aiming in accomplishing a score of 10 /10 in all of its

The Ministry of Education Strategy 2010 – 2020

Aiming in accomplishing a score of 10/10 in all of its initiatives

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Ministry of Education Strategy2010 – 2020

• Data and Statistics

• Executive Summary of Strategy 2010-2020

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Ministry of Education

وزارة التربية والتعليم

Curriculum

Teachers

Schools

Students

This chapter provides key statistics on the UAE education system

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The majority of the 1,190 schools in the UAE are public (61%)

2541

6179

90

124

303

Umm Al

Quwain

AjmanFujairahDubaiRas Al

Khaimah

SharjahAbu

Dhabi

Number of Public Schools (2009)

1,190 schools

39%

PrivateSchools

(467)

61%

PublicSchools

(723)

Public schools implement the curriculum set by the MoE

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Of the 1,190 schools in the UAE, 467 are private (39%), most of which are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

412

2225

81

145

178

Umm Al

Quwain

AjmanRas Al

Khaimah

SharjahDubaiAbu

Dhabi

Fujairah

Number of Private Schools (2009)

1,190 schools

39%

PrivateSchools

(467)

61%

PublicSchools

(723)

Private schools implement more than 17different curricula including the one set by the MoE

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The Ministry of Education is catering to a diverse student base, of which 42% attend public schools

218

84

51

76

34

180 Subcontinent

Westerners

Nationals

Others

Private Schools

374

Public Schools

269

Segmentation of Students by Ethnicity and School Type(‘000 students, 2009)

Nationals

Arabs

Private58%

Public42%

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The UAE has a low number of male teachers in public schools, particularly Emirati males

Expatriates(Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Tunisia, Sudan, etc.)

Nationals

Males Females Total

7,089(89%)

840(11%)

11,070(71%)

4,531(29%)

11,620(49%)

11,910(51%)

7,929 15,601 23,530

Teachers Segmentation in Public Schools(as of 2008)

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Hours of Instruction per year Days of instruction per year Hours of Instructions per Day

AverageAverage

Average

The recent increase in instruction time has improved the position of the UAE, however more is needed to meet best in class average

750

840

855

888

891

900

900

908

913

927

949

950

960

979

980

985

1,020

1,024

1,050

1,089

1,106

1,124

1,210

1,330

Austria

Italy

Hungary

Mexico

Chili

Greece

Luxembourg

UAE - Old

Norway

Iceland

Ireland

Germany

Denmark

Slovenia

Finland

UAE -New

Belgium

England

Czech Republic

Spain

Portugal

New Zealand

Korea

Australia

157

167

167

171

172

172

175

175

176

178

180

180

185

185

187

190

190

190

192

192

193

194

198

200

204

Chili

Germany

Czech Republic

Australia

Denmark

Korea

Luxembourg

Ireland

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Mexico

Iceland

Estonia

UAE - Old

Belgium

Austria

UAE - New

Hungary

Greece

Finland

Norway

England

New Zealand

Slovenia

4.3

4.5

4.5

4.7

4.7

4.8

4.9

4.9

5.0

5.0

5.1

5.2

5.2

5.3

5.3

5.7

5.7

5.8

6.0

6.3

6.5

6.5

7.2

Hungary

Chili

Italy

Mexico

Greece

Luxembourg

Norway

Denmark

Germany

Slovenia

Estonia

Finland

Czech Republic

England

Korea

Iceland

Australia

UAE - Old

Belgium

Ireland

Portugal

Spain

UAE - New

Instruction Time per Year(2009)

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Instruction time has been increased across all subjects in the past 5 years, with specific focus on Sciences

Islamic

Education

Arabic

English

Math

Sciences

Other

2009-2010

26.3

3.0

6.0

3.6

4.5

3.0

6.2

2004-2005

23.3

2.7

5.3

3.2

4.0

2.8

5.3

13%

15%

13%

13%

7%

2009-2010

29.1

3.3

6.0

5.0

5.0

3.3

6.5

2004-2005

23.3

2.7

4.8

4.0

4.0

2.5

5.3

25%

21%

25%

25%

33%

2.5

29.1

5.0

2009-2010

2.0

4.3 5.3

4.0

3.2 4.0

6.8

5.5

2004-2005

23.3

5.2

4.6

25%

18%

25%

25%

31%

13%

25%

25%

Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3

Instruction Time by Subject(in hours per week)

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Compared to other countries, the age of students in their last year of compulsory education is two years younger than OECD average

14141415

1617

18

Germany United States OECD Australia Portugal UAE Lebanon

Age at Last Year of Compulsory Education(2008)

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Drop Outs

7.7%

Most of the students that drop out are in cycle 3 when education is not mandatory anymore, especially among males

Drop Outs(2008)

Cycle 1

Cycle 2

Cycle 3

Male Students

2.3%

2.2% 0.4%

0.5%

2.2%

Drop Outs Female Students

Total 3.1% 1.0%121,620

45,965

38,541

37,114

120,908

43,705

40,142

37,061

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The majority of students graduating from schools still require a foundation year before entering higher education

8,662546

9,208

Foundation yearDirect admissionTotal admitted (1)

Compulsory Courses Before Entering University (2009)

Most grade 12 graduates that enter UAE higher education require a foundation year

This year is needed to bring them up to the required levels in science, math, English and ethics

94%

(1) Total admitted into HCT, UAEU, and Zayed University

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• Data and Statistics

• Executive Summary of Strategy 2010-2020

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The strategy of the Ministry of Education aims to meet world-class education standards

Objectives of strategy

2010 - 2020, real results

and tangible initiatives

Studies

• Previous MoE

strategic plan

• UAE plans

Best Practice

• International

education systems

• International

education staff

Workshops

• Strategic objectives

• Round table

discussions

The strategic education elements of the UAE

Team of Experts

• Experts in education

reform

• Strategy development

• Best Practice

comparison

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The new 10 x 10 x 10 strategy of the MoE will address current challenges and prepare Education in the UAE for the future

10 Key Objectives

10 Year

Plan

• Committing (all stakeholders nationwide) to a prioritized list of implementable initiatives to fulfill the strategic objectives

Reaching a Score of 10 out of 10

on Each Initiative

• Aiming for Excellence during the implementation of each improvement initiative

• Delivering a student centric model focused on improving student outcome, school life, and equality to meet world class standards as well as promoting national identity

10 × 10 × 10 Strategy

New Strategy Elements

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The new student-centric strategy prepares the students for the workplace of the future

DeliveryChannel

1

Public school• Target mostly Emirati students• MoE plays an active role in

standardization of education

Private school• Target mostly Expat students• Set policies, minimum required

quality standards, regulation

Ministry ofEducation Mandate

2

Policy Setting• Goal setting• Minimum requirements and

standards

Execution• Support and coordination of the

implementation of policies

Performance Measurement• Measuring and monitoring the

performance of the UAE’s education system

Student -Centered Needs

3

Student Outcomes• Student results that meet future

requirements

Student School Life• School environments that

stimulate the best possible student outcomes

Student Equality• Equal opportunities for all

students in the UAE

Student Citizens• National Identity and Model

Citizens

An education system that embraces diversity and prepares students for a knowledge-based

economy

An agile and modern governmental institute

The student-centered model will ensure

preparation for global competition

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Leading educational systems from around the world have adopted student centric models focusing on the same four areas

Finland UK

Promote intellectual

growth and learning

Ensure at least 96%

of general education

dropouts join

vocational

education programs

Securing

educational and

cultural equality

Increase opportunity

for civic participation

Support

educational, cultural

and economic

competitiveness

Japan

Improving the

learning

environment and

enhancing learning

opportunities

Promotion of social

education and

support for family

education

Moving toward the

realization of a

lifelong learning

society

Upgrade school

facilities

Expand education

investments

Korea

Secure high quality

teachers

Promote science

education

Improve curriculum

and methodology

N/A N/A

N/A

Student Outcomes

Student School

Life

Student Equality

Student Citizens

Singapore

Ensure student’s

talent are stretched

to the limit in order

to continue on

progressing and

excel in the work

Encourage students

to progress through

the system as far as

possible

Enforce a merit

based advancement

Ensure flexibility in

the system towards

student with special

needs

Promote honesty

and respect

Align pupils across

common history

Develop a sense of

national identify

New

Zealand Attain the highest

standards of

achievement

Access for students

to recognized

qualifications

Equality of

educational

opportunity for all

Success in their

learning for those

with special needs

A sound foundation

for future learning

and achievement

through programs

which include

support for parents

Increased

participation and

success by

minorities

Respect for the

diverse ethnic and

cultural heritage of

New Zealand

people

France

Educate pupils

Ensure that

behavior & learning

environment is

favorable to

instruction

N/A

Integrate and

promote pupils

Offer adapted

solutions to tackle

the diversity of

students and ensure

equal opportunities

Instruct Pupils -

Ensure that all

pupils master a

common set of core

competencies

Ensure student

progress through

excellent teaching

Ensure student

stay in education

system until 18

Ensure that

children with

additional needs

receive extra

support

Build student sense

of responsibility in

learning

environment

Ensure high level of

parent engagement

and satisfaction

Strategic objectives of leading countries

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Learning from these international best practices, the UAE MoEdeveloped the priorities for its own student centric model…

Students

Student needs Strategic elements

School Curriculum

School Infrastructure

Student and School Evaluation

Parents

Competencies of Education Staff

Student activities and Student Counseling

Budget

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Student Citizens

Student Equality

The strategic education elements of the UAE

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… and articulated 10 detailed strategic objectives for its student centric education model

Student Outcomes

Student School

Life

Student Equality

Student Citizens

• Ensure high quality curriculum is in place so that Public and Private schools students are best prepared for higher education

• Ensure all students receive excellent teaching from all education staff

• Develop primary and secondary education across the UAE and minimize drop outs

• Ensure excellent learning environment and tools, to ensure that students needs are met

• Install a harmonized assessment on federal level to ensure acceptable standards of education and equal opportunities across all Emirates

• Ensure that students with additional needs receive extra and individualized support to integrate them into the educational system

• Ensure an affordable, high quality standard of Public and Private education is accessible to all students

• Promote National Identity and develop the sense of belonging of students

• Foster parents’ direct contribution to the school environment

• Promote teaching and develop the future generation of Emirati teachers and principals

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Student needs and MoE’s 10 strategic objectives

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A comprehensive and focused set of improvement initiatives was developed and reviewed in detail during national workshops (1/2)

EducationElement

Imple-mentationInitiatives

Student Outcomes

Student School Life

1StudentNeeds

Curriculum CompetenciesSchool Activities and Student Counseling

Infrastructure

2

Develop curricula that equip students with necessary life skills

Reinforce focus on specific knowledge (e.g. Science, Math and English)

Eliminate the foundation year by integrating it into the school curriculum

Improve the curriculum of the Arabic language to increase proficiency of students

Restructure kindergarten education

Restructure primary education

Restructure secondary education curriculum to introduce new tracks and increase elective courses

Improve school program for teaching elderly students

Increase instruction time and review weights of subjects

Promote vocational / technical education and introduce new technologies into the curriculum

Develop Islamic education curriculum to form forgiving Muslim students

Restructure recruitment process of education staff (including qualification standards) across public and private schools

Develop and implement a performance management scheme along with a training plan for all education staff

Develop and implement education staff career development program

Create compensation scheme of teachers & principals, including incentives, linked to performance management scheme

Develop and implement the training of teachers

Support education research

Promote and incentivize teaching to males

Develop education legislation and regulations

Develop and implement training programs for school principals

1 12 Introduce formal in-school career counseling structure and program

Develop recruitment process and professional criteria for selecting career counselors

Align compulsory school age with international standards

Design and introduce compulsory physical education for students to improve results in international competitions

Design and introduce compulsory health education for students

Introduce inter-school extracurricular activities

Introduce standard maintenance obligations (including preventive maintenance) in school building contracts

Develop and implement a plan to support the technical development of school infrastructure

Develop and implement a plan to support safety and security services and infrastructure in schools

Develop clear prioritization of school building plans based on enrollment projections

Perform due diligence of school utilization per area and develop recommendation on status (merge, close, keep)

Increase alignment in school environment between public and private schools

Develop IT system for the ministry, zones and schools

Develop HR systems and procedures in the ministry

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Develop assessment standards for school infrastructure and services (e.g. transportation, cafeteria, etc.)

Set national standards for performance assessment of students and align with international testing standards

Increase skill-based examination (e.g. Working in teams)

Implement a program for approval of Public schools

Implement program for accreditation of Private schools

Create the center for gifted and creative students

Provide the necessary opportunities in schools for the integration of students with special needs (e.g. train educational staff, special equipment)

Increase competitiveness in inter-school educational competitions

A comprehensive and focused set of improvement initiatives was developed and reviewed in detail during national workshops (2/2)

StudentNeeds

EducationElement

Student Equality

Student Citizenship

3

Student and School Assessment

Budget Parents National Identity

4

Implement social service program to enhance moral values and awareness

Integrate parent contribution to improve integration of parents into schools

Increase involvement of community in schools through the collaboration of NGOs and private sector

Enrich curriculum with UAE history in both Public and Private schools

Promote national identity and love of the UAE

Develop national competitions that promote citizenship

Imple-mentationInitiatives

45Develop and implement new budgeting process for schools and zones driven by student needs

Create a social fund to support education

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Strategic Improvement Initiatives

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The top 10 initiatives to start immediately have highest impact on overall student development and academic results

Top 10 Initiatives to Start Immediately Objective/ Rationale• Offer an education system that ensures that students

are best-equipped for higher education and the future

workplace

• Reduce drop-out rates, convey the value of education,

and prepare students for a career

• Ensure that all school infrastructure is at the desired

level of quality and enhance student learning

environment

Student Outcomes

Student School

Life

Student Equality

Student Citizens

• Develop students’ awareness of social issues and

promote moral citizenship

• Offer students a varied and multi-faceted education

• Guarantee that new education staff hired are at

international standards

• Ensure that teachers receive training targeted to their

development needs

• Standardize assessment of students and ensure that

performance is measured at a national level

• Ensure that schools receive funds that address their

specific needs to improve their facilities

• Reinforce focus on specific knowledge (e.g. Science,

Math and English)

• Restructure secondary education curriculum to

introduce new tracks and increase elective courses

• Restructure recruitment process of education staff

(including qualification standards) across public and

private schools

• Develop and implement a performance management

scheme along with a training plan for all education staff

• Eliminate the foundation year by integrating it into the

school curriculum

• Introduce formal in-school career counseling

structure and program

• Develop assessment standards for school infrastructure and services (e.g. Transportation, cafeteria, etc.)

• Set national standards for performance assessment of students and align with international testing standards

• Develop and implement new budgeting process for schools and zones driven by student needs

• Implement social service program to enhance moral values and awareness

Prioritization Rationale per Top 10 Initiatives

• Avoid unnecessary financial burdens and eliminate

foundation year for universities

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• Implementation plan for each

initiative specifying the timeline and

major milestones needed to be

achieved

Implementation Plan

• A RACI (Responsible, Accountable,

Consulted and Informed) matrix

specifying the interfaces of the

different steps of the implementation

Roles and Responsibilities

• A charter for each initiative was

created to specify the stakeholders

leading the implementation

• The charter also specifies the

objectives, main risks, and KPIs of

each initiative

Initiative plan

A charter, action plan and roles & responsibilities matrix have been developed for the top 10 initiatives to launch the implementation

Preparation for the Initiative Implementation

RACI Chart: ‘Reinforce focus on specific knowledge and competences and align across different school types’

(1) Universities, Private sector companies(2) External curriculum expertsSource: A.T. Kearney analysis

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1Establish initiative team, responsibilities and

timeline to review and plan curriculum changesC I I R/A C1

2

Assess the requirements of students

through research of higher education

foundation yearI C R/A C1

3Establish the scope of changes to be made to the curriculum

I R/A C1

4Organize workshop to involve and align teachers on curriculum changes

C I A R C C C2

5Assess impact of changes and identifyimplementation requirements

C I R/A I I I

6Recommend changes in curriculum and obtain necessary approvals

C I R/A

7Develop implementation plan for changes to be made to the curriculum and identify pilot schools for changes

I I R/A C C

8Launch and roll-out integration of foundation year

in curriculum in pilot schoolsI I C R/A I I I

9Continuous process of assessment and update

of curriculumI I R/A C C C C

R = Responsible, A = Accountable, C = Consulted, I = Informed

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Roles and Responsibilities

For Discussion

Appendix

Description

• Develop adjustments to K12 curriculum that focus on knowledge and subjects required by higher education and the future workplace in order to maximise tertiary education enrolment and future employment

Time Frame

• Start: 10/01/2010

• End: 07/07/2011

Deliverables/ Objectives

• Initiative Objective− Offer curriculum to ensure that students are

provided with knowledge required for the future

workplace• Initiative Deliverables

− Implementation plan and phasing for the launch of new curriculum

− Long term process of assessing higher

education and workplace requirements and integrate into curriculum

Scope

• Gradual change in curriculum through enhancement of specif ic knowledge and skills f rom grade 10-12

KPIs

• Public school students’ performance on internationally benchmarked assessments

Risks and Mitigation Measures

• Risk: Misalignment of new curriculum with revised assessment standards

→Mitigation: Ensure communication and involvement with assessment development initiative

• Risk: Competency of staf f insufficient to deliver revised curriculum

→Mitigation: Ensure new criteria requirements of curriculum and training is of fered to teachers requiring further development

→Mitigation: Involve teachers and principals in the development of new curriculum

Team Members

• Final responsible: TBD

• Initiative leader: TBD

• Core team members: TBD

Dependencies

• Assessment of new curriculum• Licensing and competencies of teachers to

deliver new curriculum

Key milestones

• 28/10/10: Approval of changes to the

curriculum

Initiative charter: ‘Reinforce focus on specific knowledge and competencies and align across different school types’

2

Source: Workshop 2 output; A.T. Kearney analysis

18 Months

Strategic Initiatives - Details

Timeline of initiative: ‘Reinforce focus on specific knowledge and competencies and align across different school types’

2

2011

Q3 Q4

2010

Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1

4. Assess impact of changes and identify

implementation requirements

3. Organize workshop to involve and align

teachers on curriculum changes

2. Develop the scope of changes on the

new curriculum

Activity

Milestones

7. Continuous process of assessment and update

of curriculum

1. Establish initiative team, responsibilities

and timeline to review and plan curriculum

changes

6. Develop and implement a plan for executing

the changes on the curriculum

5. Recommend changes in curriculum and

obtain necessary approvals

WorkshopApproval

of changes Workshop

For DiscussionInitiative timeline

Strategic Initiatives - Details

Source: Workshop 2 output; A.T. Kearney analysis

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The outcome of the strategy would be to create students ready for a lifetime career and excellent teachers to support them

Students Teachers

Desired outcomes of the 10x10x10 strategy

Proud model citizens – cherishing their national identity, embracing the UAE’s history, culture, and Islamic values, and promoting forgiveness and tolerance

Knowledgeable students –creative students proficient in all relevant subjects like languages, sciences and humanities, that will grow to become avid lifetime learners and well rounded adults, contributing to the progress of the nation

Students proficient in needed skills – armed with critical thinking, analytical reasoning and strong communication skills, and destined to excel in higher education and in the workplace of the future

Fit and active individuals –equipped with the necessary aspiration, motivation and knowledge to lead a healthy and productive life

Role models – instilling in students the values of education, of the Emirati society, and of good citizenship, and creating responsible and socially aware individuals with strong work ethics

Knowledgeable instructors –committed to providing students with the highest standards of education in all subjects

Creative educators – using innovative proven teaching methods and demonstrating the importance of research, self-education and taking the initiative

Trained professionals – able to detect and identify students with special needs, and to provide them with necessary support to ensure equal opportunities for all students

Attentive counselors – providing adequate guidance and helping students in making the right decisions to achieve all their potential at school and in their future careers

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Parents and the community are of great importance to stimulate our children during their learning journey

Parents Community

Responsibilities of Parents and the Community

Set example as model citizens by successfully upbringing children and setting examples in behavior, virtues of honesty, righteousness, and tolerance

Stimulate learning by promotingintellectual curiosity, meritocracy, eagerness for life time learning, and support children in their homework

Respect teachers by showing interest in the children’s school and their teachers and honor all academic staff

Contribute to schools by assisting with sport and cultural activities, and show overall commitment to the school

Parent representation in schools via councils that closely work with school administration/ principals to review school performance

Have an active and fit life and bring children up with sports to ensure they lead a healthy and productive life

Recognize, respect, and value

education by honoring academic

staff, students, and promoting life-

long learning

Support schools by assisting and

sponsoring events and activities

Involve in associations to address

specific topics, e.g. groups to

support student with special needs

Promote careers to students by

showing job opportunities and

expectations that employers have of

future employees

Contribute to curriculum

development by providing input

around the knowledge and skills

needed to work successfully in the

workplace of the future

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The strategy is…

…actionable

…student centric

…supported by focused teams and an implementation timeline

…ready to be launched immediately

In summary, we are honored and proud to say that we have developed a strategy that we can start implementing immediately

A detailed report will be developed after receiving the approvalof the political leadership and the inputs of the public

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