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College students gained an increased interest in social and civic issues, reconsidered career aspirations, and gained mental resilience despite global pandemic

Pearson, the world’s learning company, will be hosting a LIVE webinar for learners and educators across the globe to discuss the latest trends in digitalisation of the education sector and to explore what the future holds for students and educators.

Covid-19 has undeniably changed the world of education. From elementary and secondary schools to colleges and universities, the industry is constantly evolving. 

The event was designed to take a deep dive on bringing economics to life with data-driven, innovative pedagogies and develop students to take the leap into their career

15 December 2020, Dubai, UAE - Pearson Middle East, the world’s learning company recently hosted a virtual event ‘Making Data Talk!’ with Michael Parkin, Professor Emeritus in the Economics Department at the University of Western Ontario to empower the Middle East educators, in  this digitally-driven world, to bring economics to life and develop students who are ready to leap into their career and the real world.

Pearson, the world’s learning company recently hosted a virtual roundtable, bringing together more than 25 leading Corporate and HR professionals from various industries in the Middle East region to identify and discuss the emerging HR trends and priorities, the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on corporate hires and the implications business leaders should anticipate for their organizations.

Talent assessment strategies for corporates

By Majid Mneymneh, Vice President Higher Education and Corporate, Pearson Middle East

The recent global Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant impact over the corporate world. Apart from the health of millions being at stake, the long term livelihoods and careers of people have also been disrupted and how much will the business or economy will change in the post-pandemic world or will COVID-19 have a drastic impact on talent strategies, are some of the tough questions that leaders and organizations across the globe are grappling with.

Six live webinars to discuss the opportunities
and challenges facing the education industry and beyond in #TheNewNormal

Pearson, the world’s learning company, announced the program for its second webinar series comprising of six interactive, live sessions for educators across the Middle East and beyond. To address the unprecedented impact of Covid-19 on schools, Pearson will bring together leaders from the education industry in the Middle East and other countries globally, including Sheika Hind Al Mualla, Board Member, Chief of Creativity, Happiness and Innovation at KHDA, Dubai.

Learners around the world see Covid-19 as a major turning point for modern education

Pearson, the world's learning company, today said more than three out of every four learners globally say the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed education as we know it. Those findings appear in the second annual Global Learner Survey, which captures the opinions and views of learners worldwide.

Outstanding students, tutors and colleges from 25 countries, including from the Middle East, saw their achievements recognized in the tenth annual BTEC awards ceremony, held online for the first time due to coronavirus.

The tests will be delivered through the Pearson VUE test centre network, including centres in the UAE

Pearson, the world’s learning company, has announced that people looking to work or live or study in the UK can now start to book PTE tests in a number of locations worldwide to help them prepare for this move.