This year, the TeachME conference will incorporate an important aspect to help funnel the flow of information exchanged into data that we can build on for improvement. There will be a dedicated panel for each of the three major topics of the conference which are:

1. How to Create a Healthy School Environment
2. Importance of the Arabic Language in Schools
3. Information Technology

These dedicated panels will be held on the first day. A comprehensive panel on the second day will explore the findings of each of the three panels for discussion. Experts from the field of education will be present to exchange opinions and discuss possible solutions to the problems faced. We look forward to your valuable participation.

PANEL I: "How to Create a Healthy School Environment"
November 11, 2009, 11:00 am – 12:00pm
 
 
1.   Dr. Ayman Abu Laban, UNICEF Representative in the Gulf

The role of schools in fighting child obesity and UNICEF’s interventions in the UAE
 
 
2.   Dr. Mariam Matroushi, Director of Health Legislation Dept, Ministry of Health

Statistics from the global school health survey and the consequences of obesity on school students

 
3.   Mr. Ahmed Abdul Rahman, Project Manager, Princess Haya’s Initiative for the Development of Health, Physical Education and School sports

Presenting HRH Princess Haya’s initiative in public schools and its goal in promoting a healthy lifestyle

The Health & Physical Education Curriculum for Dubai public schools focuses on developing the physical, mental and social health of students in order for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to live a healthy and active life make healthy choices and meet the challenges of living in a changing world today.  

   

 
PANEL II: The Importance of Arabic Language in Schools
November 11, 2009, 2:45 pm – 3:45pm

The Importance that Schools Should Put in the Teaching of the Arabic Language
November 12, 2009, 2:45pm – 3:45pm
 
The requirements for, and challenges facing, the delivery of high quality Arabic language teaching. A discussion ensues and questions from the audience will then be accepted and fielded.

1. Mrs. Nabeela Ali Al-Mirza, Director of Professional Development Department, Ministry of Education at the UAE

2. Mr. Bassam Abushakra, Regional Director of Educational Services Overseas Limited

3.  Mr. Hazim Abbas, Director of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Repton School Dubai.

Panel III: The importance of IT in schools.
The state of IT integration in schools in our region
The real challenges facing the integration of IT in our schools
November 12, 2009, 11:00am – 11:45am.
 
Panelists:
 
Mr. Krishna Murthy, MD MEA  Acer    

Dr. Zaki Khoury, Business Manager  Gulf, Microsoft   

Ms. Raghda Jaber, Independent Consultant  

Namir Hanna, Moderator, Founder  Rearden Educational