Browsing Faculty of Education (Theses and Dissertations) by Title
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Data-Driven Decision-Making: How is data used for decision-making in public schools in Dubai?
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2009-02)The word data means factual information such as measurements or statistics that are used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation. Therefore, just as the term implies, data-driven decision making is the process ... -
Depth and Breadth of Vocabulary Knowledge: Assessing their Roles in Reading Comprehension of High-School EFL Learners in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-11)The present study examined the relationship between breadth and depth of vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension in an English as a foreign language (EFL) context. It was conducted through two phases, quantitative ... -
A Description of Preschool Parents Perceptions of Kindergarten Readiness
(The British Univesity in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-04)Children as young as three are being assessed whether they are ready or not for kindergarten by examining their academic skills which have raised parents’ concerns about their children’s ability to be successful in formal ... -
Designing professional development to help teachers to implement curriculum in private schools in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-10)Professional development of teachers is a very essential issue to tackle with the introduction of new innovations and advancements to the educational industry and its surrounding environment. This study has overviewed ... -
Develop Students’ Awareness Toward Diabetes Through the English Primary Curriculum in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-05)This dissertation aims at developing a framework that could be integrated with the UAE English Language Teaching ELT curriculum of primary education. It concentrates on the health issues existing among UAE students especially ... -
Developing a hybrid model for ESL learners in HEIs in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-06)The object of this study was to find out what the main factors are to consider when utilizing a hybrid model in Higher Education Institutions in the UAE. The advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid model were looked at ... -
Diagnosing Autism in the United Arab Emirates
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-03)Early identification and accurate diagnosis of autism improve the likelihood of favorable outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Thus, early identification and diagnosis of autism are gaining global ... -
DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF THE SAME TREE: INVESTIGATING THE IMPORTANCE OF BRANCH CAMPUSES OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-10)The spread of research universities over the globe especially to areas such as Dubai has warranted further scholarly enquiry. This research set out to investigate the phenomenon of branch campuses of research universities ... -
Different Qualities of Effective EFL Teachers
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-05)This research aimed to explore the different qualities of effective English teachers as perceived by secondary grades EFL teachers and students (9th-12th) from two Pakistani secondary schools located in different emirates ... -
Differentiated Instruction in the Mainstream English Language Classroom in the UAE Public Secondary Schools: Exploring Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-04)The purpose of this study was to explore English language teachers’ beliefs about differentiated instruction in the secondary EFL mainstream classroom. The study examined the preconceived misconceptions they held about ... -
The difficulties that expatriate students face for first-year university students which affect their academic performance
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-11)The university study stage is considered a pivotal stage in the life of the university student in terms of affecting his practical, social and psychological status. Therefore, the reason for this research was to show the ... -
The Digital Transformation in Teaching Methods as the New Normal in Abu Dhabi Private Schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUID), 2022-04)The COVID-19 pandemic has given an unexpected boost to digital education in K-12 schools. This pandemic forced a rapid shift to digital learning and accelerated educational digital tools integration. Many educational ... -
Discourse Analysis of English and Arabic Newspaper Opinion Editorials: Cohesive Devices Patterning and Implications for Teaching Translation and Writing
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-01)The present study investigates the roles of cohesive devices in English and Arabic newspaper opinion editorials and the common patterns that exist between the two languages as far as the use of cohesive devices is concerned. ... -
Distributed School Leadership, Perceptions & Practices
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-06)The purpose of this study is to explore the concept of distributed leadership among Teachers and schools’ Principals, the variation between perceptions and practices and how distributed leadership can impact teaching and ... -
Do Private Schools in Abu Dhabi UAE foster critical thinking as one of the main objectives of education?
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-02)Critical thinking is the process of determining the meaningfulness, accuracy, value of information and authenticity which raise the likelihood of reaching desired goals as recognized by the thinker. The aim of the present ... -
Do Public Schools in UAE foster critical thinking as one of the main objectives of education?
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2008-06)The goal of incorporating critical thinking process in students is to develop individuals who value knowledge and learning, who can think for themselves, evaluate every piece of information, and to contribute in building ... -
Do second language children learn to read English differently from first language children?
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2008-09)This present study compared the differences in approaches to reading aloud, of two English native speakers to that of two native Arabic speakers, with English as their second language. Even though two of the subjects were ... -
DUBAI PRIVATE SCHOOLS READINESS TO ADOPT SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS & DISABILITY (SEND): AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-04)The main purpose of the current study to understand Dubai Private Schools' readiness to adopt successful inclusive education for Students with Special Needs & Disability (SEND) since such students often require direct, ... -
EdPERF: The development of an instrument to measure perceived service quality in secondary schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2007-05)Private education has become a profitable business. But, profitability can only be achieved if the perceived service quality is acceptable to customers who, in the case of schools, are students and parents. Service quality ... -
Educating Children with Williams Syndrome in the UAE A Case Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2007-01)The aim of this study was to define the current educational status of a child with Williams Syndrome in the UAE. The researcher employed a qualitative multiple approach to data collection. Data were analyzed qualitatively. ...