Browsing Dissertations for Special and Inclusive Education (SIE) by Title
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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 ... -
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, ... -
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. ... -
Educating the Gifted and Talented in the UAE: Status and Recommendations
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2006-01)The United Arab Emirates is a recently founded country which has made an impressive progress in most of the areas concerning economy, industry, finance and education. However, gifted education seems not yet developed. ... -
Effective Provisions of Educational Services for Native Arabic Learners with dyslexia at a Private School in Northern Emirates in the UAE A case-study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-03)This study investigates the effectiveness of educational services provisions offered by an international bilingual private school in the Northern Emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for two Arabic students speaking ... -
EFFICACY AND DIFFERENTIATION OF INSTRUCTION FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN A REGULAR CLASSROOM IN UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-10)The aim of the research was to determine the relationship between efficacy and differentiation of instruction for gifted students in a mainstream classroom in UAE. Teacher self-efficacy explains the willingness of teachers ... -
Examination of the social and emotional effects of "Dyslexia" on the learners in private primary schools in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2007-12)This dissertation was designed to research the social and emotional impact of dyslexia, a specific learning difficulty on learners in private primary schools in Dubai. It is a general fact that dyslexia affects a learner ... -
Examine the effectiveness of developing and implementing the individual education plan for students of determination in one private school in Dubai and the impact on their inclusivity in the regular classroom setting: A Case Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-09)Over the past decade, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made substantial efforts to improve inclusive education for People of Determination (POD), pupils with disabilities and pupils with special needs, by guaranteeing ... -
AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO EXAMINE THE TEACHER'S SELF-EFFICACY IN IMPLEMENTING INCLUSIVE PRACTICE WHEN TEACHING LEARNERS WITH SEND IN INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN DUBAI
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-10)The current research study is on examining teacher’s self-efficacy in implementing inclusive practice. The aim of this study is to determine the impacts of incorporating observation program of inclusion lesson upon ... -
An experimental study to measure the impact of a short-term disability awareness campaign on attitudes of primary school learners towards peers with physical disabilities
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-07)The trends and practices are geared at a high intensity towards inclusive education in schools, but local research behind its effectiveness is yet unknown. Internationally, it is agreed upon that one key factor hindering ... -
An Exploratory Case Study Reviewing the Gifted and Talented Policy and its Effectiveness amongst the Students in Secondary School
(The British University in Dubai (BUID), 2020-10)The current research study explored a case study on an IB private school in Dubai. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the Gifted and Talented policy in meeting the needs of the students in school. ... -
An Exploratory Study on Shadow Teachers’ Provision in Mainstream Schools in Dubai: Parents’ Perspectives
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-10)Inclusive education is a growing priority on an international and Dubai level. Central to inclusive education is the provision of necessary supports to students with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) to ... -
‘Fire Fighting’ or ‘Fire Lighting’? A Critical Evaluation of the Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders attending Mainstream International Primary Schools in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2008-07)This study aims to investigate and critically evaluate the current status of inclusion for pupils with ASDs within the mainstream international primary sector in Dubai, UAE, and determine whether this might be more ... -
The Gap Between the Rhetoric and the Reality of Inclusion Policy: The Theoretical Framework and Challenges of Effective Implementation at one Private American School in Dubai - A Case Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-11)With the slogan ‘School for All’ the UAE’s Ministry of Education (MoE) formally introduced guidelines for the delivery of special advanced education and services in May 2010, enabling equal access to education for all ... -
General and Special Education Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Co- Teaching in an Inclusive Private Setting in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-12)This research investigates general and special education teachers' attitudes towards co-teaching. Includes investigating their attitudes towards the co-teaching model and the impact of collaboration, personal skills, and ... -
Gifted students intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in U.A.E government schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2009-01)This study investigated gifted students intrinsic and extrinsic motivational behavior towards leaning in U.A.E government schools, four gifted students were chosen form three U.A.E government schools, ages 14/15 years old. ... -
How effective is phonological awareness training for preschoolers with speech and language difficulties? Exploring the perspectives of teachers working in preschool settings in Dubai.
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-05)Abstract Background: It is well documented throughout the literature that phonological awareness (PA) development in early education is a strong predictor of later reading success. Children with speech and/or language ... -
The Identification Process & Tools for Gifted and Talented Students: Research on Five inclusive government schools in Ajman to study the areas of identification process tools utilized to screen for gifted and talented students in primary schools
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-05)With the increase focus on innovation and creativity, the Giftedness Education has become embedded with the UAE government’s future strategies. The United Arab Emirates has announced year 2015 as a year of innovation. This ... -
IEP Process from Theory to Practice: A Case Study in an Inclusive Public School in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-03)The dissertation examines how IEP is used to support the education of students with disabilities included in public schools in Dubai. Although the Federal Law 29/2006 aimed at including children with disabilities in all ... -
The Impact of Adopting Positive Education and Wellbeing Culture on Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a Private and Mainstream School in Dubai: An Exploratory Case Study During Uncertain Times, a Perspective from Dubai, UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-07)The impact of positive education and wellbeing culture on learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Dubai-based inclusive schools has been an active area of education research. While it has been ...