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The Implementation of Critical Thinking Skills in American Curriculum Schools in Sharjah: A Study on Science Teachers’ Approach and Academic Standards
No full textThis open access book presents contributions on a wide range of scientific areas originating from the BUiD Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC 2023)The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which the science teachers apply critical thinking in their classrooms in some of American schools in Sharjah. In the modern days, the attention towards critical thinking skills is massive. For so many years it’s been acknowledged as a central objective in the field of education. The academic standards in various subjects including math, science, and social studies give significance to several connections between critical thinking and the content of the core curriculum, guiding the students in a more superior way. This research study was aspired to delve into the approach of in-service science teachers regarding the implementation and utilization of critical thinking attributes in science classes that apply the NGSS science academic content standards in some American curriculum schools in Sharjah (UAE). In this quantitative study, twenty science teachers responded and volunteered from various schools in Sharjah. A large diversity of standards was attended by science teachers in place of needing critical thinking skills in the face of the fact that a lot of others were contemplated to be inadequate. The scheme concerned with standards perceived high in comparison to critical thinking in science. However, the standards of the science content conceded the minimal amount
Sustainability in Healthcare Practice
No full textThis open access book presents contributions on a wide range of scientific areas originating from the BUiD Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC 2023)Purpose - This study examines sustainable healthcare approaches by reviewing the literature on sustainable healthcare practices. Understanding the dimensions of sustainable healthcare and the influencing variables will assist in strategic recommendations and future insights. It will further clarify various countries’ approaches, the UAE and EU in particular.
Methodology - This study examines sustainable practice in healthcare, with the aim of compiling all relevant research and comprehending the study dimension and strategies through conducting a systematic mapping investigation.
Findings - The paper emphasizes the significance of a comprehensive approach to comprehend the measurements and challenges of UAE and EU, and further develop strategies to consistently improve sustainability implementation in healthcare.
Implications - Despite using scientific databases for the search that include high-quality journals, the scope of this paper is limited to the time during submission of this paper and keywords specified in this paper.
Originality/value - This paper will improve academics’ understanding of the research and motivate them to broaden their studies of healthcare sustainability and adopt a more comprehensive approach
The Impact of Autocratic and Democratic Leadership Styles on Teacher Performance and Retention in Private Schools in Dubai
No full textThis dissertation investigates the impact of autocratic and democratic leadership styles on teacher performance and retention in private schools in Dubai. The study aimed to evaluate how diverse leadership approaches impact teachers' job motivation and retention, especially in swiftly emerging and different educational settings. The research conducted a mixed-method approach, integrating quantitative data from surveys and qualitative views from focus group interviews with teachers from two private schools in Dubai. The findings indicate that leadership have a vital impact on teacher performance and retention. Democratic leadership, which facilitates collaboration, participation in decision-making, and support for professional development, was discovered to improve teacher confidence, job satisfaction, and retention rates. In contrast, autocratic leadership, which featured rigid control and restricted teacher input, was associated with higher levels of frustration, job dissatisfaction, and enhanced teacher turnover. These results recommend that leadership practices that involve and motivate teachers can result in better outcomes in terms of performance and retention. The study provides many recommendations for school leaders and decision-makers, involving the requirement for a leadership training program which fosters democratic practices and the significance of engaging teachers in main decision-making procedures. The research also presents the relevance of situational leadership theory, supplying the different cultural and professional contexts of teachers in Dubai. This dissertation offers practical evidence to the emerging body of knowledge on educational leadership on how leadership styles impact teacher performance and retention. It also provides recommendations for future research to involve wider studies in diverse educational backgrounds
The Impact of Bullying in an Inclusive Classroom Among Students of ASD and Peers in Social Development and Academic Performance in UAE
No full textThis open access book presents contributions on a wide range of scientific areas originating from the BUiD Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC 2023)The physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and mental health of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be affected negatively if a problem occurs in an inclusive classroom setting.
The purpose of this study is to investigate how bullying affects students with ASD. This thorough literature review looks at how bullying affects students with ASD including social development, academic performance, and school participation. Bullied children who grow up to be adults have anxiety and despair that affect their school engagement. Students with ASD are unable to get along with typically abled students due to bullying. The paper highlighted the importance for educators to prevent and treat bullying of students with ASD. However, the study has severe drawbacks such as a lack of empirical research conducted in the UAE. The study recommends releasing further studies in the UAE carrying out more research on other factors that impact bullying of kids with ASD to raise awareness of this issue
The Impact of Anticipatory Governance on Crisis Management Preparedness and Disaster Risk Reduction in the United Arab Emirates
No full textAnticipatory governance has been identified as an important approach allowing organizations to foresight, plan and prepare for the future. However, while crisis and disaster are dynamic and changing, the current approach to existing crisis management practices focuses on occurrence and post-occurrence of disasters as opposed to a more preventive pre-crisis management approach. Against this backdrop, this research investigates the impact of anticipatory governance on crisis management preparedness in the UAE. To be precise, the study uncovers the indirect effect of anticipatory governance on preparedness and disaster risk reduction via a crisis management lens. To address this aim, a quantitative methodology is adopted based on 214 senior management participants working in crisis management departments from different entities in the UAE. Using a structural equation modelling approach, the findings of the research revealed that anticipatory governance can contribute to the attainment of key priorities of the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction through crisis management activities. In particular, the culture element of anticipatory governance was found to be the strongest element of anticipatory governance shaping crisis management for disaster risk reduction, followed by feedback and foresight. In contrast, the network element was noted to have a trifle role. The current research is novel as it bridges the research-acknowledged paucity in the literature on the interconnection between anticipatory governance and crisis management, notably in the UAE. From a practical point of view, the primary implication is to critically consider pre-crisis anticipation through the adoption and appreciation of anticipatory governance as an important tool in crisis management preparedness and foster a better awareness and anticipation for the reduction and mitigation of disaster risks
Pre-training on Multi-modal for Improved Persona Detection Using Multi Datasets
No full textThis open access book presents contributions on a wide range of scientific areas originating from the BUiD Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC 2023)Persona identification helps AI-based communication systems provide personalized and situationally informed interactions. This paper introduces pre-training on CNN, BERT, and GPT models to improve persona detection on PMPC and ROCStories datasets. Two speakers with different personalities have dialogues in the PMPC dataset. The challenge is to match each speaker to their persona. The ROCStories dataset contains fictional character traits and activities. Our study uses transformer-based design to improve persona detection using ROCStories dataset external context. We compare our method to leading models in the field. We found that pre-training and fine-tuning on several datasets improves model performance. External context from tale collections may improve persona detection algorithms and help understand human personality and behavior. Our study found that pre-training CNN, BERT, and GPT models improves persona detection, improving user experiences and communication. The method could be used in chatbots, personalized recommendation systems, and customer support. Additionally, it can help create AI-driven communication systems with tailored, context-aware, and human-like interactions
The Role of School Leadership in Promoting Teachers' Collaboration and its Impact on Students’ Achievement: Investigating the Perspectives and Views of School Leaders and Teachers in Two Private Schools in Sharjah, UAE
No full textDespite the widely acknowledged importance of collaborative practices in enhancing instructional quality and fostering professional growth, there is a noticeable gap in understanding how school leaders in the private sector support and cultivate teacher collaboration and the subsequent impact on student achievement. Through a comprehensive examination of teachers' perceptions, this study seeks to uncover the strategies employed by school leaders to foster collaboration among educators. The research questions guide the study towards understanding the approach utilised by school leaders to foster effective collaboration and its impact on student achievement. Drawing from the existing literature and case studies, the study emphasises the critical role of strong leadership in cultivating a collaborative culture among teachers. Methodologically, the research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to collect and analyse data from interviews and questionnaires conducted with leaders and teachers from two private schools in Sharjah. The findings indicate a clear correlation between effective instructional leadership, teacher collaboration, and improved student achievement, highlighting the significance of distributed leadership and professional development opportunities for educators. Regardless of the valuable insights the study offers, certain limitations, such as the sample size and geographic scope, are acknowledged. For future research, expanding the sample size across multiple emirates and extending the duration of the study to encompass data collection throughout the academic year are recommended. The implication of this research is relevant to schools and communities that can enhance student achievement and elevate academic standards, ultimately creating a more productive and positive learning environment for all stakeholders
The Perceptions of Science Teachers in Improving and Developing Science Learning of Students with Learning Difficulties in the Middle Stage of Private Schools in Dubai
No full textThis open access book presents contributions on a wide range of scientific areas originating from the BUiD Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC 2023)Purpose- This research investigates science teachers’ perceptions and practices in enhancing the science learning of students with learning disabilities (LD), guided by social cognitive theory and Fox’s Personal Learning Theories.
Methodology- The study utilized a questionnaire responded to by 156 science teachers from various private schools in Dubai.
Findings- Findings indicate a positive perception among teachers towards developing science learning for students with LD, employing well-established strategies.
Implications- the study emphasizes the need for guidance and coordination among stakeholders to maximize the impact of these positive perceptions.
Originality/value- providing essential information for enhancing science teacher performance and creating an optimal classroom environment
The Impact of Time and Cost Management Practices on Labour Productivity in the UAE Construction Industry
No full textThe purpose of this study is to identify the impact of time and cost management on the productivity of labour within UAE construction firms. Construction companies like Emaar and Arms Construction have focused on time and budget optimisation activities in terms of executing construction activities in the UAE. The optimisation of time and cost ensures the projection of the highest utilisation of the financial and human resources, which results in achieving the highest labour productivity with lower investment. Technology tools like BIM, 3D printing, and project management software are used for optimising the cost and time usage that delivers the highest efficiency of financial and human resources in terms of the construction of buildings.
In this study, the data collection is primary and it is done with managers, engineers, supervisors, etc., with the process of analysis carried out through the help of SPSS. The findings suggest that the major factors that are required to be improved by construction managers constitute the proper estimation of costs, project scheduling, and the proper allocation of resources. It is also linked with the right kind of control for risks and proper communication with quality parameters. It was also found that BIM integration, 3D modelling, and software linked with project management help in improving the process of managing construction projects. The integration of BIM, 3D printing, and project management software has made work easier in the construction sector in terms of designing unique and innovative building designs, and the application of software tools has made the completion of projects easier with fewer mistakes.
Keywords: Technology tools, Time and cost management, Optimisation, Resource usag
The Future of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV)
No full textThis open access book presents contributions on a wide range of scientific areas originating from the BUiD Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC 2023)This paper examines the Internet of Things (IoT) and its application in the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). IoV combines AI and IoT for real-time monitoring and operation of vehicles. We discuss how the integration of AI and IoT enhances vehicle functionalities through the deployment of sensors, infrared gadgets, cameras, and heat detectors, facilitating advancements in autonomous vehicles. We explore the evolutionary trajectory of the IoV concept and its diverse applications, provide a structured progression of ideas, and shed light on the challenges and potential solutions for IoT. The final section projects the future landscape of IoV implementation, demonstrating how it can revolutionize business operations and management.so this paper aims to bridge current knowledge gaps, stimulate further research, and spark innovative applications of IoV