The past, present and future of assessments in the higher education sector

Charles, Tendai

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“…Becker and Jacobsen (2005) suggest teacher willingness impacts game integration (cited in Bourgonjon et al, 2013). Despite numerous studies on game-based learning's impact on students, there's a gap in research on faculty perceptions in the UAE's HE sector (Charles, 2021). Given the faculty's crucial role in both online and face-to-face classrooms, there's a need to explore their perspective on game-based learning effectiveness.…”

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Perspectives On Game-Based Learning Within The Higher Education Sector

Alshehhi,

Alzouebi,

Charles

2024

Kuey

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This study investigates the perceptions of faculty members on the integration and implications of game-based learning (GBL) in higher education, specifically within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It aims to understand how GBL influences student motivation, engagement, and the achievement of learning outcomes, thereby offering a faculty-centric perspective on the effectiveness of GBL strategies in enhancing educational experiences at the tertiary level. The research methodology employed semi-structured interviews with 18 faculty members across various disciplines in UAE universities. These interviews were meticulously analysed through open coding, selective coding, and axial coding using NVivo software. The findings indicate a strong consensus among faculty members on the positive effects of GBL on student motivation and engagement. A crucial insight is the necessity for GBL tools to be directly relevant to subject matter and aligned with specific learning outcomes. Despite these benefits, challenges such as the need for game design to meet educational objectives were noted. The study highlights the potential of GBL to transform learning experiences in higher education by fostering an engaging, interactive, and motivational learning environment. It suggests that for GBL to be effectively integrated into higher education curricula, there must be a concerted effort to develop subject-specific games that are pedagogically sound and aligned with learning outcomes. This research contributes to the academic discourse by focusing on the relatively underexplored area of faculty perspectives on GBL in the higher education sector of the UAE. It extends the understanding of GBL's applicability beyond K-12 education, addressing a gap in the literature regarding its use and effectiveness in tertiary education. Through its faculty-centric lens, the study provides invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing GBL in higher education settings, thereby offering a foundational framework for future research and practice in this emerging field.

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Perspectives On Game-Based Learning Within The Higher Education Sector

Alshehhi,

Alzouebi,

Charles

2024

Kuey

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“…It should be noted that online, blended and hybrid learning are not new concepts; rather, they have been conceptualised and implemented since the 1990s [16]. However, they were previously adopted by experts of technology enhanced learning; whereas, during the pandemic, the entire world was forced into Emergency Remote Teaching, which had its drawbacks because most institutions were not adequately prepared [17].…”

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How Does Studying Online Affect the Well-Being of Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

Abusneneh,

Charles

2023

ijmst

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The current paper aimed to explore the impact of studying online during the coronavirus pandemic on the well-being of a sample of students (n=74) who were classified as students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in five Dubai-based schools. An online 18-item Likert scale survey was developed and distributed among participants; however, this resulted in no statistically significant findings. However, there was a slight negative trend, suggesting that the students’ well-being was somewhat affected by studying alone in an online context. Ultimately, the study recommended the need to provide counselling programs to improve the well-being of the students with SEND due to the circumstances imposed on them by the pandemic; and highlights the need for more support services for these students when they study online.

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Game-Based Learning and L2 Grammar Acquisition

Alrwais

2024

English Language Education

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The past, present and future of assessments in the higher education sector

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Perspectives On Game-Based Learning Within The Higher Education Sector

Perspectives On Game-Based Learning Within The Higher Education Sector

How Does Studying Online Affect the Well-Being of Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

Game-Based Learning and L2 Grammar Acquisition

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