This summit is being hosted by the Sharjah Education Academy, the Sharjah Private Education Authority, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (CFAT) with the goal of discussing cutting-edge methods for improving educational systems, as well as the responsibilities of all parties involved in the field. Using experimental tools to find new information that can improve learning environments and student outcomes.
Dr Muhaddithah Al Hashemi, President of the Sharjah Academy for Education and Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority, delivered a speech in which she thanked His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, for attending the Summit's opening ceremony and for his unwavering commitment to improving education in the Emirate of Sharjah.
In her speech, the chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority praised His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, for all of his efforts in making Sharjah a better place and ensuring the highest level of education. She referred to four teachings established by His Highness using scholarly methods so that anyone involved in education could benefit from them.
The first is an innovation to improve student achievement levels; this is linked to the need to improve the educational system as a whole, beginning in the classroom, where work is conceived on three pillars: the educator, the curriculum, and the student; this, in turn, necessitates the assistance of a specialised team that understands the field's requirements and assists the educator in transitioning the educational process from traditional to appealing.
The second lesson is to enhance the school environment for students and their families by sprucing up the grounds and classrooms, for example, or by improving the route students take from home. The third lesson is to value the teacher and invest time and money in his or her education, as evidenced by the "Pride of Being a Teacher" programme, which qualifies and trains teachers to carry the trust, and the generous bounty that came with the establishment of the Sharjah Education Academy, which has become a specialised centre for improving and developing teacher skills, and the fourth lesson is to persevere until you achieve your goals. The fourth lesson is about perseverance, close follow-up, and learning the most accurate details about caring for our students.
Dr Muhaddithah Al Hashemi mentioned at the end of her speech that His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah's instructions during last year's "Future of Education" conference transformed it into this year's international summit, where educational inspirations engage with the goal of growing and enhancing education.
The Finnish ambassador to the UAE discussed how Finland and the UAE can collaborate to better education in a variety of ways, including collaborative efforts in areas such as teacher education, early childhood development, and educational leadership. She also emphasised the significance of spending in education at an early age to improve student involvement and achievement later in life.
Marianne Nissilä concluded her remarks by praising the Emirate of Sharjah's success in developing and improving education by paying attention to its own experience, and she emphasised the importance of parents' and coaches' contributions, as well as communication between them, in fostering children's healthy development.
In his address, Dr Timothy Knowles, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (CFAT), conveyed his gratitude to the Emirate of Sharjah for its involvement in CFAT's ambitious programmes for the growth and betterment of education, which have produced many hopeful aspects that can be built upon in the future.
The President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching talked about the foundation's successful partnership with Sharjah to improve public education, solve major and difficult educational problems, and reap the benefits of innovation and accurate classification of scientific institutions. All of these things help the foundation's expertise grow.
Dr Timothy Knowles, in his talk, evaluated a variety of data and statistics from educational studies supervised by the Foundation, highlighting the value of fostering students' behavioural and cognitive abilities and incorporating cutting-edge teaching tools.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah witnessed the signing of the document establishing the Centre of Excellence for Education Development, which is an applied research centre aimed at studying the best international teaching methods that have achieved excellence in light of the sector's continuous changes and transforming them into distinct tools and methodologies for the educational field as it seeks to.
To accomplish appealing and effective learning methods, the centre develops short- and long-term goals that focus on capacity building, encouraging creativity, and researching the future of education.
The agreement was reached by the Sharjah Academy for Education, the Sharjah Private Education Authority, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah was briefed on a number of notable student projects presented by a group of school and academic students prior to the start of the opening ceremony. screening of a short film about the Centre of Excellence for Education Development, which discussed its objectives, mission, and areas of focus.
His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, opened four hybrid classes as a significant addition to the Sharjah Education Academy's academic options.
His Highness was briefed on modern technological equipment that provides classes with an engaging classroom experience, ensuring the participation of students in classes and online users with the same effectiveness, based on educational variety requirements, and leads to improved school success, during his visit.
During his tour, His Highness listened to a detailed explanation about the modern smart systems used in classrooms, which will allow both faculty members and students on the academic track to use learning techniques and tools with high efficiency, because these systems are flexible, allowing modifications to be added in the future based on teaching and learning technology variables.
The first day of the summit's activities included a number of sessions, seminars, and talks on a wide range of topics related to improving schools, scientific research, and educational technology (Edtech).
The two-day summit brings together teachers, policymakers, academics, researchers, policymakers, and curriculum developers to discuss the most recent research on the future of education in the Middle East, as well as the policies that must be implemented because technology is changing so rapidly.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Dr Saeed Musabeh Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Education Council, Omar Khalfan bin Huraimel Al Shamsi Chairman of Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources, Mohammed Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, Head of Protocol and Hospitality Department, and a number of officials, Sharjah Education Academy Board of Trustees members, and education specialists from within and outside the country were present for the summit's opening and tour.
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