Teaching in Dubai – Pros & Cons

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  Dubai is the second biggest city out of the 7 Emirates and has a population of 3.331 million. Dubai is known for its exciting nightlight, luxury shopping, modern buildings, and extraordinary sightseeing. Teaching abroad has its ups and downs. But keep reading to know the pros and cons of teaching in Dubai. The benefits… Read more »

Why visual motor skills are important in your child’s development?

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  Does your child struggle in throwing a ball, writing, or tying their shoes? Visual motor skills are fundamental to a child’s development. Children need adequate visual perceptual abilities to function efficiently in school and at home. When these skills are jeopardized, a child might have problems doing the basics such as doing sports, tracing… Read more »

How to support staff well being after lockdown?

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  As we are going through these difficult times, schools should ensure to teacher’s health is taken as a priority as they return from lockdown. Physical and mental health is important; we should be there for each other in these strange times. it has not been a good experience for all, many have developed mental… Read more »

Teacher Recruitment during COVID-19 – 2020

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  The current pandemic situation has drastically affected teacher recruitment in 2020 and resulting in school closures. Teacher retention improves short term for the teachers that are already located on the ground and have a much higher chance of job security in the nearer future.   Educators should expect pay cuts as most schools are… Read more »

Back to School: Do’s & Don’ts

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  The return to school would be a very different experience for the students and teachers as there will be new measures and guidelines to follow to maintain social distance. With social distancing, there will be a temporary stop to extra-curricular activities, large gatherings to keep a safer environment for all and both students and… Read more »

Why giving your staff a voice is important?

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                    Communicating with your staff and hearing their point of view is very important for the wellbeing of the school. Staff should be given the freedom to communicate freely and openly, to have a say in what has an impact them, their students, and the school altogether,… Read more »

How Covid-19 will affect Back-To-School?

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  As of September, many schools will be reopening after the summer holidays and lockdown. The schools will have to take strict measures for the staff and students’ wellbeing, Some student may still continue homeschooling as they may be worried to go back to schools and take things slow. But for those who will be… Read more »