Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Creating an Appropriate Professional Development Model for In-Service English Language Teachers in Palestine in Light of Teachers’ Needs and Global Trends
(University of Exeter Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences: School of Education, 10 March 2025)Research shows that the currently available Professional Development (PD) programmes in Palestine do not adequately address the needs of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers or develop their skills and knowledge. ... -
Controlling Sound with Metamaterial Waveguides and Acoustic Surface Waves
(University of Exeter Physics and Astronomy, 31 March 2025)This thesis will present four experimental studies into controlling sound in air using 1D arrays of resonant elements or ‘meta-atoms’. This work will explore multiple approaches to tailoring dispersion, starting with an ... -
"I think the children that come to youth justice are always gonna be the children that struggle with education. It’s always going to be the case, isn't it?” An exploration of the views and experiences of youth justice workers and educational psychologists on factors which influence young people who have offended engaging with education, training or employment.
(University of Exeter Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 24 March 2025)This study explores factors which influence young people who have offended (YPwO) engaging with education, training or employment (ETE) from the perspectives of youth justice workers (YJWs). It also explores the role of ... -
Achieve3000 as an Extensive Reading Programme in Schools in the United Arab Emirates
(University of Exeter Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 24 March 2025)This qualitative study explored English as a second language (ESL) teachers’ perspectives on implementing Achieve3000, an online reading platform, as an extensive reading tool to enhance English proficiency and academic ... -
Numerical Methods for Clear Aligner Therapy
(University of Exeter ESE, 24 March 2025)Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) was introduced by Invisalign➤ in 1999. However, their original patents have expired, opening up a huge and growing market for clear aligners. Advanced manufacturing techniques and computer ...