Zuheir N Khlaif
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6510173 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Zuheir N Khlaif |
| NOMBRES | Zuheir N |
| APELLIDO | Khlaif |
| FIRMA | KHLAIF Z N |
| AFILIACIONES | An-Najah National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7354-7512 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 22 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 22 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2018 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
AI literacy and mediated learner autonomy in ChatGPT-supported EFL writing
The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped higher education, raising urgent pedagogical, ethical, and epistemic questions. In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, tools such as ChatGPT challenge established understandings of learner autonomy, authorship, and academic integrity. This qualitative study examines how AI literacy mediates learner autonomy and ethical decision-making in ChatGPT use within EFL p…
Engineering the future classroom
The authors examine the factors that shape the continued use of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in engineering education, drawing on qualitative insights from faculty members at three Palestinian universities. Their analysis reveals seven interconnected themes influencing XR adoption: contextual conditions, social support, features of XR tools, individual dispositions, pedagogical innovation, future-oriented thinking, and overall attitudes tow…
Artificial intelligence in interior design education
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in art and design education, yet little is known about how students in resource-constrained contexts experience AI as part of interior design studio practice. Drawing on technology acceptance theory (TAM/UTAUT) and a philosophical view of design as hybrid cognition, the study conceptualizes perceived benefits and challenges as key drivers of students' expectations about AI in stud…
Between promise and precarity
This research employs a qualitative phenomenological methodology to examine how university faculty members in Palestine perceive the incorporation of artificial intelligence within educational settings. The article draws on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with twenty-one PhD-holding instructors, each possessing substantial teaching experience, from three distinct Palestinian universities. The analysis reveals the complex views of these educa…
Enhancing the quality of educators’ AI competency
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education requires educators to move beyond basic literacy toward deeper and more practical competencies. However, limited research has examined how professional and institutional factors jointly influence educators’ ability to adopt AI effectively. Using a sequential mixed-methods approach, this study provides a context-sensitive refinement of AI competency by clarifying its relationship with adjacent …
Drivers of Acceptance of Generative AI Through the Lens of the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
The acceptance and adoption of emerging technologies are crucial for their effective integration. This study examines the factors influencing educators’ acceptance of Generative AI (Gen AI) tools in higher education, guided by the UTAUT model. It also develops a structural model to explore the relationships between UTAUT constructs and behavioral intention (BI) to use Gen AI. Using a quantitative approach, the study collected data through a self‐…
Advancing higher education with GenAI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy has emerged as a critical skill across various disciplines and industries, including education. This study aimed to identify the factors that influence educators' AI literacy and to examine the relationships among these factors. A sequential mixed methods approach was used to investigate the factors influencing faculty members' AI literacy, with qualitative data collected from 33 faculty members through focus…
Redesigning Assessments for AI-Enhanced Learning
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in education offers both opportunities and challenges, particularly in the context of student assessment. This study examines faculty members’ motivations to redesign assessments for their courses in the Gen AI era and introduces a framework for this purpose. A qualitative methodology was employed, gathering data through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, along with examples o…
Digital transformation in higher education for achieving sustainable development goals in conflict zones
Digital transformation (DT) is increasingly recognized as a vital strategy for advancing education and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In conflict-affected regions, however, its implementation faces distinct challenges tied to political instability, financial constraints, and weak legal frameworks. This study explores how DT is being adopted in higher education through a case study of An-Najah National University (NNU) in Pale…
Global citizenship in conflict settings
The effect of using community-based learning program in science students' achievement according to Kolb's learning styles
The current study aimed to investigate the effect of using a community-based learning approach (CBL) on the educational achievement of science students with different learning styles compared to the usual way of learning. The study sample consisted of 58 students studying science at An-Najah National University, students were studying different science strategies based on social interaction in the science teaching methods course. The study used a…
Attitudes of faculty members in Palestinian universities toward employing artificial intelligence applications in higher education
This study aims to identify the level of attitudes of faculty members in Palestinian universities regarding the opportunities and challenges of employing artificial intelligence applications in higher education. The researchers used a descriptive approach, and the study’s sample consisted of (130) faculty members at An-Najah National University. Data was collected using two specific questionnaires, one focused on opportunities and the other on ch…
AI-resistant assessments in higher education
The emergence of generative AI in education introduces both opportunities and challenges, especially in student assessment. This paper explores the transformative influence of generative AI on assessment practices, drawing from recent training workshops conducted with educators in the Global South. It examines how AI can enrich traditional assessment approaches by fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The paper introduces in…
University Teachers’ Views on the Adoption and Integration of Generative AI Tools for Student Assessment in Higher Education
This study examines the factors that may impact the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools for students’ assessment in tertiary education from the perspective of early-adopter instructors in the Middle East. It utilized a self-administered online survey and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model to collect data from 358 faculty members from different countries in the Middle East. The Smart PLS …
Students’ Motivation to Attend Synchronous Online Lectures
This study aims to sightsee students' perceptions of how online lec-tures should be through exploring factors that increase students' motiva-tion to attend live zoom classes. A quantitative approach was used to achieve the purpose of the study. The data was collected through an elec-tronic questionnaire using Google forms to explore students' attitudes and perspectives on influencing their attendance to online learning ses-sions. Five hundred eig…
Fostering a culture of qualitative research and scholarly publication in a leading university in the West Bank
Research practices in Arab universities, especially the use of qualitative methods, tend to fall behind international standards of excellence; hence, the relatively small number of qualitative journal articles published by Arab academics. Conducting research in Palestine is particularly problematic due to the continued Israeli occupation and its negative impact on Palestinian education. Certain cultural and historical factors pose further difficu…
Digital transformation in times of crisis
The COVID-19 crises forced and accelerated digital transformation in higher education institutions. Acceptance of the adoption of digital technologies in those institutions as well as their digital and educational readiness and resilience are important key success factors for this transformation. The objective of this study was to explore challenges, attitudes, opportunities and lessons learned of digital transformation in times of crises at the …
The Motives and Challenges of developing and delivering Moocs courses
This paper described the experience of developing a MOOC at An Najah National University and how it was transferred into a SPOC from the perspective of its team developers. Learners' responses and participation had been analyzed in order to understand its content. The data collected described the motivation for developing the MOOC and then using it as a SPOC, in addition to presenting the challenges that face its development and implementation. T…
Students' Characteristics Influence Readiness to Use Mobile Technology in Higher Education
The purpose of the current study was to explore students' characteristics that influence student's readiness to use mobile technology at An-Najah National University in Palestine. The researchers used a quantitative approach to achieve the purpose of the study. 214 students from different schools were participated in the study. A descriptive and one-way ANOVA to test the hypotheses were used in data analysis stage. The findings of the study revea…
Factors that foster and deter STEM professional development among teachers
The present study seeks to identify teachers' perceptions regarding STEM teaching professional development and to identify the factors that facilitate or hinder the success of teachers' professional development. The participants of the study were 35 teachers. A qualitative approach was used for data collection by conducting semistructured interviews with 11 teachers out of 35. All the participants were involved in the three focus group sessions. …
Teachers’ Self-efficacy Matters
How teachers in middle schools design technology integration activities
How teachers in middle schools design technology integration activities
Teachers’ Self-efficacy Matters
Factors that foster and deter STEM professional development among teachers
The present study seeks to identify teachers' perceptions regarding STEM teaching professional development and to identify the factors that facilitate or hinder the success of teachers' professional development. The participants of the study were 35 teachers. A qualitative approach was used for data collection by conducting semistructured interviews with 11 teachers out of 35. All the participants were involved in the three focus group sessions. …
The Motives and Challenges of developing and delivering Moocs courses
This paper described the experience of developing a MOOC at An Najah National University and how it was transferred into a SPOC from the perspective of its team developers. Learners' responses and participation had been analyzed in order to understand its content. The data collected described the motivation for developing the MOOC and then using it as a SPOC, in addition to presenting the challenges that face its development and implementation. T…
Students' Characteristics Influence Readiness to Use Mobile Technology in Higher Education
The purpose of the current study was to explore students' characteristics that influence student's readiness to use mobile technology at An-Najah National University in Palestine. The researchers used a quantitative approach to achieve the purpose of the study. 214 students from different schools were participated in the study. A descriptive and one-way ANOVA to test the hypotheses were used in data analysis stage. The findings of the study revea…
Digital transformation in times of crisis
The COVID-19 crises forced and accelerated digital transformation in higher education institutions. Acceptance of the adoption of digital technologies in those institutions as well as their digital and educational readiness and resilience are important key success factors for this transformation. The objective of this study was to explore challenges, attitudes, opportunities and lessons learned of digital transformation in times of crises at the …
Students’ Motivation to Attend Synchronous Online Lectures
This study aims to sightsee students' perceptions of how online lec-tures should be through exploring factors that increase students' motiva-tion to attend live zoom classes. A quantitative approach was used to achieve the purpose of the study. The data was collected through an elec-tronic questionnaire using Google forms to explore students' attitudes and perspectives on influencing their attendance to online learning ses-sions. Five hundred eig…
Fostering a culture of qualitative research and scholarly publication in a leading university in the West Bank
Research practices in Arab universities, especially the use of qualitative methods, tend to fall behind international standards of excellence; hence, the relatively small number of qualitative journal articles published by Arab academics. Conducting research in Palestine is particularly problematic due to the continued Israeli occupation and its negative impact on Palestinian education. Certain cultural and historical factors pose further difficu…
The effect of using community-based learning program in science students' achievement according to Kolb's learning styles
The current study aimed to investigate the effect of using a community-based learning approach (CBL) on the educational achievement of science students with different learning styles compared to the usual way of learning. The study sample consisted of 58 students studying science at An-Najah National University, students were studying different science strategies based on social interaction in the science teaching methods course. The study used a…
Attitudes of faculty members in Palestinian universities toward employing artificial intelligence applications in higher education
This study aims to identify the level of attitudes of faculty members in Palestinian universities regarding the opportunities and challenges of employing artificial intelligence applications in higher education. The researchers used a descriptive approach, and the study’s sample consisted of (130) faculty members at An-Najah National University. Data was collected using two specific questionnaires, one focused on opportunities and the other on ch…
AI-resistant assessments in higher education
The emergence of generative AI in education introduces both opportunities and challenges, especially in student assessment. This paper explores the transformative influence of generative AI on assessment practices, drawing from recent training workshops conducted with educators in the Global South. It examines how AI can enrich traditional assessment approaches by fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The paper introduces in…
University Teachers’ Views on the Adoption and Integration of Generative AI Tools for Student Assessment in Higher Education
This study examines the factors that may impact the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools for students’ assessment in tertiary education from the perspective of early-adopter instructors in the Middle East. It utilized a self-administered online survey and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model to collect data from 358 faculty members from different countries in the Middle East. The Smart PLS …
Drivers of Acceptance of Generative AI Through the Lens of the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
The acceptance and adoption of emerging technologies are crucial for their effective integration. This study examines the factors influencing educators’ acceptance of Generative AI (Gen AI) tools in higher education, guided by the UTAUT model. It also develops a structural model to explore the relationships between UTAUT constructs and behavioral intention (BI) to use Gen AI. Using a quantitative approach, the study collected data through a self‐…
Advancing higher education with GenAI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy has emerged as a critical skill across various disciplines and industries, including education. This study aimed to identify the factors that influence educators' AI literacy and to examine the relationships among these factors. A sequential mixed methods approach was used to investigate the factors influencing faculty members' AI literacy, with qualitative data collected from 33 faculty members through focus…
Redesigning Assessments for AI-Enhanced Learning
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in education offers both opportunities and challenges, particularly in the context of student assessment. This study examines faculty members’ motivations to redesign assessments for their courses in the Gen AI era and introduces a framework for this purpose. A qualitative methodology was employed, gathering data through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, along with examples o…
Digital transformation in higher education for achieving sustainable development goals in conflict zones
Digital transformation (DT) is increasingly recognized as a vital strategy for advancing education and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In conflict-affected regions, however, its implementation faces distinct challenges tied to political instability, financial constraints, and weak legal frameworks. This study explores how DT is being adopted in higher education through a case study of An-Najah National University (NNU) in Pale…
Global citizenship in conflict settings
AI literacy and mediated learner autonomy in ChatGPT-supported EFL writing
The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped higher education, raising urgent pedagogical, ethical, and epistemic questions. In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, tools such as ChatGPT challenge established understandings of learner autonomy, authorship, and academic integrity. This qualitative study examines how AI literacy mediates learner autonomy and ethical decision-making in ChatGPT use within EFL p…
Engineering the future classroom
The authors examine the factors that shape the continued use of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in engineering education, drawing on qualitative insights from faculty members at three Palestinian universities. Their analysis reveals seven interconnected themes influencing XR adoption: contextual conditions, social support, features of XR tools, individual dispositions, pedagogical innovation, future-oriented thinking, and overall attitudes tow…
Artificial intelligence in interior design education
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in art and design education, yet little is known about how students in resource-constrained contexts experience AI as part of interior design studio practice. Drawing on technology acceptance theory (TAM/UTAUT) and a philosophical view of design as hybrid cognition, the study conceptualizes perceived benefits and challenges as key drivers of students' expectations about AI in stud…
Between promise and precarity
This research employs a qualitative phenomenological methodology to examine how university faculty members in Palestine perceive the incorporation of artificial intelligence within educational settings. The article draws on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with twenty-one PhD-holding instructors, each possessing substantial teaching experience, from three distinct Palestinian universities. The analysis reveals the complex views of these educa…
Enhancing the quality of educators’ AI competency
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education requires educators to move beyond basic literacy toward deeper and more practical competencies. However, limited research has examined how professional and institutional factors jointly influence educators’ ability to adopt AI effectively. Using a sequential mixed-methods approach, this study provides a context-sensitive refinement of AI competency by clarifying its relationship with adjacent …
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