Master’s Degree Awarded to Mr. Ameen Ahmed Qaed Al-Asarah in Educational Psychology
Mr. Ameen Ahmed Qaed Al-Asarah was awarded a Master’s Degree in Child Psychology with an average of excellent and a grade of (95) for his thesis titled: The Role of Kindergarten Teachers in Strengthening the Cultural Identity of Preschool Children in the Capital Secretariat – Sana’a, which was submitted to the Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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 | Position |
| 1 | Assoc. Prof. Amat Al-Razzaq Mohammed Al-Weshali | Internal Examiner | Chair |
| 2 | Asst. Prof. Abdulsalam Hussein Al-Khameesi | Main Supervisor | Member |
| 3 | Asst. Prof. Mohammed Ali Mohsen Sharib | External Examiner | Member |
The study aimed to:
- Identify the role of kindergarten teachers in enhancing the cultural identity of preschool children in the Capital Secretariat – Sana’a.
- Examine differences in this role according to the variables of kindergarten type, age, academic qualification, and years of experience.
The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:
- Kindergarten teachers play a significant role in enhancing the cultural identity of preschool children in the Capital Secretariat – Sana’a.
- Encouraging children to use the Arabic language and local dialects strengthens their cultural belonging.
- Integrating arts such as drawing, music, and traditional dance into the curriculum contributes to reinforcing cultural identity.
Based on these findings, the researcher recommended the following:
- Providing training programs for kindergarten teachers on how to integrate cultural identity into curricula and teaching methods.
- Updating curricula to include more topics related to Yemeni culture and heritage.
- Strengthening the role of families and the community in supporting cultural activities in kindergartens.
The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.
