Theses - Education: Recent submissions
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Teacher accountability policy and sociocultural context: A cross-country study focusing on Finland and Singapore
In this thesis, I address two polarised debates in education policy: how teachers should be held accountable, and whether ‘best practices’ from high-performing education systems should be adopted in other countries. I ... -
River Banks, Rabbit Holes and Railway Children: Charting Series of Children's Classics
‘The classic’ is a muddled, confused and conflicted term in children’s literature scholarship and educational policy. This thesis frames an analysis of the classic through a focus on ‘the series’, which is a dominant yet ... -
Self-regulation and language skills of 4- to 5-year-old children with English as an additional language before and after a guided play intervention as measured by teacher reports and cognitive batteries
There has been increasing interest in pretend play and children’s cognitive development. This study examines the efficacy of a guided pretend play intervention on the self-regulation, language, and pre-literacy skills of ... -
To What Extent Do Theories Derived in a Westernised Context on Self-Regulated Learning, Self-Efficacy, and Seeking Social Assistance Apply to Saudi First-Year Undergraduates: A Mixed Method Research
Students in their first year of university face great challenges that may influence their studies and career. In Saudi Arabia, where this study took place, this difficulty might be greater, as Saudi undergraduates’ autonomous ...
