TITLE:
An Observation of Pedagogical Approaches for Online and On-Campus Teaching: The Case of United Arab Emirates
AUTHORS:
Siham Abukhalaf
KEYWORDS:
Online Teaching, Blended Learning, Digital Education, UAE
JOURNAL NAME:
Voice of the Publisher,
Vol.10 No.4,
December
13,
2024
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research paper was to investigate whether observable differences exist between pedagogical approaches in online lessons and traditional, in-person lessons. To achieve this, an observation tool was employed to assess teachers during both online and on-campus lessons. The findings from these observations revealed numerous differences and similarities between teaching in a physical classroom and remotely. These insights hold significant implications for educators in the UAE, who are increasingly involved in various forms of online and blended learning. This paper contributes to the expanding body of literature on blended and online teaching experiences, particularly within the UAE’s higher education sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.