Trends in the Emirates

Research and Practice in Education

Al Ain (UAE), April 2011 - The College of Education at Al Ain University of Science and Technology is pleased to announce its first educational conference. It is entitled "Research and Practice in Education" and takes place on 01 May 2011 at the University's new campus. The Conference will examine current practices in the field of education in the UAE in general and in the Abu Dhabi Emirate in particular.




The Conference will also provide an opportunity for educators to get to know each other, exchange research ideas, and receive feedback from their colleagues about their research.

The Conference focuses on the following topics:

  • assessment and evaluation of student work
  • professional development (including mentoring student teachers)
  • active learning
  • teaching and learning strategies
  • educational technology
  • educational policies
  • special education
  • curriculum development
  • teaching and learning languages (English and Arabic)

The Conference is open to a wide variety of topics in education at the primary and secondary school levels. At the Conference, the audience will hear about the latest research issues, trends, and challenges in education, including potential solutions and improvements.