1. The Six Mandatory Standards for Teachers:

Higher Innovation Academy is among the accredited centers in the United Arab Emirates offering the Six Mandatory Standards program for teachers. The program consists of 90 training hours covering six modules that will enable schools to easily access the required learning and assessment for all teachers and educational leaders. These standards are mandatory for completing professional development courses as part of the certified teacher permit, as mandated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), which requires schools to ensure all teachers undergo compulsory professional development in the six standards to help elevate educational standards in Dubai.

The Six Standards are as follows:

• Child Protection

• Wellbeing

• Moral Education

• Diversity

• Sustainability

• People of Determination (Special Needs) Inclusion

Delivery Methods: In-person or online

2. Robotics:

We currently live in an era of technology and digital advancement, heading toward a major robotic age in coming years. Robotics already dominate our lives, assisting in daily tasks.

A robot is a human or animal-like machine capable of performing human tasks (fetching items, cleaning, shopping, etc.), pre-programmed for specific functions. It is also a computerized machine designed to respond to inputs or interact with its environment. The term “robot” first appeared in 1921 by Karel Capek. Today, robots perform repetitive/difficult tasks (e.g., car assembly, computer manufacturing) and, when integrated with AI, can mimic human thought and behavior.

Advantages of Robots:
Robots are used in diverse fields, including:

• Industrial: Automotive manufacturing (handling hazardous hot metal parts)

• Medical: Surgical procedures and patient rehabilitation

• Domestic Services: Floor cleaning, lawn mowing, etc.

Higher Innovation Academy offers a comprehensive robotics program covering:

• Robotics applications

• Robot design principles

• Fundamentals of mobile robot design

• Robot body design

• Robot accessory design

• Motor control techniques

• Sensor usage (Ultrasonic/Infrared)

• Selecting appropriate programming languages

• Robotics programming basics

• Bluetooth-controlled robots

• Explorer robot construction

• Line-follower robot construction