Quality of Education and Labour Market in Saudi Arabia

Mishrif, Ashraf; Alabduljabbar, Amal

doi:10.1007/978-981-10-5783-0_5

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“…... We will remember our lifelong obligations to our families" (KSA, 2016, p. 72). Mishrif and Alabduljabbar (2018) maintained that elementary education is very important because it helps pave the way for a nation's success. Elementary students must be taught how to bring out their inner talents to share responsibility for each other and their home country.…”

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“…Mead ( 2016) concurred that the quality and success of elementary education was a powerful predictor of a child's life outcomes. In the same line of thought, Mishrif and Alabduljabbar (2018) pointed out how important the primary and secondary education in Saudi Arabia are, because they are meant to help pupils and students adopt a positive attitude towards work and employment achieving the goals set in Vision 2030.…”

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Elementary Teachers’ Thoughts about Distance Education and Learning 21st-Century Skills during COVID Pandemic

Alghamdi

Al-Ghamdi²

2021

IJLTER

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There was a dearth of research documenting the Arab World’s educational response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, female Saudi elementary teachers’ views on distance education during those unprecedented times were under-explored in the research literature. In the wake of the outbreak in Saudi Arabia, concerns have been raised about education disruption at the elementary school level and its impact on instilling and developing 21st-century skills. Conducted at a college of education in Saudi’s Eastern Province, a qualitative exploratory study examined 20 Saudi postgraduate female students’ written responses to a journal question concerning teaching elementary pupils online about the pandemic while 21st-century skills were being inculcated. A critical finding was that the participants expressed a sense of ample scope for personal and pedagogical transformation despite the enormity of the challenge. Suggestions for future research, pre-service, and in-service teacher training, and professional development were recommended around pedagogical adjustments for teaching elementary learners online while ensuring they still learn and develop their 21st-century skills.

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Section: Importance Of Elementary Educationmentioning

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Elementary Teachers’ Thoughts about Distance Education and Learning 21st-Century Skills during COVID Pandemic

Alghamdi

Al-Ghamdi²

2021

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“…As a part of Saudization program 39 , 40 which focuses on decreasing the dependency on expatriates by increasing the skilled workers in Saudi Arabia, various development initiatives such as improving education through partnership from various internationally recognized universities promoting research and development, and skill development programs have been deployed during the past decade. The program has been delivering positive results in improving the skilled labor workforce in the country.…”

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Prospects of Integrating Gig Economy in the Saudi Arabian Health-care System from the Perspectives of Health-care Decision-makers and Practitioners

Alanzi

2021

JHL

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Background: Gig economy is an approach in the labor market which is characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work in contrast to permanent jobs. The gig workers are independent workers or temporary contract workers who enter into formal/ informal agreements with on-demand companies to provide their services. Rather than employing full-time/permanent employees companies may utilize gig workers as per the demand and work burden, which can minimize the costs incurred in managing permanent employees. However, there is a lack of research on using gig economy in health care, its prospects and the issues involved. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate various prospects in integrating gig economy with the Saudi health-care system. Methods: An online survey questionnaire instrument including 22 prospects under three categories including organizational competitiveness, resource management, and sustainable development was used for collecting data from 712 health-care decision-makers and practitioners in Saudi Arabia. Findings were analyzed using the statistical means and standard deviations for each item in the questionnaire for analyzing the role of each factor in depth, and t-tests were used for comparing the responses between the groups. Results: T-tests revealed no significant differences among the experts and health-care workers in relation to organizational competitiveness and resource management; however, significant differences in opinions were identified in relation to sustainable development. Individual factors including motivation for Saudization program (mean=4.5, SD=1.15) and creating employment opportunities in rural areas (mean=4.5, SD=1.08), growth in economy (mean=4.4, SD=1.43), increased opportunities for women and disabled (mean=4.4, SD=1.28), and growth in employment (mean=4.3, SD=1.68) were the major prospects identified in relation to the use of gig economy in the Saudi Arabian health-care system. Conclusion: Gig economy may offer a wide range of benefits in health care, especially sustainable development, effective resource management, and organizational competitiveness.

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“…Understanding the evolution and priorities of higher education institutions in the Gulf region can enlighten international students about the educational environment and opportunities in the region (Mohiuddin et al, 2023). Mishrif et al (2023) discussed the substantial expenditures made by GCC member states in expanding their higher education infrastructure in an attempt to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for employment in a dynamic labour market. The authors contended that despite these efforts, there still needs to be a disparity between educational outcomes and the skill sets required by the Gulf 's increasingly globalised labour market.…”

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“…This overview offered perceptions of how educational programs match industrial demands. It would help international students to make judgments about pursuing higher education in the Gulf countries (Mishrif et al, 2023). Sellami et al (2023) exploratory research investigated the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career interests and aspirations of 1,492 11th and 12th grade students in Qatar.…”

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Adaptation in Educational Management for International Students in Hosting Countries: An Overview of Gulf Countries

Al-Horr

2023

Am. J. Interdiscip. Res. Innov.

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This in-depth analysis examined the dynamics of international education and its management in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, with a particular emphasis on Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The research review highlighted the growing significance of attracting international students to GCC countries as part of their educational expansion and economic diversification strategies. This review has underlined the complex interaction between higher education institutions, international students, and the broader societal and economic contexts within the GCC region by analysing 17 selected papers published between 2016 and 2023. The review used a rigorous search strategy and criteria for inclusion and exclusion to identify relevant studies. The research review results show that despite the GCC countries’ large expenditures in higher education infrastructure, there are still issues with linguistic obstacles, cultural adaption, and a desire for academic help for international students. Furthermore, the review stressed the significance of tailored assistance systems and strategies for international students, growth for faculty, and enhanced interactions with others to promote their successful adaptation and retention.

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Quality of Education and Labour Market in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 6 publications

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Elementary Teachers’ Thoughts about Distance Education and Learning 21st-Century Skills during COVID Pandemic

Elementary Teachers’ Thoughts about Distance Education and Learning 21st-Century Skills during COVID Pandemic

Prospects of Integrating Gig Economy in the Saudi Arabian Health-care System from the Perspectives of Health-care Decision-makers and Practitioners

Adaptation in Educational Management for International Students in Hosting Countries: An Overview of Gulf Countries

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