Browsing AUS Theses & Dissertations by Author "a71d8cc6-dadc-4209-89e7-c598fef3de28"
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English Language Testing on iPads: Advantages and Disadvantages
Abdelhamid, Arwa (2015-12)Recently, tablet computers, such as iPads, have been incorporated into many school curricula, and studies have been conducted to explore the effectiveness of iPads as educational tools. This study goes one step further and ... -
Examining Students' Attitudes and Use of Technology Tools to Write
El Kahla, Mouna (2011-01)The normalization of technology in many aspects of our lives suggests a need to examine the impact of using technology on language learning and use. There is an underlying assumption that children born in this technological ... -
Exploring the Use of CLT in Saudi Arabia
Batawi, Ghadah Hassan (2007-01)Many studies have been conducted to investigate the success of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) adoption in EFL countries. Some of these studies advocate the implementation of CLT teaching, whereas many studies in ... -
Integrating Oral Communicative Skills into the English Curriculum in Dubai Schools
Salari, Maryam (2007-01)Formal English language instruction in many parts of the world has shown limited success in developing efficient speaking skills even after years of studying. In Dubai schools, where English is the medium of instruction, ... -
Investigating Classroom Management in Public High Schools in the UAE
Al Zeini, Hussam Al Sayed (2008-08)Classroom management and discipline may be one of the most difficult challenges for teachers, especially novice ones. Learning may be affected negatively if there is no effective management of the classroom. Every learning ... -
Investigating High School Students' Attitudes Towards Plagiarism in the Writing Classroom
Bou-Mehdi, Randa Fayez (2010-08)Plagiarism is a controversial issue nowadays, with some researchers arguing that students plagiarize because they are dishonest, and others believing that students plagiarize because they lack the specific research and ... -
Investigating Oral Presentation Skills and Non-Verbal Communication Techniques in UAE Classrooms
Sabbagh, Samah Ahmad (2009-06)English language instruction encourages students to express their ideas and thoughts through oral reports and presentations. Skilful teachers can, therefore, inspire their students to communicate effectively when they ... -
Investigating Reading Strategies in Government High Schools English Classes in Ras Al Khaimah
Jawabreh, Walid Mahmoud (2009-06)Reading is a skill that involves more than decoding letters or recognizing words. It, in fact, integrates a variety of strategies, skills, and processes, and thus it is not as simple to describe as one might think. These ... -
Investigating the Impact of the Flipped Method on Undergraduate and Graduate Students at AUS
Nihlawi, Raghad Mohd Omar (2018-11)The main driver of this research is the continuous high demand of improving the teaching and learning experience in higher education so students are meeting their learning needs, and developing the needed skills for the ... -
Investigating the Types and Effect of Oral Corrective Feedback Given to Students in Fujairah
Al-Naqbi, Sendeyya Senan (2009-09)There has been a shift in the attitudes towards the errors that language learners make. Previously they were indicators of sin or failure, however presently researchers recommend that "errors [should be] viewed as an ... -
MAG School Teachers' Attitudes toward Practitioner Research in English Language Classrooms in Sharjah
Emine Genc (2010-05)Teachers' attitudes towards classroom research show differences from teacher to teacher. Some teachers believe that involvement in classroom research can benefit students, teachers, administrators, and the school. Other ... -
Reflective Practice: Theoretical Construct or Ongoing Benefit
Yassaei, Shahla (2011-01)Reflective teaching is an approach toward teaching which requires teachers to think and gather data about their classroom actions, reflect on them, act on them, observe the results, and finally improve their teaching which ... -
Reflective Teaching: Impact, Supports, and Barriers from UAE-Based ESL Teachers' Perspectives
Sinno, Cherine (2016-12)A reflective practice requires conscious efforts by teachers to critically examine their pedagogy with the aim to enhance the quality of their teaching and instill positive transformations in their classrooms. Reflective ... -
Teaching Pragmatics to Young Learners
Naqi, Shayma Abdul Rahim (2008-01)This study is an attempt to investigate to what extent pragmatic competence can be taught to young learners in L2 classrooms. It also focuses on looking at the students' attitudes towards the activities presented to them ... -
UAE High School Students' Attitudes Towards Using Authentic Materials
Thabit, Amal Khalil (2006-08)This study is an attempt to investigate the impact of using authentic materials on some of my high school students, especially those who have poor attitudes towards learning the English language. In fact, lack of motivation, ... -
UAE High School Students' Perceptions of Teachers' Feedback on their Writing
Hammoudi, Fatmah Ahmed (2007-01)For most teachers, marking students' papers and responding to their writing is a daunting and tedious task. It is also a practice that could carry potential dangers and requires careful consideration. However, feedback ... -
Understanding Teachers' and Students' Use and Attitudes of Web 2.0 in ESL Classrooms at the American University of Sharjah
Al-Ali, Sebah (2010-05)In an age of rapid change and massive dependence on the Internet, students nowadays are exposed to the Internet and its applications in many aspects and means. This exposure has led to students developing an expectation ... -
Vocabulary Teaching Techniques in an Omani Government School
Al Jabri, Badr Abdullah (2008-09)Vocabulary teaching has been the subject of much discussion among the community of English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers in government schools in Oman. It is considered to be one of the causes of the general weakness ...