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4 years ago

Students’ Mental Health in the Midst of Coronavirus

Along with the development of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak are the psychological issues that go with it. Several studies have found out the heightened prevalence of moderate to severe self-reported depressive and anxious symptoms among the general public; due to effects of uncertainty and health-related fears. For students, the shift towards online learning has been occasionally difficult and this has manifested itself in different ways for students not only in Bahrain but also the world. It is possible that one of the main reasons students have struggled to keep up with their school work during the pandemic, was caused by the shift from being in quarantine. “My anxiety levels increased because my future suddenly seemed so uncertain”, Zayn, a student at RCSI said. “Other than that, the fear of failure academically and socially got more intense. A big part of my student life was the social interactions I get from being around the university campus”, she added. Some students may be experiencing reduced motivation toward studies because of the increased pressure to learn independently while abandoning their “old lives”. Meanwhile, the new transition for classes left many students with a lack of motivation that may affect their academic performance throughout […]

4 years ago

The future of education – online and offline

An interview with Shaikha Latifa Al Khalifa – Co-founder & CEO Clever Play Clever Play is an online and offline STEAM education platform for children. Clever Play is a big advocate of STEAM education– which basically is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, which we think is the future of education. How different is virtual learning for younger and older children? Children of all ages have had to adapt to the virtual learning space but younger ones have more challenge to adapt; the older kids being more technologically advanced and digital savvy. But yes, there’s a lot of things educators have been doing to keep younger kids engaged. What are the ways to keep children engaged via virtual learning? Transition from a traditional to an online video conference has been challenging for teachers as well as students. One thing that I feel works is re-thinking the lesson format in a virtual setting. Giving students more autonomy, more control and ownership of their learning journey. One way that the teacher can do that is by giving children the freedom to choose topics and projects they’d like to dig deeper into. As an informal educator, that’s something that I find students gravitate […]

4 years ago

Designing Education for 21st Century Learning

Interview with Dave McMaster, Founding Director of American School Bahrain American School of Bahrain offers a holistic and challenging American and international educational program founded on the pillars of academic excellence. As an Esol Education school, ASB is part of a family of exceptional international schools around the world in locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Cairo, Nicosia and Lebanon. Tell us a bit about yourself, your work and philosophy. I worked as a teacher, vice principal and principal at five schools in Canada prior to moving to Hong Kong to work at a large international school as principal for two years and then Head of School for 10 years. I’ve been an educator for 31 years, the last 26 as a principal or head of school. I’m a huge believer in having a positive school atmosphere and an ethos that the kids and staff would love to come to. The greatest thing I can do as a leader is to set that atmosphere and ethos to one where people want to be there. I think this makes the learning and the teaching much more natural. What advice would you give students from your 30 years’ experience working […]

4 years ago

Are families in Bahrain prepared for online education?

When the pandemic forced schools to close, parents and educators grappled with how to keep the kids learning. Many students from low-income families also lack the basic technology they require to study online – including access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. Apart from the costs of providing decent systems and the struggles of adapting to the new arrangement, most parents are also concerned about the stability of data providers. Internet access has been a problem in Bahrain long before the pandemic, with high prices, slow speeds and lack of coverage in some areas. A number of parents debate whether online education is worth the same price as a regular classroom setup; while some worry about handling online lessons when they have no time to teach. “There were times our daughter found it hard to catch up with the learning materials because of the quality of the Zoom classes, due to either our or the teacher’s internet connection. In this kind of learning setting, we’ve also noticed how hesitant the students are in raising their concerns since they are usually put on ‘mute’”, a parent whose child is enrolled in The Indian School said. Are students becoming less […]

4 years ago

Why Choose Etonhouse International Pre-School?

Developing capable and confident children through best teaching practices. EtonHouse Bahrain Pre School and Preparatory School provides an Early Years and Primary Years programme for children from 15 months old. Their highly qualified international class teachers are supported by teaching assistants. The Executive Principal Carol Pedersen originates from the UK and has been actively involved in various schools, educational management positions in international schools around the world for over two decades. Curriculum EtonHouse provides a programme with a carefully resourced environment that stimulates the learning and development of children from one to 12 years old. At EtonHouse, the child benefits from a learning environment that promotes the continuous development of their social, cognitive, emotional, physical and creative strengths. EtonHouse’s curriculum is inspired by internationally accepted best teaching practices from around the world. It is one of the world leading educational groups recognised and accredited by the Council of International Schools, Oxford and Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. EtonHouse’s education group has been established over 25 years worldwide with over 125 schools globally. What is EtonHouse doing to help students during the COVID-19 Pandemic? During the pandemic, EtonHouse has provided home based online learning to over 20,000 students worldwide. They have been […]

4 years ago

Protected: A Dubai weekend in “affordable” Ferraris

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5 years ago

The New Costa Experience in Bahrain

Why did you choose the Food and Beverage industry for your new venture? One of the driving forces of our business group is developing business opportunities. We are here to make profits but with something sustainable and in line with our quality and ethical standards. Now, the food business serves a greater good and provides people with a service they appreciate. Food has a certain quality standard and if you pick the right quality partners, you have succeeded in achieving that quality. We also wanted to diversify our portfolio and the food business seemed to be a potentially profitable and sustainable one. Can you tell us more about Costa Coffee and Al Zayani partnership? We never found the right opportunity to deal with the food franchising business. We wanted something with credibility so that we could develop on it. When the Costa opportunity came, it was available as a master franchise for different territories. We chose to bid only for the Bahrain area because we wanted a global brand which is among the top three brands. At the same time, we wanted something that could be scaled up, teach us the business, and give us a head start. Costa seemed […]

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