International experts will address the topic “Academic support - collaboration for success” at the Aspire for Education II conference, set to begin at Aspire Academy from today.
The two-day event takes place under the patronage of HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Mohamed Abdul Wahed Ali al-Hammadi.
Studies show that between 10% and 15% of students are affected in a range of areas such as attention span, memory and linguistic ability. If teachers fail to respond in the right way, it can be highly detrimental to a child’s education, but it also works both ways. That’s why Aspire for Education II will also address these “hidden disabilities” at the conference, according to a statement.
“We want to raise awareness for people with learning disabilities and tell these students that they are not alone with their challenges. On the other hand, we want to make academic support specialists aware that providing specialised services for students with special educational needs requires the collaboration of the entire school staff and families,” said Badr al-Hay, director of education and student care at Aspire Academy.
“We strongly believe in collaboration between all school professionals to give students the opportunity to enjoy a positive learning experience in a safe school environment. We hope this conference will offer participants a chance to share knowledge and experience to improve the quality of academic support services and enhance their awareness among schools, families and society,” added al-Hay.
Around 200 delegates from Qatar, the Arab world, Gulf region and other parts of the world are gathering at Aspire Academy this month to attend lectures and workshops that will address this major topic.
Top experts have been invited to speak, including Kathy Perez (US), an acclaimed educational consultant, author and motivational speaker specialising in innovative instructional strategies, literacy for struggling students and leadership development.
Other prominent speakers are Dr Gad Elbeheri, an expert in dyslexia from the Australian College of Kuwait, and Dr Moayyad al-Homidi from KAU University in Saudi Arabia.
