GEMS Education Places Arabic and Islamic Studies at the Forefront Through Workshops

GEMS Education recently hosted a meeting with the aim of raising the high quality of Arabic and Islamic Studies across its network of institutions. Held at GEMS International School, the conference combined greater than 150 personnel, including principals and heads of Arabic and Islamic researches divisions, to discuss ways of more improving student outcomes.

The one-day conference used staff a variety of workshops and opportunities to share best methods in the teaching of Arabic and Islamic Studies.

The workshops were run in partnership with Teacher Understanding and Leadership for All (TELLAL) and the London Centre for Arabic Language Training (Sharek Centre), to reinforce GEMS Education's dedication to the UAE's vision to improve Arabic knowing and Islamic research studies.

TELLAL, the UAE's very first qualified teacher-training institute, supplies assistance for Arabic, Islamic and social research studies educators, in the GEMS network, via training and professional development opportunities.

Dino Varkey, Chief Executive Officer, GEMS Education, declared the company's dedication to the education schedule of the UAE claiming: "GEMS Education has always been committed to promoting the UAE's national language and society amongst its pupils and regularly strives to boost requirements of understanding and training in Arabic and Islamic education. We are seeing some remarkable academic development by pupils throughout our network of schools."

Akram Tarik, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of GEMS Westminster School in Ras Al Khaimah, participated in the conference and said: "Our team believe that every kid needs to obtain a top quality education, be a dynamic student, and become a global citizen. As a result, we, at GEMS Westminster school are regularly seeking to improve the quality of teaching attended to Arabic and Islamic research studies, as the UAE positions it high on its agenda."

Delegates had the possibility to speak with Max Stanton, the half English and half American traveler typically referred to as 'Max of Arabia'. Max, ‘who fell in love with the Middle East’, explained his link to international schools and Arabic. He said: "My parents are both educators in international institutions and fuelled my love for travel. My enthusiasm for the Arabic language started when I went to a primary school in Yemen. Arabic is an honorable endeavour and a key that can open numerous doors of opportunity."

He reminded the GEMS instructors of the vital function they play in teaching students these topics and even more included: "Pupils could either be really delighted to find out the Arabic language or they can be dragged right into a classroom. You have the power to light fires in the minds of children you instruct. Knowledge is a gift - finest share it."

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