What are the challenges of national and international qualifications?
We always aim to offer our students the best form of education, which is why we face the dilemma of either enrolling them in an educational system of national or international standards. While national-based education focuses on important topics like local history, culture, and regional development, international-based education pays more attention to global studies and global development. Another predicament we encounter is local educators with a national-based education being forced to adapt their teaching styles to fit international curriculum standards. Choosing one over the other has proved to have both pros and cons. Therefore, is it possible to find a balance between the two focuses of education and apply international standards while preserving awareness of national culture, customs and traditions?
Fadi El Hage, PhD
Université Saint Joseph
Delegate of the President for Regional Development and External Programmes
Chair of Eco-citizenship and Sustainable Development Education, ‘diane’ Foundation
Biography
Prof. Fadi El Hage holds a Ph. D in science education, and has worked in the field for many years as a university lecturer and researcher.
He is currently the Delegate of the President of Université Saint Joseph, for regional development and external programmes. He is also Chair of Eco-citizenship and Sustainable Development Education, ‘diane’ Foundation. Until earlier this year, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Université Saint Joseph.
Session by Dr. Fadi El Hage
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