Since freeing itself from the autocratic control of the former Communist regime, the republic of Tajikistan has confronted numerous problems of underdevelopment which threaten to sink the republic in a new wave of authoritarianism and misery. Implementing democratic reforms aime…
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It has been repeatedly observed that home and local context matter in the education of children. A smooth transition between home and classroom prepares children for enjoyable and meaningful life-long learning. Knowledge building in children is influenced by previous experience,…
The purpose of this study is to describe the relationship between acculturation and Arabic language skills in Arab American youth in a community center setting. Seventy Arabic speaking students at the age of 13 through 17 in a Midwestern state were selected on a non-random sampl…
Using critical exploration method (Duckworth, 2006) and constructivist grounded theory approach (Charmaz, 2003), this in-depth qualitative research explores older Ethiopian elementary school children's conceptualization of their national identity. Twelve children between the age…
The primary purpose for this dissertation is to identify and describe the challenges perceived by general education Judaic teachers as they implement the Jewish studies curriculum for special needs students in an inclusion or regular education classroom. The study population is …
Two significant effects of globalization around the world are the decentralization and liberalization of systems, including education services. In 2000, the Pakistani Government brought major higher education liberalization and expansion reforms by encouraging market approaches …
This research study examines the perceived impact of teacher induction programs on public high school novice and beginning career-change teachers. This study seeks to explore the differences in perceptions of public high school novice teachers versus public high school beginning…
Purpose, Scope, and Method of Study: The purpose of this research was to examine the perceived cross-cultural relevance of transnational higher education (TNE). It specifically explored TNE students' assessment of the relevance of a selected United States based higher education …
There are a number of factors that influence technology implementation in the classroom including teachers' concerns; barriers; and intrinsic incentives. These factors give classroom teachers a chance to make a shift in their thinking and practice to help them properly integrate…
Language policies in education are contested domains. Language selection for instruction in schools across the world is even more complicated, particularly with the introduction of globalization, the concept of the nation-state, and the diverse choices of languages. The 2009 Pak…
Effective strategies and techniques for reform improvement require an understanding of the forces of the change process that facilitate its implementation. The involvement of classroom teachers in the process of formulating changes surface factors that influence reform's effecti…
With the advent of globalization and technological development, English has become a necessary tool of international communication in many areas such as education, business, politics, commerce, science, and technology throughout the world. Also, English has become the most widel…
The purpose of this research was to determine the perceptions of physical education teachers and supervisors toward the secondary physical education program in eight domains in the State of Kuwait. Stratified and cluster sampling were used to select two schools of female teacher…
This study examines the experiences of nine hijabi and non-hijabi Muslim girls from diverse backgrounds with curriculum/schooling in public secondary schools in Ontario. The study uses individual interviews and a focus group discussion to delve into how Muslim girls understand t…
This study examined the perspectives and usage of technology by Arabic language teachers' in various schools all across The United Arab Emirates. Barriers to integrating technology were closely examined. Dimensions investigated included: perspectives towards computer-related act…
Reading comprehension is an essential part in developing any language and literacy program. Many literacy programs have taken care to focus on improving reading comprehension instruction at different grade and ability levels, including English as a Second Language and English as…
This study examined local stakeholders' involvement in the School-Based Curriculum Development (SBCD) policy implementation in five elementary schools in a city in the southeastern region of Indonesia. An interpretive qualitative case study design was applied. Participants in th…
Arab Muslim international students face challenges while completing higher education degrees in the Western countries due to diversity in culture, socialization, language, and educational systems (Abukhattala, 2004; Mostafa, 2006, Seggi & Sanford, 2010). This narrative study exa…