Teacher's Handbook UAE 2016-2017 2016-2017 | Page 2

Pu b l i s h e r ’ s M e ssag e Welcome to the United Arab Emirates. You have come at the most exciting time in the nation’s education history. Whether you are joining a private school or about to work directly with the government in a public school, the contribution you will make to nation building will be invaluable. As a thank you and a welcome gift, Moftah Publishing, the publishers of the region’s top education magazine, Teach Middle East Magazine, is delighted to bring you the UAE’s first Teacher’s Handbook with the kind assistance of our sponsors and advertisers. This handbook is designed to help you to settle into your new life more easily. Take time to read the entire booklet and share it with fellow new colleagues. The handbook is packed with valuable information to help you to settle quickly into your role and home life. We know that the information you need is much more than this booklet contains, so head over to www.teachmiddleeastmag.com, where you will find a wealth of information to help you be the best educator you can be all year long. We would like to extend special thanks to all our writers, who are all educators in the Middle East and were once in your position, for sharing their knowledge and time to make this handbook a success. To our loyal readers, keep the great comments coming. We love to hear what you have to say! If you haven’t already done so, please “Like” us on Facebook (@Teach Middle East Magazine), follow us on Twitter (@teachmiddleeast) and Instagram (@teachmiddleeast) for the latest education articles, news and events. If you enjoy any of our great articles or stories, share them! We wish you a fantastic first year in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East. M I D D L E E A S T