Islamic education is compulsory in Dubai. Specifically, all schools in the United Arab Emirates must teach the UAE Ministry of Education’s (MOE) Islamic Studies curriculum. While the schools are required to teach the curriculum, not all students are required to take it. To be precise, all Muslim students must take up their schools’ Islamic Studies subjects, but non-Muslim students are...
Academics and sports are just two sides of the same coin in helping children achieve their full potential. While the former focuses on increasing students’ knowledge about the world gradually, the latter teaches kids about important values, like teamwork, resilience, and humility. Proof of this is the 2002 study from Brookings Institution. According to the report, American schools considered...
Online learning affords those who cannot be physically present in a classroom the opportunity to learn. It also offers flexibility, supports better time management, and fosters self-motivation in learners. Most importantly, distance learning refines critical thinking and technical skills and provides students access to educational materials that may not be available in their home country. Still...
A sign language interpreter is a specially trained professional who helps deaf, hard of hearing, or developmentally challenged individuals convey their thoughts. They convert spoken or written messages into signed communication, which they then relay to the individual. There are different types of interpreters, each with its area of expertise. This article will discuss how to become an ASL...
Many people still associate blockchain only with cryptocurrency and often mistakenly believe that there is nothing to take up in this area, because Bitcoin is falling. But this is the wrong approach: the blockchain has opened up access to new technologies, and with them new career opportunities. Today we will talk about what jobs are the most demanded and highly paid in the blockchain sphere. At...
Do you ever struggle to keep your students engaged in online learning? If so, you’re not alone. Many teachers find it challenging to keep students’ attention focused on the material. However, there is a new trend that may be able to help: gamified e-quizzes. These quizzes are designed to look and feel like video games, and they seem to be having a positive impact on student engagement...
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic touched our world, online learning has become the ‘new normal’. Even today, students in many countries are still studying online. With so many options available on the Web, and the incredible flexibility this offer, thousands of students actually prefer this form of learning over traditional, classroom-based methods. Everything is different when you study online...
Rephrasing has become a common practice for students and writers and there are a few things that made them question their rephrasing skills. One of them is rephrasing a sentence ending in a preposition. Well, if you are reading this post then maybe you are also confused about how to rephrase sentences ending in a preposition, are you? Many professional authors and writers are not happy with...
Learning a new language can be challenging and a lot of people are turning to TV and music in order to find an easier way to learn the language. In this article, you’ll find all the information you need about learning Spanish, from what TV and music you should watch for to how to make it enjoyable. When it comes to finding the right TV shows and music to help you learn Spanish, it is...
It has been demonstrated that meditation changes the brain fundamentally, promoting the growth of brain regions that control emotion, learning, and attention. All of this results in a plethora of advantages, including greater mental health and stress alleviation as well as improved memory and focus. Meditation practice improves concentration and reduces mind wandering in students. Practicing...