Opinion
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Using Outer Space as a Safe Space in Your Courses
From the evolution of life to settler colonialism, controversial topics are often most freely discussed if imagined off the Earth,…
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After COP28, How Can We Promote Climate Education in Schools and Universities?
With COP28, the United Nations climate-change summit in Dubai, scheduled to conclude on Tuesday, now is a good time to…
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How to Make Students Feel Cared for in Spaces Increasingly Filled with Technology
Beyond using powerful software, teachers should cultivate the soft skills that make us human, argues a history professor in Qatar.
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The United Arab Emirates: An Emerging Hub for Higher Education
The U.A.E. increasingly is becoming a preferred destination for international study. A director at Heriot-Watt University Dubai looks at why…
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Why Students Should Take the Digital SAT: An Admissions Director’s View
An admissions director at the American University of Beirut explains why he believes every student should take the SAT in…
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How to Make Ancient History Relevant to Students in the Gulf Today
Students do not need to have the remnants of a Greek or Roman temple nearby to understand the legacy of…
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An Egyptian Educator Reflects on Teaching Journalism and Media Job Prospects
After teaching at Suez University, Al-Fanar Media’s senior Arabic editor talks about the challenges and limitations of media studies at…
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Nurturing Empathy and Solidarity Through Teaching the History of Slavery
History tells us that almost anyone can be enslaved. Such lessons can help affluent students relate to people who are…
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From ‘Aladdin’ to ‘Grendizer’: Connecting with Students through Popular Culture
Watching cartoons in class can be more than a superficial exercise, argues a history professor in Qatar.
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Book Explores What Iraq Must Do to Improve Its Education System
The Iraqi academic Mohamed Al-Rubeai discusses the problems of his country’s education system and how to improve it.
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