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EIS - A Quality School for rural children

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After approximately six months of planning, Emaan International School (EIS) finally commenced its first academic year in November 2019. The first batch of students in EIS Where is EIS? So, why was EIS set up in a village? Here's a snapshot of the journey... in the beginning 2020 2021 2022 Emaan International School’s Inauguration Ceremony presided over by His Excellency Dr. Academician Hangchuon Naron Minister of Education Youth and Sport, on 24 January 2022 More information can be found on the  EIS Website

Emaan International School - the beginnings

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In preparing the school management team for their role as school leaders, we went on an overseas study visit to established educational institutions, meet top organization leaders and attend training workshops conducted by practitioners. I have o rganized many similar programmes before and they never fail to make a lasting impression and impact on participants in building their vision, confidence and motivation. Regional Learning Journey (737 Program) 24 to 29 April 2019: Singapore & Malaysia 8 to 11 May 2019: Indonesia It was called the '737 Program' as we visited 7 educational establishments in 3 countries and conducted 7 workshops and discussions. EDUCATIONAL VISITS 1. Madrasah Al Arabiah Al Islamiah, Singapore Observing the Morning Assembly Discussion with School Principal Mr Herman Cher Ma'ín on general school matters 2. Edufront Learning Centre, Singapore Presentation by Mr Yang Iskandar, Owner and Principal of Edufront Learning Centre  Lesson Observation 3. Andal...

My Metaphorical Reflections on Transformational Coaching

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While halfway through the journey of our life I  found myself lost in a darkened forest, for I had wandered off from the straight path. How hard it is to tell what it was like, this wood of wilderness, stubborn, so savage, that just the thought of it renews my fear ~Dante, Divine Comedy (1308-20) The Coaching Space Entering the coaching space is like being in a cosy tent, alone with the coachee who is lost in the middle of a thick dark forest. In that isolated yet safe space, lies an opportunity for the coach to  build rapport and intimacy  in discovering the coachee’s deep pains, fears and  hopes. The peaceful ambience shuts out the senses from distractions to be  fully present and  attentively listening  to the conversation in a state of  mindfulness .  Suspending judgment and being curious, a  coach seeks to gain a deep understanding of the coachee by establishing  trust and mutual respect . These are the foundations of co...