PhD Degree Awarded to Mr. Ahmed Monnssar Al-Dhubaibi in Applied Linguistics

Mr. Ahmed Monnssar Murshed Mohammed Al-Dhubaibi was awarded a PhD degree in Applied Linguistics for his dissertation titled: The Use of Technology in English Language Teaching, Department of English, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Sana’a University: Problems and Solutions, which was submitted to the Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Sana’a University. The dissertation defense was held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The PhD 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 Position
1 Prof. Abdelrahman Abdrabou Al-Dirbji ‎ Internal Examiner Chair
2 Assoc. Prof. Hamed Shoay Al-Mogarry Main Supervisor Member
3 Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Shoay Damoom ‎ ‎ External Examiner Member

The dissertation aimed to:
 Analyze the current state of technology use in teaching English.‎
 Identify the gap between theoretical awareness of educational technology and its ‎practical implementation.‎
 Determine the challenges hindering technology integration, such as weak ‎infrastructure and insufficient training.‎
 Assess the readiness of instructors and students to use modern technologies.‎
 Propose practical and applicable solutions to enhance technological integration.‎
 Develop a scientific framework to measure the level of technology integration in ‎higher education.‎
The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:
 There is a clear gap between theoretical awareness of the importance of technology ‎and its actual classroom implementation.‎
 Limited resources and inadequate administrative support significantly restrict ‎effective technology use.‎
 While instructors possess general technological knowledge, they lack systematic ‎practical training.‎
 The developed frameworks proved effective in measuring and guiding levels of ‎technological integration.‎
 Educational improvement is possible even with limited resources if clear and practical ‎strategies are adopted.‎
Scholarly Contribution: Innovative Frameworks
The researcher made an original academic contribution by developing three integrated frameworks:
1. The Developed Ecological Framework (Three Levels)
A multi-level model explaining technology integration beyond traditional micro-level approaches, including:
• Individual Level: Focuses on students’ and instructors’ skills and readiness.
• Institutional Level: Encompasses resources, infrastructure, and administrative support.
• Systemic Level: Addresses educational policies and regulations.
2. The Practical Implementation Framework (Five Dimensions)
A model linking theory to practice through clear implementation steps: Planning, Training, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation
3. The Scientific Framework for Measuring Technology Integration (Three Indicators)
A comprehensive measurement system combining:
• Quantitative indicators: Measuring the extent of technology usage.
• Qualitative indicators: Assessing the quality of integration and user experience.
• Interpretive indicators: Analyzing relationships among influencing factors.
These frameworks provide a comprehensive scientific and practical foundation for improving technology integration in higher education.

In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:‎
 Enhancing infrastructure.‎
 Providing systematic teacher training.‎
 Adopting supportive policies.‎
 Implementing gradual execution plans.‎
 Conducting future studies to expand and refine these frameworks.‎
The dissertation defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, and specialists, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.