Browsing Faculty of Education (Theses and Dissertations) by Title
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Academic Leadership for Teaching and Research Development in Higher Education: A Bahraini Case Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-03)The Arabian Gulf countries have witnessed a significant growth and development in higher education provisions and demands since the end of 1980s. The main purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the ... -
ACCESSIBILITY OF INCLUSIVE PROVISIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TRANSITIONING INTO HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UAE: AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-10)Embodying the aspiration of the United Arab Emirates leadership, the vision of the Ministry of Education (MOE), is to ensure quality education for all. To implement the Federal Law 29 of 2006 on the rights of People with ... -
Achievement in Taught Modules as a Predictor of Subsequent Behaviour of Project Management Masters Students in The British University in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-04)A review of literature demonstrates that there are several studies on different aspects of higher education including progression patterns, achievement, completion and predictors of academic success. In this study, the ... -
Adoption and Implementation of Online Learning Systems in Lebanon: Prospects and Barriers
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-08)This study aims at obtaining a finer-grained understanding of the primary prospects and barriers to adopt and implement online education systems in Lebanon, through investigating online learning readiness and acceptance ... -
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning for Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities During Covid-19 at University in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-10)This study investigates the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning for SEND (students with special educational needs and disabilities) during COVID-19 crisis at the University in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... -
The Alignment of Beliefs on TBLT and Student Motivation: A Case Study in a Private High School in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-10)This case study takes a mixed methods approach to examine the alignment of beliefs on Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in light of student motivation. This study is situated at a private school in Dubai and it focuses ... -
An Analysis of factors affecting reading comprehension performance of Arabic ESL students using the Suffolk Reading Scale
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2009-09)The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Suffolk Reading Scale, a standardised multiple-choice paper and pencil test of reading comprehension, as a reliable method of assessing the reading ability of ... -
An Analysis of Student’s Engagement During Distance Learning in Abu Dhabi Schools
(The British University Institue In Dubai (BUID), 2021-10)As resources and contemporary technology become more freely accessible, distance learning courses are growing more popular. New learning approaches have also been developed. In which online learning systems, now have the ... -
An Analysis of the Common Grammatical Errors in the English Writing made by 3rd Secondary Male Students in the Eastern Coast of the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2008-06)Having students to produce an organized, neat and error-free piece of writing has always been the life long dream and the ambition of all EFL teachers. The purpose of this study is to explore the common types of grammatical ... -
An Analysis of the relationship between Library Use and Student's Achievement at a Master Level
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-05)This study was conducted on student’s achievement in the use of library resources at a Master’s level. The overall grade point average and the number of books check-out was collected for students who graduated from 2009 ... -
Analysis of Two Critical Friends’ Feedback in light of Heron’s Six Category of Interventions: A Case Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-03)This study examines two critical friends’ feedback sessions in a learning environment in the UAE. Based on Heron’s six category interventions, this study explores the merits of critical friendship as an alternative feedback ... -
Analyzing the Industrial Internship Training Practices at the Institute of Applied Technology: In affiliation with the three stakeholders: students, institute and industries
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-04)This study aims at giving prominence to the Industrial Internship Program at the Institute of Applied Technology, in the United Arab Emirates, for grade 11 students, who graduate in one of the Engineering Science, Electrical ... -
Analyzing Types of Writing Errors: An investigation of L1 Impact and Complexity of L2 on Middle School ESL Arab Students’ English Writing in Dubai National School, UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-11)Writing for ESL learners is considered a complicated process which requires a linguistic analysis and synthesis. ESL students are affected by numerous factors, such as interference from their mother tongue and complexity ... -
Application of Balance Scorecard for Assessing and Improving School Teacher’s Performance: A study in a Public School in Al Ain
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-11)The balanced scorecard is a performance management tool to assess the performance of the teacher by considering four different aspects. The schools in Al Ain are evaluating the performance of the teachers by analysing ... -
Application of youth leadership development curriculum in public secondary schools in UAE: an investigative study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-03)This research aims to examine the existence or non-existence of a youth leadership development curriculum in the government secondary schools in the UAE, together with the ability or inability of these schools to prepare ... -
Applying School-Based Management in UAE Governmental Schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-04)This action research explores the ability of applying SBM in UAE governmental schools. The research also sought to identify the advantages and disadvantages of SBM when implemented in UAE context. A detailed study of the ... -
Appreciative Leadership and Teacher’s Subjective Well being: An Appreciative Tool for an Appreciative Outcome
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-08)Educational scholars and reformers have reached a consensus on the importance of teacher’s well-being in education. Teacher’s and student’s well-being can be considered two sides of the same coin. It is considered by a lot ... -
Arab Teachers’ Perspective on Leader-Member Exchange Practices: a Case Study on Arab Leaders’ Relationship in a Private School in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-10)Performance is critical in any organization operating in the industry. For a long time, businesses and other organizations have concentrated on improving their performance. Institutions in Dubai are striving to improve ... -
Arabic as a foreign language (AFL): Northern UAE AFL Teachers’ Perceptions of the Integrated Approach
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-04)The purpose of this study was to investigate how teachers perceive an integrated approach for students’ communicative competence in Arabic; and whether teachers are receptive to implementing an integrated approach in the ... -
Are They Making A Difference ?
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2008-06)The focus of this study is about how UAE women could manage to achieve education and occupy leading positions . I started my research looking at early times when unity era commenced and females were able to enroll in schools ...