and working in the fields of Education including MYP coordination, visual arts, holistic therapies and...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 16
9:40am GMT+04
Global context in the MYP
Speakers
Director of MOE Subject, North London Collegiate School
Mohamed is an educational consultant and leader in the field of international education; he brings a wealth of expertise in the IB field. Mohamed has extensive experience as a school visit team leader and workshop facilitator for IB-MYP schools.In addition to my roles in school evaluation...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 23
9:40am GMT+04
9:40am GMT+04
بناء المنهج في إطار البكالوريا الدولية " الأُطر والتحديات"
Speakers
Deputy Principal/ IB coordinator, Kuwait Bilingual school
Dr. Maged Abdallah is an experienced educator and a distinguished professional within the International Baccalaureate (IB) educational framework, holding a Ph.D. in Teacher Preparation. With over twenty years of teaching and leadership experience across Egypt, the UAE, and Kuwait...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 5
9:40am GMT+04
9:40am GMT+04
Executive Functioning - It Starts in the Early Years
Speakers
Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)
Originally from Ireland, Sharon has been in Dubai since 2009, and is proud to be part of its progressive movement towards a fully inclusive society. Beginning her career as a Speech and Language Therapist, Sharon has worked across clinical, special education and mainstream schools...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 6
9:40am GMT+04
Safeguarding Schools
Speakers
Head of Safeguarding, Dar al Marefa School
Ross's career spans multiple curriculum frameworks, including British, American, Australian, and IB, allowing him to bring a diverse perspective to his work. Ross specializes in Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Educational Leadership. Ross currently serves as The Head of Safeguarding at...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 7
9:40am GMT+04
Creating a culture of eSafety in schools
Speakers
Assistant Headteacher, Safa British School
Sarah is an experienced Senior Leader at Safa British School in Dubai. Her areas of interest include assessment, data and eSafety. Following the completion of her graduate degree in Law, and a career working for the UK government, she began her postgraduate studies in education...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 8
9:40am GMT+04
9:40am GMT+04
Enhancing Students’ Literacy: The Importance of Explicit Vocabulary Instruction
Speakers
Assistant Head of Secondary, Dubai British School Jumeriah Park
I am currently the Assistant Head of Secondary with responsibility for Teaching and Learning at Dubai British School Jumeriah Park. I moved to Dubai 3 years ago as the Head of English at the same school, after working in St Helens and Cheshire in the UK in the same role. I am an avid...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 20
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Writing in Arabic A
Speakers
Assistant Principal, GEMS Education
Walaa Elsayed is an accomplished education leader with a passion for Arabic and Islamic education. With a career spanning several years, she has held various leadership positions within the education sector. Beginning as an Arabic teacher in 2016, she quickly rose through the ranks...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 14
9:40am GMT+04
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Enhancing Speaking Skills with Oracy Techniques for Non-Students
Speakers
Arabic B teacher, Dubai College
Rasha Mahdy is an Arabic language teacher for non-native speakers with over 20 years of experience in the field of education and teaching in Dubai. Renowned for her high proficiency in developing innovative teaching methods and expertly planning curricula, she has been awarded the...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 19
9:40am GMT+04
الإطار الجديد لمنهاج مرحلة الروضة والصف الأول - دمج المهارات والتعلم القائم على اللعب
Speakers
Arabic Teacher, Safa British School
Nesrin: I am a mum of three boys. I live in Dubai for 20 years now. I have been teaching Arabic as a second language at Safa British School for more than 10 years. My philosophy in teaching is (When you build a good relationship with your student, definitely you will get good res...
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Arabic Teacher, Safa British School
Heba Ahmed is an experienced Arabic teacher with over 15 years of teaching in Egypt and the UAE. She has been awarded the title of Outstanding Teacher at several educational institutions and she's known for her creative teaching methods and careful planning. Currently, she teaches...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 18
9:40am GMT+04
Innovative Strategies for Students Engagement in Islamic Classes.
Speakers
CEO, Islamic Treasures
I'm Originally from Egypt, I have worked within the Education sector over the past thirteen years, in a prestigious British international schools in Dubai, where I held various leadership positions, including Assistant Principal and head of Arabic and Islamic Department and have a...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am GMT+04
Room 21
10:30am GMT+04
10:50am GMT+04
Enhancing the Achievement of Emirati Students - The Panel will be in Arabic Language - تعزيز مستويات الإنجاز للطلبة الإماراتيين
Speakers
Assistant Headteacher, Safa British School
Originally from the vibrant city of Alexandria in northern Egypt, I embarked on my educational journey at the University of Alexandria, where I deepened my knowledge in Teaching, Arabic literature and Islamic Studies. With a career spanning over more than two decades, I have held...
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Head of School Implementation for schools in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Alef Education
As Head of School Implementation for schools in Dubai and the Northern Emirates at Alef Education, I bring a wealth of experience from my 25-year journey in the educational field. My career has been characterized by a commitment to educational initiatives to improve students’ skills...
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Director of MoE Subjects - Dubai Schools, Taaleem
Dr. Salameh has made significant contributions to Arabic language education in Dubai, having worked extensively with various schools in the region. In his most recent position as Director of Arabic at Dubai Schools, he spearheaded remarkable linguistic progress. Previously, he led...
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CEO, ABT Assessments
19 Years experience as Arabic and islamic teacher including 11 Years as Head of Departments.Founder / CEO of ABT assessments
10:50am GMT+04
Future of Technology in Education Panel
Speakers
Academic Relationship Specialist in Alef Education, Alef Education
Paul, an Academic Relationship professional at Alef Education, brings over a decade of education experience and a background in Clinical Pharmacy. With a PGCE at the MA level, Paul empowers educators to utilize Alef's solutions, enhancing teaching methodologies for transformative...
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Head of Science, Dubai British School Emirates Hills
Alex Gray has 15+ years of teaching and leadership. He holds an NPQLTD and an MA in Education where he explored “developing education through enhancing performance.” Alex doesn’t stop there though, he’s a content creator in the realest sense, he hosts The International Classroom...
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Co-Founder and COO of Kamkalima | Science Educator and EdTech Expert with 30+ Years of Experience, KamKalima
Year 5 Teacher and Head of Junior Computing, Kent College
Thomas Sale is a Year 5 Teacher and Head of Junior Computing at Kent College Dubai, with over 21 years of experience in primary education and computing. He is a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, Microsoft Certified Educator, and Apple Teacher with Swift Coding, demonstrating...
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Primary School Teacher, Kent College
As a primary school teacher in Dubai, I am passionate about integrating innovative technology and artificial intelligence in the classroom. I have completed multiple certifications and publications on these topics, and I share my insights and tips through social media content creation.I...
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Assistant Headteacher, Safa British School
Sunday May 19, 2024 10:50am - 11:40am GMT+04
2nd Floor
10:50am GMT+04
The Women in Education panel- Finding Our Own Pathways
Speakers
Head of Primary, Safa British School
Director of Teaching and Learning, Amity International School Abu Dhabi
Timetable Coordinator and Maths Teacher, Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi
An accomplished, results driven and reflective leader with valuable pastoral and academic senior-management experience. Over seven years timetabling and data management experience. With a proven track record of successfully managing and optimising school timetables to enhance student...
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Digital Learning Lead, Bloom World Academy
As a teacher of 12 years, a Digital Learning Lead and a now a new mum, I am thrilled to be part of the UAE education network so that I can continue to learn and develop with all of you!
Over the years I have experienced firsthand the massively rewarding journey of developing student...
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Head of Secondary. Wellbeing and Inclusion Champion. Mental Health and Gender Equity Advocate. FCCT. MEd CanTab, The Arbor School Dubai
Sunday May 19, 2024 10:50am - 11:40am GMT+04
First floor
11:50am GMT+04
11:50am GMT+04
11:50am GMT+04
Managing assessments in the IB framework (Language of delivery: English)
Speakers
Deputy Principal/ IB coordinator, Kuwait Bilingual school
Dr. Maged Abdallah is an experienced educator and a distinguished professional within the International Baccalaureate (IB) educational framework, holding a Ph.D. in Teacher Preparation. With over twenty years of teaching and leadership experience across Egypt, the UAE, and Kuwait...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 2
11:50am GMT+04
11:50am GMT+04
11:50am GMT+04
Dyslexia Awareness with strategies for Teachers and Classroom Assistants
Speakers
Dyslexia Specialist/Inclusion Teacher, Safa British School
Asiya is a dedicated educator with over two decades of experience working with young children. She has a strong awareness of the Primary Curriculum as she has the experience of teaching all the Primary Year groups 1-6 as a mainstream classroom teacher. Armed with a degree in Computer...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 23
11:50am GMT+04
Exploring the innovative world of phonics programmes designed for inclusive literacy
Speakers
Phonics Leader & Year 1 Teacher, Star International School Mirdif
With a decade of teaching experience and the joys of being a mother of four, I have seen firsthand the transformative power of education. This fuels my passion to create engaging learning environments that foster a lifelong love of learning in my students.My dedication to phonics...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 5
11:50am GMT+04
Fast-Track to Inclusive Classrooms: Essential Practices
Speakers
Vice Principal and Head of Inclusion, Maplewood Canadian International School
Alexis C. Graves is a seasoned educator and administrator specializing in special education and inclusive practices, with over two decades of experience. As Vice Principal and Head of Inclusion at Maplewood Canadian International School, she excels in team leadership, curriculum development...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 6
11:50am GMT+04
Neurodiversity in the Classroom
Speakers
School Counsellor, Safa British School
Tarana Khatri is a licensed Counselling Psychologist and Creative arts therapist. She has been actively working in the field of mental health for the last 10 years( 6years in her home country and 4 years in Dubai). She is currently working as a school counsellor at Safa British School...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 18
11:50am GMT+04
Public speaking empowers our children
Speakers
The Power of Speaking By Danielle
Danielle's journey from a shy child to a confident teacher and public speaking coach, is something she could have never imagined as a non academic student. From the age of 5, Danielle found her passion in drama school, where she discovered the transformative power of the performing...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 7
11:50am GMT+04
Developing strategies for effective feedback in the classroom
Speakers
Assistant Headteacher, Safa British School
Sarah is an experienced Senior Leader at Safa British School in Dubai. Her areas of interest include assessment, data and eSafety. Following the completion of her graduate degree in Law, and a career working for the UK government, she began her postgraduate studies in education...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 8
11:50am GMT+04
Effective checking for understanding strategies for every classroom
Speakers
Teacher of History, Repton Dubai
Emily Folorunsho is an author, teacher, speaker, edu-blogger, BBC Bitesize consultant, and Teacher Talk Radio presenter. She has served as Head of History in an outstanding 12-form entry school in London, she also exceled as a Lead Practitioner, Specialist Leader of Education (SLE...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 9
11:50am GMT+04
Effective Questioning Strategies
Speakers
Director of Arabic, Safa Community School
Rehab KhalifaWith over 16 years of leading Arabic departments and coaching teachers, Rehab is an esteemed educator and workshop speaker dedicated to transforming education. She has played a vital role in sharing schools their journeys towards excellence, sharing expertise, and nurturing...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 12
11:50am GMT+04
Mapping, Delivering, Evidencing and Assessing your STEM/STEAM
Speakers
Head of Primary STREAM, Arcadia Global School
From the UK, Phil is an experienced and passionate teacher who is entering his 10th year teaching internationally. Through his time as a class teacher, Phil developed a passion for Science and then for STEM, introducing STEM based learning techniques into all his schools. Phil recently...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 20
11:50am GMT+04
11:50am GMT+04
Nurturing Student Attainment Through Concept Based Inquiry
Speakers
Assistant Head of Primary, Dar Al Marefa IB Private School
Engy is a seasoned international educator with a decade of teaching and over eight years of leadership experience in IB PYP and American Schools. Her diverse roles include lower primary homeroom teacher, coordinator, assessment coordinator, and deputy head of primary K-5. A certified...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 11
11:50am GMT+04
11:50am GMT+04
11:50am GMT+04
Integrating Technology into Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers
Speakers
Arabic Teacher, American Academy for Girls
Nesreen Al-Abbas has 14 years of teaching experience in UAE schools. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Classroom Teacher Department, from the University of Damascus, and a Master’s degree from the University of Oxford in Educational Strategies. Experience in developing...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 14
11:50am GMT+04
الاستراتجيات الفاعلة لتدريس المفردات
Speakers
Brighton College Dubai
Head of Arabic and IslamicBrighton College DubaiMaster's in teaching Arabic as a Foreign LanguageNational Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership
Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 15
11:50am GMT+04
11:50am GMT+04
How to foster differentiation in Islamic Education
Speakers
Head of Islamic, Next Generation School Dubai
As the head of the Islamic Department at Next Generation School, with over nine years of teaching experience spanning both the UAE and Egypt, I have had the privilege of spearheading transformative initiatives in Islamic Education. Through a series of training sessions and strategic...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 16
11:50am GMT+04
Personalised Learning in Islamic classroom
Speakers
HPL Trainer - Moral Education Coordinator - Islamic Studies Educator, Dwight School Dubai
- Whole school coordinator for the Moral Education Program and Islamic Mentor at Dwight School Dubai.- Islamic Studies Educator with seven years of experience in teaching the Islamic curriculum in the UAE.- High Performance Learning (HPL) Trainer, with two years of experience as an...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 11:50am - 12:40pm GMT+04
Room 17
12:40pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
Unlock the power of AI in Education
Speakers
Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher, iCademy Middle East
🌟Sarah Ahmed, Your Workshop Presenter!🌟With 10 years of teaching experience and a master’s degree in education from the American University in Dubai, Sarah brings a wealth of expertise to the workshop. Her background includes teaching all age groups, from early years to adults...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 18
1:00pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
Build your capability to design and evidence concept-based learning
Speakers
Teaching, learning and innovation lead for Arabic Subjects K-12, Greenfield International School - a Taaleem school
Shaimaa has been actively engaged with the International Baccalaureate (IBO) since 2015, in various roles as a bilingual workshop leader, programme leader, and PD online facilitator. She’s also a member in school IB evaluation and CIS accreditation visits.In addition to her career...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 7
1:00pm GMT+04
Empowering Educators: Designing Authentic Learning & Assessment
Speakers
Learning and Teaching Lead: Curriculum Maths and Individuals and Societies Raha KCC at Raha International School, Raha International School KCC
Hello! I'm Whitney Edmondson, an enthusiastic IB educator dedicated to reshaping the educational landscape by fostering authentic connections between students and the world around them. With a passionate belief in the power of authentic learning experiences, I'm committed to changing...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 2
1:00pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
Inclusion Simplified
Speakers
Inclusion Specialist Teacher, Gems international school
Emmanuel is an inclusion specialist teacher and education consultant currently working in the Middle East. Emmanuel has used his experience as Assistant principal, Classroom teacher & SENCo to support organisations in their inclusive practice. He is also the Director of The Reachout...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 23
1:00pm GMT+04
More Than A Seat at the Table
Speakers
Inclusion Teacher, Sunmarke School
Kemi Oluyinka was an Assistant Headteacher of Inclusion and Mental Health Lead in the UK. She is also the Founder of the Young Black Teachers Network, an Educational Consultant, qualified SENCO and Biology Teacher. Kemi has a passion for diversity, inclusion, equality and equity...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 5
1:00pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
Developing Oracy in the classroom
Speakers
Assistant Headteacher, Safa British School
With 17 years committed to education, 8 of which have been within leadership roles in the UAE, Noreen McGuckin has firsthand experience of the transformative impact of primary education. From teaching across all key stages to leading in areas such as inclusion, EYFS, curriculum development...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 6
1:00pm GMT+04
How to teach the productive side of Arabic language (writing -speaking)
Speakers
Head of Arabic, Repton School Dubai
I started my teaching career in 1999 in Egypt where I worked in the British School of Alexandria for 11 years. In 2010, I moved to Repton School in Dubai where I am still working till now. During my career as a teacher and a leader, I have gained many experiences in teaching all the...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 8
1:00pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
مراحل تطور الكتابة وخطوات تطورها الستة
Speakers
Assistant Headteacher - Head of MOE Department, Charter Schools - AlQeyam
I'm Najwa Abulebdeh Assistant Headteacher and Head of MOE subjects. I've 32 years experience in teaching which includes 15 years As head of department
Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 11
1:00pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
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1:00pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
How to create an active classroom
Speakers
Head of Islamic and MSCS, International school of Creative science
I am Head of department Islamic studies B and MSCS , I love coaching and public speaking . I have taken part in various conferences as a speaker , with BACT institute in Dubai and collaborate UAE as well
Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 15
1:00pm GMT+04
1:00pm GMT+04
التفكير النمطي والتفكير الإبداعي في مادة التربية الإسلامية وأثرهما على المتعلمين
Speakers
Islamic Studies Teacher, Uptown International School
My name is Ibrahim Elbana, and I hold a Ph.D. and a Master's degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia. I work as a visiting professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia, and I also serve as a reviewer for practical Arabic research at the Democratic Center...
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Sunday May 19, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm GMT+04
Room 3
1:00pm GMT+04
1:50pm GMT+04
2:20pm GMT+04