MCE Global Conference - Qatar

About the Conference

It’s the time of the year, we are bringing MCE Global Conference for the second time to the educators in the Middle East! This year, the theme for our conference is AI in Education.

Generative AI tools present new opportunities but also challenges in the education sector. Educators are finding a balance in the use of both traditional teaching and learning resources, and the use of technologies. If you are looking for ways to be productive and effective in your teaching, this upcoming conference will be for you!

The Cambridge Curriculum holds immense importance in the Middle East as a beacon of global educational excellence. Developed by the University of Cambridge, its internationally recognized standards elevate the region's educational landscape. Emphasizing critical thinking, inquiry, and cultural diversity, the curriculum prepares Middle Eastern students to navigate a rapidly evolving global society. Its adaptability allows integration with local contexts while maintaining a high academic standard. By fostering a holistic and innovative approach to learning, the Cambridge Curriculum contributes significantly to shaping a generation of Middle Eastern students who are well-prepared, culturally aware, and equipped to thrive in the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

While the U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are designed for American education, their principles can inspire educational reform in the Middle East. Implementing a similar standards-based approach could provide consistency in learning objectives, enhance critical thinking skills, and align education with global benchmarks. The CCSS emphasis on college and career readiness could benefit Middle Eastern students, preparing them for an increasingly competitive and interconnected world. Adapting the CCSS philosophy may contribute to raising educational standards, fostering innovation, and nurturing a workforce equipped with skills essential for success in the global economy, making it relevant and impactful in the Middle East.

During the breakout session, our experts will delve deeper into the different frameworks.

At the MCE Global Conference, we will explore:

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How AI can be effectively infused into our traditional English teaching and learning
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The MCE Maths aka the Singapore Approach to teaching Maths effectively
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Relook into the Science teaching concept – are there new ways to learn Science?

As part of the conference programme, participants can expect to experience MCE’s full suite of education solutions, which include print and digital learning content, and professional development programmes.


Programme Outline

Please select the curriculum your school follows:

  • Cambridge Framework

  • Common Core State Standards and Next Generation State Standards

Time Activity
8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration
8:30 am - 9:00 am Welcome and opening address by MCE
9:00 am - 9:40 am A Singapore Store
9:40 am - 10:00 am How Will AI Impact the Future of Education?
10:00 am - 10:30 am Tea Break
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Breakout Sessions for English, Maths and Science*
  • English: Using Artificial Intelligence for Teaching and Learning by Ms. Susan Amy
  • Maths: The Singapore Approach to Teaching Mathematics Effectively by Dr. Norhuda Musa
  • Science: A Relook into Science Teaching by Dr. Ho Boon Tiong
*These will take place concurrently
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Introducing the MCE's Whole Suite of Education Solutions (Designed based on the Cambridge Curriculum)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Closing and Lunch

This conference is organised for Schools following the Cambridge Framework

Date: 15 Jan 2024
Venue: Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Al Corniche Street, Doha, Qatar

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Our Speakers

Dr. Ho Boon Tiong

Dr. Ho Boon Tiong

Dr. Ho Boon Tiong is the author of our MCE Cambridge IGCSE™ Physics series and co-writer of the popular MCE Physics Matters series. He is currently a Principal Consultant Educationist of Classpoint Consulting, an educational training and consulting firm. To date, he has conducted numerous workshops for schools and presented in many seminars and local and international conferences.

He holds a Master of Education specialising in effective school research and management, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in the field of science teacher education, particularly in the domain of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK).

Norhuda Musa

Dr. Norhuda Musa

Norhuda Musa (Huda) obtained the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics Education) from Curtin University, Western Australia in 2014 and Master in Education (Mathematics Education) from Nanyang Technological University/ National Institute of Education, Singapore in 2008.

Dr. Huda has over 20 years of experience teaching Mathematics in a Singapore school and has been actively championing the use of current mathematics practices in Singapore schools and sharing these practices to teachers locally and internationally. She has presented, on several occasions, at World Association of Lesson Study (WALS) and Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) and conducted training workshops to teachers and school leaders across Asia. Through her sharing, she aims to equip teachers with good mathematical teaching skills, hence empowering them to deliver impactful lessons in their classrooms, thus bringing out the potential in every child.

Ms. Susan Amy

Ms. Susan Amy

A native speaker from the United Kingdom, Ms Susan Amy has provided teacher training and language consultancy in Singapore for the past 33 years. Susan has extensive and varied experience in a variety of Singapore and the ASEAN region’s educational and work settings, from government, ministries and agencies, health bodies and educational institutions to corporations in the finance, pharmaceutical and petroleum industries. This has provided her with the depth and strength of her experience and network across a whole range of work fields.​


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Email: nurshahitha@mceducation.com

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General Manager
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