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The One-to-One Laptop Initiative in Science Classes in the United Arab Emirates High Schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-03)Technology has affected education in several ways. This study investigated the one-to-one laptop initiative in the Applied Technology High school in the United Arab Emirates. It examined the implementation of laptops in ... -
Online Feedback in a Visible Learning School: An Investigation to Study the Effect of Online Feedback during Online Sessions Conducted through Nearpod
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-01)Since feedback is one of the most significant elements that support the learning process and online learning is a demand nowadays, the present study utilizes a mixed methodology to investigate the effect of online feedback ... -
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 ... -
Organizational Behaviour and Teacher Burnout in KG Schools in Sharjah
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-05)This dissertation is an explorative research study aimed at understanding the level of burnout kindergarten teachers are facing in three schools in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is aimed at designing a leadership model ... -
Parental Engagement Programme and Practices: Exploring the Perspectives of Teachers, Parents and School Leaders in Four Public Schools in Abu Dhabi
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-09)Many previous researches confirm that effective parental engagement leads to better learning and development of children. This study aims to explore the perspectives of teachers, parents and school leaders on the parental ... -
Parental Reports on the Efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis based intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in UAE.
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-01)This study was conducted to investigate the views of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder regarding the efficacy of intervention based on Applied Behavior Analysis, for their child, in United Arab Emirates. ... -
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 ... -
Perception of students on provisions provided to cycle three students with mental illnesses (anxiety disorder and depression (in public schools in the United Arab Emirates: an expletory study
(2022-08-01)Anxiety disorders and depression are the most common mental disorders among adolescents. It is well-established that both anxiety disorder and depression negatively impact adolescents’ academic performance, social life, ... -
Perceptions and Views Regarding the Role of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinators (SENDCos) and Challenges Affecting the Role in the United Arab of Emirates (UAE)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-10)It is noticeable that the UAE represents a unique context where many social and economic changes have been made over the last few decades. These considerable changes have undoubtedly put pressure on the education sector ... -
The Perceptions of Arabic Language Teachers and Leaders on Student Experience with Digital Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-12)Background: This study was designed to explore the perceptions of Arabic language teachers and leaders on their students’ experience with digital learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic in three high-performing private schools ... -
Perceptions of Teachers and Learners on Teaching Methodology used in Online ELT Classrooms
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-03)The objective of this study was to find out the perception of teachers and learners on teaching methodology (TBLT or PPP) used in online English classrooms in an HEI setting in the UAE. Surveys and semi-structured interviews ... -
Perceptions of teachers in Abu Dhabi private schools towards their professional development, its impact on practitioners and students’ performance
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-01)Professional development has been widely recognized for its positive effects on teachers’ classroom practices. Voices from worldwide expressed a pressing need for teachers’ engagement in professional development in behalf ... -
Perceptions of the Change of the School Teacher’s Role in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) An Investigation of Teachers’ Views from Eight Schools in Dubai and Sharjah
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-07)Teachers used to be perceived in the Arab world almost as divine; their elite position in societies was not challenged by any other profession. In parallel with their original job as knowledge contributors, Teachers used ... -
Perceptions of UAE Science Teachers on Effectiveness of Online Science Learning in COVID-19 Pandemic
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-05)The UAE concentrates on maintaining a modern and smart educational development via the well-tailored teachers’ professional development and students’ support with needed skills to utilize technology. The UAE equips all ... -
Perceptions towards the use of a self-access centre in a university in Northern Thailand
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-07)The promotion of independent and life-long learning practices in the field of adult education in the 1970s established a way of learning that deviates from traditional classroom group instruction. Self-access learning gives ... -
The Perspectives of Emirati Grade 12 Students on Writing Challenges in the English Language in the UAE Public Secondary Schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-04)The purpose of this explanatory mixed-methods study is to examine Emirati Grade 12 students’ perspectives on the challenges they face when writing in English. The researcher explores the issue of writing from students’ ... -
Perspectives of English learners and Teachers on the use of L1 in L2 classrooms
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-06)The main purpose of this research is to study closely the causes and the perceptions of students and teachers about using the students’ native language in English classrooms. Over the years, the discussion of whether to ... -
Peter’s day: The Education Experience of a child with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2006-04)This dissertation researches a unique special education need, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome 1(LGS) within the context of the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of this research is to provide an alternative source of information ... -
Phonological and orthographic knowledge: an Arab-Emirati perspective
(The British university in Dubai (BUiD), 2005-09)This paper analyses the misspellings of a group of first year male Arab-Emirati college students from the phonological and orthographical point of view. Based on a list of 80 words, the problems inherent in their spelling ... -
The Play-Based Behaviours of Emirati Preschool Children: A descriptive cultural study of children’s play habits and review of current play-based practices in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-11)The United Arab Emirates current policy and curriculum guide for Early Childhood Education Centers advocates for the use of play-based approaches and emphasizes the importance of child-centered learning practices, similar ...