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Article History

Received: 3 November 2024

Accepted: 5 September 2025

First Online: 17 October 2025

Declarations

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: This course evaluation study was exempt from ethical review according to United Arab Emirates University The Social Sciences Research Ethical Committee guidelines (Exemption criteria: Research involving the use of non-sensitive, completely anonymous educational tests, survey and interview procedures when the participants are not defined as “vulnerable” and participation will not induce undue psychological stress or anxiety), due to the absence of sensitive or identifiable data (ERS_2020_6130). Participants were informed that their participation in the surveys was optional through the following statement included at the beginning of each survey: “This is an anonymous survey aiming to improve the student experience, course delivery, and educational research. Continuing the survey is optional.”, with reminders provided prior to the course and before each survey.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.