Browsing Theses for Doctor of Philosophy in Education by Title
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Investigating the Effectiveness of iPad Based Language Learning in the UAE Context
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-06)This mixed-methods true experimental study aimed at exploring the results of using mobile technology educationally by looking into learner practices and attitudes toward using iPads in language learning, as well as looking ... -
Investigating the Factors that may contribute to the Learning of Children at ISO Quality Certified and Non-Certified Pre-Schools in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-09)The purpose of this study is to examine the quality of learning in pre-schools and to understand the differences in children’s learning between ISO quality Certified and Non-certified pre-schools, thereby exploring the ... -
Investigating the Impact of AI-Powered Digital Educational Platforms on Students’ Learning and Teachers’ Practice in Abu Dhabi Schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-10)Abstract The purpose of this study is to shed light on the investigation of the impact and influence of AI-powered digital learning platforms on student learning and teacher practice and to show the role of these platforms ... -
Investigating the Leadership Styles and National Culture of Emirati Female School Principals
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-04)Background: With the growing expectations from the field of education day by day, increases the importance of effective school leadership. Leadership is the procedure through which the leaders can influence the decision ... -
Investigating the perceptions of undergraduate nursing students of their clinical learning experience and readiness for clinical practice in the UAE context.
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2023-02)A supportive clinical practice environment is crucial to improve nursing students’ engagement in clinical practice and enhance both their clinical skills and satisfaction with their learning experiences. The purpose of ... -
Investigating the Themes and Perceptions of the Formal and Informal STEM Education Programs, STEM Career Development, and their Connections to the Triple Helix Component in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-01)Background: The Triple Helix model creates collaborative relationships between its three components: government, university and industry. Through the cooperation of the Triple Helix actors, the conditions for knowledge ... -
An Investigation into the factors influencing Arabic speaking students’ proficiency in the Arabic language in Dubai British School
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-04)Despite the fact that Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a modern and cosmopolitan nation it is far from the only language spoken there. Therefore, there are schools where the instructional ... -
An Investigation into the Relationship Between College Students’ Extracurricular Involvement and Leadership Development in the Sultanate of Oman
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-07)Research has shown that students’ engagement in extracurricular activities have a wide range of influences on their overall development, particularly on the development of their leadership skills and competencies; other ... -
Investigation of Provision of Services to Students of Determination in the Federal Higher Education Institute in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-06)The focus of this research is to present the challenges encountered by the Students of Determination (as known here in UAE) and their current level of satisfaction in utilizing the provisions offered by the Federal ... -
An Investigation of the Gifted Education Programs and its Effectiveness across the Private Middle Schools in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-12)The concept of inclusion remains at the heart of successful education and the UAE follows the rights-based model of inclusion. Gifted education programs are essential to offer academically aligned curriculum and instructional ... -
Investigation of Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Readiness to Practice in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-04)Mounting concerns raised in the last few decades on the ability of educational providers and health care facilities to maintain adequate levels of collaboration and cooperation to graduate work-ready nursing students. The ... -
An investigation on the Impact of the Western Teachers’ Values and Cultures on Emirati Students’ Moral and Character Development
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-02)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of the Western teachers’ values and cultures on the Emirati students’ character and moral development in the international schools that follow the British curriculum. ... -
Leadership Styles and Faculty Job Satisfaction, Moderators and Mediators, in STEM-related Fields
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-09)A number of studies on leadership styles and job satisfaction have been conducted in higher education, but there has been less research on leadership styles in relation to faculty job satisfaction. In particular, there is ... -
Leadership Styles of Principals and Job Satisfaction of Teachers in Abu Dhabi Public Schools: The Role of Organisational Commitment and National Culture
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-04)The purpose of this study was to investigate the leadership style of principals and teachers’ job satisfaction in Abu Dhabi public schools and the relationship that exists between these variables. The study also examined ... -
Oral Reading Fluency Model: An Investigation of Reading-aloud Strategies, Assessment Methods and Factors Affecting Students’ Oral Reading Fluency in Private Schools in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-03)Oral reading fluency skill is considered to be the bridge to reading comprehension. However, it has been neglected in public schools in the UAE despite the fact that different theories (including behaviorism, information ... -
Parents’ Perspectives towards Transition of Children with SEND from Early Intervention to other Educational Settings
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-01)The purpose of the study was to investigate parents’ perspectives and roles in the transition process from ECI to other educational contexts, and to understand how educational policies empower parents and support their ... -
Preparing general teachers to work in inclusive classrooms: An exploratory collective case study of two Elementary and Early Childhood (K-grade 3) teacher education programmes in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-05)The issue of including students with disabilities in general schools is getting more and more attention from leadership and educational authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Although initial teacher education for ... -
READINESS OF NURSING STUDENTS AND NEW NURSING GRADUATES FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN THE UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-03)ABSTRACT Background: Nurses considered EBP as the golden measure to close the gap between research and clinical practice. Globally, the nurse-researchers reported the lack of EBP knowledge and low engagement of EBP ... -
The Role of Governmental Educational Institutions in Implementing Talents’ Development Programs in the UAE: An Explanatory Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-11)UAE educational institutions implement gifted and talented development programs; therefore, this study was the first to examine the application of these programs in UAE schools. The main research question of the study was ...