Othman Abu Khurma
Biographic Data
| ID | 3558083 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Othman Abu Khurma |
| GIVEN NAMES | Othman Abu |
| FAMILY NAME | Khurma |
| SIGNATURE | KHURMA O A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Emirates College for Advanced Education |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6401-911X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 18 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Multimedia in Teaching and Learning
This study shows the contribution of multimedia tools to developing inquiry skills in mathematics and science for UAE secondary students. A cross‐sectional survey of 183 teachers using questionnaires assessed the frequency and influence of multimedia tools on various levels of inquiry‐based learning. Descriptive statistics and chi‐square tests were applied. Results indicate that PowerPoint was most frequently used in high‐order cognitive tasks, p…
The illusion of knowledge? Investigating the statistical precision of ChatGPT and Gemini and their capacity to foster enduring students' conceptual learning
The latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) tools have sparked controversy among educators about their usage in statistics classes. This study examines the capabilities and limitations of two popular large language models (LLMs), namely ChatGPT and Gemini, for learning statistics. A comparative approach was used to examine the accuracy and consistency of responses from LLMs regarding selected descriptive statistical concepts, and whet…
From enjoyment to excellence
Introduction Based on Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) data, this study investigated the relationships between students' enjoyment of science, interest in science, and science achievement in the UAE and Finland. It examines whether interest mediates the relationship between enjoyment and attainment of science. Methods Participants included students aged 15 years from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds who participated in PISA 20…
Sustainable AI Integration in Teacher Education
This qualitative review of the literature explores current conversations about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on teacher education in general and pre-service teachers in particular. Recent advances in AI are beginning to influence teacher education, where curricula, practicum, and school field experience now incorporate AI in curriculum-based instruction and as a context for teaching digital literacy, not as an isolated tool. Research…
Learning at the school–university boundary
Research and development partnerships between schools and universities have potential opportunities for integrating research and practice that may lead to improved teaching, learning and school improvement. However, such partnerships are a neglected area of research and practice in the Gulf and Middle East region. This paper explores stakeholders’ perspectives on the benefits of school–university partnerships, the conditions they consider essenti…
Towards a model for sustainable leadership in educational contexts
Sustainable leadership aims to transcend the heroic assumptions inherent in traditional leadership approaches by fostering enduring value, effective work practices, and systems that prioritize long-term outcomes over a leader's personal qualities and attributes. This study proposes a theoretical model for sustainable leadership practices in educational contexts. This model serves both as a framework for future research and as a practical tool for…
AI’s impact on science education
Introduction Although Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize educational practices worldwide, particularly within the science domain, the integration of such technologies in education remains a challenge. This study investigates science teachers’ perspectives regarding AI and examines how its integration influences teaching and learning processes. The research employs the metaphor of a dedicated ant farm and a co-operativ…
Empowering Educators
This mixed-methods study investigated the dispositions and motivations of 118 K-12 teachers in Abu Dhabi regarding lifelong learning. Employing a sequential explanatory design, quantitative data were collected using a validated 40-item Likert scale survey across five domains: Goal setting, Application of knowledge and skills, Self-direction and evaluation, Locating information, and Adaptable learning strategies. Results indicated a moderate overa…
From Meals to Marks
This study investigates the impact of family engagement on student reading achievement in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using counterfactual explainable artificial intelligence (CXAI) analysis. Drawing data from 24,600 students in the UAE PISA dataset, the analysis employed Gradient Boosting, SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations), and counterfactual simulations to model and interpret the influence of ten parental involvement variables. The result…
The Emirati Habitus
The Practice of Augmented Reality in Islamic Education and the Level of Motivation Among UAE Secondary School Students
This study aims to investigate the existence of a relationship between the practice of augmented reality and motivation. The descriptive survey method was used on a sample of 310 students, 165 of whom were females and 145 of them were males. A questionnaire was conducted to determine the extent of augmented reality practice in education. Islamic education consists of five dimensions, namely, the use of augmented reality by Islamic education teach…
Does Community Engagement Boost Pre- and In-Service Teachers’ 21st-Century Skills? A Mixed-Method Study
This study investigated community engagement in developing the 21st-century skills of pre-service and in-service teachers in the context of four skills: communication, creative thinking, collaboration, and critical thinking. It focused specifically on the effectiveness of community engagement in promoting the 4Cs for pre- and in-service teachers and whether such effectiveness differs between pre-service and in-service teachers. This study used a …
School Innovation
Background: Innovation in education is essential for fostering improved learning outcomes, operation efficiency and school excellence. Many challenges persist due to due to gaps in leadership strategies, limited stakeholder engagement, and inadequate professional development opportunities. This study explores the role of school principals in promoting a culture of innovation in private schools in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Methods: A quantitative research d…
School leadership and teacher stress
This study investigates the influence of leadership practices on workplace stress among UAE teachers, with job satisfaction examined as a mediator and employment status as a moderator. Data were drawn from 7997 teachers who participated in the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings demonstrate that leadership practices enhance teachers' job satisfaction, which in turn…
Intellectual Curiosity as a Mediator between Teacher–Student Relationship Quality and Emirati Science Achievement in Pisa 2022
This study investigates the mediating role of intellectual curiosity (IC) in the relationship between teacher–student relationship quality (TSR) and science achievement among Emirati early adolescents. The objectives were to assess TSR’s predictive power on science achievement, evaluate IC’s impact on science achievement, examine the combined effect of TSR and IC, and investigate IC’s mediating role. Data from 17,475 valid cases in the PISA datas…
An Investigation into the Impact of Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence on Students’ Satisfaction of Their Academic Achievement
This paper explores the correlation between teachers’ emotional intelligence (EI) and students’ academic achievement. Utilizing the Daniel Goleman questionnaire, the study delves into the multifaceted aspects of EI that extend beyond traditional leadership qualities. Goleman contends that, while attributes such as determination, intelligence, and vision are essential, they alone do not encapsulate effective leadership. Emotional intelligence intr…
Adaptive Learning Framework (Alef) in UAE Public Schools from the Parents' Perspective
This study aimed to evaluate the Adaptive Learning Framework (Alef) platform and determine how parents perceive the implementation of such a program to support their children's learning. Alef is a smart learning program that is mandated in United Arab Emirates (UAE) public schools to promote student-centered, interactive, and differentiated learning and personalized experiences. The participants were parents of students enrolled in grades 9-12 in…
A Framework for Incorporating the “Learning How to Learn” Approach in Teaching STEM Education
The importance of STEM subjects for the purposes of scientific and technological development has gained global momentum. Yet, there are various obstacles to applying a STEM education in the context of preparing students for a scientifically and technologically advanced society. There has been little research on how engineering can be incorporated into the elementary school curriculum. This study, thus, provides a systematic review of the learning…
Adaptive Learning Framework (Alef) in UAE Public Schools from the Parents' Perspective
This study aimed to evaluate the Adaptive Learning Framework (Alef) platform and determine how parents perceive the implementation of such a program to support their children's learning. Alef is a smart learning program that is mandated in United Arab Emirates (UAE) public schools to promote student-centered, interactive, and differentiated learning and personalized experiences. The participants were parents of students enrolled in grades 9-12 in…
A Framework for Incorporating the “Learning How to Learn” Approach in Teaching STEM Education
The importance of STEM subjects for the purposes of scientific and technological development has gained global momentum. Yet, there are various obstacles to applying a STEM education in the context of preparing students for a scientifically and technologically advanced society. There has been little research on how engineering can be incorporated into the elementary school curriculum. This study, thus, provides a systematic review of the learning…
Adaptive Learning Framework (Alef) in UAE Public Schools from the Parents' Perspective
This study aimed to evaluate the Adaptive Learning Framework (Alef) platform and determine how parents perceive the implementation of such a program to support their children's learning. Alef is a smart learning program that is mandated in United Arab Emirates (UAE) public schools to promote student-centered, interactive, and differentiated learning and personalized experiences. The participants were parents of students enrolled in grades 9-12 in…
Intellectual Curiosity as a Mediator between Teacher–Student Relationship Quality and Emirati Science Achievement in Pisa 2022
This study investigates the mediating role of intellectual curiosity (IC) in the relationship between teacher–student relationship quality (TSR) and science achievement among Emirati early adolescents. The objectives were to assess TSR’s predictive power on science achievement, evaluate IC’s impact on science achievement, examine the combined effect of TSR and IC, and investigate IC’s mediating role. Data from 17,475 valid cases in the PISA datas…
An Investigation into the Impact of Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence on Students’ Satisfaction of Their Academic Achievement
This paper explores the correlation between teachers’ emotional intelligence (EI) and students’ academic achievement. Utilizing the Daniel Goleman questionnaire, the study delves into the multifaceted aspects of EI that extend beyond traditional leadership qualities. Goleman contends that, while attributes such as determination, intelligence, and vision are essential, they alone do not encapsulate effective leadership. Emotional intelligence intr…
Towards a model for sustainable leadership in educational contexts
Sustainable leadership aims to transcend the heroic assumptions inherent in traditional leadership approaches by fostering enduring value, effective work practices, and systems that prioritize long-term outcomes over a leader's personal qualities and attributes. This study proposes a theoretical model for sustainable leadership practices in educational contexts. This model serves both as a framework for future research and as a practical tool for…
AI’s impact on science education
Introduction Although Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize educational practices worldwide, particularly within the science domain, the integration of such technologies in education remains a challenge. This study investigates science teachers’ perspectives regarding AI and examines how its integration influences teaching and learning processes. The research employs the metaphor of a dedicated ant farm and a co-operativ…
Empowering Educators
This mixed-methods study investigated the dispositions and motivations of 118 K-12 teachers in Abu Dhabi regarding lifelong learning. Employing a sequential explanatory design, quantitative data were collected using a validated 40-item Likert scale survey across five domains: Goal setting, Application of knowledge and skills, Self-direction and evaluation, Locating information, and Adaptable learning strategies. Results indicated a moderate overa…
From Meals to Marks
This study investigates the impact of family engagement on student reading achievement in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using counterfactual explainable artificial intelligence (CXAI) analysis. Drawing data from 24,600 students in the UAE PISA dataset, the analysis employed Gradient Boosting, SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations), and counterfactual simulations to model and interpret the influence of ten parental involvement variables. The result…
The Emirati Habitus
The Practice of Augmented Reality in Islamic Education and the Level of Motivation Among UAE Secondary School Students
This study aims to investigate the existence of a relationship between the practice of augmented reality and motivation. The descriptive survey method was used on a sample of 310 students, 165 of whom were females and 145 of them were males. A questionnaire was conducted to determine the extent of augmented reality practice in education. Islamic education consists of five dimensions, namely, the use of augmented reality by Islamic education teach…
Does Community Engagement Boost Pre- and In-Service Teachers’ 21st-Century Skills? A Mixed-Method Study
This study investigated community engagement in developing the 21st-century skills of pre-service and in-service teachers in the context of four skills: communication, creative thinking, collaboration, and critical thinking. It focused specifically on the effectiveness of community engagement in promoting the 4Cs for pre- and in-service teachers and whether such effectiveness differs between pre-service and in-service teachers. This study used a …
School Innovation
Background: Innovation in education is essential for fostering improved learning outcomes, operation efficiency and school excellence. Many challenges persist due to due to gaps in leadership strategies, limited stakeholder engagement, and inadequate professional development opportunities. This study explores the role of school principals in promoting a culture of innovation in private schools in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Methods: A quantitative research d…
School leadership and teacher stress
This study investigates the influence of leadership practices on workplace stress among UAE teachers, with job satisfaction examined as a mediator and employment status as a moderator. Data were drawn from 7997 teachers who participated in the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings demonstrate that leadership practices enhance teachers' job satisfaction, which in turn…
Multimedia in Teaching and Learning
This study shows the contribution of multimedia tools to developing inquiry skills in mathematics and science for UAE secondary students. A cross‐sectional survey of 183 teachers using questionnaires assessed the frequency and influence of multimedia tools on various levels of inquiry‐based learning. Descriptive statistics and chi‐square tests were applied. Results indicate that PowerPoint was most frequently used in high‐order cognitive tasks, p…
The illusion of knowledge? Investigating the statistical precision of ChatGPT and Gemini and their capacity to foster enduring students' conceptual learning
The latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) tools have sparked controversy among educators about their usage in statistics classes. This study examines the capabilities and limitations of two popular large language models (LLMs), namely ChatGPT and Gemini, for learning statistics. A comparative approach was used to examine the accuracy and consistency of responses from LLMs regarding selected descriptive statistical concepts, and whet…
From enjoyment to excellence
Introduction Based on Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) data, this study investigated the relationships between students' enjoyment of science, interest in science, and science achievement in the UAE and Finland. It examines whether interest mediates the relationship between enjoyment and attainment of science. Methods Participants included students aged 15 years from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds who participated in PISA 20…
Sustainable AI Integration in Teacher Education
This qualitative review of the literature explores current conversations about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on teacher education in general and pre-service teachers in particular. Recent advances in AI are beginning to influence teacher education, where curricula, practicum, and school field experience now incorporate AI in curriculum-based instruction and as a context for teaching digital literacy, not as an isolated tool. Research…
Learning at the school–university boundary
Research and development partnerships between schools and universities have potential opportunities for integrating research and practice that may lead to improved teaching, learning and school improvement. However, such partnerships are a neglected area of research and practice in the Gulf and Middle East region. This paper explores stakeholders’ perspectives on the benefits of school–university partnerships, the conditions they consider essenti…
Psychology (10 works) · Mathematics education (9 works) · Computer Science (7 works) · Pedagogy (4 works) · Academic achievement (3 works) · Innovative Teaching Methods (3 works) · Online Learning and Analytics (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)