College of Education: Recent submissions
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Exploring teachers’ professional agency within shifting educational contexts: A comparative study of Lebanon, Qatar, Kuwait, and Morocco
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study explored teachers' professional agency in response to shifting educational contexts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across four participating countries. Findings from this qualitative comparative study revealed ... -
Lebanese Pre-service Teachers' Dispositions and Efficacy Beliefs in an Early Years Mathematics Methods Course
( Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). , 2022 , Article)With the growing emphasis on early mathematics education, it is imperative to explore the preparedness of early years mathematics pre-service teachers in relation to content knowledge, beliefs, and dispositions. Therefore, ... -
Secondary School Students’ Interest in STEM Careers in Qatar
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)In light of the high demand for skilled professionals and talents internationally, STEM skills carry special significance in today’s competitive economy. Drawing on the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) and insights ... -
Predictors of Parental Involvement in Their Child's Education in Qatar
( International Journal of Early Childhood Learning , 2022 , Article)Research indicates that parental involvement provides numerous benefits that increase students' academic performance. Therefore, it is important to understand why some parents are involved in their children's education and ... -
The impact of a teacher preparation programs on professional teaching competencies – Female novice teachers’ perspectives
( Society for Research and Knowledge Management , 2020 , Article)This study explored early career teachers’ perspectives on their competencies in professional teaching in Qatar. Using a mixed-method research design, this study drew on empirical data from ninetlyfive survey respondents ... -
Female english teachers perceptions and experience of continuing professional development in Qatar
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The Qatari government views English language learning as crucial to the country’s future success. Anecdotal evidence suggests, however, that English language teachers (ELTs) employed in Qatar may not necessarily have the ... -
Evaluating preparatory programs and novice teachers teaching performance and its influence on students’ learning process in Qatar university
( Pegem Akademi Yayincilik Egitim Danismanlik Hizmetleri Ticaret A.S. , 2021 , Article)The role of the teaching workforce is sometimes undervalued, although they are responsible for shaping the future of students. Those teachers who have just completed their graduation are a novice and, thus, are regarded ... -
Teach for Qatar: Teachers’ Challenges and Resources in Qatar’s Government Schools
( SAGE Publications , 2022 , Article)Launched in 2014, Teach for Qatar (TFQ) is a local non-governmental organization under Teach For All (TFALL) that recruits and prepares graduates and professionals as teaching fellows in the Qatari government schools. This ... -
Teachers' self-efficacy and online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic in qatari governmental schools
( Society for Research and Knowledge Management , 2021 , Article)This study investigated primary school teachers' self-efficacy beliefs regarding online teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic and whether it determines any significant differences in self-efficacy levels based on different ... -
Online Teaching Strategies of Language skills during Pandemic: A Case of Self-Efficacy of Teaching Faculty in Qatar Universities
( Hacettepe University , 2022 , Article)COVID-19 caused teaching to shifted online which emanated challenges for both teachers and students. To overcome such challenges, self-efficacy plays a vital role. The major objective of this study was to investigate the ... -
A systems-thinking approach to evaluating a university professional development programme
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2023 , Article)Using social constructivist theories of adult learning, the Faculty Pedagogical Development (PD) Programme was designed to offer faculty a unique professional learning experience at one university in (country name). This ... -
Career Advancement, Job Satisfaction, Career Retention, and Other Related Dimensions for Sustainability: A Perception Study of Qatari Public School Teachers
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The lack of teacher retention directly impacts the sustainability of a nation’s educational goals and educational system. There are several influences on the retention of teachers, such as career advancement opportunities, ... -
High school students' STEM interests and career aspirations in Qatar: An exploratory study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study sought to explore high school students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related disciplines and careers in the context of Qatar. Quantitative data was collected using a survey ... -
University Teachers’ Change Readiness to Implement Education for Sustainable Development through Participation in a PBL-Based PD Program
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This study investigated university teachers’ perspectives on their change readiness to implement education for sustainable development (ESD) through their participation in a problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogical development ... -
Exploring teacher leadership for professional learning in response to educational disruption in Qatar
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2022 , Article)The current study aimed to explore the way teacher leadership for professional learning was manifested during the disruption to education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were recruited from three public and ... -
Capitalising on professional capital in Lebanese schools post-pandemic
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The purpose of the present study was to explore professional capital in Lebanese public and private schools during the transition to online learning, in order to identify lessons that can be applied as teachers and ... -
Student teachers’ agency in the transition to emergency online learning
(2021 , Article)This study was conducted during the transition to emergency online learning, imposed by the spread of a worldwide pandemic known as COVID-19. The study aimed to examine the factors that influenced student agency during ... -
Mentoring approaches and opportunities for learning to teach: a comparative study of the practicum experience in Lebanon and China
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2021 , Article)We report a comparative qualitative study conducted in Lebanon and China on mentoring approaches, their compatibility with expectations, and their facilitation of learning opportunities. Data sources included interviews, ... -
Exploring quality teacher education programmes in Lebanon, Qatar, and China
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2021 , Article)The present quantitative study explored pre-service teachers’ perspectives regarding the quality of their Teacher Education Programme (TEP) in Lebanon, Qatar, and China. The sample consisted of 326 pre-service school ... -
The Perceived Impacts of Staging the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2022 , Article)This paper aimed to examine residents’ attitudes and perceptions of the social and cultural impacts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and to understand the legacy dimensions of this sport event in Qatar. Drawing on social exchange ...
