The purpose of this research is to integrate STS issues in the 1st grade physics curriculum in secondary school in Yemen. The results of previous studies revealed that there are many issues to be infused in physics curriculum in Yemen. As a result, the researchers developed an STS issues-based module for the 1st grade physics curriculum. STS content serves as an organizer for the science content and its sequence. In accordance with STS orientation, the researchers create the STS teaching model. To ensure that the objectives have been achieved; a list of criteria to evaluate the issues-based physics module has been used. The criteria are included in a questionnaire that is valid and reliable. A sample of 28 physics teachers and 10 experts in science education responded to this questionnaire. The responses of the referees confirm the fitness and the effectiveness of the developed STS issues-based physics module; so it is possible to integrate STS issues in physics curriculum using the pr.....

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This study aims to examine the influence of multiple intelligence-based learning on the development of creative thinking for ninth-grade students in Abu Dhabi private schools. This study uses a quantitative research design, particularly, a quasi-experimental design. Also, this study uses two samples/groups (60 students in total); a control group (30 students) and experimental group (30 students) of ninth grade students from private schools in Abu Dhabi. Two schools were selected using simple random sampling, the control and experimental groups were from the same school, but different sections. An experiment of multiple intelligence-based learning in Social Studies and Civics & Citizenship Education subjects were applied to the experimental group. The instruments used were pre and post-tests in creative thinking skills. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics (mean scores and standard deviation), ANCOVA and t-test. The findings revealed that there was a significant dif.....

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This research aims to investigate the factors leading to the success of Emirati women entrepreneurs. It also investigates the drivers, enablers and barriers toward their success helping further to design a framework for successful women entrepreneurs. This study adopted a qualitative approach using purposive sampling to select thirty successful Emirati women entrepreneurs from different sectors. The study utilized the face-to-face in-depth interview using semi-structured questions and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data collected from the interviews. Several themes emerged from the findings to represent the drivers, enablers and barriers faced by the women entrepreneurs. The women entrepreneurs regard women entrepreneurs’ motivation, the unsatisfied work conditions and the benefits seen from being entrepreneur, as the main driver of their success. The findings also unveiled that the entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics, the family support and the Government.....

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The study aimed to identify teachers' perspectives on e-learning usage, impact and challenges on students_ biology practical skills acquisition among Grade-12 students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) proposing a biology practical skill teaching framework. The study employed a quantitative research design, and a questionnaire was administrated for collecting data. The study sample consisted of 226 biology teachers distributed over seven educational districts in government secondary schools in the UAE selected by stratified random sampling method. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation coefficient and the simple linear regression analysis were employed to make decision and testing the study_s hypotheses. The results revealed that e-learning enhances the learning process and resources in biology classes. Nevertheless, teachers acknowledged obstacles that hinder the effectiveness of elearning in teaching biology practical skills. Additionally, there is a significant correlation betw.....

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