Opinion
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University Accreditation Systems: An Exercise in Quality Assurance
Universities seek accreditation as a way of assuring the quality of their educational offerings. For parents and students, it can…
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Do We Need Inoculation Against Digital Addiction?
Two technology and behavior researchers in Doha propose using principles from inoculation theory to help social media and games users…
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10 Tips for Teaching with Masks and Physical Distancing
Many professors are returning to face-to-face classes this fall, which means wearing masks and observing other safety precautions. Two educators…
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Kindness in the Classroom Is More Important Than Ever During Covid-19
Warmth and generosity are qualities inherent in teachers that cannot be replaced by technology, writes a professor of history.
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Gender-Specific Training Helps Women Entrepreneurs in Vulnerable Economies
SPARK, a development NGO, and UN Women are offering gender-specific training to help women entrepreneurs in countries set back by…
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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…
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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.
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Who Takes Care of the Teachers? Institutions Make the Biggest Difference
Teachers are carers by nature, but where can they turn for care themselves? Equitable, caring policies at their own institutions…
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Songs From Palestine: A Meaningful Addition to Arabic Language Teaching
A Palestinian teacher of Arabic uses film, poetry and songs from Palestine to engage students in meaningful conversations.
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