UOWD workshop for school teachers generates wide interest among academic community

Dr. Johan Drotsky, Principal of the Oxford School in Dubai, who is involved in running SWOT analysis workshops for schools in Dubai, expounded on the subject of developing students' critical thinking skills. In his presentation, Johan stressed the importance of moving away from rote learning and assessment methods that enhance this, to a learning environment that will enhance the ability to think creatively and critically. He was introduced by Dr. Lien Els, Associate Professor in Human Resource Management, UOWD, who delivered the keynote address at the workshop. Dr, Julia Connell, Associate Professor in Human Resources Management at UOWD facilitated one of the sessions.

The next workshop in the series "Recognising and Harnessing the Potential of Gifted Students," will be held at the UOWD auditorium on May 5, 2007.

"Innovative Teaching Methods: How to be More Creative in Your classroom," the first workshop in the series, attracted 54 participants from 18 Dubai schools. To gain a PDP certificate of completion participants must attend all three workshops. However, individual workshops may be attended and certificates of attendance are awarded individually.

The workshop series, organised by the Program for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (PELT) at UOWD, was designed to enable teachers to develop their skills and share their experiences with others in the field.