29 September - 1 October 2026
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The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.
Dr Maha Thabet
International Trainer & French Teacher - The Orthodox school Amman
Doctorate in Digital Media and Human Development, and my academic work focuses on education, teaching practices, and learning development. My research, which has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals, examines the relationship between digital media, pedagogy, and educational outcomes.
Speaker Sessions
GESS Talks Live
1525
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Transforming Teaching Excellence: Strategic Approaches to Teacher Training and Development
Session Summary:
Effective teacher development is the cornerstone of educational excellence, yet many institutions struggle to create training programs that translate into measurable classroom impact. This session explores evidence-based approaches to teacher training that move beyond one-size-fits-all professional development to create personalised, sustainable growth pathways for educators. Participants will examine how to design comprehensive teacher development ecosystems that integrate mentoring, peer collaboration, technology-enhanced learning, and reflective practice. The session addresses creating cultures of continuous improvement where teachers feel supported to take risks, innovate, and grow professionally while maintaining high standards of student achievement. Join this session to:
• Create evidence-based professional development that directly improves classroom practice and student outcomes through targeted, measurable interventions
• Establish peer mentoring networks and professional learning communities that sustain teacher growth beyond formal training sessions
• Develop individualised growth plans that address diverse teacher needs, career stages, and subject specialisations while maintaining system-wide coherence
• Create assessment frameworks that evaluate training impact on teaching quality, student engagement, and academic achievement to ensure continuous program improvement
