Browsing Academic by Author "Al-Maadadi, Fatima"
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Early writing development: kindergarten teachers' beliefs about emergent writing in Qatari preschool settings
Al-Maadadi , Fatima; Ihmeideh, Fathi ( Routledge , 2016 , Article)Writing often begins during the very early years of childhood; however, some children first learn writing when they begin attending school. Teachers' beliefs about early writing development can influence when and how ... -
Teaching writing in Qatari early years education: the perceptions of early childhood teachers
Ihmeideh, Fathi; Al-Maadadi, Fatima ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Conference Paper)The present study aimed at 1) exploring early childhood teachers' perceptions about teaching writing in Qatari early years settings, and 2) identifying the impact of several social-demographics variables on these views. ... -
The effectiveness of family literacy programs in Qatari preschool settings
Ihmeideh, Fathi; Al-Falasi, Maryam; Al-Maadadi, Fatima ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)There is an increased recognition that family literacy programs can play a fundamental role in enhancing young children's literacy learning. Research in early literacy development stresses the importance of a partnership ... -
What Mothers Know About Child Development and Parenting in Qatar: Parenting Cognitions and Practices
Al-Maadadi, Fatima; Ikhlef, Atmane ( SAGE Publications , 2014 , Article)Maternal knowledge is important to parenting behaviors, children’s development and well-being. Mothers’ knowledge of child development has been shown to have a significant influence on the way mothers interact with their ...