Harvard Club UAE Hosts Book Talk with Harvard Professors

In March 2016, Harvard Club UAE proudly hosted a panel with Harvard Graduate School of Education professors Fernando Reimers and Connie Chung to discuss their new book: Teaching and Learning for the Twenty-First Century: Educational Goals, Policies and Curricula from Six Nations; which highlights the importance of preparing students for civic and economic participation in the new century as well as the need for key competencies such as digital, civic, self-knowledge, and interpersonal.

 

Held at The Ismaili Center, Dubai, the book talk engaged over 30 attendees notably Harvard Alumni as well as members of Young Arab Leaders.

 

In addition to Harvard Professors Dr. Reimers and Dr. Chung, the panel included a key research partner, Dr. Ee-Ling Low from the National Institute of Education, Singapore. The panelists shared their findings regarding national education policies in Chile, China, Mexico, Singapore and the United States as well as how each prepares students for life, work, and civic participation.

 

The discussion ended with Sajida asking each panelist to outline how research for the book ‘shifted their paradigm on education.’ Panelists emphasized the importance of sound policy, access, and a strong education system.

Professor Reimers and Dr. Chung with alumni from the Harvard Graduate School of Education at The Ismaili Centre, Dubai

Professor Reimers and Dr. Chung with alumni from the Harvard Graduate School of Education at The Ismaili Centre, Dubai

Some of the attendees at the Harvard Club UAE Book Talk in March 2016 at The Ismaili Centre, Dubai

About Harvard Club UAE

Harvard Club UAE was established in 2003 for Harvard alumni residing in the UAE. Harvard Club UAE aims to promote interaction between Harvard alumni and Harvard University, as well as promote interaction among Harvard alumni residing in the UAE.

                       

Contact

For more information, please contact: Harvard Club UAE

Michelle Burton, Harvard Club UAE Administrator

Mob: +971 50 491 7156

Email: info@harvardclubuae.org