Coronavirus: what UAE schools will look like when campuses reopen – The National

Coronavirus: what UAE schools will look like when campuses reopen – The National

Coronavirus: what UAE schools will look like when campuses reopen. UAE schools will look vastly different when they bring pupils back to the campus, education experts have said.. Children will walk into school premises wearing face masks.. The National spoke with experts to help parents understand and assess what they can expect when their children return to school.. Strict precautionary measures will need to be in place if schools bring pupils back to the campus.. "When schools reopen, we will have a very strong emphasis on preventive measures and social distancing," said Dr Leila Hoteit, managing director and head of education at BCG.. Pupils' emotional and social needs will be brought to the fore and personalised education will take a stronger role in the future of education.. "Having the children at home and asking them to wear masks is disturbing for them.. Ms El Hachem, who advises schools as well as governments in the Middle East on education, said schools will have to plan financially to understand how many pupils may be able to attend a class at any given time and how many teachers would be needed.. Dr Hoteit said parents would be monitoring whether schools will be opening