Title

Introduction to Internal  School Quality Reviewer

Course Description

The "Introduction to School Internal Quality Reviewer" program is designed for school leaders in UAE schools who are looking to enhance their understanding of the UAE School Inspection Framework and develop the necessary skills to effectively undertake the role of an internal quality reviewer. Participants will engage in collaborative activities, discussions, and practical exercises to unpack the inspection framework, identify key competencies, and understand the critical role internal school quality reviewers play in promoting school improvement and excellence.

Learning Outcomes

1-     Develop an Understanding of Internal School Quality Reviewer Roles and Competencies:

Participants will be able to define the key roles and competencies of an internal school reviewer, recognizing how these elements contribute to enhancing school performance and accountability within the UAE educational context.

2-     Understand the connection between school self-evaluation and continuous improvement using the Accelerator Model:

Participants will be able to articulate the relationship between school self-evaluation processes and continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing the accelerator model to identify areas for development and implement effective strategies for enhancing educational quality.

3-     Develop an initial plan to establish a culture of continuous quality Improvement:

Participants will be equipped with practical guidelines and tools to initiate a culture of continuous quality improvement within their schools, enabling them to engage staff and stakeholders in collaborative self-assessment and improvement efforts.

Course Delivery

Face to face at SEA

Award

Certification Attendance

Delivery Mode

Face to Face

Training Hours

2 Training Hours

Target Audience

Senior leaders, Middel Leaders, Teachers, Quality Assurance teams

Maximum Participants

Open

Language

English- Arabic

Price

180 AED

English Instructor

Dr Hesham Metwalli
Hesham Metwalli has extensive strategic and state-level experience in both higher education and K-12 education. He is a Senior Fellow at the Australian Graduate School of Leadership.

Hesham has contributed significantly to educational reforms across various regions. As a founding member of the Dubai School Inspections Bureau, he served as a Senior Inspector and spearheaded community partnership projects before advancing to Abu Dhabi, where he held the position of Director of Inspections and Education Quality with Tribal Group. His leadership in inspecting and managing inspections of over 350 schools across the UAE and the MENA region is widely recognised, as is his role in developing the inspection frameworks for both Abu Dhabi government schools and Dubai Schools. In addition to his inspection work, he managed a national project for the UAE Ministry of Education, training and preparing 700 education reform leaders in partnership with Pearson Education, the UK National College for Leadership, and Nottingham University. His diverse expertise also includes holding senior education leadership roles in Australia, further highlighting his influence in shaping educational quality and leadership across different contexts. He is a certified Lead Auditor from PwC, Efficacy Reviewer from Pearson Education and Leadership Facilitator from the National College for Leadership in the UK. He is also a certified University Reviewer from QAA the leading body of higher education quality management in the UK. He also completed the certification program for supervising doctoral studies with the University of Oxford.

Arabic Instructor

Tahani Awad
Master Trainer, Professional Development

Ms.Tahani Awad has over 25 years’ experience in education, training, and professional development. Having worked as a consultant in instructional leadership with UNICEF, Ms. Awad also served as a training specialist at the Queen Rania Teacher Academy, worked with the CADER Company as a Master Trainer, and worked in UNRWA as Arabic language teacher. Additionally, she has served as a school principal. Ms. Awad also has experience as Head of International Sections in the private sector, and she worked with the King Abdullah Fund for Development in ‘Demoqrati’ project with the MOE in Jordan. Ms. Awad was also chosen as an educational expert within the project of Jordanian women experts in 2020 to represent women from the education sector, which was in cooperation with the Hivos Organization and Radio Al-Balad, as it aims to empower women in the field of leadership and enhance their visibility in the media scene. She is a board member of the Palestinian Creativity Foundation. Ms. Awad was chosen by the Harvard Graduate School of education to be a convener of the Middle East Professional Learning Institute for the wider region.