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Dubai Teaching Conference (DTC)

The UAE’s Largest Free Conference 

The Dubai Teaching Conference (DTC) is the UAE’s largest free professional development conference for educators—organized by teachers, for teachers. Organized by Future Aura for Training and Educational Services and hosted by Safa British School dubai, DTC is a platform where education professionals gather to inspire, innovate, and impact learning across the region.

Upcoming Event – Saturday 17 May 2025

📍 Safa British School Dubai https://g.co/kgs/rdXxHAF

🎓 Theme: “Teaching Tomorrow: Innovation, Identity, and Impact”

📢 Attendance is 100% free – open to all educators, from all school systems.

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Speakers

Dr Hassan Kassem

Head of Academic affairs ABA-Assessments

Ahmed Maged Elfakharany

Head of Islamic GEMS Royal Dubai School

Mr Brian Horwell

Principal Safa British School

Ahmed Ghanem

Moral Education Coordinator / Islamic Educator Dwight School Dubai

Ashraf Sharaf

Assistant Headteacher Safa British School

Motasem Abdallah

Director of Training Growth Creative Educational Group

Christopher Costello

Year 6 Teacher/ Assistant Head of Primary Safa British School

Ahmed Aref

Head of Arabic Brighton College Dubai

Sarah Ahmed

Head of Islamic Studies North London Collegiate School Dubai

Abdalla Yehia

Assistant Lecturer Faculty of Education, Al-Azhar University

Curtis Peter Huysamen

EAL Specialist VISS - Khorfakkan

Michelle Sakande

SENCO and Head of Positive Education The Arbor School

Louise McGeever.

Vice Principal Safa British School

Maram Qaddomi

Head of Arabic and Islamic Universal American School/Al Futtaim education

Khadijah Waeyi

Teacher The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai

Kevin O'Neill

Executive Lead for School Improvement IQM - The Inclusion Quality Mark

Kemi Oluyinka

Founder of BTN & Inclusion Specialist Black Teachers Network

Janna Youssef

Year 10 Student Safa British School

Ghader Hawarina

Head of Arabic American school of creative science

Heba Ahmed

Head of Arabic B Greenfield International School

Hiba Balouza

Arabic Chair American School of Dubai

Fatima Hussein

KG coordinator GEMS AlKhaleej international School

Fiona McDermott

Assistant Headteacher Safa British School

Sana Hussaini

Head of Business Studies and Cluster Lead for Business & Accounting

Emma Labadie

Head of English RAK Academy

Drew Owen

Assistant Headteacher Safa British School

Dina El Emam

Head of wellbeing Clarion school

Chantelle Asante

Head of Year Star International School

Caitlin Campbell

Associate Assistant Head RAK Academy

Aparna Rajan

Faculty Head of Commerce Gems Founders School, Dubai

Dr Momtaz Ahmed

Academic advisor - Educator Swiss international scientific school

Dr Mohamed Ali

Professional Development Trainer | Educational Consultant | Licensed Bilingual School Inspector Uptown International School

Dr Ayman Mousa

Associate Professor Dubai College

Doric Sinclair

Head of Design Technology Kings Nad Al Sheba

Walaa Elsayed

Head of Arabic and Islamic Dubai British School Jumeirah- Taaleem

Wafa Al Atwani

Head of Arabic Ignite School

Victoria James

Regional Manager - GCC & Egypt Edpuzzle

Sundas Faraz

Elementary Math Lead Nibras International School

Rebekah Ricketts

Assistant Headteacher Safa British School

Rasha Mahdy

Arabic B Teacher Dubai College

Rajwa Saleh

Education Leader and Mentor Founder of Bulbul

Rahela Rajh

Early Childhood Educator Joys of Childhood

Nadine Agha

Arabic B Teacher Safa British School

Sadia Saba

Vice Principal Al Salaam Community School

Mohammed Mashaan

Head of Islamic Education Department Green Wood International Dubai

Mohamed Abouria

ELL Lead Emirates Schools Establishment - Ajyal Schools

Naya Bashir

Year 10 Student Safa British School

Mr Hamada Nadi

Head of Arabic Indian high school

Mohamed Abdallah

CEO Royal Techni

Michael Norton

Head of Secondary Collegiate International School

Amal Nayef Khanfar

MYP Arabic Teacher Dar Almarefa

Philip Long

Head of Primary STREAM and AI Arcadia British School, Dubai

Maged Abadallah

Deputy Principal Greenfield International School

Gurbinder Mander

Head of Computer Science Nord Anglia International

Youssef Mahmoud Darwish

PLC Activator & Islamic Teacher Jumeira Baccalaureate School - Taaleem

Zeina Elsharkawy

Year 11 Student Safa British School

Zeinab Koaik.

IB MYP Visual Arts Educator, and MEd Candidate Dubai International Academy

Dr Mahmoud Bakry

Head of Arabic Department Al Maaref private school

Dr.Mona ALHammoud

Head of academic Development Rashid Al Saleh Private School

Alex Gray

Head of Sixth Form Arcadia School

Kieran Birrell

Associate Assistant Head, Educational Technology Lead & Head of Computing, Deira International School

Moustafa Saad

Head of Islamic Safa British School

Shaimaa-Karara

PYP Coordinator & E-Learning Coordinator Emirates National School

Cady-Mohamed

Year 9 Student Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Ridhi Sachdeva

Head of Year- Foundation Stage 2 Al Salam Community School

Asma Ahmed Khan

Head of Department International School of Creative Science

Islam Deraz

Arabic A Specialist Raffles World Academy

Ahmed Abdelwahab

Intercultural Adviser and Head of Arabic as a Foreign Language – Primary School

Areej Khalil

Head of Islamic GEMS Founders School

Keagen Marimuthu

IIB Instructor North London Collegiate School

Khaled Aboelwafa Abdelhafez

Arabic Teacher Raha International School

Rasha Galal Elsaid

Head of Arabic North London Colligate School Dubai

Dr Marwa Mahaia

Head of Department at Oxford School

Mohamed Essam

Head of MOE subjects Dar Al Marefa Private School Al Ghurair Group

Muna Assad

K-12 Learning Coordinator

Zoubiya Ahmed

Director - Association of Education Advisors

Sara Haboubi

NLP Trainer & Coach | Learning Specialist | Wellness Advocate

Joy Buckner

International Educational Consultant, Speaker, and Founder of Buckner Education

Helen Loxter-Baker

Digital Learning & Innovation Coach

Heba Helmy

Alef Education

Baraa Hakmy

Alef Education

Eyad Darawsheh

Miqyas Al Dhad

Dr Riham Elganzoury

Learning & Teaching Expert

Shikha Zaal Khalifa Bin Zaal

Grade 10 Student - American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba

Salama Rashed Belgoba Almansoori

Grade 10 Student - American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba

Latifa Abdullatif Mohamed Ahmad Alhammadi

Grade 11 Student - American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba

Sultan Eisa Khalid Mohamed Al-Ali

Grade 11 Student - American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba

Khalid Mahmoud Izzat Ahmed

Grade 11 Student - American School of Creative Science - Nad Al Sheba

Ahmad Al Oteibi

Grade 11 Student - Greenwood International School

Omar Mazen Senjab

Grade 11 Student - Greenwood International School

Raiyaan Suterwalla

Year 9 Student - The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai

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Events

14
Feb
Registration and Networking
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Main Reception - Dar Al Marefa Private School Dubai

Kindly Use the QR code to register and complete all the information to receive your attendance certificate

14
Feb
Opening Ceremony – Dubai Teaching Conference 2025
9:00 am - 9:50 am
Auditorium - Dar Al Marefa Private School

UAE National Anthem  Qura’n Recitation  Opening speech from The principal of Dar Al Marefa Private School Dubai  Mr. Steven Giles Steven Giles has an...

14
Feb
Effective Leadership in Education – Discussion Panel
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Audituriam - Dar Al Marefa Private School

Moderator: Mr Steven Giles – Principal at Dar Al Marefa Private School Steven Giles has an extensive history in school leadership having been part...

14
Feb
Emirate Students Panel – Future of Education in UAE
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Auditorium - Dar Al Marefa Private School

This panel brings together Emirati students from Dar Al Marefa Private School to share their perspectives on the future of education in the United...

14
Feb
Using AI to Create Progress-Tracking Learning Games -Kholoud Mousa Amro
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 1

Title :Using AI to Create Progress-Tracking Learning Games Objectives: -Demonstrate why testing learning during the lesson is vital for meeting KHDA expectations -Show how...

14
Feb
Utilize AI and Technology Effectively in Lesson Planning – Tala Zabalawi
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 2

How teachers can utilize AI and technology effectively in lesson planning and integrate them into hands-on, engaging classroom activities. This session will empower educators...

14
Feb
Project-Based : Learning with AI Literacy – Katia Reed
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 3

A workshop on Project-Based Learning with AI Literacy, a session designed for educators ready to elevate their practice and bring future-ready learning into the...

14
Feb
Hamdia El Johari – دمج مهارات اللغة العربية في وحدات البكلوريا الدولية
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 4

عنوان الورشة : “دمج مهارات اللغة العربية في وحدات البكلوريا الدولية البحثية… رحلة من الفكرة إلى التطبيق ملخص الورشة: تقدّم هذه الورشة منهجية عملية...

14
Feb
Amal khanfar – توظيف إستراتيجية القبّعات السّتّ للتفكير بفاعلية في تحليل النصوص الأدبية
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 5

تهدف هذه الورشة إلى تمكين المعلّمين من توظيف إستراتيجية القبّعات السّتّ للتفكير بفاعلية في تحليل النصوص الأدبية، بما يعزّز التفكير النقدي، والتأملي، والإبداعي لدى...

14
Feb
Elham Taher – فعالية التقييم في رياض الأطفال: نُقيِّم لنفهم وندعم
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 6

تركّز هذه الورشة على فعالية التقييم في مرحلة رياض الأطفال بوصفه عملية تربوية داعمة للتعلّم، تهدف إلى فهم الطفل ومتابعة نموه الشامل، وليس إلى...

14
Feb
Digital Well-Being and Academic Achievement: Promoting Healthy Habits for Effective Learning – Abdelbasset Ouaissa
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 7

Objectives • Help students understand how digital habits impact their mental, emotional and academic well-being • Promote responsible and respectful online behaviour • Equip...

14
Feb
Building Inclusive Classrooms: The Universal Design for Learning Framework (UDL) – Rubina Akhtar
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 8

Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the core principles of UDL to customize teaching methods effectively. 2. Explore practical approaches to adapt the curriculum using the...

14
Feb
Strategic Differentiation: Inclusive Teaching Without Increasing Teacher Workload – Sweatha Jayakumar
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 9

“Differentiation Without Burdening the Teacher” – This workshop empowers teachers with practical, time-saving differentiation strategies that can be applied instantly in any classroom. Instead...

14
Feb
التميّز في التقييمات الإلكترونية لمادة اللغة العربية – Hegazy Mahmoud
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 10

تركّز هذه الورشة على التميّز في التقييمات الإلكترونية لمادة اللغة العربية وآدابها. سيتعرّف المشاركون على استراتيجيات فعّالة لتحقيق درجات أعلى في مختلف المهام من...

14
Feb
Emad Ahmed – تدريس اللغة العربية وفق نهج البكالوريا الدولية: من المعرفة إلى الفهم المفاهيمي
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 11

Session Summary: This interactive workshop explores how Arabic language teaching can move beyond rote learning and memorisation towards conceptual, inquiry-based learning, in line with...

14
Feb
Fostering Student Agency in the Era of AI: Empowering IB Learners for a Digital Future – Habiba Jaballah
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 12

This workshop explores how IB educators can foster student agency within an evolving digital landscape shaped by artificial intelligence. It highlights the importance of...

14
Feb
Integrating Qur’anic Reflection into Contemporary Classroom Practice – Maram Alyamani
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 13

An interactive workshop showing teachers how to integrate Qur’anic reflection principles into modern classrooms across subject . Participants explore how to use nature, experiments,...

14
Feb
Abdelrahman Farahat – استراتيجيات تدريس حديثة قائمة على المتعلم لتعزيز جودة التعلّم والتفاعل
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 14

تهدف الورشة إلى تزويد المعلمين باستراتيجيات تدريس حديثة تركز على الطالب، مثل التعلم النشط، التعلم القائم على المشاريع، والتعلم المدمج. تقدّم الورشة نماذج عملية...

14
Feb
Leading with Psychological Safety: Building Trust, Performance, and Sustainable School Cultures – Rania Reda Mahdy
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 15

This workshop explores how emotional safety—created through leadership behaviours, clarity, and trust—directly impacts teacher performance, collaboration, and innovation. Instead of focusing only on systems...

14
Feb
Leading from the Middle: Empowering School Improvement through Strategic Middle Leadership – Arsalan jamil
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 16

  Presentation Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Understand the strategic role of middle leaders in driving teaching...

14
Feb
Gamified Learning in Science Education: Impact on Academic Performance and STEM Engagement in UAE Middle Schools – Reem Khalil
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 17

The impact of online educational games on students’ academic performance and interest in STEM-related fields among middle school science students in the UAE: The...

14
Feb
Validity and Reliability: The Foundation of Quality Assessment – Sireen Hatem Hanoun
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 18

This workshop takes teachers behind the scenes of high-quality assessment design. It challenges us to look closely at our own tasks and ask: Are...

14
Feb
Inquiry in teaching and learning – Tania AL Masarwa
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 19

This workshop brings together teachers from different programmes and subject areas to explore how inquiry-led teaching transforms classrooms into spaces of deep, meaningful learning....

14
Feb
What Makes Great Teaching ? – Jon McArthur
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Room 20

Workshop Leader  Mr Jon McArthur Mr Jon McArthur is a School Inspector (mainly in the MENA region), Education Consultant and a Tutor at the...

14
Feb
UAE National Identity Discussion Panel الهوية الوطنية لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة – جلسة حوارية
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Auditorium - Dar Al Marefa Private School

تجمع هذه الجلسة نخبة من قادة المواد الوزارية ومختصّي الهوية الوطنية الإماراتية لمناقشة سبل تعزيز الهوية الوطنية في المدارس، ودورها المحوري في بناء شخصية...

14
Feb
Elevating Language Proficiency: Vocabulary, Oracy, and AI for Articulate Learners – Aderemi Adekunle
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 1

To demonstrate how intentional vocabulary-building, explicit oracy instruction and carefully integrated AI tools can elevate students’ language proficiency and help them develop as erudite,...

14
Feb
High-Impact Teaching for Every Learner: Engagement, Inclusion, and Exam Confidence – Aparna Rajan and Sana Hussaini
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 2

Every classroom is a mix of unique minds, some eager, some hesitant, and some just trying to find their way. As teachers, our challenge...

14
Feb
Strategic AI Integration in Teaching and Learning: Practical, Classroom-Ready Applications – Narvesh Auchoybur
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 3

This hands-on workshop is designed for teachers who want to use AI meaningfully, and practically in their classrooms. Drawing on real challenges from daily...

14
Feb
AI for Lesson Planning: A Pedagogy-First System to Build Confidence, Improve Clarity & Unlock Creativity – Samantha Benjamin
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 4

Teaching is more demanding than ever, and many teachers feel unsure about how to use AI safely and effectively. This practical masterclass shows teachers...

14
Feb
بناء خطط دعم فعّالة للطلاب المتأخرين أكاديميًا – محمود بكري
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 5

ملخص الورشة: تركّز الورشة على تمكين معلمي المواد الوزارية (اللغة العربية – التربية الإسلامية – الدراسات الاجتماعية) من بناء خطط دعم قصيرة المدى وفعّالة...

14
Feb
Designing and Delivering High-Quality Lessons: From Planning to Classroom Impact – Ahmed Abdelhady
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 6

This workshop is designed to help educators enhance the quality and effectiveness of their lessons. The main objective is to provide teachers with practical...

14
Feb
Well-Being Under Inspection: Strategic Approaches for Sustainable School Improvement – Ross Moore
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 7

As a potential returning speaker from 2024, in Well-being Wonders, I will guide educators through the potential implications of the new inspection framework and...

14
Feb
Growing Giftedness: Responsive Pedagogies for Twice-Exceptional Learners in the Early Years – Ridhi Sachdeva
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 8

Workshop Description “Growing Giftedness: Responsive Pedagogies for Twice-Exceptional Children” is a practical, research-informed session designed for Early Years educators. The workshop introduces the unique...

14
Feb
Sustaining Teacher Well-Being: Practical Strategies for Mental and Emotional Resilience in Schools – Justus August
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 9

Objectives: 1. Identify major stressors affecting IB teachers and their impact on well-being. 2. Learn practical strategies to strengthen mental and emotional resilience at...

14
Feb
From Professional Development to Measurable Learning Outcomes: A Practical Framework Grounded in Data and Standards – Wafa Al Atwani
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 10

Workshop Leader Wafaa Al Atwani Wafaa Al Atwani is an educational expert and Head of the Arabic Department at Ignite School in Dubai, with...

14
Feb
Rana Mariri – قيادة التعلّم في مادة اللغة والأدب لمرحلة الدبلوما لمنهاج البكالوريا الدولية
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 11

تهدف الورشة إلى تمكين معلمي اللغة والأدب في مرحلة الدبلوما من قيادة عملية التعلّم بفعالية نحو التحليل النقدي، التعلّم القائم على الاستفسار، والارتباط السياقي...

14
Feb
Designing Engaging Lessons: Structure, Participation, and Progress – Jennifer Brennan
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 12

Delivered a practical workshop on designing engaging lessons that focused on clear learning intentions, purposeful activities and strategies that promote active student participation. Guided...

14
Feb
IB Pedagogy in Practice: Planning, Teaching, and Assessing for Impact – Shilpi Rayakar
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 13

Workshop Brief: “What IB Pedagogy Looks Like in the Classroom” – Enhancing IB Pedagogy in MYP/DP Science This workshop aims to strengthen teachers’ understanding...

14
Feb
Modern Challenges and Effective Solutions in Islamic Education – Youssef Mahmoud Ahmed Mohammed Darwish
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 14

  This workshop addresses the most pressing modern challenges faced by Islamic Education teachers and presents practical, research informed solutions that improve student engagement,...

14
Feb
Leading Educational Transformation Through Artificial Intelligence: Strategy, Ethics, and Impact – Shanthi Subramonia Iyer
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 15

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms education, school leaders face new opportunities—and new responsibilities—to shape future-ready learning environments. This workshop equips school leadership teams with...

14
Feb
Lead to Inspire: The Art of Influence and Building High-Performing Teams – Dr Momtaz Ahmed
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 16

  This workshop empowers leaders, coordinators, and educators with modern leadership competencies that elevate team performance and foster collaboration, creativity, and shared purpose. Blending...

14
Feb
Stretch Without Separation: Meeting the Needs of Gifted and Exceptional Learners While Raising Challenge for All
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 17

This session explores how schools can design intentional, equitable, and high-impact provision for Gifted and Talented / Exceptional Learners while simultaneously improving stretch, challenge,...

14
Feb
The Effective Lesson Plan Model: Guiding, Engaging, and Monitoring Learning for Impact – Fatima Arnaout
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 18

The workshop will be about a structured approach that supports teachers in planning and delivering well-paced, purposeful lessons. It breaks learning into clear, manageable...

14
Feb
The Three P’s Framework for High-Impact Teaching: Progress, Perspective, and Practice – Tamara Asantewaah
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 19

This interactive session explores how educators can ensure student progress is visible while embedding critical thinking and real-world connections in every lesson. Centred around...

14
Feb
Whole-Class Feedback That Drives Learning: From Patterns to Precise Action – Donavere Benjamin-Mahon
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 20

This workshop explores how whole-class feedback (WCF) can be used as a powerful form of responsive teaching, allowing teachers to move beyond individual marking...

14
Feb
Integrating AI in Arabic Language Teaching: Practical Strategies for Enhanced Learning and Assessment – Fatima Banafea
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 1

This workshop introduces practical and accessible ways to integrate AI into Arabic language teaching for both native and non-native learners. Participants will explore how...

14
Feb
AI for Practical Creativity: How Students Can Build Real Solutions Using AI – Amira Tarek
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 2

This workshop introduces participants to the foundations of Artificial Intelligence and demonstrates how students can use AI tools to design meaningful projects in school....

14
Feb
Effective Strategies for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers: Practical and Engaging Approaches – Wafaa khattab
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 3

My workshop focuses on practical and effective strategies for teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers. It explores innovative methods to develop students’ reading, writing, and...

14
Feb
Arabic Between Play and Rote Learning: How Do We Make It the First Love? – Walla Izzeldeen faleh rababa
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 4

“A focused and interactive workshop designed to create a qualitative shift in the methodology of teaching Arabic in early childhood. The workshop aims to...

14
Feb
Creating Stammer-Inclusive Schools: Empathy, Awareness, and Practical Classroom Support – Roberta Volpe
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 5

The workshop aims to shine a light on stammering in education, building empathy, awareness and practical support strategies for schools. Founded on real classroom...

14
Feb
Inclusive Practice and Student Wellbeing: Data-Informed Strategies for Supporting Every Learner – IniOluwa Aremu
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 6

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the core principles of inclusion and student wellbeing. 2. Identify diverse...

14
Feb
Building Authentic Teacher–Student Relationships to Support Wellbeing and Learning – Vineet Varghese
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 7

This presentation focuses on helping teachers build strong, authentic relationships with their students to support both wellbeing and learning. Using real classroom examples and...

14
Feb
Developing Oral Communication Skills and Helping Students Find Their Voice – Emmanuel Awoyelu
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 8

This interactive session will explore the importance of strengthening oral communication and language skills beyond the EYFS years. Teachers will gain practical, ready-to-use strategies...

14
Feb
Understanding Dyslexia: Beyond the Myths to the Facts – Fati Siddique
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 9

This interactive session unpacks common myths about dyslexia and replaces them with current, research-based understanding. Participants will explore early indicators, key cognitive processes, and...

14
Feb
MYP Unit Planning in Science – Sara Shamseldin
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 10

This workshop explores how to design effective, engaging, and concept-driven MYP Science units that align with IB principles and support deep student understanding. Participants...

14
Feb
Inquiry, Agency, and Collaboration in the IB Kindergarten Classroom – Soumaya Zemmouri & Yasmeen Al Ward
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 11

Welcome to our session! We are two dedicated IB Kindergarten educators who are passionate about early years learning. Ms. Soumaya, who teaches the English...

14
Feb
Ahmed Nezamy – فهم وتطبيق معايير الورقة الأولى في برنامج الدبلوم: من التقييم إلى الممارسة الصفية الفعّالة
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 12

تتناول هذه الورشة معايير الورقة الأولى في برنامج الدبلوم، والمخصصة لتحليل النصوص غير الأدبية، مع توضيح الأسس التي يعتمدها منهاج البكالوريا الدولية في تقييم...

14
Feb
Understanding the IBCP Core: Purpose, Practice, and Real-World Application – Paul Walker
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 13

I recently delivered an interactive IBCP workshop focused on developing students’ understanding of the Core components, including the Reflective Project, Service Learning, Language Development,...

14
Feb
Samah Hamed – المعلّم المتّزن: إدارة الضغوط وبناء المرونة النفسية
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 14

ذهنٌ حاضر، قلبٌ مطمئن… ومعلّمٌ لا ينطفئ في خضم تسارع الإيقاع وتزايد الأعباء اليومية، يجد المعلّم نفسه مطالبًا بالعطاء المستمر دون توقف. هذه الورشة...

14
Feb
Strengthening Science Learning with Purposeful Curriculum Design – Dr Semhar Geberemariam
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 15

This workshop explores how science education is strengthened when learning is intentionally extended beyond the classroom. With experience in leading curriculum design and secondary...

14
Feb
كسر الجدار الرابع: استراتيجية الصف المقلوب – Mohamed Salah
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 16

استراتيجية الصف المقلوب لماذا هذه الورشة؟ في عصر لم يعد فيه الطالب مجرد “متفرج”، تأتي هذه الورشة لتهدم الحاجز الفاصل بين التلقين والتفاعل ماذا...

14
Feb
Working Smart, Not Hard: Practical AI Literacy for Teachers – Tolu Oluwadare
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 17

Workshop Leader Tolu Oluwadare  

14
Feb
From Instructing to Coaching: Teaching for Future-Ready Learners in an AI-Influenced Landscape – Zeinab Koaik
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 18

Why This Workshop Now 1. Generative AI has changed access to knowledge and content creation 2. Teaching must prioritise thinking, judgement, and ethical decision-making...

14
Feb
Spark, Engage, Thrive: The Primary Teacher Survival Toolkit – Nivin Mankarios
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 19

Brief description: In today’s diverse and fast-paced primary classrooms, teachers face the daily challenge of engaging learners, managing behaviour, diBerentiating instruction, and assessing understanding....

14
Feb
Introduction to the IB Career related Program (CP) – Sarah Mohammed
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 20

Introduction about the workshop: This workshop introduces the IB Career-related Programme (CP), offering participants a clear understanding of its structure, philosophy, and core components....

14
Feb
Islamic Treasures Learning App: Enhancing Islamic Education Through Interactive Digital Learning
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 21

Islamic Treasures Learning App: Enhancing Islamic Education Through Interactive Digital Learning This workshop introduces Islamic Education teachers to the Islamic Treasures Learning App as...

17
May
Women in Education – Discussion Panel
9:40 am - 10:30 am
2nd Floor - Safa British School

Moderator:  Zoubiya Ahmed Zoubiya Ahmed brings over two decades of high-impact education sector experience and a distinguished track record of transforming educational provision at...

17
May
Students Workshop 1 – Reimagining Learning: Student Strategies for the Modern Classroom. Dubai Scholars Private School
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 1 - First Floor

This interactive, student-led workshop invites high school educators to explore effective teaching strategies through the lens of those who experience them daily — the...

17
May
نظرية المعرفة في الصف الدراسي: مدخل لتعويض الفاقد وتحفيز التعلم – Dr Maged Abdallah
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 2 - First Floor

تقدم هذه الورشة مدخلًا عمليًا  لمساعدة المعلمين في معالجة التحديات التعليمية لدى الطلاب، وتعويض الفاقد التعليمي بخطوات منهجية تسهم في تطوير التحصيل والتقدم الدراسي...

17
May
Students Workshop 2 – From the Learner’s Lens: Strategies That Make a Difference (in Arabic) – American School of Creative Science – Nad Al Sheba
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 3 - First Floor

Through real-life examples, open discussion, and student-designed activities, they will highlight what motivates them, how they respond to different teaching styles, and what classroom...

17
May
Students Workshop 3 – AI for Autism Empowermen – Greenwood International School
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 4 - First Floor

Artificial Intelligence is transforming education by providing personalized support for students. Artificial intelligence can be used to support students on the autism spectrum, where...

17
May
Students Workshop 4 – “Future Ready Classrooms: Bringing Case-Based Learning into Schools” – Greenwood International  School
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 5 - First Floor

In this workshop, participants will discover how case-based learning — a strong approach employed by top universities such as Harvard — can revolutionize school education....

17
May
توظيف الاختبارات المعيارية والمرجعية في تحسين جودة التعليم: الفهم، التطبيق، والتحليل الفعّال للنتائج – Dr. Hassan Kassem
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 6 - 1st Floor

  تعتبر الاختبارات المعيارية والمرجعية ومحكية المرجع أدوات رئيسية في تقييم أداء الطلاب، حيث توفر بيانات دقيقة حول مستوى التحصيل الدراسي ومدى تحقيق الأهداف...

17
May
Applying Thinking Skills Through Learning Stations in Arabic Language Lessons – Motasem Abdallah
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 7- 2nd Floor

This training course aims to equip teachers with effective strategies to implement various thinking skills in the classroom through the learning stations approach. It...

17
May
Teaching with Impact: The Secrets to Delivering Outstanding Islamic Lessons – Youssef Mahmoud Darwish
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 8 - 2nd floor

This interactive session will equip Islamic Studies teachers with practical strategies to plan and deliver engaging, effective, and student-centered lessons. From thoughtful preparation to...

17
May
Functional Grammar Lesson Plan Using Four Language Skills for Early Years – Khadijah Waeyi
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 9 - 2nd floor

To help children use grammar structures (such as nouns, pronouns, prepositions, and noun sentences) in real-life contexts by integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing...

17
May
Level Up EAL: Gamification Strategies for Language Success – Curtis Peter Huysamen
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 10 - 2nd floor

In this dynamic session, I will explore how gamification and AI can revolutionise EAL education, making learning more engaging, accessible, and effective. Attendees will...

17
May
Leading with Heart: The Power of Vulnerability in School Leadership – Louise McGeever
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 11 - 2nd Floor

In the fast-paced world of education, it can feel safer to lead with certainty and authority. But what if our greatest impact came from...

17
May
Towards a school leadership that makes a difference: Continuous Growth – Deep Collaboration – Renewed Innovation – Dr Mohamed Ali
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 12 - 2nd floor

In terms of the rapid changes in the educational environment, ranging from shifts in students’ needs, teachers’ skills and roles, curricula, and teaching and...

17
May
The Talking Classroom in Arabic and Islamic Education – Moustafa Saad
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 13 - 2nd Floor

Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the role of oracy in promoting deeper thinking, engagement, and inclusive participation across all subjects. Learn practical strategies to plan...

17
May
Next-Gen Assessment: Moving Beyond Standardized Tests – Mohamed Abdelshafy Abouria
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 14 - 2nd Floor

In this session, Next-Gen Assessment: Moving Beyond Standardized Tests, we will explore innovative approaches to evaluating student learning that go beyond traditional standardized testing....

17
May
تقييم وتطوير مهارة الكتابة في برنامج الدبلوما الدولية – Khaled Aboelwafa Abdelhafez
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 15 - 2nd Floor

تهدف هذه الورشة إلى تمكين معلمي اللغة العربية في برنامج الدبلومة الدولية من تطوير أدواتهم في تقييم مهارة الكتابة وتعزيزها لدى الطلاب، بما يتماشى...

17
May
Empowering Students Through Differentiation – Sundas Faraz
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 16 - 2nd Floor

In today’s diverse classrooms, meeting the unique needs of every student is essential for fostering engagement and success. This interactive workshop will explore effective...

17
May
Mastering Engagement: Crafting Interactive Lessons with Edpuzzle for Maximum Impact – Victoria James
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 17 - 3rd Floor

Dive into personalized learning techniques using Edpuzzle, boosting student engagement, motivation and learning outcomes, and explore advanced features, like branching questions and data analytics,...

17
May
The Power of Positive Education in Arabic and Islamic Lessons – Dr Momtaz Ahmed
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 18 - 3rd Floor

In this session, The Power of Positive Education in Arabic and Islamic Lessons, we will explore how to integrate positive education principles into Arabic...

17
May
Emotional Intelligence in Middle Leadership – A Goleman Model Approach (Session in Arabic) – Walaa Elsayed
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 19 - 3rd Floor

This training explores how middle leaders can develop and apply Goleman’s five components of EI—Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skills—to lead with confidence,...

17
May
Redrafting for Success: Rethinking marking to maximise Student Progress – Doric Sinclair
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 20 - 3rd Floor

This session explores effective strategies for assessing and monitoring student progress with a focus on redrafting and feedback over traditional book marking. Teachers will...

17
May
Student assessment outside the classroom through artificial intelligence applications – Mohammed Mashaan Obaid
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 21 - 3rd Floor

Explaining how we rely on artificial intelligence to evaluate the activities that students do in their lives outside of school and how they apply...

17
May
Amplifying Student Voice: Empowering Learners Through Authentic Engagement – Emma Labadie
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 22 - 3rd Floor

In an era where student agency is key to engagement and achievement, this session explores strategies to embed student voice in the English classroom...

17
May
Leading Change: Practical Approaches & Contextual Challenges – Michael Norton
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 23 - 3rd Floor

This session is designed for both senior and middle leaders who may have secured a promotion, or leaders who find themselves in a new...

17
May
AI in Action: Practical Tools for the Primary Classroom – Caitlin Campbell
10:50 am - 11:40 am
Room 24 - 3rd Floor

In this session, we will explore how AI-powered programs can gamify lessons, boost student engagement, and enable teachers to use real-time data analysis to...

17
May
مسارات عملية للتطوير المهني والتدريب لمعلمي وقيادات المواد الوزارية – Ashraf Sharaf
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Auditorium - First Floor

ورشة تفاعلية مخصصة لمعلمي وقادة المواد الوزارية (اللغة العربية، التربية الإسلامية، الدراسات الاجتماعية، والتربية الأخلاقية) في دولة الإمارات تركز على مسارات عملية للتطوير المهني...

17
May
التقييم الذكي: مستويات عمق المعرفة ودورها في تعزيز جودة التعلم – Dr Mahmoud Bakry
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 1 - First Floor

في ظل التوجهات الحديثة نحو تطوير التعليم وتعزيز التفكير الناقد والإبداعي لدى الطلاب، تأتي هذه الورشة لتسليط الضوء على مستويات عمق المعرفة وفق نموذج...

17
May
Making Words Stick – Engaging and Explicit Vocabulary Instructions – Hiba Balouza
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 2 - First Floor

Are you looking for effective strategies to help students retain and apply new vocabulary? Do you want to move beyond memorization and create meaningful,...

17
May
How Leaders Can Improve Wellbeing in Dubai Schools – Dina Elemam
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 3 - First floor

This interactive session explores the vital role school leaders play in promoting wellbeing across their school communities. Focusing on the context of Dubai’s diverse...

17
May
Innovative teaching harnessing the power of Technology in Education – Dr Marwa Ali Mahaia
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 4 - First Floor

In this workshop, educators will look at how technology has transformed modern teaching and learning.  With the tremendous improvements in digital tools, the education...

17
May
The Transdisciplinary Approach – Fatima Hussein
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 5 - First Floor

Transdisciplinarity is all about offering students a broad, balanced, conceptual and connected learning experience. It is an approach that supports symbiotic relationship between the...

17
May
Enhancing Literary Understanding and Analytical Skills Through Literary-Based Curriculum Mapping – Maram Qaddomi
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 6- First floor

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, fostering deep literary understanding and strong analytical skills is essential for student success. This session explores how literary-based...

17
May
Harnessing Technology and Innovation to Empower Future-Ready Classrooms – Keagen Marimuthu
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 7 - 2nd Floor

In an ever-evolving educational landscape, technology and innovation are no longer optional — they are essential tools for fostering future-ready classrooms. This session will...

17
May
How to get started with AI in your school – Philip Long   
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 8- 2nd Floor

AI is already transforming education but many schools are still asking how to begin. This practical and empowering session will guide school leaders, EdTech...