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How Can Teachers Get Students To Think For Themselves!

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Learning in the 21st century isn’t just about writings on the board, quizzes, assessments, and grades. Learning today involves using the curriculum to teach children academic and critical skills that can help them in the real world.  These skills are critical, because not only are they useful in the real world but they also allow students to think for themselves which again goes on to affect how much they contribute to the practical world.   The critical nature of these skills is being realized, widely. Accordingto a study , along with STEM, students are expected to have essential communication, problem-solving skills, and other critical skills by the time they graduate. Along with learning the mandatory subjects taught by the American education system, it’s important to acquire relevant skills to produce better learners and workers.   The best Americancurriculum schools in Dubai having realized the importance of critical skills have designed a framework th...

Does your child know these five basic class etiquettes?

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The clichéd statement: “Respect needs to be earned” is merely a statement when it comes to respecting teachers.   Recentlya video went viral showing students of a school in the UAE , vandalizing their classrooms and throwing chairs and multimedia devices in the school. Although it did shake up the teachers and parents, it also highlighted the importance of etiquettes children should be following in classrooms. Since teachers are about imparting knowledge and learning, it’s essential to provide them the respect that they deserve. Teachers are guides and mentors which is why it is crucial that the communication your child has with them is constructive and mutually respectful.  The best American schools in Dubai focus on a friendly relationship between students and teachers, and the respect given to each other is mutual and significant. The collective effort to maintain a good learning environment results in a classroom atmosphere that promotes interactive learning...