Browsing Journal for Researching Education Practice and Theory by Issue Date
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Using research to inform practice: the teacher as a practitioner researcher
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Investigating the Perception of K-12 Teachers on their Assessment Literacy and Obstacles Hindering the Implementation of Effective Assessments in Dubai private schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)Assessing learners’ performance is endemic in learning. Teachers bear the responsibility of assessing their students regularly to confirm that learning has happened. However, many teachers do not use assessment as a tool ... -
Special Education Teachers’ Perceptions on Using Technology for Communication Practices
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)An important aspect to the effective education of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is the successful coordination between all stakeholders (parents, educators and therapists). The present ... -
The effect of servant leadership on students’ engagement in social studies class: analyzing perception of middle school students in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)One of the most important goals of education for students is to learn. By engaging students in the classroom they can reach this essential aim. By adopting appropriate leadership styles, teachers can increase students’ ... -
Teacher leadership potential: assessment in the light of teachers’ perceptions in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)There has been a great concern about the leadership roles of teachers and how this effectively contribute to the success of the schools and learners as well. This paper investigates teachers’ perceptions about their potential ... -
The Relationship between Cognitive Development, Teaching Creative Thinking, Assessment, and an Interdisciplinary Approach
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)Cognitive development is widely considered to be one of the most important aspects of students’ learning. It relates to the identification of patterns, relationships, and the use of language. It concerns with the affective ... -
The Effects and Challenges of Integrating GoAnimate Video Creator with TaskBased Language Teaching (TBLT) in Teaching English to a Grade 11 Omani Class
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)This qualitative research explores the effects and challenges of integrating the GoAnimate web-based tool with task-based language teaching (TBLT) in teaching writing to a grade 11 EFL, Omani classroom. The literature ... -
Students’ Attitudes towards Collaborative Learning in Language Classroom
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)Collaborative learning has been adopted as a teaching technique in ESL classes in the last three decades. Teachers use CL based on recommendations of researchers and linguists who wrote very positive feedback on it. Students’ ... -
Teachers’ perspectives on social media in schools in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)Social media plays a fundamental role worldwide in changing the way of communication is carried out. Using social media in schools has its pros and cons. This paper aims explores the perspectives of teachers in Abu Dhabi ... -
Substitution and Ellipsis in the First Year University Students’ English Essay Writing
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)Without doubt, cohesion plays a significant role in writing, and therefore a considerable amount of research has been done on cohesive devices in students’ writing. All these studies have had a common finding that substitution ... -
Editorials: The theory versus practice dilemma - effecting education practice and research in the best possible way
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The UAE High School Students’ Conceptions of the Nature of Science (NOS)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018)Recently, science education has become an essential subject for all countries. Providing an appropriate science education affects students’ conceptions of the Nature of Science (NOS). Participants in this study included ... -
Investigating the Impact of Applying Different Strategies of Formative Assessments on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Summative Assessments in a Private School in Sharjah, UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019)Among contemporary methods for improving the learning of students, formative assessments stand out amongst the most essential and powerful. While formative assessment thoughts and practices appear to have a demonstrated ... -
Undergraduate physiotherapy students’ performance in theoretical and practical examinations: A correlational case study in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019)The study aimed at finding the correlation between the theoretical and the practical examinations marks of first year physiotherapy students and explore the possible contributory factors for any differences in exam ... -
The impact of Alef Platform on students’ performance at Al Asayel School in Abu Dhabi, UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019)As times and people are changing so should processes and systems. One thing that all experts can agree on is that, driven by technological advancements, the global economy is transforming at a rapid pace and there is need ... -
The impact of using Socrative based formative assessment to enhance student achievement in a nutrition course: A digital forward assessment
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019)The purpose of this paper is to describe an experimental study that examined the impact of using Socrative as a tool for formative assessment “Feedforward” on EFL tertiary college students’ conceptual understanding of a ... -
Editorials: Using effective assessment to improve teaching and learning
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On the Role of Values in Educational Research: a Critique of Two Research Studies
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-10)This paper aims to critique the conceptual framework and paradigmatic nature of two studies that report on empirical data to draw conclusions and claim transferability. The focus is placed on the influence of the raft of ... -
Exploring Behaviour Management Strategies Used By Teachers In Thailand Primary Schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-10)This study aimed t o explore the behaviour management strategies used by teachers in Thailand primary schools and the teachers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of their strategies. A five-part questionnaire, comprising - ... -
A Critical Evaluation of the Special Provisions for Gifted Students: a case study of a student in an Elementary School in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-10)This paper critically evaluates the special provisions made by an International Baccalaureate school in Dubai for a gifted male student in elementary grade. There is very limited research in the field of gifted education ...