College of Education: Recent submissions
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Teacher perceptions of professional development in the context of national educational reform: the case of Qatar*
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2011 , Article)In light of nationally mandated educational changes in Qatar, this study investigates in-service teachers' perceptions of professional development (PD). The aims are to identify challenges facing teachers' PD. The respondents ... -
Matching Face Images Taken on the Same Day or Months Apart: the Limitations of Photo ID
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2013 , Article)It is well-established that matching images of unfamiliar faces is rather error prone. However, there is an important mismatch between face matching in laboratory and realistic settings. All of the currently available ... -
Validity and reliability of the Arabic version of Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
( Nasser and Doumit , 2009 , Article)Background. The Activity of Daily Living (ADL) is an instrument that screens elderly respondents for physical functioning and assesses whether they are dependent or independent in their daily activities. This study ... -
Student satisfaction with an educational administration preparation program: A comparative perspective
( Emerald Group Publishing Limited , 2006 , Article)Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this research is to examine the perceptions of graduates from an educational administration program in terms of its effectiveness and impact on their lives and careers. Design/metho ... -
Investigating critical thinking skills practices in Qatari Elementary Schools
( Common Ground Publishing , 2009 , Article)The purpose of this study was to examine how government and independent elementary school teachers in Qatar compare on promoting students' critical thinking skills in the classroom. A total of 441 participants completed a ... -
Small Steps Lead to Quality Assurance and Enhancement in Qatar University
( Routledge , 2009 , Article)This paper presents a brief overview of Qatar University's history since it was started in 1973. Its primary focus is on the various small, but important, steps taken by the University to address the needs of quality ... -
Childhood Labor in India: issues and complexities
( Symposium Journals, Ltd , 2008 , Article & Presentation)It is estimated that more than 12 million children in India under the age of 14 engage in paid labor at least part time, due mostly to economic reasons. Dominant discourses about childhood however conceptualize childhood ...
