ABU DHABI: Ministry of Education and Arab Thought Foundation partnered with Zayed University will host the 3rd annual Education Conference, themed “Zayed’s Legacy: the next 50 years start now.” Ministers and several international educational experts will attend the event held online on Monday, 9th November.
The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for educational practitioners, administrators, and academics to share, collaborate, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning environments. Concurrent sessions offered by faculty from Zayed University’s College of Education and five international speakers will address the future of teacher preparation, early childhood education, and STEM education.
The Arab Thought Foundation will also share their expertise in empowering the youth, modernizing teaching and learning methods of the Arabic language in the conference. Also, the importance of dialogue and openness to various languages and cultures will be highlighted. The foundation also extends its expertise to support the conference through its efforts towards regional outreach.
Schools and community stakeholders affiliated with the College of Education at Zayed University will collaborate towards the advancement of K-12 education in the UAE. The conference also looks at the opportunities to advance professional development training programmes offered by faculty members from the College of Education.
Participation of 500 researchers, academics, teachers, and field experts are expected to connect online on 9th November, from 10:00 to 16:00 from major academic units such as the Department of Education and Knowledge, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Al Qasimi Foundation, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, Sharjah Private School Authority, GEMS Education, Taaleem, Emirates National School, UNESCO, and Zayed University.
Source: WAM
