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More than 40 primary school teachers from about 40 independent schools are participating in the 2014 Qatar University ExxonMobil Teachers Academy, an innovative professional development programme to enhance math and science teaching skills. |
In its third year, the academy, which is a joint collaboration between the National Centre for Educator Development, Qatar University and ExxonMobil Qatar, is being run from
November 22 to 27 in Doha.
As was the case for last year’s academy, which proved to be highly successful, Qatar University and the Supreme Education Council selected this year’s educators based on their qualifications and commitment to teaching.
These teachers are participating in a week-long, intensive professional development programme designed to help fourth, fifth and sixth grade educators develop innovative math and science teaching skills, which will help them inspire their students to develop an interest in math and science. They will engage in fun and meaningful activities in a classroom-style setting, conducted by education experts, to guide them on how to adopt a more creative and ultimately engaging pedagogy with active learners.
“Science and math are very important subjects in a child’s education, and it is essential that these subjects are taught in the best way possible, using the right resources,” Prof Sheikha Abdulla al-Misnad, president, Qatar University, said, adding: “Our educators are committed to ensuring that they teach our children to the best of their ability, and the academy provides them with a great platform through which to enhance their skills to do so. I would like to thank our partners for bringing yet another chapter of this academy to our teachers in Qatar.”
Bart Cahir, president and general manager for ExxonMobil Qatar, said: “We are extremely proud of our joint collaboration to bring forth what has proven to be an exceptional programme for teacher training in Qatar.”
He added: “Now in its third year, the academy continues to equip Qatar’s teachers with the tools to help them get their students to be more actively involved in science and math. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that the students receive excellent learning opportunities because they are the next
generation of Qatar’s workforce”
The Qatar University ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is part of a long-term commitment to education by ExxonMobil. As it continues to support initiatives that incite an active interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, the company is also committed to supporting the professional development of highly qualified teachers and promoting the
involvement of women.
