Test Where Arab Countries Underachieve Will Emphasize Creative Thinking
The chief organizer of the PISA tests says Arab countries have begun to react positively to their poor showing in 2018 but still need to break away from traditional teaching methods.
Teaching Middle Eastern History Through Games
Games are well established as teaching tools, says a history professor in Qatar. Instead of resisting them, educators should be trying to develop better ones.
Universities That Teach in English Should Aim for Linguistic Diversity Too
A history professor at an American university in Qatar argues that Anglophone institutions should avoid a linguistic monoculture.
Refining Our Understanding of Conventional Exams
Online education presents challenges for teachers but also offers them an opportunity to devise new ways of assessing students.
Academic Self-Censorship Is a ‘Brain Drag’ on Arab Universities and Societies
Academic self-censorship not only hinders individuals’ intellectual output and creativity but comes at a cost to whole societies.
Public Art Is Finding Its Place in Qatar
The transition from purely decorative art to more complex works proves a learning curve for society, artists and public art institutions
Ramadan Fasting in the Covid-19 Era: Researchers Try to Answer Questions
Researchers have found no evidence that Ramadan fasting might make people more susceptible to Covid-19. They worry more about the risks from late nights and social gatherings.
How Much Academic Freedom Should Students Have?
A history professor at an American university in Qatar explains how his students have free choice of media for their assignments.
Vaccinating Professors Against Covid-19 Should Be a Priority, Advocates Argue
Vaccinating educators should be a priority, advocates argue, to make classrooms safer and speed the reopening of schools.
Qatari Artist Encourages Others to Find Freedom in Their Work
Art was a saving presence for the multidisciplinary artist Ameera AlAji in her youth. Now she hopes to inspire a new generation of Qatari artists to find a similar freedom.
