Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Attitudes and Perceptions of English Language Teachers at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia Towards Integrating Sustainability Topics into the English Language Curriculum and its Potential Impact on Students' Learning(University of Essex, 2024-09-18) Alharthi, Saad; Gkonou, ChristinaThis dissertation investigates English language teachers' attitudes and perceptions towards integrating sustainability topics at Umm Al-Qura University's English Language Institute (ELI). It addresses the under-researched area of sustainability in English Language Teaching (ELT) within the Saudi Arabian context. Employing a holistic approach, the study explores the factors influencing teachers' acceptance and implementation of sustainability education, considering the impact on students' learning skills. The research examines teachers' attitudes, potential demographic influences, perceived impacts on students, and challenges and opportunities related to sustainability integration. By providing empirical evidence from a specific cultural context, the study fills a gap in the literature and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The findings contribute to informing curriculum development, teacher training, and policy decisions to advance sustainability education in Saudi Arabia and beyond.39 0Item Restricted Using Design Thinking to Develop and Improve Health Profession Curricula(University of Rochester, 2024) Matbouly, Ghassan; Daley, MichaelIn recent years, there has been a notable shift towards student-centered education, with an increasing adoption of Design Thinking (DT) frameworks in educational settings to achieve this objective. DT methodology offers a novel approach to address longstanding and complex educational challenges, emphasizing collaborative curriculum co-design with key stakeholders in health professions education (HPE). Past research has highlighted the effectiveness of DT in fostering innovative ideas that enhance learning outcomes and critical thinking skills among students. However, successful implementation of DT requires thorough preparation, ongoing monitoring of group dynamics, and continuous engagement of stakeholders. This study explores the application of DT in the development of HPE curriculum, revealing its potential to improve both the education and healthcare sectors through enhanced collaboration and innovation.25 0