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Lin, Yen-Chun; Yawkey, Thomas D. – Education, 2014
The purpose of the study was to examine parents' play beliefs and see whether their perceptions of play impact children's social competence. A total number of 142 Taiwanese parents with different social class backgrounds participated in the survey. Results revealed that most Taiwanese parents highly agreed that play contributes to children's…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Beliefs, Interpersonal Competence, Play
Lin, Yen-Chun; Yawkey, Thomas D. – Education, 2013
The main purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of Taiwanese parents' perceptions of child's play. Data were collected via parent questionnaires. To ensure greater variability in parents' backgrounds, kindergartens with families from different social backgrounds were recruited. A total sample of 142 parents with kindergarteners aged…
Descriptors: Play, Parent Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Attitude Measures
Al-Shammari, Zaid; Yawkey, Thomas D. – Education, 2008
This investigation using Grounded Theory focuses on developing, designing and testing out an evaluation method used as a framework for this study. This framework evolved into the instrument entitled, "Classroom Teacher's Performance Based Evaluation Form (CTPBEF)". This study shows the processes and procedures used in CTPBEF's…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Material Development
Al-Shammari, Zaid; Al-Sharoufi, Hussain; Yawkey, Thomas D. – Education, 2008
This paper focuses on the effectiveness of direct instruction in improving non-native student achievement in English learning. The study involved two groups in two English classes. Groups were selected from two different elementary public schools in the State of Kuwait. Study parameters were derived from a review of the literature and scientific…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Academic Achievement
Al-Shammari, Zaid; Yawkey, Thomas D. – Education, 2007
This article focuses on special education students in public schools, that is, those students in particular who have special needs and challenges in learning and/or development. More specifically, and beyond the introduction, this article is divided into several sections. The following section focuses on a brief history of Special Education in…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Special Education, Educational History