Author ORCID Identifier
0009-0002-0887-6608
DOI
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0887-6608
Abstract
United Arab Emirates Public Schools in Abu Dhabi implement curricula developed by the Ministry of Education (MOE). This qualitative case study research aimed to explore the perspectives of both teachers and students regarding the obstacles impacting student academic achievement in Science classes. The study was conducted in one middle school in Abu Dhabi, EARTH School (pseudonym) that faced challenges in the first trimester of the 2023 academic school year. The students identified teacher quality and well-being as obstacles and suggested improving student motivation and teaching strategies. The teachers identified professional development and student language barriers as core issues and suggested that school leaders take action for improvement.
Recommended Citation
Husain, Fatima
(2026)
"Improving the Science Curriculum: A UAE Middle School Case Study,"
Journal of Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership in Education: Vol. 11:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
DOI: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0887-6608
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ctlle/vol11/iss2/1