Much to do
I recently read an article in Gulf News about the education scene in the UAE and found it to be far too optimistic ("Facing turbulence with confidence," Gulf News, November 20). If the curriculum is so global in its perspective, why are graduates uninformed about many local, regional, global and environmental issues? Even if it were true that the curriculum is adequate, it is not nearly as important as the learning environment, the quality of learning facilitators and the educational leadership. The fact that the experts are saying that change is on the horizon is not necessarily cause for optimism. There is still much to do.
From Mr Howard E. Reed
Dubai
Give school buses priority
I was astounded to read Mr M.S. Johash's letter, in which he stated that children should be sent to boarding schools to help ease the traffic situation ("Boarding is better", Gulf News, November 20). Most parents bear the credit crunch, rising costs and heavy traffic, so that they can provide a better life for their children. One should consider sending away children to boarding school only if it means they would receive a better education. It is not something to be done keeping only journey time in mind. Moreover, I believe school buses should be given higher priority on roads.
From Ms Gurpreet Modi
Sharjah
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