Master’s Degree Awarded to Ms. Ekhtiar Qasem in Educational Technology

Ms. Ekhtiar Qasem Ali Gharsan was awarded a Master’s degree in Educational Technology ‎with an average of (Excellent) and a grade of (95%) for her thesis titled: The Effectiveness of Different Sequences of Performance Models Based on Multimedia Software in Developing Quran Recitation and Tajweed Skills among Seventh Grade Students in the Capital Secretariat – Sana’a, which was submitted to the Faculty of Education, Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:

#	Committee Members	Designation	University	Position
1	Prof. Yahya Abdulrazzaq Qetran	Internal Examiner	Sana’a University	Chair
2	Asst. Prof. Ali Abdullah Al-Sabri	Main Supervisor	Sana’a University	Member
3	Assoc. Prof. Abdulbasit Saeed Al-Faqih	External Examiner	Taiz University	Member

The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of varying sequences of performance models, integrated with multimedia software, on enhancing Quran recitation and Tajweed skills among seventh-grade students in the Capital Secretariat–Sana’a. The research sample consisted of 60 students from two schools: Al-Mithaq School (a public school) and Al-Qada Wal-Irada School (a private school). The selected students were divided into two experimental groups.

The first group that was taught according to the sequence: demonstration – performance model – practice.
The second group that was taught according to the sequence: performance model – demonstration – practice.

Both groups were assessed through achievement tests and observation checklists, administered before and after the experiment.

The findings revealed that the second experimental group (performance model – demonstration – practice) outperformed the first group in post-test scores and observation outcomes.

Based on the findings, the researcher proposed several recommendations, including:

Employing multimedia software more effectively in the teaching-learning process.
Encouraging curriculum designers and educators to focus on preparing and integrating multimedia-based instructional programs.
Utilizing structured performance model sequences to improve the quality and effectiveness of education.

The defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, and interested participants, colleagues and the researcher’s family members.