Jebel Ali School hosts Living Arabic event

More than 250 educators from more than 90 Dubai schools attended a Living Arabic event, hosted by Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) at Jebel Ali School.

Teachers participated 13 sessions to discuss new ways to make Arabic learning fun. The event also featured a dedicated Arabic Language Lab aimed at enhancing students' skills during the event.

Additionally, an Action Research initiative at the event hosted 21 research project, with 50 Arabic teachers from 20 schools participating in the initiative. Schools exchanged ideas and discussed the importance of research in early childhood education and teaching and learning Arabic both inside and outside the classroom.

Participants also shared an emphasis on four basic skills: reading, listening and conversation skills for native and non-native Arabic learners in Dubai.

Commenting on the event, KHDA CEO Fatma Al Marri said: "By highlighting efforts to make Arabic learning easier for students, we are encouraging educators to explore innovative ideas that can open up new opportunities in the future. Looking at the future of Arabic language and its status as one of the main sources of knowledge has always motivated us to listen to our students and understand their needs and expectations for the way they want to learn Arabic."

"Developing research programmes and projects to assess teaching methods can provide accurate information that can help teachers and decision-makers to develop effective and innovative educational plans to explore the future of education and Arabic learning."