Nejra Alispahic
Teacher, Dubai British School Jumeira
Nejra Alispahic is listed as Teacher, Dubai British School Jumeira. Nejra spoke at GESS Dubai 2026 in November 2026 (speaker, “Joyful Adults, Joyful Inquiry: How Responsive Provision and Playful Pedagogy Sustain Deep Thinking in Early Years Classrooms”).
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About
I am an early years educator with over 13 years of experience and a deep belief that children's most meaningful learning begins with connection, curiosity and play. I currently teach at Dubai British School Jumeirah, where I’m passionate about creating environments that empower children to ask questions, test ideas, and lead their own learning journeys. Holding a Master's degree in Pedagogy, a PGCE from the University of Cumbria, and a Forest School qualification, I am particularly interested in inquiry-based learning, playful pedagogy, and the role of responsive adults in sustaining deep thinking. My passion for wonder extends beyond the classroom, where I occasionally steps into the role of a nature fairy, using storytelling, imagination, and connections with the natural world to inspire children's curiosity and sense of wonder. Through sharing authentic classroom stories and reflections, I hope to inspire educators to embrace joy, trust children's capabilities, and rediscover the po