Ras Al Khaimah Teacher Exchange Program
The Ras Al Khaimah Teacher Exchange Program provides opportunities for educators in Ras Al Khaimah government schools to further develop their knowledge and skills of pedagogy and learning environments through exchange visits with schools in other countries. The exchange allows participants to experience different cultures and educational systems, as well as a variety of viewpoints from teachers, students, parents, and others within the education sector.
Through conversations with educational professionals in the host country, participants are encouraged to explore the differences and similarities between schools in the United Arab Emirates and those overseas. Effective teaching practices, community relations, diversity, integration and participation, inclusion, and parental communication are examples of issues that might be addressed through the exchange program and its associated activities. Upon completion of the exchange visit, participants will present research and recommendations related to relevant educational issues to their colleagues or other educational stakeholders.
Due to its reciprocal nature, the Ras Al Khaimah Teacher Exchange Program runs every two years. During the first year, Ras Al Khaimah teachers go overseas to visit schools in the host country and learn about their educational system. During the second year, teachers from the host country come to Ras Al Khaimah to learn about the educational system and practices in the United Arab Emirates.
Objectives
- Provide opportunities for distinguished teachers to deepen their knowledge and skills related to effective pedagogy and different learning environments
- Create an international network of teachers and school administrators that fosters collaboration between overseas educational institutions and government schools in Ras Al Khaimah
- Promote cross-cultural exchange that sparks curiosity and new ideas and facilitates understanding