Local and International keynote speakers to address forum
The Global Education Forum (GEF), hosted simultaneously with Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) 2009, the region's premier educational, supplies and solutions event, will feature local and international keynote speakers examining key issues affecting the education sector worldwide.
GEF, a series of seminars and workshops for teachers and educationalists has been officially announced by Dr Hanif Hassan, UAE Minister of Education. As the intellectual hub of the GESS event, GEF provides a unique platform for all educational issues within the UAE, where experts can share their ideas, vision for the future and hands on experience with the region's professionals. The plenary sessions, workshops and master classes provide the most comprehensive schedule of activity and information available within the region.
"We, in the Ministry of Education strongly encourage such important events every year as we believe that the UAE occupies a unique strategic location regionally and internationally. The UAE also witnesses great achievements and accomplishments in various fields and that places us as one of the more economically developed countries thanks to the wise leadership and continuous support," Dr. Hassan said.
The plenary sessions during GEF will cover topics such as 'Living on the Future Edge' thinking about tomorrow today; Administrational Techniques in Education; Contemporary Versus Traditional Techniques; ICT Past, Present and Future; Virtual or Traditional Teaching Methods and Setting Standards and a preview of the new ISTE Standards. Each keynote speaker will run workshops in addition to their presentations.
"Education is the absolute key to the advancement and development of society. All civilised societies invest heavily in their education system, and strive to develop and progress the standards of education for their communities. The substantial levels of investment and rapid pace of development that the education system in the UAE is phenomenal and is testament to the commitment shown by the Ministry of Education," Virginia Kern, Chairman, Fairs & Exhibitions, organisers of GESS and GEF.
Among the international and ministerial keynote speakers are Dr Khalid Al Alwaad; Dr Abdullateef Hussain Al Hakimi; Dr Khalifa Al Alsuwaidi, Dr Narimane Hadj Hamou; Dr Peggy Kelly; Doug Brown and Ian Jukes.
Dr Hakimi, a well-known figure in the Arab Gulf region and the Middle East in accreditation standards and program redesign will discuss contemporary versus traditional techniques in teaching while Dr Hamou, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at e-TQM College in Dubai, will present the Definition of Excellence in e-Learning: A Holistic Approach. Meanwhile, Dr Kelly, co-director of the National Educational Technology Standards Project (NETS) will give a talk on setting standards - a preview of the new ISTE standards.
"We hope to get acquainted with the latest teaching methods and technologies that would be of great benefit in effectively developing the regional educational systems. To achieve this goal, the MoE is pleased to invite all educational staff, experts and specialists as well as technology enthusiasts to participate in our conference and explore the latest educational gadgets the world has discovered in this domain," Dr Hassan concluded.
GEF and GESS will be held on 10-12 March at the Dubai Airport Expo. For more information, please log on to www.gulfeducation.info.
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About Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E)
F&E has been delivering world class events for 50 years. The company now creates and organises international trade events for business and consumers from all over the world. Since the mid 1970s the company has focused on events in the rapidly developing West Asia and Middle East, specifically the Gulf region in Dubai, UAE, one of today's most vibrant trading zones with the world's fastest growing economy.
F&E's strengths, skills and experience are in sales, marketing, event management, venue development and public relations. The company prioritises quality, value and excellence for all its shows, delivering genuine and cost-effective business opportunities for its clients.
The Executive Board of F&E has over 100 years combined experience in the business of creating, launching and organising events and enjoys the close support of many government bodies, trade associations and leading business organisations, as well as the countless number of companies F&E has helped promote and sell their products.
The company is now evolving through a period of growth and development to broaden its portfolio and further strengthen its team of highly-skilled individuals. It remains one of the most influential event organisers of its generation.
With offices in Dubai and the UK, the company has an expanding team of skilled and dedicated exhibition professionals, with an additional established international network of sales agents and associates.
F&E recently became a member of the Tarsus Group plc which was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Milwaukee), France (Paris), Germany (Dûsseldorf) and China (Shanghai), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media.
For further information on the event, log on to GESS website www.gulfeducation.info.
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