This qualitative case study was conducted in two private schools in Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirate... more This qualitative case study was conducted in two private schools in Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates to explore EFL teachers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of implementing Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in teaching grammar. In addition, this research aimed to investigate the challenges towards TBLT implementation in EFL classrooms. To collect the qualitative data, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 EFL primary teachers and observed 16 language lessons. Willis’ (1996) model of TBLT and Vygotsky’s (1986) sociocultural theory were used as theoretical frameworks to get a holistic picture of TBLT implementation in teaching grammar. The researcher employed thematic analysis to generate themes. Two themes emerged for research question one: what are EFL teachers’ perceptions of using TBLT in teaching grammar? (communicative use of language and stress-free environment), and two themes emerged for research question two: what are the perceived challenges the imp...
Journal of Namibian Studies : History Politics Culture
This study explored the level of readiness of schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to use re... more This study explored the level of readiness of schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to use remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. To safeguard students and ensure the continuity of education, the UAE's education system implemented online learning to address extended school closures and sudden changes in normal school operations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, schools were forced to quickly adapt to online instruction despite its challenges during lockdowns and isolation. Furthermore, the study provided insight into the theoretical underpinnings of the UAE's massive implementation of distance learning in schools. Moreover, various distance learning programs were implemented by schools to facilitate students' and instructors' education across schools. The findings of this study may be used to strengthen educational systems and accelerate educational opportunities by providing evidence for better orienting and adapting policy responses in emerge...
Motivation has long been recognized as a critical component of language learners' success. Ac... more Motivation has long been recognized as a critical component of language learners' success. According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), an autonomously motivated student is more likely to be engaged in a learning activity. As the learners' needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness ought to be accommodated, these basic psychological needs of learners (BPNs) must be addressed to sustain autonomous motivation. Although there is a substantial number of literature that addresses the role of these three components in the context of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) and their relationship to autonomous motivation (Kohnke, 2020; Alamer, 2021b; Kartal, 2019; Ali, 2019), the use of Microsoft Teams is almost never addressed. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the informal use of mobile apps by teachers, such as messaging applications, and their students' levels of motivation. This study involved one group of students divided into six sections with th...
This ethnographic research was conducted in the Northeastern U.S. to investigate factors influenc... more This ethnographic research was conducted in the Northeastern U.S. to investigate factors influencing wellness/well-being among Muslim American children in this region from their mothers’ perspectives, and to explore how Muslim mothers mediate challenges faced by their children in order to support their children’s well-being. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews with seven Muslim mothers from different countries, observation, and field notes. The ecological model and Hettler’s definition of wellness were used as frameworks for understanding Muslim mothers’ experiences. Using thematic analysis, two categories of themes emerged as research questions: 1) factors impacting wellness/well-being (discrimination, cultural friction, apprehension and fear, lack of awareness of Islam, and misalignment of organizational processes); and 2) mother’s methods of mediating their children’s challenges (nurturing, cultural accommodation, and acceptable adaptations within family practices. The study identifies its limitations and implications for future research
This qualitative case study was conducted in two private schools in Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirate... more This qualitative case study was conducted in two private schools in Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates to explore EFL teachers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of implementing Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in teaching grammar. In addition, this research aimed to investigate the challenges towards TBLT implementation in EFL classrooms. To collect the qualitative data, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 EFL primary teachers and observed 16 language lessons. Willis’ (1996) model of TBLT and Vygotsky’s (1986) sociocultural theory were used as theoretical frameworks to get a holistic picture of TBLT implementation in teaching grammar. The researcher employed thematic analysis to generate themes. Two themes emerged for research question one: what are EFL teachers’ perceptions of using TBLT in teaching grammar? (communicative use of language and stress-free environment), and two themes emerged for research question two: what are the perceived challenges the imp...
Journal of Namibian Studies : History Politics Culture
This study explored the level of readiness of schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to use re... more This study explored the level of readiness of schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to use remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. To safeguard students and ensure the continuity of education, the UAE's education system implemented online learning to address extended school closures and sudden changes in normal school operations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, schools were forced to quickly adapt to online instruction despite its challenges during lockdowns and isolation. Furthermore, the study provided insight into the theoretical underpinnings of the UAE's massive implementation of distance learning in schools. Moreover, various distance learning programs were implemented by schools to facilitate students' and instructors' education across schools. The findings of this study may be used to strengthen educational systems and accelerate educational opportunities by providing evidence for better orienting and adapting policy responses in emerge...
Motivation has long been recognized as a critical component of language learners' success. Ac... more Motivation has long been recognized as a critical component of language learners' success. According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), an autonomously motivated student is more likely to be engaged in a learning activity. As the learners' needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness ought to be accommodated, these basic psychological needs of learners (BPNs) must be addressed to sustain autonomous motivation. Although there is a substantial number of literature that addresses the role of these three components in the context of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) and their relationship to autonomous motivation (Kohnke, 2020; Alamer, 2021b; Kartal, 2019; Ali, 2019), the use of Microsoft Teams is almost never addressed. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the informal use of mobile apps by teachers, such as messaging applications, and their students' levels of motivation. This study involved one group of students divided into six sections with th...
This ethnographic research was conducted in the Northeastern U.S. to investigate factors influenc... more This ethnographic research was conducted in the Northeastern U.S. to investigate factors influencing wellness/well-being among Muslim American children in this region from their mothers’ perspectives, and to explore how Muslim mothers mediate challenges faced by their children in order to support their children’s well-being. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews with seven Muslim mothers from different countries, observation, and field notes. The ecological model and Hettler’s definition of wellness were used as frameworks for understanding Muslim mothers’ experiences. Using thematic analysis, two categories of themes emerged as research questions: 1) factors impacting wellness/well-being (discrimination, cultural friction, apprehension and fear, lack of awareness of Islam, and misalignment of organizational processes); and 2) mother’s methods of mediating their children’s challenges (nurturing, cultural accommodation, and acceptable adaptations within family practices. The study identifies its limitations and implications for future research
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