Opinion
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Western Universities’ Double Standards on Liberal Values, Academic Freedom
Two academics in Qatar make the case that freedom of speech in Western universities has deteriorated in line with global…
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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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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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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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AI Is Reshaping Education. How Should Educators Respond?
Artificial intelligence inevitably will cause profound changes in education. Educators should embrace the opportunities this presents, two Qatari scholars argue.
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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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