Dubai: “The Bay”
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance held an introductory meeting with students from the fourth batch of the Master’s Program in Innovative Education, offered by the foundation in collaboration with UAE University, on Saturday 27 August at Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Innovation.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Khalifa Al-Suwaidi, Talent and Excellence Adviser, member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, a number of faculty members from UAE University, students admitted to the master’s program and the Foundation’s work team.
The meeting was about the definition of the program’s goals and outputs. And discusses the inquiries from the 23 affiliated students.
Dr. Jamal Al Muhairi, Vice Chairman of the Board and Secretary General of the Foundation, said: “We are pleased to offer the Foundation ten full scholarships for male and female students to complement the field of education with teachers and leaders who are preparing to promote innovation throughout the education system in UAE.”
He expressed his appreciation to all those working on the program after the success of the first and second batch trials. He wished continued success for male and female students in this program, which is the fruit of the collaboration between the university, represented by the College of Education and the foundation.
The Master’s program is not limited to new knowledge within the disciplines of teaching and school management, but emphasizes refining students’ skills with teamwork, collaborative learning and linking theory to practice and field practice. It is also concerned with providing students with new frameworks and thought patterns and trends that focus on innovation, innovation and acceptance of change in order to keep pace with developments in the field of education.
