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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...

17
May
The Six Thinking Hats – Amal Khanfar 
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 9 - 2nd Floor

This dynamic workshop introduces educators to Six Thinking Hats, a powerful and practical tool for developing students’ critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative decision-making skills....

17
May
Arabic Language Between Authenticity and Innovation: How to Nurture a Fluent and Creative Generation? – Wafaa Al Atwani
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 10 - 2nd Floor

The Arabic language faces significant challenges in today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape. How can we teach Arabic in a way that balances authenticity with...

17
May
The Relationship Between the Development of Thinking and Habits of mind – Dr Mona AL Hammoud
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 11 - 2nd Floor

العلاقة بين تنمية التفكير وعادات العق. تتصل تنمية التفكير وعادات العقل ببعضهما البعض بشكل وثيق، حيث تتكامل لتحسين العمليات العقلية وتطوير القدرات الفكرية للأفراد....

17
May
Creativity in Education – Ridhi Sachdeva
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 12 - 2nd Floor

Creativity is an attitude towards life. Creativity can be defined as an act or process that supports novelty, constant change in our daily lives...

17
May
Transforming Learning with Creativity & High-Impact Strategies – Aparna Rajan & Sana Hussaini
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 14 - 2nd Floor

Every classroom is a dynamic mix of unique minds—some eager, some hesitant, and some still finding their way. As educators, our goal extends beyond...

17
May
Empowering Educators: The Role of Professionalism and Reflective Practice in Modern Education – Zeinab Koaik
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 15 - 2nd Floor

This session explores the critical role of professionalism and reflective practice in enhancing teaching effectiveness. Drawing from research by Hargreaves, Evans, and Biesta, the...

17
May
ClassPoint in Action: Elevate Your Teaching with New PowerPoint Technology – Christopher Costello
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 16 - 2nd Floor

Discover how to transform your teaching and captivate your students with ClassPoint, an innovative tool that seamlessly integrates with PowerPoint to bring your lessons...

17
May
A New Approach to Assessing Dictation Skills – منحى جديد لتقييم مهارة الإملاء – Ahmed Aref
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 13- 2nd Floor

This session explores a transformative approach to assessing Arabic dictation skills beyond traditional memorisation-based testing. Led by Ahmed Aref, Head of Arabic and Islamic...

17
May
Empowering Young Innovators: Integrating Entrepreneurial Skills in e-STEAM through the PYP Lens – Shaimaa Karara & Muna Assad 
11:50 am - 12:50 pm
Room 17 - 3rd Floor

This dynamic professional development session, “Empowering Young Innovators: Integrating Entrepreneurial Skills in e-STEAM through the PYP Lens”, is designed to help PYP and non-PYP...

17
May
العبء المعرفي في حصة اللغة العربية للناطقين بغيرها- التحديات والحلول – Ahmed Abdelwahab 
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 18 - 3rd Floor

Learning Arabic can be overwhelming for non native speakers. In this workshop, we explore the concept of cognitive load in Arabic lessons and uncover...

17
May
The Impact of Language Transition on Student Confidence Through Play-Based Learning in Multinational Classrooms in Dubai – Menat Essawy
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 19 - 3rd Floor

In this session, I will share practical strategies and insights from my research on how play-based learning can support language development and boost student...

17
May
Immersion, Identity & Inquiry: Supporting Arabic Language Development Through Curiosity-Driven Environments in EYFS – Fiona McDermott
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
FS Corridor - Ground Floor

This session explores how child-led, curiosity-driven early years environments can support Arabic language immersion. Drawing on recent school-based research into language development for multilingual...

17
May
نحو طالب متحدث ومفكر- استكشف استراتيجية الهاركنس في تعليم العربية للناطقين بغيرها- – لطلبة المرحلة الثانوية – Rasha Mahdy
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 20 - 3rd Floor

ندعوكم لحضور ورشة تفاعلية مميزة حول استراتيجية الهاركنس في تعليم العربية للناطقين بغيرها في المرحلة الثانوية، والتي تضع الطالب في قلب العملية التعليمية من...

17
May
أوقف التخمين: أدوات ذكية تشخص فجوات طلابك بدقة – Heba Helmy & Baraa Hakmy
11:50 am - 12:40 pm
Room 21 - 3rd floor

كثير من المعلمين يجتهدون في دعم طلابهم، ومع ذلك تبقى الفجوات قائمة، ليس لتقصيرهم في العمل، بل لأنهم يبدأون من التقدير لا من التشخيص في...

17
May
بناء ثقافة التفكير: استراتيجيات مبتكرة في حصص التربية الإسلامية – Areej Khalil
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 23 - 3rd Floor

تقدّم هذه الجلسة استراتيجيات عملية تساعد المعلمين على تعزيز التفكير العميق، والتأمل، والمشاركة النشطة للطلبة في دروس التربية الإسلامية. تهدف الجلسة إلى نقل التعلم...

17
May
Leading with Impact: Practical Strategies for New and Aspiring Leaders – Rasha Galal Elsaid
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 22 - 3rd Floor

This session is tailored for new, aspiring, or middle leaders across all subject areas who are eager to make a meaningful impact in their...

17
May
The Power of Language Exposure in Arabic Teaching – Rajwah Saleh
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 21 - 3rd Floor

Discover how intentional exposure, paired with a strong phonics foundation, can transform Arabic learning—especially for non-native speakers. This workshop explores how repeated, meaningful encounters...

17
May
Harkness: An Innovative Approach to Enhancing Linguistic Fluency (Oracy) in Teaching Arabic to Native and Non-Native Speakers – Dr Ayman Moussa 
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 20 - 3rd Floor

The workshop addresses the challenges faced by Arabic language teachers—both for native and non-native speakers—in developing students’ speaking skills. It explores the reasons behind...

17
May
Islamic Education: Sharing Best Practices and Addressing Common Challenges – Sarah Ahmed 
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 19 - 3rd Floor

This interactive workshop invites Islamic educators to reflect, share, and collaborate on best practices that strengthen teaching and learning in Islamic Studies. Drawing from...

17
May
Shifting Student Mindsets in Arabic Language Learning – Islam Deraz 
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 18 - 3rd Floor

The most important two questions educators may have when having to teach a group of students that have no motivation to learn or think...

17
May
التخطيط والتدريس الفعال: منهجية غانييه واستراتيجيات شونك لتعزيز التعلم في بيئات تعليمية حديثة – Mohamed Essam 
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 17 - 3rd Floor

تركّز هذه الدورة التدريبية على تمكين المعلمين من تصميم دروس فعّالة باستخدام منهجية( غانييه )، التي توفر إطارًا منظّمًا للتدريس يعزز الفهم العميق والتفاعل...

17
May
The Inclusive School Award( IQM)  Developing a culture of belonging: a strategic approach to inclusion in UAE schools – Kevin O’Neill
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 16 - 2nd Floor

“Inspire Inclusion”: Kevin (Head of Education at IQM) presents a positive-enquiry approach to school improvement. This presentation will delve into the significance of all...

17
May
Uplevelling Activities and Observer Expectations – Asma Ahmed Khan
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 15 - 2nd Floor

This session focuses on enhancing the quality of classroom activities to promote deeper engagement and meaningful learning. Participants will explore strategies for designing and...

17
May
Micro vs. Macro Level of Student Voice – Chantelle Asante
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 14 - 2nd Floor

In this session, we will explore the concept of student voice from both micro and macro perspectives, examining how each level influences educational practices...

17
May
Activating Working Memory and Metacognition in Islamic Education: Strategies for Deep Learning and Retention – Ahmed Ghanem
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 13 - 2nd Floor

This interactive workshop explores evidence-based strategies to enhance working memory and metacognition in Islamic education. Participants will engage in practical, hands-on activities that strengthen...

17
May
Transformational Leadership: Inspiring and Empowering Others – Sadia Saba
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 12 - 2nd Floor

This session explores the core principles of transformational leadership and how leaders can inspire, empower, and motivate their teams to achieve excellence. Participants will...

17
May
(التدريس بذكاء: فن التوسع والربط في الدرس (إثراء التعلم – Hamada Nadi Abdelwahab
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 11 - 2nd Floor

تعتبر هذه الورشة فرصة فريدة لاستكشاف أبعاد جديدة ومبتكرة في فنون التدريس الحديثة. يهدف هذا البرنامج التدريبي إلى تعزيز القدرة على إثراء الدروس وجعلها...

17
May
التعلم القائم على المشروعات في صفوف اللغة العربية والتربية الإسلامية – Abdalla Yahia
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 10 - 2nd Floor

تعزيز التعلم القائم على المشروعات، حيث يعمل الطلاب على مشاريع واقعية مرتبطة باللغة العربية والتربية الإسلامية تحفز الابتكار والإبداع وتمكين عقولهم لبناء جسور بين...

17
May
AI Implementation in Schools – Gurbinder Mander
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 9 - 2nd Floor

We will explore the practical steps, challenges, and successful strategies involved in implementing AI within a school setting. I will share my personal journey...

17
May
كيف تصبح مدربًا مؤثرًا – Ghadeer Hawarina
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 8 - 2nd Floor

Elements and Secrets of Training: How to Become a Creative and Influential Trainer Key strategies to ensure your training leaves a lasting impact on...

17
May
Servant Leadership – Kemi Oluyinka
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 7 - 2nd Floor

What does it mean to lead? What does it mean to serve? What servant leadership looks like and why servant leadership will take you...

17
May
Unlocking Potential: Fostering Autonomy in Learners with Learning Barriers – Michelle Sakande
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 6 - First Floor

To promote independence and self-directed learning in students facing challenges in accessing the curriculum. Participants will explore various techniques to enhance student engagement, build...

17
May
The Power of Play: Turning Ordinary Objects into Extraordinary Learning Opportunities – Rahela Rajh
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 5 - First Floor

In early childhood education, play is a powerful tool for learning. In this interactive session, Rahela Rajh will demonstrate how everyday household items can...

17
May
Kagan Strategies: Promoting Interactive Learning – Nadine Agha
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 3 - First Floor

This session introduces key Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies designed to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and communication. It is tailored specifically for Arabic language teachers,...

17
May
دمج المهارات الأساسية والتعلم القائم على الاستكشاف في صفوف الروضة والصف الأول – Heba Ahmed 
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 2 - First Floor

هذه الجلسة تستعرض منهاج مرحلة الروضة والصف الأول، مع التركيز على دمج المهارات الأساسية والتعلم القائم على اللعب. سنناقش كيف يمكن لهذا النهج أن...

17
May
Unlocking Innovation in Islamic Education: Exploring the Islamic Treasures App – Mohamed Abdallah
1:00 am - 1:50 am
Room 20 - 3rd Floor

This session introduces educators and school leaders to the Islamic Treasures App—a dynamic digital platform designed to enrich Islamic education in the UAE and...

17
May
Planning a full lesson by AI starting from task on entry to plenary – Dr Riham Elganzoury
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 4 - First Floor

تم تصميم هذه الورشة لتمكين المعلمين بالمهارات اللازمة لدمج الذكاء الاصطناعي بفعالية في تخطيط دروسهم اليومية. سيستكشف المشاركون أدوات واستراتيجيات عملية قائمة على الذكاء...

17
May
Transforming Learning: Innovative Assessment Strategies in Islamic Education – Ahmed Maged
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Room 1 - First floor

In this session, we will explore effective and innovative assessment strategies tailored specifically for Islamic education. As educators, our goal is not only to...