Effectiveness of Employing the Imaginative Learning Strategy in Scientific Courses in Emirati Private Schools

Abstract

This study explored the effectiveness of employing the imaginative learning strategy in scientific courses in Emirati private schools from the perspective of the teachers teaching scientific courses. The descriptive analytical approach was adopted to investigate such effectiveness, and in-depth interviews were carried out. Online in-depth interviews were conducted with thirty teachers (19 male teachers and 11 female teachers). Those teachers were chosen purposively. They teach science courses. They were chosen from six private schools in Sharjah, five private schools in Dubai, and three private schools in Dubai. The interviews were recorded and analysed to reach reliable results. Such analysis aims to identify the degree to which the targeted teaches employ this strategy. It aims to identify the impact of employing this strategy in scientific courses on the quality of education. It aims to identify the impacts of employing this strategy in scientific courses. It aims to identify the barriers and challenges that might be faced when employing this strategy by the targeted teachers. Several results were reached. For instance, respondents have positive attitudes towards employing this strategy in scientific courses. In addition, employing this strategy in scientific courses in Emirati private schools effectively improves the quality of education. The researchers recommend holding courses for teachers in UAE about the use of the imaginative learning strategy in scientific courses.