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5 ways the IB is the Best Preparation for University & Beyond Head of Secondary at the British International School Abu Dhabi, Chris Lowe gives a brief background on the International Baccalaureate and why he believes IB is the best preparation for students preparing for university. In this video, learn about the elements of the core of IB, where it begins, and the different subjects that stud...

The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for every child. Starting school can be a difficult time for children. Every child is hesitant to go somewhere new and see people he or she's never met before. Here are some helpful ways to prepare your child for her first day of school: Vicky Lunnon from British International School Abu Dhabi shares advice on how parents can help ease the anxiety...

Camilla Adams from The Arbor School in Dubai explains how phonics leads to reading and writing, the sounds letters make and how children can blend these to read words. Using flashcards to teach children the sounds associated with letters helps them form their words and sentences. Teaching formation rhymes also helps children form letters, and this video will help you educate children on how to ble...

Shefali Karani is the author of “Own It! Love What You Already Have” of which all book proceeds go toward good causes. She is an executive at her family’s business, and board director for two other companies. She’s an alumna of Columbia Business School in NYC and Drexel University. She lives in Dubai with her husband and continues to travel for work Are you a high school or university student, mil...

Building a child’s confidence is a very rewarding experience because you almost get to see it as it is happening. It’s really important to give kids thé room to make mistakes and attempt things without becoming discouraged.  Sharing their enthusiasm when they bring their successful work or creation to show off with pride will help reinforce their confidence in their own ability to find solutions t...

Maryum is very passionate about early years education and enjoys working with senior leaders to plan, develop, direct and establish early years educational facilities in the UAE. She has also continued her further studies in Early Childhood Education, completing her NCFE Cache Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children. Maryum suggests the following tips 1. Where to Begin  a) Really...

Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child. Carl Pickhardt, a psychologist and author of 15 parenting books, says a kid who lacks confidence will be reluctant to try new or challenging things because they're scared of failing or disappointing others. This can end up holding them back later in life and prevent them from having a successful career. "The enemies o...

Prof. Mohamed Watfa explains the ins & outs of a Computer Science Degree. He presents the different branches of Computer Science as a whole; AI Majors, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity and others that enable you to adapt to the rapid changes of technology. For more details on studying Computer Science, please click below:  https://www.edarabia.com/what-can-you-do-computer-science-degree/ ⇢...

Media & Communications play an important role in our daily lives. A degree in Media & Communications prepares you to be part of the world of media that is constantly evolving. If you are looking for a career in the field, this video explains the different programs and specializations that come with the degree. Dr. Feras Hamza highlights the different career opportunities that you could pur...

Every milestone comes with its set of beautiful moments and hardships as well. Here she explains within these stages, ways to keep the parents in control of the situation with appropriate guidance to the children.   Nouhad Doughan suggests 3 tips: Tip #1: Stop, Explain , redirect Tip #2 Empowerment and choices  Tip #3 Explaining privileges vs rights and what you lose   About the Speaker Nouhad Dou...

There are different ways to identify learning disabilities and how to overcome them. Dr. Alka Kalra explains the different learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia - recognizing these at an early age helps to overcome them. Children with learning disabilities have brilliant brains, but their way of learning and understanding differs from everyone else. We need...

Mrs. Gaynor Dale, Principal, Regent International School With 23 years of educational experience in London, Kenya, Leeds and most recently, Dubai, Mrs Dale believes all children are able to self-improve, grow and develop as individuals; to welcome and embrace change. She views education as a continuous process for pupils and staff and feels that in an ever-changing world, it is vital to teach youn...

Shefali Karani is the author of “Own It! Love What You Already Have” of which all book proceeds go toward good causes. She is an executive at her family’s business, and board director for two other companies. She’s an alumna of Columbia Business School in NYC and Drexel University. She lives in Dubai with her husband and continues to travel for work Support the show

ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder where the child has low sitting tolerance and are always on the go, and  ADD is Attention Deficit Disorder in which child is low attention capacity and usually are in their own world. We as adults in their life need to understand that this is a neuro-biological developmental disorder and the few impulsive behaviors out of their control. Parents and te...

Professor Tadhg O’Donovan is the Associate Head of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University’s Dubai campus. In this role, he is responsible for undergraduate degree programmes in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical and Electronic, Automotive and Energy Engineering, and postgraduate degree programmes in Energy, Renewable Energy Engineering and Advance Mechanical Engine...

Professor Mary Jane Rooney is the Head of Architecture at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Her role at Heriot-Watt is to promote excellence across the architecture program in the quality of design, research and thinking that can contribute to a sustainable, resource and energy efficient society. She is a RIBA chartered Architect [RS1] [DR2] and has international experience in Architecture and Design...

Mrs Dale believes all children are able to self-improve, grow and develop as individuals; to welcome and embrace change. She views education as a continuous process for pupils and staff and feels that in an ever-changing world, it is vital to teaching young people how to be outstanding learners who can self-direct and cope with the challenges of modern life. Mrs. Gaynor Dale, Principal, Regent Int...

Anna Hope shares industry expertise & advice on what it takes to achieve a successful career in PR. The world of PR is not all glitz and glam. It takes a strong strategic head, excellent communication skills, good writing skills and a dash of creativity to be able to survive and thrive in the industry.   About the Speaker: The team in Dubai is headed up by Anna Hope, a PR professional with two...

Dr. Neil Hopkin, Principal of Sunmarke School, walks us through the three stages of learning, studying & preparing for exams. When studying for exams, it is useful to follow these tips: - Note-taking  - Interleave your learning - Engage with your teacher  - Elaborate on the subject  - Use self talk  - Monitor your learning  About Dr. Hopkin Dr. Hopkin, the Principal of Sunmarke School Dubai, b...

When choosing an IB World School, the first point to consider is which programme your child will study, and this will depend on their age.  Dina Khalaf, Development and Recognition Manager, International Baccalaureate, UAE suggests the following things to consider when choosing an IB World School: 1. The programmes on offer 2. The school’s culture and values 3. The subjects and projects on offer 4...

Games Development focuses on the technical and creative foundation of the development of ubiquitous gaming programs or apps. It is a field of study that deals with the technology and tools necessary to develop and program single and multiplayer video games for personal computers, gaming consoles, and networks. If you are a graphic artist, programmer, or a gaming enthusiast and wish to specialize i...

Were you or are you still a big fan of animated movies, video games or shows? Remember how you used to (or still do) spend hours and hours glued to the screen watching Snow White or Frozen? If you do, great! Now, how do you think these characters or animations came into being?  Yes, through animation. Typically, Animation is the field of study that focuses on transforming written words into entert...

Why are some children fussy eaters? There can be a number of reasons why a child can develop picky eating habits. Vera Antunes, Centre Manager of Hummingbird Nursery Bay Square, walks us through some useful tips for parents. She recommends: 1. Roleplay  2. Feed your child at the right time  3. Help them explore  4. Have patience 5. Make it a fun activity  Vera Antunes is the Centre Manager of Humm...

The home environment plays a critical role in a child's oral language development. We know from research that oral language development is the foundation for learning to read and write.    The conversational turns and verbal interactions parents have with their children have a far greater impact on language skills than simply reading to or with a child. Students who have quality conversations...

The home environment plays a critical role in a child's oral language development. We know from research that oral language development is the foundation for learning to read and write.    The conversational turns and verbal interactions parents have with their children have a far greater impact on language skills than simply reading to or with a child. Students who have quality conversations...