Teacher Education

Group1

Research Area # 1: Curriculum and Instruction

Members:

  • Dr. Sami Sulieman Alqatawneh (PI)
  • Khaled Aljarrah
  • Tizreena Ismail
  • Ahood Al Rawashdeh
  • Najeh Alsalhi (RA)

Achieved project title: To E-Textbook or Not To E-Textbook? A Quantitative Analysis on the Effectiveness of E-Textbooks Implemented at Ajman University, A Student’s Perspective.

Abstract:

The present research aims to identify the effectiveness of the use of e-textbooks implemented in undergraduate programs at Ajman University from the students’ perspective. The quantitative study applied an analytical descriptive approach on student participants (926) from a variety of Ajman University colleges in the first academic semester of 2017/2018. The results indicated that there were problems associated with the application of the e-textbooks and the ability of students to apply the tools and features successfully. The findings led to recommendations including the implementation of a training program on e-textbooks for students focusing on the features, applications, and options of the e-textbooks.

Recommendations:

In light of the results of the study, some recommendations have been made: -

  • The University should adopt the idea of implementing a training program on e-textbooks in which students will be introduced and trained to the advantages of e-textbooks, applications and options at the beginning of each academic year.
  • Working to help students adapt to this type of technological tool in the process of education through the implementation of awareness programs about e-textbooks and how to deal with it correctly.
  • The university should conduct a thorough review about the e-textbooks requirements and features in order to ensure that all requirements are available according to international standards which students can benefit from using e-textbooks easily during their studies next semesters.
Group2

Research Area # 2: Teacher Education

Members:

  • Dr. Randa Abdou Soliman (PI)
  • Dr. Mohamed Mehdi
  • Ms. Enas Khalil
  • Eman Abdelwahab (RA)

Current project title: The Role of the College of Education in Preparing Teachers to get the UAE Teacher Licensure.