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This research addresses the benefits of integrating a technology-based attendance system based on classroom management techniques (CAMTs and CARs) in the teacher education program in Kuwait. Several areas of attendance [...]

A case study was conducted on the development of the LISTEN intervention strategy for use with autistic students to improve inappropriate social behaviors. The study was conducted in a special [...]

The study investigated the effectiveness of increasing ALT for college students' achievement in Kuwait. In Phase 1,37 students participated (22, experimental; 15, control); in Phase 2, 19 students participated (8, [...]

In this research study we investigated kindergarten-aged children's moral values in Kuwait. This study utilized several quantitative and qualitative research methods in the course of looking at three terms--moral development, the meaning of value, and the meaning of morality--as experienced by kindergarten-aged children. Participants were 600 children and eleven teachers in six education districts in Kuwait. The instrument used was the Kindergarten Moral Value Questionnaire (KMVQ), which was administered in all six districts. Participating teachers and children were also observed and interviewed. Teachers' involvement and interaction with children during class and non-class activates were noted. Results indicated that using the KMVQ with kindergarten children provided valuable understanding of their judgments on various moral issues. Researchers focused on eight dimensions: truthfulness, honesty, gratitude, loyalty, reasonability, fairness, mercifulness, and patience. Each of these dimensions was included in several hypothetical situations to assess the morality level of each child. Most study outcomes were very encouraging. For example, more than 50% of the students showed high morality on each of the eight dimensions. Each of the statements in each of the dimensions was statistically significant at the 0.001 level. It was also found that the eight dimensions were significantly correlated at .01 levels. A conclusion and recommendations are provided., Most prominent research studies (e.g., Kohlberg, 1958, 1973, 1971, 1981, 1984) on moral development and moral reasoning have been conducted longitudinally. For example, Kohlberg's studies particularly emphasized people's progression in [...]

This paper focuses on the effectiveness of direct instruction in improving non-native student achievement in English learning. The study involved two groups in two English classes. Groups were selected from two different elementary public schools in the State of Kuwait. Study parameters were derived from a review of the literature and scientific research methodologies. Group one (experimental group) received direct instruction and group two (control group) did not receive direct instruction. The stages of direct instruction development, methods of validating designed direct instruction, application of the designed direct instruction, data collection and analysis procedures were properly defined. Study results indicated that children in the experimental class generally benefited from receiving direct instruction. This study has shown beyond doubt that direct instruction is a very effective approach in teaching English as a foreign language. The mean of the experimental group (3.52) was greater than that for the control group (1.09). The standard deviation (SD) for the experimental group was 1.40, while the control group's was 1.19. The mean rank of the experimental group was 30.52, while the control group's was 13.86. The test statistics (Z) was 4.427 with a P-value (0.000). The mean rank of the experimental group was also greater than that of the control group. More specifically, these tests indicated that using a direct instruction approach with the experimental group had better results compared to the control group (traditional method) in terms of student achievement. Direct instruction, which is more time-efficient in the classroom, can contribute substantially to the introduction of new methods such as pragmatics and conversational analysis that will improve English fluency in a non-native environment. Results reveal the importance of training Kuwaiti school teachers in direct instruction processes, and of creating national awareness of the effectiveness of this instructional approach. Demonstrating significant achievement in a short period of time is the benchmark of success in nonnative environments. Direct instruction provides the best alternative to traditional approaches to teaching English as a foreign language. Campaigns to increase policy makers' awareness of the effectiveness of this alternative may lead to national educational reform. While facilitating this awareness is a large task, broadcasting the findings from this case study may begin to facilitate the implementation of direct instruction in all study fields., Introduction Since the 1960s, the Kuwait Ministry of Education (KMOE) has been responsible for establishing and mandating all programs provided in the public school system (Kuwait Ministry of Education, Law [...]

This research study investigates the degree to which parental involvement impacts students' levels in special education programs in Kuwait. More specifically, this research discusses several scientific methods for research included [...]

This investigation using Grounded Theory focuses on developing, designing and testing out an evaluation method used as a framework for this study. This framework evolved into the instrument entitled, 'Classroom Teacher's Performance Based Evaluation Form (CTPBEF)'. Thus study shows the processes and procedures used in CTPBEF's development and final evaluation outcome. Discussion of each of the sections of this study follow: Introduction, Significance of the Study, Definitions: evaluation form, framework, and grounded theory as qualitative method of research), selected procedures for developing a research instrument for teacher classroom assessment, Evaluation form development, Data Collection with participants, Verification Methods, and Selected discussion and conclusions., Introduction This research study is a qualitative research study that focuses on testing out design domains and criteria evaluating teacher's performance in classroom settings. For this purpose an instrument was [...]

World-wide there is increasing interest in schooling and educating students in best possible ways so that they may take their legitimate roles in their societies. This focus includes all students [...]