Monthly Archives:: December 2014

The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) continues its quest for raising standards in education by launching an internal excellent award programme to respect outstanding performance of employees and divisions.   His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of… Read more »

It seems the East Asia is on the move in education and Malaysia is looking to emulate the Shanghai programme of study. Shanghai is a market leader in students results and has produced excellent results in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa).   Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is looking to have… Read more »

A recent study from the Institute of Education shows that the culture in Asia plays a big factor in determining children’s success in education.   Die hard educationalist believe that while technology is further developing education, the core teacher is the best resource. While this is true, a recent study shows that students in East… Read more »

Fewer Emirati’s are turning to teaching causing as their chosen career, which in the long term has national security implications.   The concern comes from a recent report at the Federal National Council. A report in the academic year 2010 to 2011, stating that 44.7% of teachers are Emirati women and only 3.5% are Emirati… Read more »

The UAE is struggling to find enough high quality teachers. Yes its true!   The United Arab Emirates has for some time been a keen destination for teachers to live and work. However UAE school operators are struggling to fill enough teaching vacancies with excellent teachers.   Dubai is attracting investors to spend their money… Read more »

A new finding in the UK has proven that students at primary level that play Chess increase their competitive side.   Research has proven that primary school children that play Chess for at least an hour a week increases their level of thinking, makes them focus more and also raises their competitive edge.   Experts… Read more »