Browsing Faculty of Education (Theses and Dissertations) by Title
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Can ICT training change teachers' attitudes towards using technology in teaching? A perspective from a U.A.E high school
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2009-10)This action research explores the effect of the provision of sustainable ICT training to teachers on changing their attitudes towards increased ICT use in teaching. The research also sought to identify barriers and enablers ... -
Case Study into the impact of Exam Based Classes on students’ English Language proficiency in Secondary Technical Schools and Vocational Education Development Centre in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-11)This study investigates the most effective type of English classes for Vocational Education Development Centre and Secondary Technical School students in the United Arab Emirates. Exam based classes, in comparison to general ... -
A Case Study Investigation of Special Needs Inclusion Policy Implementation in three Abu Dhabi Primary Schools In the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-06)In the UAE, education has been identified as top priority and the government has taken steps to promote inclusive education to protect the rights of persons with disability, using Law No 29 of 2006, pertaining to the ... -
Case Study of Hybrid Learning at Kindergarten in UAE - Abu Dhabi
(The British University in Dubai, 2022-05)This case study about hybrid learning in UAE – Abu Dhabi and whether hybrid learning helps students to achieve mastery in various fields. This study is situated at kindergarten school in Abu Dhabi. I collected the data ... -
A Case Study of a Child with ASD in a Regular Preschool in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2005-12)The case study examines the progress of a child with ASD who is included in a regular pre-school in a city in the UAE ( United Arab Emirates) without specialized support. An insight into the context to this child’s inclusion ... -
A Case Study of a Student with Visual Impairments in a Primary Government School in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2007-12)The dissertation examines a case of a student with visual impairment (VI) included in regular government school in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of this study was to provide an understanding of the provisions and ... -
A CASE STUDY OF THREE PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SHARJAH: AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY ABOUT THE STATUS OF INCLUSION IN SHARJAH PRIVATE SCHOOLS
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-06)This study aimed to investigate the current status of adopting inclusion of learners of SEND in three primary private schools in Sharjah, in terms of curriculum modification, environment and the differentiated assessment. ... -
A case study on how technology allows students to gain better skills and prepare them for transition to the real world
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-10)The research study has been conducted in order to understand the impact of technological interventions, technology-oriented classrooms skills, and building levels among the students. It has also encountered the notion to ... -
A Case Study on Students’ Ownership of Learning and its effects on Students Academic Achievements
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-10)Ownership and learning are two independent concept which have been combined, from the educational perspectives into one concept referred as ownership to learning covering a broader yet complex and multidimensional domain. ... -
The challenges facing E-Learning in educational institutions: Case study of the Secondary Technical School (STS)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-07)The purpose of this research is to explore the challenges of E-Learning in the contact of the Secondary technical school (STS). The research questions the E-learning status of the UAE, the current challenges/barriers that ... -
Challenges Facing PBL Implementation in K-12 Schools in Al-Ain
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-02)A significant emphasis is posed by the UAE vision 2021 National Agenda by review of the crucial role of education in the country, which is specifically linked with long term investment in the younger generation and future ... -
Citizenship and National Identity in International Schools in the UAE: A Case Study of Three American Schools in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-03)This thesis examines the national identity formation and citizenship development of Emirati students studying in three international high schools in Dubai using an American curriculum. The research questions look at the ... -
Classroom Interaction in Second Language Teaching and Learning in the Vocational Education Development Centre (VEDC)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-03)The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of classroom interaction in second language (L2) teaching and learning. The study also highlights the impact of interactional feedback in second language acquisition ... -
College Instructors' and Students’ Perceptions, Practices, and Assessment of College Students' Critical Thinking Skills in Writing Courses in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-03)Investigating college English writing instructors and students’ perceptions of effective teaching and assessment methods is of great importance, as it is found that perceptions could highly influence practices of critical ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Proficiency Scores of University Students in the United Arab Emirates: The Effectiveness of Using a First Language When Teaching a Second Language in a Reading Class
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-10)This study, an investigation into the effectiveness of using a learner’s first language (L1) to teach a second language (L2) in reading comprehension classes, focuses on tertiary students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... -
Comparative Analysis of Vocational Education in the UAE, Egypt, and the UK to Develop Proposals for UAE’s Vocational Education
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-11-04)By producing knowledgeable and qualified graduates who will meet both the needs of the market and the requirements of the job, vocational education is crucial to the knowledge-based economy and the future plans for nations. ... -
A Comparative Snapshot of the Inclusion Jigsaw: Learning Support Provision for Primary Learners with Special Educational Needs within Three Private Mainstream Schools in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-04)This study investigates how primary learners with special educational needs in three private mainstream schools in Dubai are supported, with a focus on specific practices put into place to assist their learning and subsequent ... -
A Comparative Study amongst 3 Cycle 1 Schools in Abu Dhabi with regards to "Roles of both General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers in Implementing Successful Inclusive Practices"
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-04)It is generally accepted that inclusive education will be the norm in mainstream schools over the next few years as a result of increasingly straightforward federal laws. To attain an appropriate annual development that ... -
A Comparative Study of Colour Metaphors in English and Arabic: Implications for Second Language Acquisition and Translation
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-02)The aim of this descriptive comparison study is to analyze the colour metaphorical terms used in both English and Arabic. This study ponders upon the process of construing colours across cultures, specifically English and ... -
A Comparative Study of Students’ Experiences of Formative and Summative Assessment Types and Students’ Perspectives about Using Them in EFL High Schools in Turkey
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-06)This comparative study reports on the analysis of students’ experiences of summative and formative assessment types in order to come up with new insights based on the probable ways of assessing students in the most efficient ...