Browsing Dissertations for Special and Inclusive Education (SIE) by Subject "Dubai"
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Attention Deficiency Hyperactivity Disorder: The Hidden Disorder in Government Schools in the United Arab Emirates – Dubai An Investigative Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-12)ADHD is a common disorder that can be evident in classrooms. Yet, there is a scarce amount of research done on this topic in the Arab World and specifically in the United Arab Emirates. This study examines ADHD in two ... -
Attitudes of Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities towards Diagnosis and Intervention in Dubai and its Implication on Education
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-03)The purpose of this study was to identify the attitudes of parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) towards diagnosis and intervention in Dubai. It aimed to explore the relationship ... -
Battling Anxiety with Selective Mutism: An investigative study aimed to measure the level of awareness and attitude of teachers and students towards a Selectively Mute child, as well as discovering the conditions impact on the child’s academic development in Private Primary Schools in Dubai.
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-03)Selective Mutism, compared to other disorders, has received minimal attention due to its rarity that consequently makes it understudied and under researched. Therefore, children with SM have been constantly dismissed as ... -
Current Status of Educating Emirati Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2007-12)The right of every child in obtaining an education, and studying in any institution is justified. Unfortunately it has not always been the case for children with special needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder ... -
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 ... -
‘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 ... -
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 Speech and Language Difficulties on Teaching and Learning in a Dubai International School
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2011-05)This study focuses on the impact of speech and language difficulties on teaching and learning in a Dubai international school. It provides an overview of how speech and language develops from infancy through to adolescence ... -
An investigative study of a Dubai-based private mainstream school in meeting the educational needs of its primary students with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties (SEBD)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2008-09)The purpose of this study was to investigate the practice of a Dubai-based private mainstream school in meeting the educational needs of its primary students (grades 1 to 4) exhibiting social, emotional, and behavioral ... -
Is Academic Excellence in School Children Based on IQ: A review of private schools in Dubai regarding the gifted and talented
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2010-06)Dubai has earned the repute of being ahead in every respective field from financial services to education and life style. Yet an important area in the education systems in Dubai, needs attention: assessments, acknowledgement ... -
Issues Related to the Education of Learners with Cerebral Palsy in Mainstream Private Elementary Schools in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2010-05)This study looks at challenges faced by female pupils with cerebral palsy in elementary mainstream schools in Dubai. It focuses on three aspects of inclusion of learners with cerebral palsy, namely, physical, academic as ... -
Science Education and Provisions for Learners with Physical Disabilities in Public Primary Schools in Dubai: An Investigative Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2010-03)The educational system in the United Arab Emirates is moving towards including students with special educational needs (SEN) in public schools. Studies have examined the services offered for students with different special ... -
A study of primary mainstream teachers' attitudes towards inclusion of students with special educational needs: a perspective from Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2005-09)One of the main challenges facing primary mainstream teachers in Dubai (UAE) stems from the current educational movement towards inclusion. It is an international phenomenon, a process that emphasizes providing special ...