Eye on Education
Episodes
Do we have enough places for students in Dubai?
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Dubai witnesses a population boom, we ask whether private schools in the emirate are seeing a shortage in places and teachers. See omnystudio.com/...
School's Out For Summer
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
School-kids have seven weeks of freedom to look forward to as schools break up at the end of the academic year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Should you take your kids out of school early?
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
23 June 2023: As the UAE experiences an exodus, we ask the experts just how damaging a few missed days of school can be...See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Death to the recorder?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
16 June 2023: Learning to play an instrument can be hugely beneficial to a child's education. So should we be concerned about the recorder's fall in p...
Are you a competitive parent?
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
09 June 2023: From exam anxiety to screaming from the sporting sidelines, when does parental help become a hindrance?See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Buckling up in the back
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
02 June 2023: A third of parents in the UAE say they don't own a car seat for their kids. Eye on Education asked the experts what can be done to impro...
Why do girls give up on sport?
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
26 May 2023: Two thirds of female school students drop their activity levels in their teenage years. But why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
A life at the museum
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
19 May 2023: Sure, our public galleries are entertaining - but what role can they play in education this International Museums Day?See omnystudio.com/...
Animals in education
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
12 May 2023: Does your school have a pet? We ask the experts why bringing wildlife into the classroom could be key to our kids' mental health.See omny...
Feeling shy?
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a new study asks whether shy is something we are or something we feel, we ask the experts how parents can help their kids' confidence...See omnystu...
A four-day week for schools?
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
28 April 2023: As Sharjah hails the benefits of a three-day weekend, how do parents across the Emirates feel about their school calendar?See omnystudi...
COPING WITH EXAM STRESS
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
21 April 2023: Are your teens struggling with study anxiety? The Agenda seeks expert advice on how to help them cope.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
AI: Progress or problem?
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
14 April 2023: From ChatGPT to essay farms, we explore the good, the bad and the ugly of educational tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Are the UAE's teachers stressed?
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
07 April 2023: As UK research shows the pressures on educational professionals are increasing, we delved into the work-life balance of the UAE's schoo...
Inclusivity in the UAE
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As World Autism Day approaches, we examine progress towards inclusivity across the UAE's education sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Work Experience
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teenagers in the UAE have now been able to do work experience for more than a year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eye on Education: Rising school costs
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
17 March 2023: School fees are going up - but will food, transport, uniforms and extra-curricular activities follow suit?See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Dubai private school fees increase confirmed
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10 March 2023: Education facilities across Dubai will be able to raise their fees by three to six per cent in 2023, the KHDA has confirmed.See omnystu...
How do you choose a university?
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
03 March 2023: From home status to fees to emerging university locations, families have a lot to consider when selecting a university. See omnystudio...
Child prodigies
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you spot if your child is a genius?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's more to Chat GPT for students than cheating
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
17 February 2023: Sonal finds out from Microsoft Education's Mark East how students and educators can use AI tools to their advantage.See omnystudio.c...