Cooperative learning in science classes in the United Arab Emirates: Learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations

The study reported in this thesis examined students’ and teachers’ perspectives on the use of cooperative learning in science classrooms in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The study involved a multistrand, mixed methods approach. Quantitative data was collected to assess students’ (N=784) perceptions of the learnin...

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Main Author: Khalil, Nadine
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Curtin University 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2604
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description The study reported in this thesis examined students’ and teachers’ perspectives on the use of cooperative learning in science classrooms in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The study involved a multistrand, mixed methods approach. Quantitative data was collected to assess students’ (N=784) perceptions of the learning environment, attitudes, motivation and career aspirations in science. Qualitative information was gathered from seven case study teachers. The findings indicated that cooperative learning could lead to improved student outcomes in science.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-26042017-02-20T06:37:41Z Cooperative learning in science classes in the United Arab Emirates: Learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations Khalil, Nadine The study reported in this thesis examined students’ and teachers’ perspectives on the use of cooperative learning in science classrooms in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The study involved a multistrand, mixed methods approach. Quantitative data was collected to assess students’ (N=784) perceptions of the learning environment, attitudes, motivation and career aspirations in science. Qualitative information was gathered from seven case study teachers. The findings indicated that cooperative learning could lead to improved student outcomes in science. 2015 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2604 en Curtin University fulltext
spellingShingle Khalil, Nadine
Cooperative learning in science classes in the United Arab Emirates: Learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations
title Cooperative learning in science classes in the United Arab Emirates: Learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations
title_full Cooperative learning in science classes in the United Arab Emirates: Learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations
title_fullStr Cooperative learning in science classes in the United Arab Emirates: Learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations
title_full_unstemmed Cooperative learning in science classes in the United Arab Emirates: Learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations
title_short Cooperative learning in science classes in the United Arab Emirates: Learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations
title_sort cooperative learning in science classes in the united arab emirates: learning environment, attitudes, motivation, engagement and career aspirations
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2604