Innovation
We live in a world of increasing automation and ubiquitous A.I. Emerging technologies are growing at an exponential rate and disruptive innovations are having an impact on all aspects of human life. Here, at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail, we make it a priority to prepare our students with the future skills and transformative competencies they need to survive, thrive, and excel in this newly emerging world. Our future-focused curriculum offerings are unique, relevant, and inspiring. Staff professional development is a high priority – especially in the area of edtech and the neuroeducation. Education is becoming a science and staff at WEK are at the forefront of this revolution.
At the Academy, we recognise that innovation is the process of finding creative solutions to problems that have a positive impact on the school and all our stakeholders. We focus on innovation in several areas of school life including: school organisation & school management; curriculum; pedagogy; edtech; classroom design (including virtual spaces); assessment; timetabling; partnerships (with universities and industry); staff recruitment; and professional development. Below are a few highlights related to innovation and future learning at the Academy:
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The Global Futures Curriculum
The Global Futures Curriculum (GFC) is a bespoke programme for high school students co-created by GEMS and Singularity University. The GFC provides students with the insight, conceptual framework and tools to understand the impact of exponential technologies and succeed in a rapidly changing society
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Future Talks at the Academy
The Academy Future Talks series aims to highlight the impact of emerging technologies and promote discussions on how we can adapt and thrive in a world of increased automation, ubiquitous A.I. and accelerating change.
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The Academy Honours Programme
The Honours programme is a distinctive and exclusive programme certified by GEMS Education designed to take a cross-curricular approach to learning and integrate the study of literature, the arts, science, philosophy, and future studies.
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Astronomy at the Academy
A dedicated Astronomy programme is now on offer to middle school students at the Academy. The aim is to increase awareness about the mysteries of the cosmos to align the Academy with the nation’s priorities and strategic initiatives in the fields of scientific innovation, space technology, and space exploration.
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Phoebus Online
Students at the Academy now have the option of being contributing writers and editors of Phoebus Online – a future-focused e-Magazine that takes a techno-optimistic view of the future covers the latest news from the world of emerging technologies.
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Future-focused Professional Development
Staff at the Academy have access to cutting-edge professional development in the areas of neuro-education and mind brain learning, impact of exponential technologies, and making the transition from STEM to STEAM.
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GEMS Innovation Leaders’ Network
The Academy is the home base of the largest network of innovation leaders in the Middle East. Students and teachers from across the GEMS network meet to share good practice and discuss the latest updates from the world of edtech, future pedagogy, and new educational models.
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Awecademy Online Modules
Students at the Academy now have free access to the entire suite of Awecademy’s award-winning and future-focused interdisciplinary educational modules. Awecademy is part of Dubai Future Foundation’s AREA 2071 and part of KHDA’s cohort 7 at Dubai Future Accelerators.
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My Path to Uni
The Academy is the home base of My Path to Uni - a new consortium of high-profile education providers offering both online and offline best-practice college and career guidance resources and services to students.
