A new UAE school year, and a broader vision for education
More than a million pupils across the UAE will return to school today, refreshed, recharged and raring to go after a two-month summer break. As is the case every academic year, it is a time for everyone involved – children, parents, teachers, school administrations and authorities – to begin anew . In recent years, the Ministry of Education has thought deeply on the fundamental question of what…
This year, more than a million pupils across the UAE will return to school, rejuvenated after a two-month summer break. The Ministry of Education is focusing on building character in addition to delivering academic content. No homework will be assigned to public school pupils from kindergarten to year 2, allowing for family time, skill development, and unstructured reading.
Year 6 classes will eliminate screens for English, Arabic, science, and maths, with a study revealing that retention nearly doubled in device-free classrooms while behavior, discipline, and peer relationships improved. The assessment process will be more balanced, with central exams and school-based assessments receiving equal weight for pupils between years 9 and 12.
Diagnostic tests will also be introduced to help teachers gauge students' academic levels and provide necessary support. Over 1,500 teachers have joined organizations like Gems Education, emphasizing the importance of educators in shaping a child's future. While technology will continue to play a role, educators advocate for responsible use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Ultimately, the aim is to foster curious, empathetic, resilient, and connected young people who will navigate a dynamic and uncertain world with good habits and a moral foundation.
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