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Kindergarten Teachers' Perspective and the Actual Practice of Guided Reading in a Private School in Dubai
No full textThis study investigates the implementation of guided reading in kindergarten classrooms within a private school in Dubai, focusing on the disparity between teachers' perceptions and actual instructional practices. Employing a mixed-methods triangulation design, data were collected through in-class observations using a devised Fidelity Checklist and interviews with six kindergarten teachers. Each class was observed twice to capture potential variations between sessions. The Fidelity Checklist devised by the researcher was utilised to collect and analyse data, while interviews provided deeper insights into teachers' perspectives. Findings revealed inconsistencies between teachers' claims of adherence to GR components and observed practices. The study underscores the importance of bridging the gap between teachers' perceptions and actual instructional practices to enhance the effectiveness of guided reading implementation
تأثير دعم القيادة المدرسية على الاحتفاظ بالمعلمين: دراسة بين قادة المدرسة والمعلمين في مدرسة خاصة بالشارقة
No full textThe dissertation delves into the pivotal challenge of teacher retention in private schools, spotlighting the influence of leadership practices on educators' decisions to remain. At its core, the investigation seeks to unravel how leadership within a private school setting in Sharjah impacts the stability of its teaching workforce. This inquiry is anchored by the main research question, which explores the role that leadership practices play in teacher retention in a private school in Sharjah. Drawing on a foundation of key theories and seminal studies in the realms of leadership styles, motivational frameworks, and teacher satisfaction, the dissertation crafts a comprehensive review of the existing literature. These theoretical underpinnings guide the investigation, offering insights into the dynamics between school leadership and teacher retention. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study harnesses both quantitative data from surveys and qualitative insights from interviews with teachers. This methodology enables a nuanced understanding of the teachers' perceptions and experiences with leadership practices within their school environment. The investigation unveils that leadership qualities such as supportive gestures, recognition of efforts, and the provision of professional development opportunities play a significant role in teachers' decisions to stay. These findings underscore the importance of nurturing a positive work environment and the critical role school leaders play in fostering a sense of commitment among teachers. Acknowledging its limitations, including a constrained sample size and response rate, the study proposes avenues for future research. It suggests that further exploration into educational leadership and teacher satisfaction across more diverse and extensive educationa
The Role of Agile Leadership in Fostering Innovation in UAE Educational Institutions
No full textStrong leadership is essential to the success of projects and teams in organisations and educational settings. However, there are still many challenges in determining the significant effectiveness of agile leadership in enhancing innovation in the educational settings of the UAE. The paper explores the role of agile leadership in enhancing innovation in UAE educational institutions for sustainability through a systematic review of relevant literature. Here, I provide the results of a literature review that set out to give the agile community a comprehensive understanding of the researchers that have investigated agile leadership in educational settings. This systematic review found a total of 3 articles published between 2018 and 2023 that considerably advanced my understanding of agile leadership. The findings suggest that some researchers use agile leadership in advancing higher educational settings, while other studies offer a focus on innovation, culture, and agile leadership effectiveness in different organisations in the UAE and educational settings in various areas of the globe. The findings indicate the significance and crucial role of agile leadership in the development and enhancement of better educational settings in the UAE, but there is a need for increased focus on agile leadership research to get a deeper understanding of agile leadership
تطبيق استراتيجيات التبريد السلبي المناسبة لمبنى مكاتب لتحسين كفاءة الطاقة في المبنى الدراسة لمبنى قائم في دبي
No full textThis study is to present passive building cooling design strategies by combining different physical solutions. To mention some: exterior façade design, window opening, air redirection, green roofing, and building insulation. However, using natural ventilation or other practices instead of an AC system for office buildings in the hot climate of Dubai in the winter can play an important role in saving building energy when the weather conditions are acceptable. Thus, using natural resources in addition to architectural building enhancements is important to reduce energy consumption.In response to the hot local climate in Dubai, the study suggests passive cooling strategies to reduce building energy consumption and maximize the indoor comfort level for building users in office buildings in Dubai. It begins to try to find ways to enhance or increase the natural air velocity and decrease indoor temperature in interior spaces by contributing some parameters to building design and enhancing building specifications without using electricity. In addition, this research aims to modify building design by applying passive cooling strategies to a building model and using computational building software “IES” to compare and find the optimum building design in terms of building efficiency.
The study selected an office building, and multi-passive cooling strategies were applied to the energy simulation software IES to test and evaluate the building's energy savings and consumption. The study re-modelled the building in five design phases to apply passive cooling techniques and test it individually. Firstly, finding optimal building orientation, then the window enhancement phase, applying shading devices and external wall insulation, and finally, phase five, applying a green roof.
As a result, the building achieved 35% at the optimal developed model in terms of energy savings during the summer season, while the spring scenario saved about 26% and in the winter about 25%. On the other side, the indoor thermal comfort and indoor temperature indicated in this study help understand how the applied passive cooling strategies impact building behavior
The Impact of Game-Based Learning (GBL) on Students’ Motivation and Productive Skills Ways and Challenges of Integrating Games within the EFL Classroom
No full textThe dissertation is about the importance of Game-based learning as a teaching strategy to improve learners' productive skills in English as a foreign language.Game-based learning has become an integral part of modern educational strategies. It has revolutionised the students’ learning experiences. This innovative approach harnesses the power of games to create dynamic and engaging learning environments. Unlike traditional academic methods, game-based learning captivates students’ interest and fosters genuine motivation. Through the inherent appeal of games, students are actively engaged in the learning process, leading to enhanced productivity and motivation. Moreover, game-based learning encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills among students. It provides a conducive environment for holistic skill development, including time management and adaptability. Additionally, game-based learning transforms the classroom atmosphere. It promotes interactive and collaborative learning experiences. This study has investigated the impact of game-based learning on EFL students’ motivation and productive skills. It provides evidence-based recommendations for educators and curriculum designers to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Despite its limitations, this research sheds light on the transformative potential of game-based learning in modern education. For this research, a survey was conducted among 41 school teachers. This survey aimed to ascertain their involvement in game-based learning implementation in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. On the other hand, 6 education leaders were selected for interview. In addition, a focus group interview was conducted with six parents of students to explore their perceptions regarding the effect of Game-based learning on their children’s engagement, motivation, and development of productive skills. The interviews and survey sought to gather firsthand perspectives from participants regarding the influence of game-based learning on students’ motivation and productivity. Data analysis revealed that integrating games within the EFL classroom effectively enhanced students’ motivation and productive skills
Investigation of Urban Ventilation Strategies for the Improvement of Wind Comfort Levels in Sharjah
No full textThis study examines the influence of urban design strategies on wind comfort in Sharjah, UAE, through the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) and SimScale software simulations. Analyzing UTCI values at 20 points within the city, this research evaluates the effects of various urban scenarios, including building orientations, open spaces, building heights, vegetation, and building-to-street width ratios, on urban climate management. Key findings indicate significant impacts of urban design on microclimates and comfort levels. The North-South orientation notably reduces UTCI values in all studied months, particularly in December by 3.91%, while the West-East orientation generally enhances thermal comfort, despite some exceptions in April and August. The Northeast-Southwest orientation shows mixed results, underperforming relative to the North-South and West-East orientations. Building heights and vegetation placement, especially tree spacing, crucially affect UTCI values, offering methods to lessen urban heat. The study further explores the building height to street width ratio's positive role in urban thermal comfort, with computational fluid dynamics simulations revealing key airflow patterns that highlight urban design's role in optimizing wind flow and preventing adverse conditions. Ultimately, this research presents a detailed guide for urban designers, planners, and policymakers on improving thermal comfort and sustainability in city layouts, emphasizing strategic urban planning's importance in combating climate change and enhancing urban resilience and livability
The Role of Leaders in Reducing Role Ambiguity to Enhance Employee Motivation and Commitment: A Study Among School leaders and Staff in Al Ain Schools
No full textThe influence of role ambiguity and leadership on employee motivation and commitment is widely reported. With rapid organizational change in UAE schools under the educational reforms and aspirations to participate in the knowledge economy, this study seeks to examine the role of leaders in Al Ain public schools in mitigating the negative impact of role ambiguity on employee dedication and motivation. Reviewing existing literature suggests a conspicuous dearth of empirical evidence on the impact of role ambiguity on employee motivation and commitment in UAE’s educational setting. Therefore, these variables and their impact is examined within the domain of Al Ain public schools. This study investigated the involvement of public-school leaders in relation to the adverse impact of role ambiguity on employee commitment and motivation amidst organizational transformation. A mixed method research design is used to collect substantial data that would yield insights into the variables under study. Data is collected through interviews and surveys administered to employees of selected public schools. Statistical and interpretative techniques are used for data analysis. Based on analysis of the collected data, the study revealed that leaders play a significant role in moderating the influence of uncertainty on employee motivation and commitment. The research indicates that leadership of schools can alleviate the adverse impacts of role ambiguity on the motivation and commitment while the organizations are transforming and seeing constant changes.
Keywords: Role Ambiguity, Employee Motivation, Employee Commitment, School Leadership, Al Ain, UA
Applications in Home Improvement Retailer, Koctas
No full textIt sounds like Koçtaş is a leader in the home
improvement sector in Turkey, and they are focused on
providing the best service and customer experience possible.
They are also actively working to accelerate their digital
investments and use their vast amount of customer data to
innovate in the industry. One way they are using this data is by
collecting and analyzing video camera images using AI. This
allows them to detect humans and identify which products and
shelves are most viewed in their stores. This information can
then be used to optimize store layout and product placement
for a better customer experience. Another way Koçtaş is
innovating is through the implementation of kiosks that use
Natural Language Processing (NLP) to interact with
customers. These kiosks can understand and respond to
questions asked by customers using AI, providing a more
personalized and human-like experience.
Finally, Koçtaş is using Dynamic Creative Optimization to
create personalized advertisements for their customers. This
method allows them to optimize the content and format of their
ads based on the individual preferences and behavior of their
customers, leading to more effective marketing.
Overall, Koçtaş is using technology and data to drive
innovation and provide a better customer experience in the
home improvement industry
Contractor’s entitlement to the costs of acceleration
No full textContractor’s entitlement to acceleration costs of works remains a
controversial issue in the construction globe. This may depend on three
essential criteria namely, contract provisions, country legal jurisdiction, and
acceleration types: direct, voluntary, or constructive. Therefore, this paper
analyses acceleration costs under these criteria and explore courts views around
the world and in particular the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and FIDIC Red
books (1999 and 1987). This study applies the quantitative and documents
analysis methods using primary and secondary resources and the market survey
results conducted in the UAE construction industry. The paper concludes
construction contracts need to specify express and precise wordings to
determine who will bear the acceleration cost. This paper will be the first of its
kind to discuss this controversial issue of acceleration costs with a particular
focus on UAE using rare and empirical approach
Fostering Inclusivity: Evaluating the Influence of Leadership Strategies on Cultivating a Diverse and Inclusive School Culture in a Private School in Dubai
No full textThis research evaluates the influence of leadership strategies on fostering an inclusive school culture in a private school in Dubai. The study employs an explanatory mixed-methods case study approach, which involves a close-ended questionnaire to collect quantitative data from 41 teachers and semi-structured questionnaires for qualitative data from three key school leaders. The results indicate that an inclusive school environment is significantly influenced by effective leadership strategies, including cultural celebration initiatives and continuous professional development. Despite the challenges in implementation, the teachers reported favourable perceptions of the leadership's initiatives to encourage diversity. The research concludes that inclusive leadership practices are essential for addressing the diverse needs of students, and it recommends that additional research investigate these strategies in a variety of educational contexts. These results have significant implications for educational leadership and policy, underscoring the necessity of continuous support and development to maintain an inclusive school culture.
Keywords: inclusivity, leadership strategies, school cultur