Teach Middle East Magazine May 2014 issue 1 vol. 1

Featured Teacher YASMINE TAHHAN Steps Outside The Box With Differentiation A t first glance, educator Yasmine Tahhan appears to be a somewhat shy though amiable woman. However, once you engage her, you soon discover her sharp intellect and passion for teaching. Miss Tahhan first caught Teach UAE Magazine’s attention after her impressive presentation on using differentiation in learning at the recently held Teachers’ Idea Forum in Al Ain. The stunning twentyeight year old is tireless in her drive to ensure that her students are treated to topics that stimulate their interests. She does this by employing a variety of key techniques and strategies within her classroom. With over five years in the classroom, Miss Tahhan continues to challenge herself to think outside the box when developing lessons and engaging in personal professional development. A graduate of the University of Aleppo in Syria, she began her career with KGs 1 and 2, then transitioned to teaching older students, mainly adults at the New Vision Training Center in Al Ain. She currently holds the position of Head of English Department and a teacher of English at Al Nasha’a Al Saleh Private School in Al Ain. We invite you to take a look inside her mind to be inspired by her “hidden powers” that are carefully utilised for ideas that work in the UAE classroom! 16 May 2014 Class Time

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