Theses for Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Theses for Doctor of Philosophy in Education
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The Impact of Learning Computer Programming on the Development of High School Students Cognitive Abilities in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-09)Now more than ever, computer science is becoming an integral discipline globally in a digitized world that links and supports other sciences and leads to different favorable career paths. It equips young generations with ... -
Educational Leaders’ Perceptions of the Implementation of Formative Assessment Strategies on Enhancing Students’ Results in the MAP Exams in American Private Schools in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-06)Assessments are considered as a significant component in the process of improving education all over the world. Formative assessment helps teachers to enhance students’ learning skills and develop their academic progress. ... -
Striving for Excellence: An Analysis of Opportunities and Challenges in the English Language Curricula Reform in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-11)High school graduates with good English language proficiency are key to the UAE’s future, yet many lack the level of English required for entry into university. In response, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge ... -
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 ... -
Exploring Twice-Exceptionality in Dubai Private Schools: Awareness, Perceptions, Current Practices and Suggested Enhancing Educational Strategies
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-07)By the time the UAE pursues a first-rate education system that offers equal opportunities to all students, the Ministry of Education does not recognise twice-exceptional learners as a separate category of students who ... -
THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE ON MINISTRY LICENSED NON-FEDERAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-01)External Quality Assurance (EQA) of higher education institutions and their academic programs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a mandatory requirement for their recognition by the Ministry of Education. The introduction ... -
Investigating Teachers’ and Educational Leaders’ Perceptions and Practices on the Effectiveness of a Teacher-led Professional Development Model in Abu Dhabi Private Schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-05)In view of growing emphasis in the field of education world-wide, and particularly in the United Arab Emirates, there is a strong demand for the refinement of instructional practices through practical and effective ... -
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 ... -
The Effects of Inquiry-based learning on the Development of High School Biology Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-10)Background: Critical Thinking (CT) skills are believed to be essential skills that would enable people to improve the quality of their lives. Being a strong critical thinker is a major characteristic required for future ... -
Towards Evidence-Based Practice: Investigating Attitudes, Practices and Perception of Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students at a Higher Education Institution in Abu Dhabi
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-10)Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an essential component in health care related practices. It is crucial for all students undertaking programmes in these areas to develop appropriate attitudes, practices and perceptions to ... -
Employer's perceptions and Higher Education Institutions initiatives towards UAE Graduate Employability
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-09)The purpose of this study investigates the employability of UAE graduates by i) confirming what initiatives Higher Education Institutions are currently implementing to improve UAE graduate employability, ii) determining ... -
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 ... -
Impact of Peer Mentoring Role on Mentors’ Personal Development and Leadership Practices: A study among Undergraduate Emirati Female Students at a Higher Education Institution in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-09)Many leadership programs were initiated to increase female’s leadership and reduce gender barriers in most developed and developing countries. Among these programs, a great emphasis was put on the mentoring role due to the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Impact of Marzano's Instructional Strategies on Grade 10 Students' Achievement in Reading Comprehension in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-05)This study, an investigation of the impact of using Marzano’s instructional strategies to teach reading comprehension in a second language (L2), focuses on secondary students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Learning ... -
Contribution of Clinical Education in Developing Clinical Reasoning Skills of Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students in Preparation for Professional Practice in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-06)Clinical reasoning expertise determines the quality of patient care but the process by which clinicians achieve expertise in clinical reasoning is not well documented. Physiotherapists are becoming more and more accountable ... -
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 ... -
A study of the rhetorical features and the argument structure of EAP essays by L1 & L2 students
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-04)The purpose of this study was to identify the differences between L1 and L2 English students’ argumentative essays in terms of the rhetorical features and the argument structure. The study also aimed at exploring the current ...