July 22, 2020 at 11:00 am EST.
Type: Panel Discussion: 15-minute (ppt) + 30-minute discussion + 10-minute audience
Title: Increasing Student Online Engageme
nt in Science
Description: COVID-19 took the world by surprise and the education sector was no exception. This abrupt change imposed many challenges on educators especially those teaching Sciences. This panel discussion brings together practitioners in the field of teaching Science to discuss challenges related to distance learning, teaching Sciences, and student engagement. They will share their experiences in teaching Science for primary, middle and high school and present strategies to overcome these challenges.
Presenters: Rula Bilbeisi , Hanaa Wazzan, Samar HajYousef, and Aya Hammad
Rula Bilbeisi Bio: High school teacher teaching Economics, Business, Marketing, International Relations, and Healthcare Management. Currently teaching at Philadelphia Private School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Hanaa Wazzan Bio: High school Biology teacher with 13 year -experience teaching American curriculum. Currently teaching at Philadelphia Private School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Samar HajYousef Bio: Middle Science school teacher with eight-year experience teaching American curriculum. Currently, teaching in the School of Modern Skills in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Aya Hammad Bio: Primary Science teacher with 10 year- experience teaching American curriculum. Currently teaching at Philadelphia Private School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
