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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Carolyn Lee editor @ teachuae . com
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Welcome to the March-April issue of Teach Middle East Magazine !
The month of March is filled with exciting education conferences and events . A few key events on our radar are ; the BSME Conference in Bahrain , the Middle East Maths Teachers Conference , GESS Dubai 2017 and the Global Education & Skills Forum – Global Teacher Prize 2017 ( GESF – GTP ).
The Middle East Maths Teachers Conference is in its inaugural year but it has already created a buzz among schools in the region . Mathematics teachers are gearing up to head to Dubai for a day of learning , networking and of course , fun . Join them . Visit www . middleeastmaths . com .
GESS Dubai 2017 is going into its 10 th year and as the show ’ s official media partner , we will be there between March 14 th and 16 th to capture all the fantastic happenings that makes GESS Dubai the region ’ s largest and most exciting education event .
In April , the BETT Middle East Conference 2017 in Abu Dhabi promises a wealth of CPD offerings aimed at improving education practices within the region . We are looking forward to meeting you at all of these events !
Class Time features the usual mix of articles that span a number of important education topics , including working with SEN and Gifted & Talented students , technology , tips for teaching early learners mathematics , an innovative music programme at Victoria English School Sharjah and key administrators
sharing what works within the UAE school system and much much more .
We hop over to Qatar to highlight the outstanding work that is happening at Al Jazeera Academy and feature their exceptional Head of Secondary School , Peter Kubicki , who shares a few valuable gems that he learned on his journey as an educator .
We always have a rich and rewarding experience at the KHDA ’ s What Works Dubai events . We chatted with a few teachers and students at the recently held What Works Tolerance event to hear their perspectives on what tolerance means to them and how they promote it .
Vikas Pota , CEO of the Varkey Foundation joins us for our special After the Bell feature ‘ A Moment With ’, where he shares a bit on his upbringing and early goals that have led to his success today . How do you know when it is time for a change ? Our expat teacher writer , Suzanne Berg gets real about the signs to look for , that will help you in knowing if it ’ s time to repatriate .
If you are wondering what to do this summer , our Travel Snapshots feature serves up some wonderful destinations that are worth considering . We like to interact with you , so make sure to like us on Facebook @ Teach Middle East Magazine , follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ teachmiddleeast . Let ’ s keep the conversation going online .
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