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Qatar’s Educational Reform: The Experiences and Perceptions of Principals, Teachers and Parents

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This study describes the implications of the massive Qatari educational reform, Education For a New Era (EFNE), from the perspectives of teachers, principals, and parents provides insight into these stakeholders perceptions regarding how EFNE has impacted teaching and learning and the new challenges they face. This qualitative study uses open-ended questionnaires, focus groups and interviews. Survey data is collected from 18 Independent Schools including 17 principals, 413 teachers and 565 parents and interviews with 17 principals, 26 teachers and 50 parents. Findings describe the effects, impact, the challenges and the advantages and disadvantages of EFNE on these stakeholders.

Source: International Journal of Education

DOI: 10.5296/ije.v5i3.3995

Authors: Michael H Romanowski, Maha Cherif, Badria Al Ammari, Asma Al Attiyah

Institution: Qatar University

Language: English

Topic: Global Education Systems and Policies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Qatar Foundation