Hussain AlOthman

The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a rapid shift to virtual learning environments (VLEs) in higher education institutions (HEIs), presenting a complex array of challenges and opportunities. This study investigates the critical factors influencing faculty members’ swift transition to VLEs during emergencies, focusing on a semi-government Emirati university. Using a concurrent mixed-methods approach for data collection, the analysis incorporates both descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for quantitative data, as well as thematic analysis for qualitative data. The results reveal various challenges faculty face, including reduced student engagement, limited prior experience in online teaching, and technological barriers. However, the transition also unveiled opportunities to enhance teaching and learning through innovative pedagogical strategies and technology-enhanced platforms. The SEM analysis elucidated the effects of demographic variables such as gender, age, and years of experience on adopting e-learning tools and the support received during the transition. These insights are critical for HEIs, guiding strategic decision-making to optimize VLE implementation. The study offers several recommendations, including customized training programs, policy revisions, reduced teaching loads, enhanced technological support, and the incorporation of innovative teaching methods. These strategies are essential for strengthening VLE deployment in HEIs, enhancing resilience during emergencies, and fostering ongoing educational improvements.

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على المحاور الأساسية المتعلقة بقضايا كبار السن في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، من خلال تركيزها على مراجعة وتحليل القوانين والتشريعات الضامنة لحقوقهم، ودراسة الخدمات المتوافرة والمتاحة في المجتمع لضمان تلبية احتياجاتهم. حيث تم استخدام منهج البيانات المتوافرة لعمل مراجعة تفصيلية لمختف الخدمات والتشريعات والمستندات والتقارير المتعلقة بكبار السن في الدولة. أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن السياسة الاجتماعية للمسنين ارتكزت على سبع ركائز تتمحور حول الرعاية الصحية، التواصل المجتمعي والحياة النشطة، والمشاركة المدنية، والبنية التحتية والنقل، والاستقرار المالي، والسلامة والأمن إلى جانب جودة الحياة المستقبلية. كما كشفت النتائج أن حكومة دولة الإمارات ملتزمة بشكل كبير بكفالة حقوق المسنين، من خلال إصدار العديد من التشريعات والقوانين وخاصة القانون الاتحادي رقم 9 لسنة 2019 بشأن حقوق كبار المواطنين الذي تم تشريعه ليراعي احتياجات المسنين في الدولة. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، أظهرت النتائج قيام الحكومة بتخصيص ما يلزم من موارد لضمان توافر وإتاحة خدمات شمولية لهم في العديد من القطاعات...

The study seeks to identify the impact of humanitarian aid on refugees in light of the variables of Corona and the refugee camp in Jordan, by measuring the effectiveness of humanitarian aid in the era of the Corona pandemic and the extent to which this aid is affected by the aforementioned epidemic, and some concepts have been studied analytically from the point of view of refugees In the camp, the impact of humanitarian aid on the epidemic and the role of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority in the circumstances in which the epidemic spread, and what are the solutions, methods and ways that reduce the impact of the epidemic on the effectiveness of humanitarian aid from the point of view of refugees in Jordan camp were discussed. A questionnaire was conducted for refugees in Jordan camp, both males and females and over 18 years of age, and this questionnaire was applied to 250 people from the camp, from all groups and educational levels, from all social statuses and the number of family members, in addition to a set of other independent variables (150 males and 100 females) by using the purposive non-probability sampling method. And by analyzing the results of the study, it was shown the impact of the Corona epidemic on the effectiveness of humanitarian aid provided by humanitarian and international organizations and donor countries. Corona and its significant and active role in providing humanitarian aid to refugees, and the opinion of the study sample was also extrapolated on the ways and means that contribute to the transfer of humanitarian aid to refugees in the era of the pandemic. And many important recommendations were included at the end of the study that contribute to finding successful solutions to increase the effectiveness of humanitarian aid.

The study aimed at identifying parental education methods and their impact on children - the Emirate of Sharjah. To achieve the study's objective, the researcher used the social survey curriculum to fit it into the subject of the study. The researcher designed the questionnaire as a tool for gathering information and consisted of (24) phrases and applied the questionnaire to a sample based on (83.( One of the most important findings of the study was the erroneous methods, namely, the placement of family problems between parents before the children, which came at a high rate of 77.11%. - The results of the study showed sound methods, avoiding excessive cruelty whether in treatment, or in harsh language directed at children, which came with a high rate of 74.10%. - The results of the study revealed the focus on the development of children's skills and the development of their personality, which came with a high rate of 90.3%. The study concluded with a series of recommendations, including: Fostering children's positive behaviour through the use of sound methods of education that contribute to the development of their personality, trust and a sense of parental acceptance.

Workplace learning experience complements students’ learning at the university and equips them with practical skills required in professional work contexts. Given its importance, educators must constantly devise strategies to enhance students’ workplace learning and collect contextual data to determine how best to support them in collaboration with the internship sites. In this study, we adopted the online discussion forum to supplement undergraduate students’ workplace learning in a semi-private Emirati university through reflection and workplace knowledge sharing with colleagues asynchronously. Using a qualitative approach, we ethically retrieved and thematically analyzed students’ contributions to the online discussion forum. Our findings indicate that students found the orientation week beneficial and the knowledge gained at the university, such as communication and information technology, resourceful. Additionally, students found integration into the new context, time management, language issues, and emailing challenging. Despite the reported challenges, students indicated that the workplace learning experience strengthened their practical skills, including managing time, working with different people, and communicating within different contexts to smooth their transition to professional work contexts. Based on the findings, we suggest using online discussion to supplement workplace learning as an essential element for educators to consider when developing programs. We also recommend pre-internship orientations where expectations, roles, and required knowledge are discussed to prepare students for successful workplace learning experiences.

Societies are getting more diverse, with social issues increasing, necessitating the need to intensify efforts to promote tolerance and respect for diversity. In this study, we report the approach employed to redesign and evaluate a general education course to enhance students’ knowledge of tolerance and respect for diversity, drawing on Islamic values in the United Arab Emirates. In collecting and analyzing data for the study, we adopted a qualitative approach to explore students’ nuanced and reflective understanding and application of the key concepts taught in the course. We retrieved and thematically analyzed 40 transcripts from sixty-nine students’ reflective assignments. Our results indicate that students see the education process based on Islamic principles as a socialization means for shaping human life, caring for others, demonstrating compassion, and sharing knowledge, as essential to fostering tolerance. Drawing on our findings, we recommend carefully redesigning courses to strengthen students’ knowledge of tolerance and respect for diversity using the authentic learning approach. This includes engaging them in activities to link class tasks to real-life contexts, providing them with safe learning spaces, and encouraging them to learn with peers from different backgrounds.

استهدفت الدراسة التعرف على دور برامج التوطين التدريبية في توظيف المنتفعين من الضمان الاجتماعي , من وجهة نظر المتلحقين بالبرامج التدريبية من المنتفعين من الضمان الاجتماعي في مجتمع الإمارات , إذ تكونت عينة الدراسة من 766 منتفع و منتفعه من الضمان الاجتماعي على مستوى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة , و لتحقيق أهداف الدراسة قامت الباحثة باستخدام المنهج الوصفي لتحليل بيانات أفراد عينة الدراسة , تم تحليل و تفسير البيانات و معالجتها إحصائيا باستخدام برنامج spss , و ذلك بالمسح الاجتماعي بالاستعانة بأداة الدراسة الاستبيان للحصول على البيانات الكمية , أما البيانات النوعية فقد تم باستخدام المقابلة الشخصية مع مجموعة من مسؤولي وزراة تنمية المجتمع و وزارة الموارد البشرية و التوطين لجمع البيانات. وقد أظهرت نتائج الدراسة بوجود دلالة إحصائية بين متغيرات الدراسة الديمغرافية (العمر، المستوى التعليمي، الدخل، الإمارة) من جهة وبين المتغير التابع للدراسة وهي توظيف المنتفعين من الضمان الاجتماعي.