Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Bukhatir Education Advancement and Management (BEAM), in partnership with educational technology provider Promethean, today launched the world’s first Promethean Hub at the International School of Creative Science, Nad Al Sheba. The innovative educational hub was launched in a ceremony attended by Mr. Salah Bukhatir, Chairman and CEO of BEAM and Dr. John Collick, Head of International Education Strategy at Promethean as well as Ms Sonia Saleem, CEO of SET International. The new Promethean Innovation Hubs were launched in all Creative Science Schools across the UAE  to enhance the learning experience for students by advancing educational standards and creating new best practices.

Cementing the position of Beam Creative Science Schools’ as leading and globally recognized education organizations who champion innovative and transformative pedagogy through this new technology; the schools’ prestigious status as Promethean Innovation Hubs will bring great advantages to BEAM students and faculty alike, providing tools to empower teachers and motivate students to learn. Promethean is internationally heralded for its industry-leading technologies that have transformed classrooms by promoting collaboration, the use of interactive resources, and dynamic lessons.

Mr. Salah Bukhatir, Chairman and CEO of BEAM commented: “We stand proud today as our Creative Science Schools serve as a model not only for schools across the UAE but also for schools worldwide. This partnership is a testament to our vision towards developing successful educational institutions and implementing advanced educational management systems.

Serving as the first and only Promethean Innovation Hub in the world; by using the latest technologies and methodologies we will be able to offer students and faculty, unmatched pioneering technology to support learning in partnership with Promethean.

With the launch of the research through this hub; we will not only enhance the teaching and learning process at our schools but will allow other schools and educational institutions around the world to benefit from the new practices we will implement and from our model of academic excellence.  

I look forward to seeing our students reach new academic heights as a direct consequence of this partnership with the launch of the Promethean Innovation Hub in all BEAM schools.”

The intention of the Promethean Innovation Hub partnership is to explore and develop new approaches to teaching with technology in the classroom, and to allow the BEAM Schools to help road test and provide feedback during the beta development stage of new methodologies and technologies in Education.

BEAM Schools, Promethean and SET International will work together to develop projects focusing on pedagogical themes such as Formative Assessment, Game Based Learning, Constructivist and Project-Based learning, Effective Change Management and more. Once one or more of these projects have been concluded then the action research, along with learning objects, lesson plans and content will be published and presented through international and local forums as best practice examples.

Dr. John Collick, Head of International Education Strategy, at Promethean said: BEAM has a committed and empowered leadership embracing change, a skilled and enthusiastic teaching body and a passion to explore the potential for new ways of learning. They are a perfect partner to help us discover how we can use all the new discoveries in technology, education and neuroscience, and turn them into real practical tools in the classroom. It is a delight and an honor to welcome them to the Promethean Innovation Hub Programme.

Collaborations such as the Promethean Innovation Hub will enable educators around the world to better refine teaching standards and to use technology in the classroom in the most effective way. As the education industry evolves with the advancement of technology, so do the methods teachers use to engage students and cultivate a healthy learning environment.

To find out more about BEAM, visit BEAM.co.ae

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About BEAM

Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (BEAM) is a holistic education entity with longstanding experience in developing successful educational institutions, implementing advanced educational management and training systems in the UAE.

BEAM is most widely known for its excellence in operating Creative Science Schools across the UAE. The Creative Science Schools include the International Schools of Creative Science (ISCS) and the American Schools of Creative Science (ASCS). With over 9000 students enrolled, both British K-13 and American K-12 curricula are provided, and the quality education combines international curricula with strong Arabic language programs in a faith-based learning environment, all designed to instill traditional moral values, ethos and academic excellence.

BEAM is committed to investing in professional training and development of schools as well as offering management services for independent owners. In addition to its commitment to investing in the education sector, BEAM has left its mark across the UAE by opening three new schools which keep with the tradition of “Excellence Rooted in Values”.

BEAM strives to achieve strong teaching and learning outcomes, delivered by highly experienced academic faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, technology and infrastructure. Creative Science Schools are currently the only Promethean UK Centers of Excellence in the UAE and the Middle East.

About the International Schools of Creative Science

Managed by Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (BEAM), the International Schools of Creative Science (ISCS) were founded in 2002 with the launch of the International School of Creative Science Muwaileh (ISCS Muwaileh), Sharjah, and the subsequent opening of the International School of Creative Science Nad Al Sheba (ISCS Nad Al Sheba), Dubai, in 2016. Founded on faith-based learning, the schools offer a British K-13 curriculum founded on academic excellence in an engaging environment that fosters traditional values alongside modern curriculum learning, highly attentive tutoring, and superior facilities.

With over 5000 students enrolled in the two schools, ISCS offers the National Curriculum of England & Wales combined with the UAE National Curriculum in Arabic & Islamic Studies and is fully integrated with the UAE’s Moral Education Program.  ISCS also offer a unique and rigorous “Qur’an Memorization Program”.

The flagship school, the International School of Creative Science Muwaileh (ISCS Muwaileh) is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) network.

ISCS has been internationally recognized with a leading industry award for its advanced use of technology in the classroom. Creative Science Schools are the sole Promethean Centre of Excellence in the Middle East.

About the American Schools of Creative Science

Managed by Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (BEAM), the American Schools of Creative Science (ASCS) operate two faith-based schools in Sharjah (American School of Creative Science Maliha and American School of Creative Science Al Layyah) and one in Dubai (American School of Creative Science Al Barsha), offering a K-12 curriculum that strives for academic excellence, fosters creative and critical thinking skills and integrates strong moral values to develop successful, contributing members of a global society.

With over 4000 students enrolled in the three schools, ASCS hosts state-of-the-art facilities and are renowned for the unique and rigorous “Qur’an Memorization Program”. Creative Science Schools are the sole Promethean Centre of Excellence in the Middle East.

Offering an integrated curriculum between English and Arabic, ASCS follow the US Common Core Standards Curriculum, along with the UAE’s National Curriculum in Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social/ National Studies.

American School of Creative Science Maliha (ASCS Maliha) is the largest Creative Science School in the UAE and is currently an official candidate for New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), nominated for its excellence and high standards in all levels of education.  

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