The document discusses some of the key challenges facing education in the Middle East. It notes that while the Middle East was historically advanced in knowledge and education, investments in sectors like education have been insufficient in most Middle Eastern countries compared to other regions. Some of the major challenges discussed include students feeling unequipped for the job market after schooling and large classroom sizes hindering learning. New challenges from online schooling during the pandemic like unequal internet access and lack of in-person interaction are also addressed.

1. Education in the Middle East
Challenges and Opportunities

2. For several centuries the Middle East was socially,
economically, and technologically advanced. One of the
reasons for this was its people’s appreciation of and openness
to knowledge creation and dissemination. This trend lasted
from the 8th to the 13th centuries (Aubert and Reiffers 2003).
Knowledge became the most important and determining factor
for economic growth. The impact and contribution of this
wealth of knowledge were felt and appreciated across different
sectors and disciplines and acknowledged beyond the region
and around the world.

3.  Many of those who receive
education, often find
themselves unequipped with
the skills sought after in the
labour market, and unable
to engage in meaningful
and dignified work. Two-
thirds of youth in the Levant
feel that the education
system is not preparing
them for their future,
according to Arab Youth
Survey 2017.

4. However, things changed drastically in the 18th and 19th
centuries following the Industrial Revolution. In the 21st
century, with oil exploration and an economic boom in
some parts of the region, investment and attention was
redirected to building state of the art infrastructure in
various sectors, including education and health, as Middle
Eastern countries prepared to engage with and integrate
in the knowledge society. To date, investments allocated
to sectors such as education, information infrastructure,
research and development, and innovation have been
insufficient in most Middle Eastern countries (Aubert and
Reiffers 2003), when compared to other regions, including
emerging economies.

5. What are the challenges faced by education?
Consider this list of 10 major challenges currently
facing public schools, based on the perspective of many
involved in the world of education today.
•Classroom Size.

6. What are the challenges faced by education?
Consider this list of 10 major challenges currently
facing public schools, based on the perspective of many
involved in the world of education today.
• Poverty.

7. What are the challenges faced by education?
Consider this list of 10 major challenges currently
facing public schools, based on the perspective of many
involved in the world of education today.
•Family factors

8. What are the challenges faced by education?
Consider this list of 10 major challenges currently
facing public schools, based on the perspective of many
involved in the world of education today.
•Technology

9. What are the challenges faced by education?
Consider this list of 10 major challenges currently
facing public schools, based on the perspective of many
involved in the world of education today.
•Bullying

10. What are the challenges faced by education?
Consider this list of 10 major challenges currently
facing public schools, based on the perspective of many
involved in the world of education today.
•Students Attitudes and Behaviors

11. What are the challenges faced by education?
Consider this list of 10 major challenges currently
facing public schools, based on the perspective of many
involved in the world of education today.
•No child will be left behind

12. What are the challenges faced by education?
Consider this list of 10 major challenges currently
facing public schools, based on the perspective of many
involved in the world of education today.
Parent Involvement

13.  Teaching about the
Middle East should be
an opportunity
to introduce students
to new cultures and
ideas, share
information about the
rich histories and
diverse peoples of the
region, and ultimately
promote
understanding,
tolerance, and peace.
Why is it important to study the Middle East?

14.  Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-
growing higher education systems in
the Middle East, investing 20% of its
annual budget in education. The
country is also a global hub for
international investment as Saudi
Arabia keeps close relations to the
Western world through its long-
standing relationship to the United
States.Jan 20, 2022
What country has the best education in the
Middle East?

15.  New Normal Learning Challenges
Access: Struggling to engage in online
learning, those with no stable internet
access and resources risk being left
behind. Cost: Students who can adapt to
this setup find it cheaper due to the lower
cost of transport, arrangement, and the
total cost of school-based learning.Oct 27,
2021
 Themed findings showed that these
teachers are greatly challenged in terms
of learning quality transfer, module
distribution and retrieval, students'
difficulties in following instruction,
power disruption, internet connection,
and health risks posed by the
pandemic. Apr 5, 2022
What is the biggest challenge in this new normal
education?

16.  How You Can Overcome These 5 Online Learning
Challenges
 Tech Knowledge in Online Learning. Online
classes rely heavily on the use of technology. ...
 Making Classroom Connections in Online
Learning. ...
 Online Learning Time Management. ...
 Staying Motivated When Learning Online. ...
 Writing in Online Programs.

17. What were the most common issues raised on
students performance?
Academic concerns, which might include issues such as learning difficulties
or disabilities, underachievement, lack of attention from teachers, and
bullying, affect a number of students throughout their academic careers, from
elementary school to college.
What were the most common issues raised on students
performance?
Academic concerns, which might include issues such as learning difficulties
or disabilities, underachievement, lack of attention from teachers, and
bullying, affect a number of students throughout their academic careers,
from elementary school to college.

18. What are the main challenges facing
teachers in teaching learning?
The greatest of the challenges faced by a
teacher are:
1. Knowing their students well.
2. Understanding the different learning abilities
and capacities of the students.
3. Motivating and encouraging them when the
students underperform and have to deal with
parental and peer pressure.Jul 27, 2019

19. What Are the Challenges of Online
Learning for Students?
* Ineffective Time Management.
* Lack of Instant Communication.
* Not Receiving Timely Feedback.
* Not Receiving Clear Instructions or Expectations.
* Share Time Management Apps and Resources for
Students.
*Utilize Educational Technology (“EdTech”)
Increase Peer Review.

20. What are the four major problems of students?
 Common Issues for College Students.
 Social anxiety, general anxiety, test anxiety, or panic attacks.
 Family expectations or problems.
 Depression, lack of energy or motivation, hopelessness,
being overwhelmed, low self-esteem, homesickness,
loneliness.