Even as the numbers are driving the expansion, several factors need to be concomitant with this growth, foremost of which is the quality of education. It must be the primary consideration for all concerned. As more and more private investors gather forces to be a part of this push, it is non-negotiable that they aim to provide the best education possible in every way the term is now being redefined by educationists in the UAE, as well as all over the world.
Schools should stay in step with changing times
The number is as impressive as it is expansive — at least 100 more schools will be part of the educational scene in Dubai over the next few years as the demand for school seats grows at a galloping pace. This is exciting news for Dubai, which has always positioned itself at the forefront of development. With the burgeoning expatriate population, it is logical that the demand for schools grows.
No matter the type of curriculum, the numbers of pupils and the strength of the teaching staff, what distinguishes a school is its quality of education, particularly in this digital era, where technology is dramatically redefining education like never before.
The old teacher-pupil system with its linear methodology of knowledge handover is now obsolete, leaving schools with the enforced advantage of having to stay in step with contemporary imperatives. In this context, Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority works as an unique advantage as it provides the right soil for quality to strike deep roots in.
Read more: http://gulfnews.com/opinions/editorials/schools-should-stay-in-step-with-changing-times-1.1245943