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Emirates College for Advanced Education: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE

2014-03-01 to present | Associate Professor (Curriculum and Instruction)
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Dean Cairns

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British Educational Research Association: London, GB

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Dean Cairns

Works (20)

Investigating the associations of early numeracy activities and skills with mathematics dispositions, engagement, and achievement among fourth graders in the United Arab Emirates

Large-scale Assessments in Education
2021-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2196-0739
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Dean Cairns
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“Feeling like a Scientist”: Factors Affecting Students’ Selections of Technology Tools in the Science Classroom

Journal of Science Education and Technology
2021-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1059-0145
Part of ISSN: 1573-1839
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Dean Cairns
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Children's perceptions of scientists, and of themselves as scientists

LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education
2021-09-21 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2323-7112
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Exploring the Relations of Gender, Science Dispositions and Science Achievement on STEM Career Aspirations for Adolescents in Public Schools in the UAE

The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher
2021-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0119-5646
Part of ISSN: 2243-7908
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Dean Cairns
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Teacher-Directed Learning Approaches and Science Achievement: Investigating the Importance of Instructional Explanations in Australian Schools

Research in Science Education
2021-04-13 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0157-244X
Part of ISSN: 1573-1898
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Dean Cairns

Teacher-Directed Versus Inquiry-Based Science Instruction: Investigating Links to Adolescent Students’ Science Dispositions Across 66 Countries

Journal of Science Teacher Education
2020-08-17 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1046-560X
Part of ISSN: 1573-1847
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Dean Cairns
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The ‘S’ and ‘T’ in STEM: Integrating Science and Technology in Education in the UAE

Education in the United Arab Emirates
2019 | Book chapter
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Dean Cairns

Examining the Psychometric Properties of a Modified Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale: A Rasch Measurement Approach

Psychological Studies
2019-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0033-2968
Part of ISSN: 0974-9861
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Dean Cairns

A Case Study of Preparing Emirati Pre-Service Teachers to Integrate 3D Printing into Teaching and Learning

Integrating 3D Printing into Teaching and Learning
2019-12-31 | Book chapter
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Dean Cairns
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Investigating the relationship between instructional practices and science achievement in an inquiry-based learning environment

International Journal of Science Education
2019-10-13 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0950-0693
Part of ISSN: 1464-5289
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Dean Cairns
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The ‘S’ and ‘T’ in STEM: Integrating Science and Technology in Education in the UAE

Education in the United Arab Emirates
2019-05-18 | Book chapter | Author
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Part of ISBN: 978-981-13-7736-5
Contributors: Dean Cairns; Martina Dickson; Patricia Fidalgo
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Exploring the Relations of Inquiry-Based Teaching to Science Achievement and Dispositions in 54 Countries

Research in Science Education
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85020282234

Contributors: Cairns, D.; Areepattamannil, S.
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Depth profiling of sterically-stabilised polystyrene nanoparticles using laser ablation/ionisation mass spectrometric methods

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2005 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-21744433242

Contributors: Pegus, A.; Kirkwood, D.; Cairns, D.B.; Armes, S.P.; Stace, A.J.
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Synthesis and characterization of polypyrrole-coated poly(alkyl methacrylate) latex particles

Chemistry of Materials
2003 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0037435578

Contributors: Cairns, D.B.; Khan, M.A.; Perruchot, C.; Riede, A.; Armes, S.P.
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Acceleration of conducting polymer-coated latex particles as projectiles in hypervelocity impact experiments

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
1999 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-0032677181

Contributors: Burchell, M.J.; Cole, M.J.; Lascelles, S.F.; Khan, M.A.; Barthet, C.; Wilson, S.A.; Cairns, D.B.; Armes, S.P.
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Synthesis and characterization of submicrometer-sized polypyrrole-polystyrene composite particles

Langmuir
1999 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-0033355043

Contributors: Cairns, D.B.; Armes, S.P.; Bremer, L.G.B.
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization of submicrometer-sized polypyrrole-polystyrene composites

Langmuir
1999 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-0033341208

Contributors: Cairns, D.B.; Armes, S.P.; Chehimi, M.M.; Perruchot, C.; Delamar, M.
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Synthesis of Novel Polymer-Silica Colloidal Nanocomposites via Free-Radical Polymerization of Vinyl Monomers

Advanced Materials
1999-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0935-9648
Contributors: Christelle Barthet; Andrew J. Hickey; Dean B. Cairns; Steven P. Armes
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Synthesis and characterisation of submicrometer-sized polypyrrole-coated polystyrene particles

American Chemical Society, Polymer Preprints, Division of Polymer Chemistry
1998 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-0032026781

Contributors: Cairns, D.B.; Armes, S.P.; Bremer, L.G.B.; Van Der Pol, A.; Van Heel, J.
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NEW REACTIVE POLYELECTROLYTE STABILIZERS FOR POLYANILINE COLLOIDS

European Polymer Journal
1997-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0014-3057
Contributors: SHUICHI MAEDA; DEAN B. CAIRNS; STEVEN P. ARMES
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Peer review (2 reviews for 2 publications/grants)

Review activity for British educational research journal. (1)
Review activity for European journal of psychology of education. (1)