Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning

In consonance with the school’s core value‘ QAM CARES’, Qatar Academy Msheireb embraces and nurtures an environment of inclusivity.  At the heart of every learning journey lies the student and his/her abilities, learning style, skills, background, and interests. Incorporating different styles of learning and teaching, QAM’s Student Support Team (QAM SST) creates customized learning paths through the following services:

Learning support in English and Arabic (LS): Being a dual-language school, QAM offers efficacious learning support services in English and Arabic, through a 3 tiered system.

Tier 1: Classroom support plans for class teacher to implement
Tier 2: Small group instruction
Tier 3: Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

Students are assessed and goals, strategies and interventions are implemented, documented and periodically reviewed to strengthen and measure student progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL): QAM takes pride in its dual – language model.  The EAL program is run in conjunction with the classroom curriculum, and aligned with WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) language proficiency standards and assessments. EAL students are taken out of class (pull-out) to engage in small group sessions until a certain level of proficiency is achieved, after which, EAL support becomes push-in or is gradually withdrawn.

Arabic as an Additional Language (AAL): For students being introduced to Arabic, QAM offers Arabic as an Additional Language (AAL). Students are given the opportunity to hone their Arabic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The AAL sessions are taught creatively, imbibing the culture and awarding insights into Arabic language and culture.

Learning support in English and Arabic

Learning support in English and Arabic (LS): Being a dual-language school, QAM offers efficacious learning support services in English and Arabic, through a 3 tiered system.

Tier 1: Classroom support plans for class teacher to implement
Tier 2: Small group instruction
Tier 3: Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

Students are assessed and goals, strategies and interventions are implemented, documented and periodically reviewed to strengthen and measure student progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL): QAM takes pride in its dual – language model.  The EAL program is run in conjunction with the classroom curriculum, and aligned with WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) language proficiency standards and assessments. EAL students are taken out of class (pull-out) to engage in small group sessions until a certain level of proficiency is achieved, after which, EAL support becomes push-in or is gradually withdrawn.

Arabic as an Additional Language (AAL): For students being introduced to Arabic, QAM offers Arabic as an Additional Language (AAL). Students are given the opportunity to hone their Arabic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The AAL sessions are taught creatively, imbibing the culture and awarding insights into Arabic language and culture.

Speech-language Therapy:  QAM prioritizes student agency and gives each student a voice. In congruence with the culture at QAM, Speech/language therapy sessions are offered for students with communication needs. Individual speech and language sessions are provided in collaboration with teachers and families.  Decisions regarding intervention and strategies are made through observations and standardized assessments.

Well-being: All students at QAM are viewed through a holistic lens. The well-being coach actively tends to the social-emotional and behavioral aspects of the student body and their families. All staff at QAM are engaged in pastoral care, and have been trained to create an atmosphere of physical and emotional well-being for all QAM.

External services: QAM has access to The Qatar Foundation Learning Centre (TLC) and utilizes the following services:

  • Psychologist: The consultant psychologist is available every week and as needed to carry out evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions. The psychologist works in tandem with the QAM Student Support Team to provide extensive support to the students and their families.
  • Occupational Therapist (OT): The consultant Occupational Therapist assesses and provides necessary interventions to address the sensory-motor needs of our students.  The consultant OT is available as needed, and works in collaboration with the student support team and the student’s families.
Speech-language Therapy

Speech-language Therapy:  QAM prioritizes student agency and gives each student a voice. In congruence with the culture at QAM, Speech/language therapy sessions are offered for students with communication needs. Individual speech and language sessions are provided in collaboration with teachers and families.  Decisions regarding intervention and strategies are made through observations and standardized assessments.

Well-being: All students at QAM are viewed through a holistic lens. The well-being coach actively tends to the social-emotional and behavioral aspects of the student body and their families. All staff at QAM are engaged in pastoral care, and have been trained to create an atmosphere of physical and emotional well-being for all QAM.

External services: QAM has access to The Qatar Foundation Learning Centre (TLC) and utilizes the following services:

  • Psychologist: The consultant psychologist is available every week and as needed to carry out evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions. The psychologist works in tandem with the QAM Student Support Team to provide extensive support to the students and their families.
  • Occupational Therapist (OT): The consultant Occupational Therapist assesses and provides necessary interventions to address the sensory-motor needs of our students.  The consultant OT is available as needed, and works in collaboration with the student support team and the student’s families.

Personalized Learning at QAM begins at the level of the school admission screening. Members of the QAM Student Support Team assess and interact with students applying to QAM, determining the best ways to support new joiners on admission. Based on needs, students receive services in individual or small group sessions to provide targeted support for literacy, social-emotional and behavioral skills, communication skills, and motor skills. Personalizing learning at QAM is enhanced by QAM’s well-established home-school partnerships.

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