Teachers complete school leadership programme

The first graduates of the School Leadership Programme have been presented their certificates by the Minister of Education (MoE).

By Staff Reporter

Published: Wed 16 Oct 2013, 12:44 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 10:57 AM

Minister Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qattami was at the 3rd Annual Education Conference, along with officials from the world’s largest education company, Pearson International, which conducted the programme, where the 140 graduates were honoured.

The course is designed to teach teachers, including vice-principals and principals, the best international practice in teacher leadership.

The programme’s design and delivery have been especially tailored to meet the needs of school leaders and have been jointly developed by Pearson and the United Kingdom’s authority on school leadership, the National College for School Leadership, the company said in a Press release.

MoE Educational Operations assistant undersecretary Fawzia Ghareeb said the graduates deserved to lead the development drive at schools towards advanced levels.

The programme forms a critical component of the UAE Government’s Education Reform Agenda, aimed at improving the standard of teaching and learning in the emirates’ schools. Over 700 educators will undertake the programme over five years, as part of the government’s recognition that improved school leadership practices are essential to the ongoing improvement of the country’s educational indicators.

Pearson’s vice-president of Professional Development in the United States, Sherry Priess, attended the ceremony.

“Transforming school leaders into dynamic and effective instructional leaders is a critical component of meaningful educational reform. School principals need comprehensive development and support to be equipped to create learning cultures, which promote strong student outcomes,” she said.— news@khaleejtimes.com