Salma AlKetbi
When Students Speak, Learning Begins: Effective Classroom Discussions.
Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates
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## Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi
**Emirati Educator & Researcher | Arabic Language Curriculum Specialist | Educational Leader & Innovator**
Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi is a distinguished Emirati educator and researcher specializing in **Arabic language curriculum, educational innovation, and teacher development**. Currently serving as a **Vice Principal**, she has made significant contributions to advancing teaching practices, empowering educators, and enhancing student learning experiences in the United Arab Emirates.
Her outstanding educational achievements have earned her prestigious recognition, including the **Mohamed bin Zayed Award for Best Teacher** and the title of **Best Teacher in the Arab World**. She also became the **first Emirati teacher to enter the Guinness World Records** through a pioneering innovation in creative writing—an achievement that reflects her passion for transforming ideas into meaningful educational impact.
Throughout her career, Salma has led and contributed to several influential educational initiatives, including the **International Teachers’ Knowledge Fund Platform** and the **Tokkatsu Project**, focusing on teacher development, student character building, and innovative learning practices. She has also supported national programs promoting reading, writing, and student readiness for educational assessments.
As an active researcher and educational contributor, Salma has participated in research projects, conferences, and professional forums at both national and international levels, sharing innovative practices and contributing to curriculum development and educational advancement.
Salma believes that **education is more than the transfer of knowledge—it is a powerful force for shaping people, communities, and the future**. Her mission is to empower educators, inspire students, and cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to make a meaningful contribution to society.
### Areas of Expertise
**Educational Innovation | Arabic Language Curriculum | Educational Leadership | Creative Writing | Teacher Development & Empowerment | Reading & Writing Strategies | Educational Research | Student Character Development | Educational Initiative Design & Implementation**
### Suggested Speaker Tagline
**“From the Classroom to Guinness World Records: An Emirati Journey of Innovation, Creativity, and Educational Impact.”**
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When you hear the word “Library”, what do you imagine?What if we imagined something different?
### The Library: From Bookshelves to a Space for Discovery
**When you hear the word “Library”, what do you imagine?**
Books? Silence? Shelves?
**What if we imagined something different?**
This interactive workshop invites educators to rethink the traditional concept of the school library and explore how it can become a vibrant learning environment where students do more than simply read books. It can be a space where they discover themselves, develop their voices, build confidence, and connect learning with real-life experiences.
The workshop is inspired by the experience of **Al Ajyal Future Generations Library, which began in 2008**, offering a different model of what a library can be. Moving beyond the traditional concept of a place for books and reading, the library has evolved over the years into an interactive space that brings together reading, learning, culture, entertainment, and personal development, while providing young people with opportunities to engage with inspiring role models and enriching experiences.
The workshop explores how reading can extend beyond the book to become a powerful tool for learning, personal development, creativity, identity, and student engagement.
Participants will explore practical strategies for transforming the library into a student-centred space through interactive reading experiences, student-led activities, storytelling, inspiring role models, creative learning, and meaningful connections with the curriculum.
Through hands-on activities and collaborative challenges, educators will develop their own ideas for creating library experiences that encourage students to **read, participate, create, communicate, and discover who they are**.
The workshop ultimately asks one simple question:
**What if the library became not just a place students visit, but a place where learning comes alive?**
Salma AlKetbi
When Students Speak, Learning Begins: Effective Classroom Discussions.
Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates
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