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In the contemporary educational landscape, the role of the school counsellor has become increasingly significant in promoting the holistic development of children. Beyond academic achievement, schools...

At a moment when the Middle East once again stands on the brink of prolonged conflict, it is important to recognise that a quieter yet profoundly influential force continues to sustain the possibility...

“My child is always on the phone”. “My son hardly sleeps these days; he spends hours copying notes from WhatsApp”, another parent laments. “Dad, I have so many notes to copy that were shared...

Have you ever noticed children walking to school with bags that appear almost as heavy as they are? Obviously, it’s a growing concern in many educational institutions today. The sight of young...

It is a fact that successful educational leaders are those who do not ignore their emotions. Obviously, we need to manage and control our emotions better— and by better, I mean by not managing and...

It’s often said that when a student goes to school or college, he or she brings the whole family with him or her. Indeed, education is often touted as the great equaliser, offering children the...

Meetings, the quintessential element of modern work culture, often walk a tightrope between productivity and time-wasting. In the corporate world, meetings are seen as vital tools for collaboration,...

It has been the month of a spiritual rejuvenation and now the time has come to mark the culmination of the holy month of Ramadhan. Eid al Fitr is a joyous occasion that brings Muslims together in...

Recently one of my students told me that he was going to “SOB” next trimester. I was totally confused. A quick Google search didn’t yield a definition that made sense to me. So, I asked him to...

Impersonation is a form of identity change that occurs online or is perpetrated via technology. This type of intimidation has increased in recent years, thanks to children spending more time online,...

“Fostering a culture of listening to others” can change the value of an institution. Academic leaders who embrace humility often have more success than those who follow their egos.We know at least...

Since the advent of Covid-19, the need for more flexibility in education has been given considerable attention. Also, the world has fulfilled the need successfully with online learning, online...

As we enter the new academic year, it is relevant to discuss about the inclusiveness of higher education which has been significantly impacted as emerging technologies continue to revolutionise...

Since the emergence of ChatGPT, there has been much talk in education about artificial intelligence (AI) apps and tools. As you are probably aware, much of the discussion has been focused on how AI...

Does AI and its Challenge Measure the Success of a Student?Technology has undoubtedly created major waves in the world of education, but how can schools and colleges objectively measure the effects in...

The initial few weeks of undergraduate education should be a student’s springboard into an academic career. But some students vanish even before colleges know that they are there. Student retention...