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:
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Committee Members |
Designation |
Position |
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Prof. Abdelrahman Abdrabou Al-Dirbji |
Internal Examiner |
Chair |
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Assoc. Prof. Hamed Shoay Al-Mogarry |
Main Supervisor |
Member |
3 |
Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Shoay Damoom |
External Examiner |
Member |
The dissertation aimed to:
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Analyze the current state of technology use in teaching English.
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Identify the gap between theoretical awareness of educational technology and its practical implementation.
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Determine the challenges hindering technology integration, such as weak infrastructure and insufficient training.
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Assess the readiness of instructors and students to use modern technologies.
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Propose practical and applicable solutions to enhance technological integration.
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Develop a scientific framework to measure the level of technology integration in higher education.
The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:
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There is a clear gap between theoretical awareness of the importance of technology and its actual classroom implementation.
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Limited resources and inadequate administrative support significantly restrict effective technology use.
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While instructors possess general technological knowledge, they lack systematic practical training.
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The developed frameworks proved effective in measuring and guiding levels of technological integration.
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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:
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The Developed Ecological Framework (Three Levels)
A multi-level model explaining technology integration beyond traditional micro-level approaches, including:
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Individual Level: Focuses on students’ and instructors’ skills and readiness.
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Institutional Level: Encompasses resources, infrastructure, and administrative support.
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Systemic Level: Addresses educational policies and regulations.
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The Practical Implementation Framework (Five Dimensions)
A model linking theory to practice through clear implementation steps: Planning, Training, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation
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The Scientific Framework for Measuring Technology Integration (Three Indicators)
A comprehensive measurement system combining:
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Quantitative indicators: Measuring the extent of technology usage.
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Qualitative indicators: Assessing the quality of integration and user experience.
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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:
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Enhancing infrastructure.
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Providing systematic teacher training.
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Adopting supportive policies.
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Implementing gradual execution plans.
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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.
A video from the Viva-Voce
