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- Alghamdi, Fayiq, 1985-
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Dimensions of Professionalism : A Study of Computer Science Teaching in Saudi Arabia
- 2020
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- In Saudi Arabia, new computing education programs have been introduced in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030, which is a plan launched in 2017 to reduce Saudi Arabia's reliance on oil, diversify its economy, and develop its health, education, recreation, infrastructure and tourism. Computer science is a rapidly changing area, which places high demands on teachers in the subject to develop both their subject and pedagogical competence. This thesis explores computer science teachers’ perspectives on professional development from three viewpoints—the Saudi Teaching Competencies Standard, engagement in teachers’ awards and self-directed learning. The thesis examines the efforts of computer science teachers as they develop new pedagogies during their teaching careers as a result of the new regulations. The main question is ‘How do Saudi Arabian computer science teachers develop their teaching professionalism?’ Conclusions draw on the outcomes of four sub-studies. A mixed-methods approach consisting of interviews and questionnaires was used to collect data. The participants comprised 389 computer science teachers from different Saudi Arabian cities with different demographics and different teaching experience. The analysis drew on a theoretical framework that integrates elements of the Theory of Reasoned Action, the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Adult Learning Theory. A model for pedagogical change was developed and used to understand how and why computer science teachers change their educational pedagogy. The model explains the teachers’ shift in pedagogy and answers the question of how and why computer science teachers adopt a new pedagogical strategy. The studies show that both internal and external factors motivate the study participants to engage in competency development. In the Saudi model, the Saudi Teaching Competencies Standard and awards are external factors as they include a preparatory period of intensive skills development. Teachers' experience from this informs the picture of Saudi teachers' training that is presented in the dissertation. Indeed, the trial participants stated that they mainly used self-directed learning for their competence development, drawing on internal motivation. One reason for this was that they felt that many of the skills development programs offered lacked timeliness and relevance. The studies on which the dissertation is based have been conducted in Saudi Arabia, but the results also provide insights into general challenges associated with regulating teachers' competence and the design of in-service training for teachers. The results clearly point out the importance of teachers' participation in the development of the profession in order for changes to be accepted and incorporated into their profession. Behavior change theories can be used to understand and predict how new regulations and pedagogical strategies will be received, and if they are likely to be accepted or rejected by teachers. These theories, therefore, constitute a useful tool in regulating teaching and the teaching profession.
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- Alghamdi, Fayiq, 1985-, et al.
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Teachers’ Awards : an Incentive for Pedagogical Development in Saudi Arabia
- 2019
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Ingår i: 2019 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). - 9781728117461 - 9781728117478
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This work-in-progress paper presents a study on how K-12 Computer Science teachers in Saudi Arabia have changed their pedagogy as a result of engaging in one year of professional development leading up to applying for a teacher's award. The results are based on thematic analysis of fourteen interviews with teachers that have been awarded either the `Education Excellence Award' or the `Microsoft Expert in Education'. The study focuses on how preparing for and getting the teaching award has influenced them focusing on changes in their pedagogical development and subsequent practices. The work provides an in-depth description of several aspects of the Saudi Arabian teaching culture. It explores and discusses the affordances of mechanisms used to strengthen pedagogical competence in a teacher community, paying extra attention to awards. This study identifies four main factors that motivate teachers to engage in pedagogical development in teaching Computer Science. The research suggests that awards can be an efficient motivator in establishing a culture of excellence among Computer Science teachers.
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- Alghamdi, Fayiq, 1985-
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Why Computer Science teachers in Saudi Arabia Learn on Their Own: Impulse for Self-Directed Professional Development in CS teaching
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The research investigates the self-directed learning of CS teaching among Computer Science (CS) teachers in Saudi Arabia schools as a way of their professional development. The researchers developed a questionnaire with a 42-items inspiring from the previous literature and the purpose of the research question: How CS teachers were influenced by self-directed professional development in CS teaching? The questionnaires evaluated by the virtual honesty, Factor analysis and Alpha-Cronbach. Then, it distributed to 16 education offices and responses were received from 352 participants. The data shows that CS female teachers are more engaged in self-directed learning than CS male teachers. Also, the participants agreed on the total of average scores of the survey on learners’ self-directedness in the workplaces and self- reflection, planning, reasons and professional development for CS teachers. The recommendation made supported the CS teaching internet material recourses and make them easy and accessibility for all CS teachers community.
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- Alghamdi, Fayiq, 1985-
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Why do female students choose to study CS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
- 2017
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Ingår i: Proc. 5th International Conference on Learning and Teaching in Computing and Engineering. - : IEEE Computer Society. - 9781538608920 ; , s. 49-53
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- We know that female students in computer science, CS, are fewer than male students in Western countries. What is not well understood is the high rate of Saudi female students in CS. This article explores why female students choose to study CS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA. Data was collected through structured interviews with ten female students in three different universities in the KSA. The content analysis approach was used. This study determines the students' experiences in studying CS. The findings of this study are a first step in paying more attention to the system of women's education in the KSA. Motivation and expectation regarding CS were investigated. Results showed that the reasons behind the engagement of Saudi female students in CS are government support, family influence, and a stable workplace. The results could help to improve the CS curriculum and program of preparation for CS teachers in the KSA.
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- Alghamdi, Fayiq, 1985-
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Women in computing in Saudi Arabia
- 2016
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Ingår i: Proc. 3rd ACM-W Europe Celebration of Women in Computing. ; , s. 1-3
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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