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A case study of collaborative learning among preparatory year students and their teachers at Hail University in Saudi Arabia (2022)
Thesis
Alali, F. A case study of collaborative learning among preparatory year students and their teachers at Hail University in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4302369

The concept of collaborative learning (CL) relates to the educational use of small groups, in which students work together to maximise their learning and to teach and learn from each other as much as possible, after receiving guidelines and instructi... Read More about A case study of collaborative learning among preparatory year students and their teachers at Hail University in Saudi Arabia.

The potential impact of utilising social media platforms in Saudi higher education : academic practitioners perception (2022)
Thesis
Bugulah, O. A. The potential impact of utilising social media platforms in Saudi higher education : academic practitioners perception. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4200917

The use of social media has penetrated the field of education during the past decade, but it is still not widely accepted or used to support teaching and learning despite their potential usefulness. However, since the start of the Coron... Read More about The potential impact of utilising social media platforms in Saudi higher education : academic practitioners perception.

A longitudinal small-scale qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of the practicum of a sample of pre-service secondary teachers on a one-year university course (2020)
Thesis
Gibbs, J. C. A longitudinal small-scale qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of the practicum of a sample of pre-service secondary teachers on a one-year university course. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222724

This research explores the expectations, perceptions and experiences of a small sample of pre-service secondary teachers on practicum during their one-year teacher- training course. The practicum is a significant preparation for teaching and for some... Read More about A longitudinal small-scale qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of the practicum of a sample of pre-service secondary teachers on a one-year university course.

The effectiveness of current teachers' continuous professional development : perceptions by supervisors, senior teachers and teachers in Muscat, Oman (2020)
Thesis
Al-Shammakhi, K. N. The effectiveness of current teachers' continuous professional development : perceptions by supervisors, senior teachers and teachers in Muscat, Oman. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222425

Researchers in Oman have criticised the teachers’ professional development system, blaming the Ministry of education (MOE) for the mismatch between what has been provided as continuous professional development (CPD) training courses and what are teac... Read More about The effectiveness of current teachers' continuous professional development : perceptions by supervisors, senior teachers and teachers in Muscat, Oman.

What has sustained you during your career?: Exploring the perceptions of a sample of Further Education lecturers at a college in England (2020)
Thesis
Williams, K. (2020). What has sustained you during your career?: Exploring the perceptions of a sample of Further Education lecturers at a college in England. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4912400

The purpose of this study was to capture the perceptions of twenty lecturers based at one further education college in England in relation to factors that sustained them in their teaching career. Relatively unstructured and semi-structured Interviews... Read More about What has sustained you during your career?: Exploring the perceptions of a sample of Further Education lecturers at a college in England.

Stakeholder perceptions of child-centred education in Saudi public sector preschools : using practice architecture to examine progress towards Saudi Vision 2030 (2019)
Thesis
Rajab, A. A. Stakeholder perceptions of child-centred education in Saudi public sector preschools : using practice architecture to examine progress towards Saudi Vision 2030. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221835

Prior to Saudi Arabia’s latest development plan Vision 2030, the implementation of Western child-centred approaches to education has proven difficult. Firstly, there is no history of theory and practice associated with child-centredness in Saudi Arab... Read More about Stakeholder perceptions of child-centred education in Saudi public sector preschools : using practice architecture to examine progress towards Saudi Vision 2030.

Exploring the perceptions of informed individuals about the education provisions of Bidoun in Kuwait (2018)
Thesis
Alhatlani, M. S. M. B. Exploring the perceptions of informed individuals about the education provisions of Bidoun in Kuwait. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221160

This thesis explores issues of educational provision for people regarded by some as stateless, specifically the Bidoun in Kuwait, and how the Kuwaiti Government and others view this.

The main research question is what can be learned from the situa... Read More about Exploring the perceptions of informed individuals about the education provisions of Bidoun in Kuwait.

The experience of transition from high school to university : a qualitative exploration of perceptions of first year female students at King Saud University (2017)
Thesis
Alshamrani, L. M. The experience of transition from high school to university : a qualitative exploration of perceptions of first year female students at King Saud University. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224394

Student retention has been one of the critical areas affecting university staff and students. Efforts to understand and remedy this problem have drawn research attention to the issue of transition. This study explored the problems faced by first year... Read More about The experience of transition from high school to university : a qualitative exploration of perceptions of first year female students at King Saud University.

Preliminary factors necessary for effective implementation of cooperative learning, and their prevalence in cooperative learning practice in Saudi Arabia (2015)
Thesis
Albuhairi, S. S. A. Preliminary factors necessary for effective implementation of cooperative learning, and their prevalence in cooperative learning practice in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217560

For a number of years, educationalists in Saudi Arabia have criticized the education system, blaming outdated teaching methods for unsatisfactory pupil outcomes. Government rhetoric on education reform advocates a move to new approaches, particularly... Read More about Preliminary factors necessary for effective implementation of cooperative learning, and their prevalence in cooperative learning practice in Saudi Arabia.

Passing on the reins of responsibility? Comparing school principals’ values and practices in a ‘wicked’ reality (2014)
Journal Article
Wright, N., & Bottery, M. (2014). Passing on the reins of responsibility? Comparing school principals’ values and practices in a ‘wicked’ reality. Contemporary educational leadership, 1(4), 68-89

This study stemmed from concerns about school leaders' responses to the current global environmental situation. The issue was tack- led by asking what priority they gave to envi- ronmental issues in their schools by examining their perceptions about... Read More about Passing on the reins of responsibility? Comparing school principals’ values and practices in a ‘wicked’ reality.

Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi (2014)
Thesis
Faitur, G. F. Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223773

This thesis investigates the views of stakeholders on citizenship education in Libya post- Gaddafi. It is the first study on this topic in the Libyan context.
Under Gaddafi, citizenship education was substituted with what was variously called El- Wa... Read More about Stakeholders’ views of Key areas for Citizenship Education in Libya post-Gaddafi.

An investigation into cultural and demographic factors relating to leadership in vocational education and training institutions in Saudi Arabia (2014)
Thesis
Alsaeed, H. R. M. An investigation into cultural and demographic factors relating to leadership in vocational education and training institutions in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219903

The importance of good leadership and management for educational institutions is well established among educational scholars and practitioners alike. It is reflected in a trend to incorporate generic theories from broader fields of leadership and man... Read More about An investigation into cultural and demographic factors relating to leadership in vocational education and training institutions in Saudi Arabia.

The integration of graphic organizers into writing workshops : perceptions of Saudi second language learners (2014)
Thesis
Binmahboob, T. A. The integration of graphic organizers into writing workshops : perceptions of Saudi second language learners. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216509

This thesis presents an evaluation of the effectiveness of applying the concept of graphic organizers as a pre-writing tool for Saudi second language learners. Second language learners in Saudi Arabia encounter problems that affect their coherence ne... Read More about The integration of graphic organizers into writing workshops : perceptions of Saudi second language learners.

The needs of stakeholders in the formation of a local children's university : an exploration through grounded theory of participant drivers and their underpinning features (2014)
Thesis
Overton, D. T. The needs of stakeholders in the formation of a local children's university : an exploration through grounded theory of participant drivers and their underpinning features. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216363

There are over ninety local Children’s Universities (CUs) throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. CUs aim to recognise the learning needs of children which are met through extracurricular and out of school provision. The performance of some local... Read More about The needs of stakeholders in the formation of a local children's university : an exploration through grounded theory of participant drivers and their underpinning features.

Passing on the reins of responsibility? An international comparison of school leaders’ values (2014)
Journal Article
Bottery, M., & Wright, N. (2014). Passing on the reins of responsibility? An international comparison of school leaders’ values. Contemporary educational leadership, 1(3), 51-70

This study stemmed from concerns about school leaders responses to the current global environmental situation. The issue was tackled by asking what priority they gave to environmental issues in their schools by examining their perceptions about a ra... Read More about Passing on the reins of responsibility? An international comparison of school leaders’ values.

Personality, moral purpose, and the leadership of an education for sustainable development (2012)
Journal Article
Bottery, M., Wright, N., & James, S. (2012). Personality, moral purpose, and the leadership of an education for sustainable development. Education 3-13, 40(3), 227-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2010.512563

This paper describes how two primary head teachers, nationally recognised as role models for the development of an education for sustainable development (ESD) in their schools, manage the implementation of this area. In doing so, it shows how they ad... Read More about Personality, moral purpose, and the leadership of an education for sustainable development.

Between 'Bastard' and 'Wicked' leadership? School leadership and the emerging policies of the UK Coalition Government (2011)
Journal Article
Wright, N. (2011). Between 'Bastard' and 'Wicked' leadership? School leadership and the emerging policies of the UK Coalition Government. Journal of Educational Administration and History, 43(4), 345-362. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220620.2011.606893

Barker argues that in England under New Labour, school leaders and teachers have been 'bastardised' and suggests that the situation in 2010, with a general election afforded an opportunity in education policy for the 'pendulum to swing'. In this arti... Read More about Between 'Bastard' and 'Wicked' leadership? School leadership and the emerging policies of the UK Coalition Government.

Trust me, I'm a student : an exploration through grounded theory of the student experience in two small schools (2010)
Thesis
Hope, M. A. Trust me, I'm a student : an exploration through grounded theory of the student experience in two small schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210951

The majority of literature about democratic education has been written from the perspective of teachers or educators. This thesis is different. It has a clear intention to listen to and learn from the experiences of students.

Empirical research was... Read More about Trust me, I'm a student : an exploration through grounded theory of the student experience in two small schools.

The exploration of a safety attitude model for departmental safety representatives towards the implementation of a safety management system in an institute of tertiary education in Hong Kong (2010)
Thesis
Li, C.-M. The exploration of a safety attitude model for departmental safety representatives towards the implementation of a safety management system in an institute of tertiary education in Hong Kong. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212863

In this dissertation, an institute of tertiary education in Hong Kong "The University" represents a leading international research university dedicated to the pursuit of new knowledge in cutting-edge fields and the education of tomorrow's leaders. In... Read More about The exploration of a safety attitude model for departmental safety representatives towards the implementation of a safety management system in an institute of tertiary education in Hong Kong.