The Co-founder and CEO of Eduvate and Assistant Professor at Zayed University, Dr. Sandra Baroudi, had the honour of moderating a roundtable discussion centred on the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) – Quality Education at the 10th forum of the UN PRME Chapter Middle East on Dec 4, 2023. This event brought together an array of brilliant minds, such as Dr. Alison Burrows, Dr. Marine Hadengue, Dr. Nada Naufal, Dr. Veronika Pereseina, Dr. Victor Lobo, and Mrs. Mahalakshmi Subramani.
The discourse shed light on pivotal themes crucial for the advancement of education in our rapidly evolving world. Among the highlights were discussions on the imperative shift towards skill-based education, the role of industry collaboration in shaping curricula, and the empowerment of educators as key pillars in the educational ecosystem.
One of the paramount focuses of the dialogue centered on integrating sustainability into education. The consensus was clear: education must instill in learners the principles and practices of sustainability to foster responsible global citizens.
Inclusivity emerged as a fundamental aspect, stressing the need to create educational environments that embrace diversity and accommodate varied learning needs. A call for an interdisciplinary approach resonated strongly, advocating for a curriculum that bridges disciplines to encourage holistic learning.