Social & Economic Survey Research Institute Research
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/3614
2024-03-28T20:54:12ZTeacher leadership and virtual communities: Unpacking teacher agency and distributed leadership
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/51474
Teacher leadership and virtual communities: Unpacking teacher agency and distributed leadership
Shal, Tarek; Ghamrawi, Norma; Abu-Tineh, Abdullah; Al-Shaboul, Yousef M.; Sellami, Abdellatif
This study explored the development of teacher leadership in collaborative online spaces, also called virtual communities of practice (vCoP). Employing a phenomenological research design with semi-structured interviews as the primary data collection method, participants were drawn from a single vCoP. The findings underscored the pivotal role of vCoPs in nurturing teacher leadership skills, facilitated by the dynamic interplay of teacher agency and distributed leadership. Teacher agency empowers educators to proactively take control of their learning journey within vCoPs, enabling them to explore areas of personal interest and expertise, including knowledge sharing and project initiation. Simultaneously, distributed leadership empowers teachers to assume leadership roles within the vCoP, irrespective of their formal positions or seniority, involving activities such as guiding discussions and organizing professional development. This harmonious collaboration between teacher agency and distributed leadership fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment within vCoPs, where teacher leadership thrive.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZWebinars for teacher professional development: perceptions of members of a virtual professional community of practice
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/50710
Webinars for teacher professional development: perceptions of members of a virtual professional community of practice
Shal, Tarek; Ghamrawi, Norma; Ghamrawi, Najah A. R.
This study explores the significance of webinars as tools for supporting teachers’ professional development and growth beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, as perceived by the teachers themselves. The study employs a mixed methods approach, involving 394 teachers registered on a popular virtual community of practice (vCoP) who completed a survey, with twenty of them participating in focus group interviews. Quantitative data from the survey were statistically analysed using SPSS 25.0, while qualitative data from the focus group interviews underwent theme-based analysis. The findings suggest that teachers highly regard webinars as effective tools for professional development and believe that webinars should be an integral part of future teacher development programmes within the framework of blended learning models. The key strengths and weaknesses of webinars as tools for supporting teacher professional development are thoroughly addressed.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZLabour reforms in Qatar: continuity and change in perceptions and attitudes among citizens and migrant workers
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/50666
Labour reforms in Qatar: continuity and change in perceptions and attitudes among citizens and migrant workers
Diop, Abdoulaye; Jatić, Šemsia; Trung Kien, Le; Holmes, John Lee Pratt; Madeeha, Muznah; Naheen, Fahmida
Hosting the FIFA World Cup was a pivotal moment for Qatar and the broader Arab region, attracting attention, tourism, and economic benefits. However, it also intensified global scrutiny of Qatar's labor laws that govern the lives of migrant workers. In response, Qatar implemented significant labor reforms to address criticisms and enhance the business environment. Despite these efforts, ongoing evaluation is crucial for assessing reforms' effectiveness. To understand public attitudes, a 2021 nationally-representative telephone survey targeted Qatari nationals and migrant workers. The survey explored how recent employment system changes affected their lives, perceptions, and attitudes. Findings reveal the potential for substantial change, driven partly by international pressure promoting reform. Continuous research and monitoring are vital for sustaining these changes and navigating challenges. This comprehensive approach is essential for grasping the intricate dynamics shaping Qatar's evolving socio-economic landscape.
2023-12-08T00:00:00Zالعوامل المؤثرة في ظاهرة انخفاض معدلات الخصوبة في دولة قطر
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/50501
العوامل المؤثرة في ظاهرة انخفاض معدلات الخصوبة في دولة قطر
لاري, نورة أحمد; الراكب, نوف عبدالهادي
هدف الدراسة: تهدف الدراسة إلى تعرف العوامل المؤثرة في انخفاض معدلات الخصوبة وعلاقتها بالسياسة السكانية والتحولات الديموغرافية في المجتمع القطري. المنهجية: استخدم في الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي المسحي، وبلغ عدد أفراد العينة العشوائية (607 مستجيبين)، وقد جمعت البيانات باستخدام الاستبانة من خلال مقابلات شخصية بوساطة الحاسب. النتائج: أظهرت النتائج وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين متوسط إجابات المستجيبين باختلاف خصائصهم الديموغرافية من حيث العمر، الحالة التعليمية، والاقتصادية، وعدد الأطفال. كما أظهرت أن التغيرات الاجتماعية والاقتصادية أدت إلى تغير سلوكيات بعض الأفراد باتجاه الخصوبة؛ من حيث ارتفاع سن الزواج وتأخير سن الإنجاب من خلال استخدام وسائل تنظيم الأسرة، وتؤدي هذه العوامل إلى انخفاض مؤشر معدل الإنجاب. الخلاصة: توصلت الدراسة إلى عدد من التوصيات التي تسعى إلى معالجة التحديات الناجمة عن اختلال التركيبة السكانية ورفع معدل الإنجاب، منها التعديل على قانون العمل، وذلك من خلال توفير المزايا التي تسهم في تحقيق التوازن بين مسؤوليات الأسرة والعمل للآباء والأمهات العاملين في القطاع الحكومي والخاص، وفي تطوير خدمات الصحة الإنجابية أيضاً.
2022-01-01T00:00:00Z