ISSN: 2189-1036 – The IAFOR International Conference on Education 2015: Official Conference Proceedings

IICE2015, Dubai, UAE
Conference Theme 2014: “Education, Power and Empowerment: Developing Transnational Spaces”
Sunday, March 08, 2015 - Tuesday, March 10, 2015
ISSN: 2189-1036

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Proceedings Contents

A Smartphone-Assisted English Reading Instructional Model for English Major Students in the Northeast of Thailand
Suksan Suppasetseree, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Poonsuk Jantasin, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

Teaching Skills and Work Behavior of Clinical Instructors of Nursing Schools in Northern Samar
Perlin Zellaine Tabale-Licas, University of Eastern Philippines, Philippines

The Importance of Organizational Learning for Change in Higher Education Institutions
Judith Mavodza, Zayed University, UAE

The C.L.E.A.R. Framework for Successfully Educating and Empowering Diverse Student Populations
Tabora Johnson, Medgar Evars College - CUNY, USA

Education in Africa for the Twenty First Century: Perspectives for Change
Olatunbosun Ogunseemi, College of Education, Nigeria
A.O Fasuyi, College of Education, Nigeria
O.O Boris, College of Education, Nigeria

Bridging the Talent Gap of the Petroleum Industry: Developing Transnational Competency-Based Education
Aileen G. Zaballero, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Ali Alkhalaf, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
William J. Rothwell, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Gregory C. Bihn, PetroEd, USA
Rashed A. Alzahmi, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

From Conceptualization to Reflection: A Transnational Model for Preparing and Ensuring Robust Clinical Experiences in Teacher Preparation Programs
Tabora Johnson, Medgar Evars College - CUNY, USA
Sheilah Marion Paul, Medgar Evars College - CUNY, USA

A Study of Interactive Influence of Brain-Based Learning and Hemisphericity of Students of Standard VIII on their Academic Achievement in Biology, Study Habits and Stress
Mary George Varghese, MES Pillai College of Education & Research, India

Students-Enthusiasts in a Virtual Classroom: Their Contribution to the Educational Process
Anna Toom, Touro College, USA

Students’ Experiences with Blended Learning Using a Flipped Classroom Approach
Oogarah-Pratap Brinda, Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius
Gungadeen Anuradha, Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius

Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899-1976) as a Muslim Poet-Writer: An Apology
Mohammad Mozammel Haque, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

The Status Quo and Future of the Off-Campus Internship Programs for Students in the Departments of Electronic Engineering and Information
Jen-Chia Chang, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Hsi-Chi Hsaio, Cheng Shiu University, Taiwan
Tien-Li Chen, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Chin-Pin Chen, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan
Su-Chang Chen, National Penghu University of Science & Technology, Taiwan

Social Media as the New Transnational Educational Space
Adeela Arshad-Ayaz, Concordia University, Canada
Jihan Rabah, Concordia University, Canada

Mathematical Modeling – A Synthesis of Qualitative Research: A Proposal for an Integrated Mathematics and Science Modeling Cycle
Andrzej Sokolowski, Texas A&M University, USA

Building Academic Staff Portfolio to Increase Employee Retention: A Case Study of a Thai University
Pannarat Wansavatkul Kadish, Rangsit University, Thailand
Maureen Ricafort, Webster University, Thailand

Essays and Related Writing Tasks for Language Testing
Rosanna Tammaro, University of Salerno, Italy
Anna D'Alessio, University of Salerno, Italy

Initial Teachers’ Education and Training: An Amazing Challenge
Rosanna Tammaro, University of Salerno, Italy
Anna D'Alessio, University of Salerno, Italy

Instructional Learning Versus Action Learning: A Grounded Theory Study of Vietnamese Students’ Perspective in an International Educational Program
Sandra Safwat Youssef Fahmy, Aalborg University, Denmark

Healthy Children Healthy Minds: Helping Children Succeed Now for a Brighter Future
Marcel Lebrun, Plymouth State University, USA

Internationalization of Global Women in Higher Education: Shifting to a “Two-Way” Approach of Engagement
Aileen G. Zaballero, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Leslie G. Scamacca, LaGuardia Community College, USA
Catherine Haynes, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Christina Barss, The Cleveland Clinic, USA

Moulding for Excellence at Federal College of Education(FCE), Abeokuta, Nigeria
Rasheed Adenrele Adetoro, Federal College of Education, Nigeria

The Effectiveness of a Suggested Program Based on English Songs on Developing Primary School Pupils’ Vocabulary, Grammar and Their English Language Learning Interest
Karem Abdelatif Ahmed, Sadat Academy for Science Management, Egypt

Teaching beyond the Borders: Using the ELT Classroom to Raise Students’ Social Awareness
Kholood Moustafa Alakkawi, Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia

Speech Acts in Political Speeches
Suhair Safwat Hashim, University of Sulaimani, Iraq

Igbo Dialect Constraints in Indigenous Language Education in Nigeria: A Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Imo State, Nigeria
Ihueze Chinyere, College of Education, Nigeria
Callista Otutu, College of Education, Nigeria

Barriers to E-Learning in Higher Education Systems in Iran
Golnoosh Mirsaidi, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Samaneh Parcheh Bafieh, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Hadi Barati, Allameh Tabatabaei Univerisity, Iran

Exploring the Impact of iPads in Teaching Introductory Physics Courses at UAEU
Saleh Thaker, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
Qasim Alshannag, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
Naser Qamhieh, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
Ehab Malkawi, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Quality and Equity in Nigerian Education System: A Panacea for Economic Empowerment, Development Strategy and Social Justice
E. Uzoka Ngozi, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Rosita Igwe, University of Lagos, Nigeria

Achieving Transnational Spaces through Collective Will Power
Doris McEwen Harris, McEwen Education Consulting and Curriculum Auditing, USA

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Integration and Education in the Age of Globalization: A Holistic Framework
Jihan Rabah, Concordia University, Canada
Adeela Arshad Ayaz, Concordia University, Canada

Studying the Importance of Curriculum Planning Components in Virtual and Conventional Training of Nursing
Samaneh Parchebafieh, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Golnoosh Mirsaidi, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Mahboobeh Safavi, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Shadi Abdollah Zargar, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Soheila Mashouf, Islamic Azad University, Iran

Factors Affecting the Achievement Level of Biological Science Students at the University of Eastern Philippines
Geraldine Apelo-Quinones, University of Eastern Philippines, Philippines

How to Make Differences a Value and not a Barrier in International Business/Management and Education: The Case of the Global Village Program
Francesco Bof, Bocconi School of Management, Italy
Silvia Blasi, University of Padova, Italy

Developing a Model for Academic Deans’ Leadership Styles in the UAE
Fatemeh Mirshahi, British University in Dubai, UAE

An Evaluation of Science Lecturers’ Testing Skills in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria: A Case Study of Kogi State University, Anyigba
Hassana Oseiwu Ali, Kogi State University, Nigeria

There is No Box: The International Interdisciplinary Nature of Higher Education
Danny Robinson, Bloomsburg University, USA

Minimalist Program and Ease of Language Acquisition: Investigating Chomsky’s Uniformity, Simplicity, Economy
Esmail Azizi, Department of English, Darab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Darab, Iran
Firooz Sadighi, Department of English, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran

The Impact of End of Session Exams on Students’ Learning
Javad Nematian, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Mojdeh Mellati, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Batool Ghorbani Yekta, Islamic Azad University, Iran

Comparing Elements of Electronic Curriculum and In-Person Training
Golnoosh Mirsaidi, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Hadi Barati, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Iran

Development of a Blended Instructional Model Via Weblog to Enhance English Summary Writing Ability of Thai Undergraduate Students
Saisunee Termsinsuk, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Thailand