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The Impact of Peer Support (Buddy System) Intervention on the Academic Achievement and Social Development of Elementary School Students in Inclusive Classrooms in a Government School in Fujairah
No full textThis dissertation examined the efficacy of a peer support strategy, specifically, a buddy system in inclusive classrooms at a government school in Fujairah. The study focused on how this intervention influenced the academic performance and social development of elementary school students. The investigation employed a mixed-methods research approach by integrating the quantitative evaluations of an academic performance standardised test and survey with the qualitative investigation of social development using interviews with students. This study used a semi-experimental approach which allowed insight into a real-world example of the use of peer support intervention in an inclusive classroom. The findings showed a notable beneficial effect of the buddy system on academic performance and social development. Statistical analysis found significant enhancements in academic performance measures, while the qualitative data revealed the development of strong peer relationships, better communication skills, and improved teamwork abilities in students participating in the buddy system. Heightened inclusivity and cooperation in the classroom setting were found from the data collected. This study emphasised the efficacy of peer support interventions, such as the buddy system, in promoting holistic growth among diverse student populations in inclusive educational settings. The dissertation highlighted the need to utilise cooperative and inclusive methods to enhance academic success and social development for all students in the government schools of Fujairah.
Keywords: peer support, social development, academic achievemen
University, Industry and Governmental Leaders and Teachers 1 Perceptions on How the Triple Helix Components can Benefit 2 STEM Education and STEM careers in the UAE
No full textPurpose: The main purpose of the study was to explore the perceptions of leaders and teachers 5
from the university, industry and public school sectors regarding how the Triple Helix 6
components can benefit the formal and informal STEM education programs and future STEM 7
careers in the UAE. 8
Methodology: The researcher employed a qualitative approach for this study. The researcher 9
utilised semi-structured interviews with 7 instructors from universities, 7 instructors from 10
STEM related industry programs, and 15 teachers and leaders from public schools with STEM 11
programs. 12
Findings: The findings of this study included themes regarding how the Triple Helix 13
components can benefit formal and informal STEM education programs and STEM careers 14
based on the participants’ responses. The themes include how the Triple Helix can benefit 15
STEM education and STEM careers in the following capacity: 1) resources and professional 16
development, 2) awareness, motivation, and enrichment, 3) coordination and collaboration 17
between university-industry-government, and 4) technology. 18
Implications: This study will contribute to enhancing policies for formal and informal STEM 19
educational programs and STEM careers with the addition of the Triple Helix components as 20
a vital component. 21
Keywords: Triple Helix model, formal and informal STEM education, STEM career 22
development. 23
Keywords: Triple Helix model, formal and informal STEM education, STEM career 24
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The Impact of the Multiple Attempted, Online Homework Assignments on Elementary Students’ Learning: A Case Study in a Private School in Sharjah, UAE
No full textThe current study has employed a mixed-method research design to investigate the impact of the multiple attempted, online homework assignments (MAOH) on elementary students’ learning outcomes in Math in one private school in Sharjah, UAE. Quantitative data has been collected from grade 2 students through a quasi-experiment, while qualitative data, in the form of semi-structured interviews, have been gathered from both parents and mathematics teachers. Quantitative findings reveal a positive relationship between the MAOH assignments and 2nd grade students’ learning outcomes in Math. However, the impact has been recognized in the knowledge and problem-solving skills only without the reasoning skill. Additional statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in the Math learning outcomes between the experimental class, whose students were allowed to do multiple attempts in their homework, and the control class, whose students were allowed to do a single attempt only. Moreover, qualitative findings indicate the elementary teachers’ and parents’ positive perceptions toward MAOH assignments in terms of learning autonomy and personalized learning, whereas, both negative and positive perceptions in terms of motivation and engagement. In conclusion, the present study has empirically revealed that elementary students’ learning can be increased by implementing multiple attempts at online homework. It highlights the opportunity of having student-centered learning where students’ independency, skills mastery, and personalized learning are all essential components
Exploring the Importance of Effective Leadership in School Transformation into a Professional Learning Community and its Impact on Students’ Academic Progress
No full textThis study explores the important role that school leadership plays throughout the process of school transformation from a traditional teaching approach to professional learning communities. It emphasizes the importance of having an effective leadership team to lead the transformation process and to set the vision and goals of the approach, provide all the needed support, and create the right environment for the transformation to be successful. This study acknowledges the need for schools to develop better methods of professional development for staff to support their move away from traditional teaching models.
Drawing on a comprehensive review of relevant literature, this research examines the key characteristics of effective leadership needed to ensure the successful transition of schools into PLCs. It explores the leadership strategies utilized by leadership teams to establish an effective culture of collaboration, collective inquiry, and ongoing professional development for educators. The study also investigates the different challenges these leaders might face during the school’s transformation process.
In addition to that the study assesses the impact of school’s PLCs on students' academic progress and their learning outcomes. The study uses a mixed-methods research design to investigate two American curriculum schools in the northern emirates of UAE and their journey in moving from traditional approaches to PLCs. The qualitative data analysis is derived from interviews conducted with different stakeholders in the schools including, teachers, middle leaders, and senior leaders. The quantitative data analysis focused on students’ results on the MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) benchmark test before and after the implementation of the PLCs. The findings of this study showed a direct relationship between the support provided by the leadership team and the successful implementation of PLCs within the school.
The implications of this study are relevant to schools that are seeking to enhance school improvement and improve student achievement. The study shows the importance of effective leadership and the support provided by the leadership team in ensuring the success of PLCs to improve teaching and learning practices and how successful PLCs impact students learning outcomes
The Impact of an Educational Training Program on the Self-Efficacy of Teachers and Leadership Staff in a Private School in Dubai
Get PDFThis research study aims to examine the effect of a two-month educational training program on the self-efficacy of authority staff and educators in a private school in Dubai. Self-efficacy, a critical mental idea, impacts teachers' and leadership staff presentations in a learning climate. The New General Self-Efficacy Scale, is utilized in a quantitative strategy to dissect the effect of the preparation program on an example of 100 members, including 55 educators and 45 individuals from the leadership staff. The discoveries propose a significant contrast in self-viability expansion between these two gatherings, with initiative people exhibiting more elevated levels of self-efficacy following the program. These discoveries highlight the significance of proof-based preparation mediations in upgrading self-efficacy and give bits of knowledge into the elements among educators and leadership staff in Dubai's private school.
The examination questions for this study plan to exhaustively comprehend the effect of the preparation program on self-efficacy improvement. RQ1 investigates the impacts of the preparation program on instructor self-viability, while RQ2 researches its effect on authority staff self-efficacy. At long last, RQ3 investigates possible varieties of what the preparation program means for self-efficacy improvement among teachers and leadership staff. By responding to these inquiries, this concentration significantly adds to the field of instructive preparation and its impact on self-efficacy levels among experts in private school settings. It also offers helpful guidance for working on informative procedures and authority in Dubai's particular instructive environment. The result shows that leadership staff have higher self-efficacy in attending the educational training program
The Effect of Pre-Arbitration Procedural Requirements on Admissibility and Jurisdiction Under UAE Law
No full textThis dissertation examines the frequency of pre-arbitration procedural mechanisms used in construction contracts in the UAE and their influence on the effectiveness of the arbitration process. Although these methods are designed to improve efficiency, they frequently result in more conflicts, resulting in a complicated legal environment that lacks a definitive structure under UAE law. Legal practitioners and courts have utilised various approaches to interpret these clauses, leading to ambiguity. This research examines a recent significant judgement from the Dubai Court of Cassation which focuses on differentiating between admissibility and jurisdiction, in line with established international practises. This study proposes implementing contractual modifications to enhance the clarity of drafting, ensuring that parties strictly adhere to procedural requirements, and introducing legal provisions to regulate admissibility and jurisdiction. Furthermore, it is important to take into account the rules of institutional arbitration and the authority given to tribunals to suspend proceedings. Potential areas for further research involve investigating the relevant legislation regarding pre-arbitration prerequisites and analysing how they compare to laws governing the validity of arbitration agreements. The paper proposes further examination of the persistence of pre-arbitration circumstances after the termination of a contract, specifically focusing on the distinctiveness of the arbitration agreement. In essence, improving and simplifying pre-arbitration procedures can promote peaceful resolution of conflicts in accordance with international and UAE court practise
Effectiveness of communication processes in Agile Project Management Approach in the UAE Utility Sector
Get PDFThe goal of this study is to find out how well the communication processes in the UAE Utility Industry work with the Agile Project Management Approach. For this reason, the present study will incorporate a quantitative research methodology that will allow the researcher to verify secondary data on the agile project management strategy. The utility sector in the UAE will be surveyed, as will its management, to gather primary data. Agile project management has suitably made it possible to obtain an appropriate balance between stability and dynamism while providing an opportunity for quick and smart strategy, structure, and process. Due to potentially strong investment from the private sector and collaboration with global investor engagement, the utility sector is considered to be one of the strongest and most lucrative businesses that offers a wide range of services.
Research into the many facets of communication has the potential to improve utility sector efficiency and the effectiveness of related undertakings, contributing to structuration theory.
Team members should have a voice in the agile project management process, maintain open lines of communication with stakeholders, and discuss problems in a timely manner to increase tolerance and acceptance
An Integrated Model For Examining The Intention To Use The Metaverse In Higher Education Through The SEM-ANN Approach
No full textWith the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, online education has become the norm, posing challenges to academic effectiveness. This study examines the adoption of Metaverse in higher education. Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) and the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), a model was developed to assess the adoption of Metaverse technology in an educational setting from a student’s perspective. 368 undergraduate students in the United Arab Emirates participated in the survey. These students had extensive exposure to technology, particularly online learning tools. Structural equation modeling and deep learning analysis were used for data analysis. The results highlighted significant factors influencing the initial intention to adopt Metaverse technology in education. The most distinguishing success factors were identified as Habit, Self-Efficacy, Response-Efficacy, and Response-Cost. This research contributes to theory by presenting and empirically validating a novel model that investigates the factors influencing the initial intention to adopt Metaverse technology in higher education. The practical implications of the study's findings are that they inform the development of diffusion strategies and marketing techniques for the adoption of Metaverse technology in higher education. This is accomplished by evaluating the impact of diverse user requirements on the intention to use the Metaverse for educational purposes. The findings may also help Metaverse technology designers create platforms that are user-friendly to nurture self-efficacy, and successful in accomplishing learning outcomes i.e., increasing response-efficacy, and cost- and time-efficient (cutting response-cost)
The Impact of Games in Teaching Vocabulary for ESL Students
No full textThis study sets out to examine the effectiveness of games as a useful method of introducing vocabulary to ESL students. It also sought to determine if they are an effective method. In the researcher's opinion, students are more likely to learn new vocabulary more quickly when they participate in games that include new vocabulary in a comfortable setting. In addition, they are more likely to retain it. Furthermore, he confirmed that when ESL students were taught using games as part of the content in the classes, the process of learning and retaining new vocabulary was more efficient and effective than when they were taught using traditional methods, such as memorizing.
This study was carried out using the quantitative method of collecting data and observing the results during the observation process. It was decided to divide a total of twenty female students into two groups, one group that would be experimental and the other that would not be experimental. Each group would take a pretest and a posttest. There was a significant difference between the experimental group and the non-experimental group as far as the scores achieved at the posttest go, which shows that games are effective in helping ESL learners acquire new vocabulary in English in an effective manner
The Influence of Risk Determinants and the Project Environment on the Successful Delivery of Software Development Projects
No full textWhile the literature has widely discussed the adverse effect of risk factors on software project success, there has been a lack of empirical examination of this relationship, particularly in the software development industry. Particularly, the existing literature on cognition lacks a unified conceptualization of risk factors. Few studies have looked at the association between risk variables in the area of successfully completing software development projects, according to a study of the literature. Additionally, only a small number of research have explored how the project environment influences both risk factors and success of project. This study proposes a structural model in which risk factors (i.e. development-environment, product-engineering, and program-constraints-associated risks) directly impact the successful delivery of software development projects in the federal government of the UAE. Further, project environment (i.e. stakeholders, resources, market and culture) mediates the association among risk factors and the successful delivery of software development projects in the federal government of the UAE. The survey-based technique was used to gather information from 250 IT employees assigned to projects of the software development in the federal government of the UAE. The PLS-SEM technique was employed in this study. The reliability, validity, and goodness of model fit and the hypotheses were tested. Findings indicate that the risk factors (i.e. -, development-environment, product-engineering and program-constraints-correlated risks) have significant direct negative effects on the accomplishment of projects of related to software development projects. This study significantly contributes to the existing knowledge by providing a comprehensive model of risk factors in software development projects, particularly within the UAE federal government context, and by unveiling the mediating role of the project environment in the relationship between risk factors and project success. This not only enriches the understanding of risk management in software projects but also offers valuable insights for practitioners in managing risks effectively in the public sector