Hala Elhoweris

Hala ElhowerisHala Elhoweris is the College of Education Acting Dean at the United Arab Emirates University, holding a doctorate in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Special Education. Prof. Elhoweris helped develop, coordinate, manage, and conduct training programs for school professionals worldwide on teaching students with special needs, including students with determination and those with gifts and talents. Prof. Elhoweris’s areas of interest include inclusion, diversity, and teaching, assessing, and diagnosing students with exceptionalities. She has given several presentations at various international and regional conferences on these issues. Additionally, she has published research articles and book chapters related to these issues. Prof. Elhoweris served as a consultant for the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEK), Zayed Higher Organization, and Hamdan Foundation on several programs related to special and gifted education. In addition, she served as an editorial board member for several scholarly journals in her area of expertise.

Publications

Examining Students' Satisfaction With and Perception of Inclusion in Higher Education
Examining Students' Satisfaction With and Perception of Inclusion in Higher Education
Hala Elhoweris, Ahmed Mohamed, Saleha S. Alkarbi, Almaha A. Al Ali, Bushra A. Alhemeiri, Shihana M. Alqahtani, Taha Y. Abdulrahman. © 2023. 42 pages.
This mixed methods study examined the perceptions of college students with disabilities (SWDs) on inclusive teaching and learning approaches, social inclusion, and satisfaction....
Assistive Technology for Children With ADHD: Between Reality and the Desired
Assistive Technology for Children With ADHD: Between Reality and the Desired
Abeer Arafa Eldib, Maria Efstratopoulou, Hala Mutwalli Elhoweris. © 2022. 30 pages.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders worldwide, affecting both children and adults. It has significant impacts on the social...
The Role of Assistive Technology in Teaching Children With ASD in UAE
The Role of Assistive Technology in Teaching Children With ASD in UAE
Omniah AlQahtani, Maria Efstratopoulou, Hala Elhoweris. © 2022. 19 pages.
Assistive technology can be defined as any device or equipment that assists in teaching new skills, augments existing skills, or reduces the impact of disability on daily...
Using Diverse Picturebooks for Inclusive Practices and Transformative Pedagogies
Using Diverse Picturebooks for Inclusive Practices and Transformative Pedagogies
Rhoda Myra Garces-Bacsal, Najwa Mohammed Alhosani, Hala Elhoweris, Hind Tuaib Al Ghufli, Najla Mohamed AlOwais, Emmanuel S. Baja, Ruanni Tupas. © 2022. 21 pages.
Research studies indicate how most teachers lack the capacity to identify diverse books that portray characters with special needs or exceptionalities that can be used in the...