Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Higher Education Evaluation and Development

Publication Date

5-29-2024

Abstract

This study aims to examine the perceptions of male and female Emirati students regarding the competency of male and female faculty members in general introductory courses at a higher education institution in Dubai, which follows a policy of segregating undergraduates by sex. Using a purposive research design, the study employs focus-group data to investigate the viewpoints of two groups of first-year undergraduates in Dubai (n = 2,43) on the role of gender in shaping their perceptions of faculty competency. Additionally, the researchers utilized open and axial coding schemes to analyze gender perceptions, revealing distinct patterns and thematic outcomes. The findings highlight the presence of hidden gender stereotypes that can potentially impact the development of pedagogical relationships in higher education. Based on these findings, the study recommends ways in which students, educators, and administrators may mitigate gender-related bias in faculty evaluations. Furthermore, these insights were designed to contribute to fostering a more equitable educational environment in higher education institutions.

ISSN

2514-5797

Publisher

Emerald

Volume

ahead-of-print

Issue

ahead-of-print

Disciplines

Education

Keywords

gender equity, faculty competency, higher education, student perceptions, gender bias

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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no

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yes

Open Access Type

Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series

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