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Mr. Barry Cooper is the Deputy Head at Brighton College Dubai. Originally from Kent, Barry attended University in Scotland and spent 10 years of his career in Edinburgh before moving with his wife Hilary overseas. He has over 19 years of teaching experience and joined Brighton College Dubai after three years at Wellington College Shanghai, following a successful career at leading British boarding...

Mr. Barry Cooper is the Deputy Head at Brighton College Dubai. Originally from Kent, Barry attended University in Scotland and spent 10 years of his career in Edinburgh before moving with his wife Hilary overseas. He has over 19 years of teaching experience and joined Brighton College Dubai after three years at Wellington College Shanghai, following a successful career at leading British boarding...

Mr. Barry Cooper is the Deputy Head at Brighton College Dubai. Originally from Kent, Barry attended University in Scotland and spent 10 years of his career in Edinburgh before moving with his wife Hilary overseas. He has over 19 years of teaching experience and joined Brighton College Dubai after three years at Wellington College Shanghai, following a successful career at leading British boarding...

Helping Parents to understand the emotional phase of Toddlers during transitions and providing them with tips and techniques to prepare during the pre-separation stage as well as the most effective techniques to follow during the process to deal with the anxiety smoothly. The process can be divided into 3 steps: 1. Preparations to be made before starting the transition of the child 2. Supporting c...

Learn how you can create a lifelong love of reading in your child (from very young to Upper Primary age). Neil Hopkin, Principal of Sunmarke School Dubai, gives tips on how to help your child catch the reading bug. Here are some of his tips for parents: 1. Understanding the 'technicality' & 'passion' of teaching reading  2. Sounding & blending words  3. Scrolling your f...

Classrooms should reflect the students and teachers who inhabit them. Everything from the posters on the walls to the books on the shelves, to the toys in the room, and even to an adult's body language can send subliminal messages. We want those messages to say, "We all belong here." This How-To will offer a few simple strategies for ensuring inclusivity. For example: learning to pr...

Entrepreneur, motivational speaker, extreme athlete, and coach Marcus Smith is the founder of InnerFight. Whilst building a career in the corporate world Marcus realized his real passion was “making people better at life” and in 2008 InnerFight was born. Today along with running InnerFight and Smith St Paleo Marcus teaches many of the Innerfight classes, coaches a number of endurance athletes, men...

Rob is from the UK and spent his early sporting life as a competitive swimmer from the age of 13.  Coming from 10 Years in Secondary education has enabled him to gain vast experience in coaching and helping people with many different levels of ability. Rob has competed in numerous International and local ultra-distance events, most recently the 24hour Back Yard Ultra race, UTMB OMAN 140km and just...

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Learn how you can create a lifelong love of reading in your child (from very young to Upper Primary age). Neil Hopkin, Principal of Sunmarke School Dubai, gives tips on how to help your child catch the reading bug. Here are some of his tips for parents: 1. Understanding the 'technicality' & 'passion' of teaching reading  2. Sounding & blending words  3. Scrolling your f...

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Stephen King, Lecturer in Media at Middlesex University Dubai, speaks to Edarabia about Digital Media and the industry demand for graduates of the programme.  Digital Media teaches a broad range of the latest content production techniques; with practice-based work including video production, web design and HTML programming, data visualisation, and smart environments.   Graduates of Digital Media a...

Dr. Sameer Kishore, Senior Lecturer, and Judhi Prasetyo, Lecturer in the Department of Engineering and Informatics at Middlesex University Dubai, speak to Edarabia about the Master’s Degree in Robotics.  Through this postgraduate programme, students are prepared to take a leading role in the research and development of future generations of robotics and AI systems. Career opportunities are vast, a...

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...

Majori is a Brazilian mompreneur; in Dubai for over 12 years and she loves sharing her experiences on fashion, motherhood and travel.  Polyglot, has lived in 8 countries for the past 20 years; Switzerland, Spain, Scotland, Malta, Italy, UAE, Canada and India. Has her degree in international hotel management at Glion Hotel School, Switzerland. Majori has worked in the area of Tourism and Hospitalit...

What are the characteristics of a 21st century learner? Neil Matthews explains the 5 essential traits every student must have:   1. Seeing the ‘big picture’ 2. Connecting skills across subjects 3. Thinking critically and creatively  4. Building relationships – communicating & collaborating 5. Being career-ready and prepared for life   Neil Matthews is the Principal and CEO of GEMS Wellington A...

Bullying can affect students’ wellbeing. Children who are bullied often suffer from poor performance in school, sleep issues, anxiety, and depression.  Brian Nolan explains how the school should work with students, parents, and teachers to reduce bullying in schools and lessen its impact on students.   He recommends 3 essential tips: 1. Educate 2. Take Action 3. Reflect   Brian Nolan is the Deputy...

Cyberbullying ís one form of bullying which can have a serious effect on a student’s wellbeing. It transcends the school environment, which makes it a challenge for schools to overcome. Brian Nolan explains what exactly is cyberbullying and gives some essential advice on how schools can deal with it.   He recommends 3 important tips: 1. Educate 2. Take Action 3. Reflect   Brian Nolan is the Deputy...

Dyslexia is most commonly associated with trouble learning to read. It affects a child's ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in language.  Teaching a child with dyslexia to read can be challenging for both parents and their children. Adriana de Groot shares useful tips for parents on how to teach a dyslexic child to read.   According to Adriana, there are 3 major tips: 1. Work with...

From the time that we are born, each day our muscles are becoming stronger and stronger and our movements are becoming more coordinated. It is the fine motor skills that we need to practice in order to perfect the three-finger pincer grip that we use for handwriting.  Our first area of learning in the Montessori classroom is called ‘Practical Life.’ In this area, we provide the child with activiti...

Siblings generally spend more time together during childhood. This is why in most cases, siblings tend to be competitive with each other and develop sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry is a type of competition among siblings which can be unhealthy when parents fail to recognize and take action.  Siog Moore gives useful tips for parents to handle sibling rivalry between their children. 1. Listen to th...

Tantrums are a normal part of child development. They're how young children show that they're upset or frustrated. Tantrums may happen when kids are tired, hungry, or uncomfortable. They can have a meltdown because they can't get something (like a toy or a parent) to do what they want. Ms. Lisa Sherrington- Boyd is the Nursery Director of Kangaroo Kids Nursery. She is a highly exper...

A common misconception about Psychology is that Psychology majors can read minds. Though this myth is almost true at some point, Psychology more of a study of the human mind and behavior, and is an actual field of life sciences and medicine. Therefore, a Psychology degree gives students an understanding of the brain which could help promote health and welfare of current and future generations. For...

investing in your personal brand is one of the most sound investments that you should take. Personal branding is a process by which you market yourself to the rest of the world. But why should you brand yourself? Dr. Khyatti Shetty, Executive Coach, Faculty of Business in Curtin University shares the 4 Golden Rules: 1. Define your aspirations  2. Craft a niche for yourself  3. Communicate your bra...

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur or a business owner? How about a senior managing role in a corporation? A Business Degree is what you need if you wish to become all of the above-mentioned roles. By studying business, you will learn new skills to thrive in entrepreneurship. It also prepares graduates to work in various fields, such as advertising, marketing, human resources and finance. Find...