UAE survey: 83% of parents say they are open to hybrid models of learning

UAE survey: 83% of parents say they are open to hybrid models of learning

To be a better fit for the future and prepare the next workforce, 89 per cent parents agree that the current curriculum, system, and classroom need to change. That’s according to a new survey conducted by Cambridge International-backed school, My Online Schooling.

My Online Schooling, one of the first British online education schools in the region, conducted its first edition of the research survey, polling 500 parents in the UAE to get an insight on the evolved needs of parents and trends in the education sector.

Key themes from the survey included reforming classroom and curriculums to focus more on mental health, hybrid learning, extracurricular activities, and high school fees.

Shifting focus in classrooms and curriculums

When asked what changes parents would like to see in the classrooms and curriculums, 56 per cent stated they wanted more focus on mental health and well-being, followed by renewed focus on developing softer skills such as empathy and confidence voted by 50 per cent parents, and 49 per cent of parents desired a greater focus on STEM subjects.

These needs of parents are aligned with UAE government’s new educational goals and changes, announced in May, of prioritising mental health and continued focus on teaching STEM subjects to nurture