College of Education ‘Lunch and Learn’ Program Fall 2017 Presented by Research Affairs Standing Committee and Early Childhood Learning Center Date (all sessions 12.30 – 1.15) Location Title Wednesday 13th September (Session closed to CoE) FF2-2-068/ R-L2-052 Preparing for the RIF grant application – the process (including tips from former CoE recipients) Facilitated by Dr. Qais Almeqdad   Monday 25th September (Session open to all) ECLC Abu Dhabi Learning through play in the early years – tips from the Creative Curriculum (Workshop presented by Ms. Najah AlKhodr (ECLC)) Additional pre/ post-conference presentation Thursday 5th October (Session closed to CoE and cluster researchers) ECLC Dubai Using the ECLC Observation rooms for research purposes (Information and Training session facilitated by IT Team and Dr. Anna Dillon) Wednesday 18th October Investigating the quality of bilingual textbooks in the early years (Paper presented by Dr. Anna Dillon, Dr. Zeina Hojeij, Ms. Alecia Perkins, Ms. Rima Malkawi) Thursday 26th October An evaluation of the School for All implementation: teachers’ and parents’ attitudes (Paper presented by Dr. Qais Almeqdad and Dr. Wejdan Alsakran) Wednesday 8th November Investigating independent learning in the early years: an evidence based practice (Paper presented by Dr. Qais Almeqdad) Thursday 23rd November How can ECLC teachers and CoE faculty benefit each other? Let us work together! Interactive session (Moderators TBA)