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An Investigation of Math and Science Teaching and Learning in Qatari Independent Elementary Schools
(
Peter Lang
, 2011 , Book chapter)
Following the establishment of a set of key elements for educational reform in Qatar, this chapter presents the findings from a research study in 67 randomly selected third and fourth grade math and science classrooms in ...
Using Classroom Observation to Investigate Productive Student Participation in Higher- and Lower-Performing Qatari Schools
(2011 , Conference Paper)
In 2002, Qatar established key elements of educational reform in schools including national curriculum standards; emphasis on critical thinking through student-centered teaching; establishment of charter (independent) ...
Conditions for Student-Centered Teaching and Learning: Relationship Between Classroom Processes and School Achievement of Curriculum Standards
(2011 , Conference Paper)
Qatari educational curriculum standards emphasize student-centered classrooms where students actively engage in inquiry and problem solving. Classrooms characterized by these elements should emerge as more successful on ...
Truth against truth: American and Arab history school textbooks portrayal of the Arab–Israeli conflict
(
Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals
, 2011 , Article)
Textbooks reflect a national consensus regarding the knowledge, values and perspectives that a
society wants conveyed to their students. Through textbooks, students are exposed to a dominant
narrative that presents an ...
Factors that impact student usage of the learning management system in Qatari schools
(
Athabasca University
, 2011 , Article)
In an attempt to enhance teacher and student performance in school, a learning management
system (LMS) known as Knowledge-Net (K-Net) was introduced in Qatari independent
schools. (All public schools in Qatar have ...
Teacher perceptions of professional development in the context of national educational reform: the case of Qatar*
(
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2011 , Article)
In light of nationally mandated educational changes in Qatar, this study investigates in-service teachers' perceptions of professional development (PD). The aims are to identify challenges facing teachers' PD. The respondents ...