Download or read book Towards Leading Effective Secondary Schools in Abu Dhabi UAE written by Nafla Mahdi Nasser Mubarak Al Ahbabi and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Towards Leading Effective Secondary School in Abu Dhabi UAE written by Nafla Mahdi Nasser Mubarah Ahbabi and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effectiveness of ADEC s Professional Development for Principals in Al Ain Government Schools UAE written by wafaa Ghafri and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigated the extent to which professional development provided by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) helped principals in Al Ain government schools to lead the new five components of change in their schools. The study was guided by three research questions and used the mixed research method. Data were collected through a questionnaire, individual interviews, and focus group interviews. The questionnaire was divided into four sections. The first section included demographic information of participants. The second section included eleven statements addressing the school principals' perceptions towards professional development programs conducted by ADEC. The third section was comprised of twenty-two statements that assessed the effectiveness of professional development programs on the principals' leadership skills and practices in reference to the new five components of leadership in ADEC schools. The effectiveness of the PDs was also assessed by the school teachers as they answered the questionnaire giving their opinions about how the PDs helped principals in leading schools. The last section of the questionnaire included three open-ended questions which were used with the interviews data to help interpret the results of the research questions. The questionnaire was distributed to principals and teachers in 110 schools in AI Ain from all cycles (K-12). It was completed by 62 principals and 702 teachers. The means, cumulative means, and standard deviations were used to assess the effectiveness of ADEC's professional development programs. The cumulative means, T -test, ANOV A, and multiple comparisons were used to answer the second question of whether the perceptions towards professional development programs differed according to position (principals and teachers), gender, and experience within each group. The third question was answered by analyzing answers to the open-ended questions and interviews. The results of the study showed that professional development programs provided by ADEC to principals in AI Ain government schools were effective in the five areas. In addition, the study found that the perceptions towards the effectiveness of ADEC's PD programs differed according to position, gender, and experience. Teachers rated the effectiveness more than principals. Male teachers also rated the programs as more effective than female teachers did. Finally, school principals and teachers agreed that the programs could be improved further by designing individual professional development plans for each school principal. The study concluded that involving school teachers and principals will increase the effectiveness of the PD programs.

Download or read book Total Quality Management and Its Impact on Establishing an Effective Learning Environment in Abu Dhabi High Schools written by Mouza Saif Ghumail Ketbi and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The issue of quality has gained attention in recent years and has placed the education system under ongoing reform. This has urged educational institutions to improve the quality of education delivered. Based on the relevant literature, this study identified the main features of Total Quality Management (TQM) as well as the features of an effective learning environment. TQM philosophy and its implementation in education provide the theoretical background for this work. The purpose of this paper was to investigate TQM practices and to examine its impact on the learning environment in secondary schools in Abu Dhabi Emirate, in UAE. This paper focuses on the links between (TQM) and the effectiveness of the learning environment. In addition, this paper provides a description of total quality in education. Furthermore, the literature shows how it can be successfully implemented through the leadership of schools. This is a mixed method study using a cluster sample survey to collect data from both academic and administrative staff in (34) schools in three educational zones Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region. The instrument relied on a Likert-scaled questionnaire which included the main elements of effective learning environments as well as all the key components of TQM theory. The data analysis involved descriptive statistics, T-tests while the relationship between TQM and the learning environment were examined through analysis of variance (ANOVA). Ln addition, open-ended question responses were categorized in common themes then they were computed to find out the percentage and the frequency. The participants' responses identified elements necessary for an effective learning environment. The findings indicated a significant application of TQM in Abu Dhabi Emirate with comparative differences in the three educational zones. Furthermore, the data revealed the learning environment is effective, along with the key features that determine this. Consequently this research established a correlation between the two variables, TQM and an effective learning environment.

Download or read book TALIS School Leadership for Learning Insights from TALIS 2013 written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) is the largest international survey of teachers and school leaders. Using the TALIS database, this report looks at different approaches to school leadership and the impact of school leadership on professional learning communities and ...

Download or read book The Report Abu Dhabi 2015 written by Oxford Business Group and published by Oxford Business Group. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrocarbons revenues still form the bulk of Abu Dhabi’s GDP and while falling prices are a concern, the emirate has been moving steadily towards its economic diversification targets in line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. The past 10 years has seen the non-oil sector expand strongly on the back of business-friendly government policies, as a result of which non-oil sector growth now outpaces that of the oil sector. Outside of hydrocarbons, construction and manufacturing represent the biggest GDP contributors in the emirate, with the construction sector poised to enter a period of renewed expansion and manufacturing identified as a key area for future growth, leveraging the emirate’s natural resources, growing downstream capabilities and strategic location. Elsewhere Abu Dhabi’s financial sector continues to assert itself and the expected 2015 launch of Abu Dhabi Global Market, the UAE’s second financial free zone, is expected to boost activity in the sector. Meanwhile visitor numbers to Abu Dhabi continue to rise, with around 3.5m arrivals in 2014, up 25% on the previous year. This growth is expected to continue as major infrastructure upgrades continue apace. These include the expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport and the development of the 1200-km wide Etihad rail project.

Download or read book Reviews of National Policies for Education Education Policy in Japan Building Bridges towards 2030 written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japan’s education system is one of the top performers compared to other OECD countries. International assessments have not only demonstrated students' and adults' high level of achievement, but also the fact that socio-economic status has little bearing on academic results. In a nutshell, Japan ...

Download or read book Exploring Perceptions of Principals and Teachers about School Leadership Under Abu Dhabi Government Educational Reform written by Abir Kassab Botes and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teacher Training and Education in the GCC written by Naved Bakali and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-20 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Schools of Education are emerging academic units in higher educational institutions in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. Most of these teacher training programs are in their infancy stages. Modern day educational discourse across teacher training programs globally, including the Middle East and in the GCC, have predominantly focused on student-centered approaches to teaching and learning. This approach to teacher training is infused with critical scholarship and marks a shift away from positivist approaches to educational scholarship. Integrating critical scholarship in GCC teacher training programs brings about a number of challenges, as this approach to education is a departure from traditional cultural and social norms for schooling in the region. This multidisciplinary volume highlights some of the challenges and complexities that inevitably arise from this paradox. Professors, researchers, and specialists working in the GCC have contributed to this volume with the intent of empowering educators with authentic and contextualized research and insights to advance collective understanding of the complexities and challenges of teacher education and training in the GCC. Ultimately, this work will serve as a practical tool and resource that can be employed by schools of education to provide authentic insights, strategies, and research to further develop teacher training in the GCC and globally.

Download or read book Restructuring Leadership for School Improvement and Reform written by Abdallah, Asma Khaleel and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quality of school leadership has a big impact on improvement and inspection outcomes. Good school leaders ensure that their teachers have the resources they need to be successful. They also create a positive culture where teachers feel supported and appreciated. This leads to better morale and higher retention rates. Additionally, good school leaders can effectively communicate the school's vision to all stakeholders. This ensures that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals. Restructuring Leadership for School Improvement and Reform investigates cooperation, staff development, resource supply, vision transparency, workplace stress management, and professional development for school leaders as methods for creating a healthy school culture. This premier reference source is ideal for administrators, instructional designers, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Download or read book The Report Abu Dhabi 2013 written by and published by Oxford Business Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book International Summit on the Teaching Profession Teaching Excellence through Professional Learning and Policy Reform Lessons from around the World written by Schleicher Andreas and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the quality of an education system can never exceed the quality of its teachers, then countries need to do all they can to build a high-quality teaching force.

Download or read book The Report Abu Dhabi 2007 written by and published by Oxford Business Group. This book was released on 2007 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book TALIS 2013 Results An International Perspective on Teaching and Learning written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents the results of the second cycle of the TALIS survey conducted in 2013.

Download or read book TALIS New Insights from TALIS 2013 Teaching and Learning in Primary and Upper Secondary Education written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report offers a broader view of teachers and school principals across all levels of compulsory education, and all the similarities and differences in the issues they are facing.

Download or read book The Report Abu Dhabi 2014 written by Oxford Business Group and published by Oxford Business Group. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the emirate’s economic growth can be primarily attributed to its vast hydrocarbons resources, it has also made progress diversifying into new sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, aerospace, defence, finance and logistics. In addition to its economic investments, Abu Dhabi has also made major contributions to social welfare as well as infrastructure, which has been identified as the bedrock for future growth. The government has played a key role in the expansion of the security, aerospace and defence industry over the past decade in an effort to strengthen the UAE’s defence capabilities and as a means of boosting economic diversification. Despite challenges such as a high level of regional competition, most local defence and aviation firms expect to see continued expansion for years to come. The evidence suggests that the emirate has succeeded in nurturing new economic sectors and is on track to meet its goals. The oil and gas sector accounted for 56.5% of Abu Dhabi’s GDP at current prices in 2012, followed by construction (9.6%), manufacturing (5.9%) and real estate (4.4%).

Download or read book Rethinking Inclusion and Transformation in Special Education written by Efstratopoulou, Maria and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity creates a rich environment for ideas to evolve into new and more refined forms. This pedagogical approach can help students to appreciate and value all forms of diversity and enrich learning. There is a need for administrators in education to institute policies that will support diversity and inclusion within special education classrooms. Rethinking Inclusion and Transformation in Special Education explores the latest findings on how children learn by discussing global policies and educational practices, considering professional expectations, establishing parent relationships that enhance communication, creating an effective learning environment that meets all students’ needs, and using technology wisely. Covering topics such as language development promotion, school leadership practices, and long-term skill support, this book is essential for special education teachers, diversity officers, school administrators, instructional designers, curriculum developers, academicians, researchers, and upper-level students.