AQB Explores New Support for Teacher Development at Collège des Frères–Jérusalem

Al-Quds Bard College held a productive meeting with Collège des Frères–Jérusalem, New Gate, on Wednesday, November 26, to explore new opportunities for strengthening teacher development at the school.

The gathering brought together the AQB Acting Dean, Director of the MAT Program, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), and the Director of AQB Preparatory School,  along with MAT faculty members. From Collège des Frères–Jérusalem, the school principal and the Head of Academic Affairs joined the discussion. The meeting focused on identifying ways AQB can support the school through tailored professional development workshops rooted in contemporary pedagogical approaches.

Potential areas of collaboration draw on AQB’s established expertise in innovative teaching and learning practices, particularly those embedded in the MAT curriculum and the CTL’s professional development programs for students, teachers, and university faculty. Both institutions expressed strong interest in forming a partnership that enhances instructional quality and contributes to broader educational advancement in Jerusalem.

The two institutions will continue planning in upcoming meetings as they design the next steps for implementing targeted professional development initiatives for Collège des Frères–Jérusalem, New Gate.

Al-Quds Bard College / Al-Quds University is proud that it can contribute to enhancing education in Palestine and Jerusalem in particular.  

• AQB Explores New Support for Teacher Development at Collège des Frères–Jérusalem