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The Role of the Alzaiem Alazhari University in Local Community Service in Light of Quality Assurance Standards in the Sudanese High Educational Institutes
Authors: Ahmed Osama Nabil Mohammed , Abdel Wahab Faisal Mohammed
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of senior management and the heads of departments at Alzaiem Alazhari University in Sudan of the role of the university in developing the local community in light of quality assurance standards in the Sudanese High Educational Institutes. The study sought to answer this main question: What is the role of the university in developing the local community in light of quality assurance standards in the Sudanese High Educational Institutes from the perspective of senior management and the heads of departments? Out of this question, four sub questions were developed. To answer these questions, the descriptive analytical method was used. A questionnaire was designed and checked for validity and reliability. It consisted of three dimensions, each of which included a group of statements related to quality assurance, particularly, the eighth standard of quality assurance related to community service. The study sample (52) was purposive and covered all the population – senior management and all the heads of departments in the university colleges. The study revealed these major findings: all the participants agreed on the importance of implementing developing local community service in light of institutional quality assurance standards. Another finding is that there were no statistically significant differences (0.01) in the importance of the community service that is attributed to gender variable. However, there were statistically significant differences (0.01) between trained and untrained teachers in favor of trained teachers. The study recommended that budgets should be allocated for local community service programs at the university; more focus be made on training; and a department of community service that has the status of college deanship be established.

Keywords: Community service, Quality, Quality assurance standards, Alzaiem Alazhari University.
The Perceptions of Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities of the Skills that University Students Should Possess in the 21st Century
Authors: Al Maalouf Leena Majed , Alzboon Mohammad Saleem , Ennab Rasha Ali
Published: June 2022

The present study aimed to identify the perceptions of faculty members in Jordanians Universities of the skills that university student should possess in the 21st century. The study also aimed to identify the differences according to the variables of gender and academic rank. The study sample consisted of (250) faculty members. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was designed and checked for validity. The study results showed that the score of the participants’ perceptions of the skills that university students should have in the 21st century was high. The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences due to the effect of gender variable and the variable of academic rank. The study recommended the need to formulate and adopt a new vision for Jordanian universities based on the reality, needs and philosophy of society. There is also a need to develop the curricula and methods of teaching in Jordanian universities to include the development of various skills needed by university students after graduation.

Keywords: Skills, Faculty members, University student, Jordanian universities.
Impediments to the Use of E-Learning from the Point of View of Faculty Members at Najran University
Authors: Al-Dalaee Zubaydah Abdullah Ali Saleh
Published: June 2022

This study aimed at identifying the impediments to the use of e-learning from the point of view of faculty members of Najran University. The sample of the study consisted of (342) respondents of the teaching staff at (14) colleges of Najran University. The study made use of the descriptive method. To collect data, a questionnaire of (22) items was designed and checked for validity and reliability, and was distributed to the study participants. The study results revealed impediments of "high degree" regarding these problems: difficulty of applying e-learning to some courses that require real observation; lack of encouraging incentives; lack of experience in using e-learning; lack of students’ response to e-learning; ease of hacking into content and exams; students’ lack of access to computer and internet; poor internet service; and less qualified technicians. The impediments of "medium degree" included insufficient counseling sessions and educational meetings; poor communication with students; lack of planning for simultaneous classes; difficulty of exam scoring and declaring results; paucity of specialists; poor technical support and technical updates. Finally, the impediments of "lower degree" refer to large amount of time and effort required for e-learning, lack of social perception towards it, and difficulty of dealing with it. On the other hand, no statistically significant differences were found regarding the variables of gender, educational qualification, and experience in the use of blackboard. Based on these results, some appropriate recommendations and implications have been proposed.

Keywords: Impediments, E-Learning, Najran University.
The Degree of Academic Freedom Practiced in the Algerian University as Perceived by Faculty Members
Authors: Zerouali Wassila , Ibriam Samia
Published: June 2022

This study aimed at identifying the degree of practicing academic freedom in the Algerian university from the point of view of faculty members. To achieve this objective, the researchers used the descriptive method and designed a questionnaire of these dimensions: freedom of teaching, freedom of decision-making, freedom of scientific research and freedom of expression. The study was conducted on a sample of (72) faculty members. The results showed that the faculty members of the Algerian university exercised academic freedom to a moderate degree. Freedom of teaching came first, followed by freedom of scientific research and freedom of expression. This study recommended the development of higher education regulations to make universities obliged to provide as much academic freedom as possible to faculty members of the Algerian University in all fields, particularly freedom of decision-making, and the establishment of associations in order to raise awareness of the importance of academic freedom and to protect and defend it.

Keywords: Academic freedom, Algerian University, Faculty members.
The Level of Implementing Governance at Public Jordanian Universities from the Faculty Members’ Perspective
Authors: AL-Momani Yasar Ali , Alzboon Mammon Saleem , Qwaqzeh Mustafa Hassan
Published: June 2022

The purpose of the study was to identify the level of implementing governance in public Jordanian universities from the point of view of the faculty members. The population of the study covered all the faculty members (6926). 243 members were randomly selected from three universities: Jordan, Yarmouk and Mu'tah. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method. The research tool was a questionnaire, which consisted of 50 items, covering 5 dimensions: concept of governance; governance councils; participation; transparency; and accountability. The results of the study showed that the respondents’ assessment degree of the level of implementing governance was high. There were also statistically significant differences at the level of (α≥0.05) attributed to the variable of college in favor of humanities. On the other hand, no statistically significant differences were found at the same level of significance attributed to the variables of gender and academic rank. The study recommended that governance should be implemented and spread in public  Jordanian universities. There should also be reforms of the laws and regulations of public Jordanian universities, taking into consideration the conditions of the surrounding environment.

Keywords: Governance, Public Jordanian universities, Higher Education.
Impact of Perceived Organizational Support as Intermediary Variable between the Values of Organizational Confidence and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: An Empirical Study on the Staff of Al-Aqsa University in Gaza
Authors: Abu Hashish Bassam M.
Published: June 2022

The present study aimed at identifying the effect of organizational support, which is perceived as an intermediate variable, on the values of organizational confidence ​​and the behavior of organizational citizenship at Al-Aqsa University represented by five dimensions (altruism, kindness, politeness, cultural behavior, conscience). To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher designed a questionnaire consisting of (33) items to collect the data.  The questionnaire was distributed to a sample of (149) university staff. The researcher used the descriptive method. After the statistical analysis of the data, results revealed that the level of perceptions of employees of Al-Aqsa University for the prevailing organizational confidence values ​​was medium. The degree of practicing the behavior of organizational citizenship by Al-Aqsa University staff was also  medium, whereas their level of awareness of organizational support was high. The results also indicated that the perceived organizational support is exactly in the middle of the relationship between the values ​​of organizational confidence and the behavior of organizational citizenship in the dimensions of (altruism – kindness and politeness), while the relationship was partly mediating between the values ​​of organizational confidence and the dimensions of (athletic spirit, civilized behavior, and conscience).

Keywords: Perceived organizational support, Organizational citizenship behavior, Organizational confidence value.
Impact of Using SERVPERF Scale to Measure the Quality of Educational Services on Students’ Satisfaction at Ibb University – Yemen
Authors: Al-Awlaki Abdullah A.
Published: June 2022

This study examined the effect of the quality of educational services on improving students’ satisfaction in Ibb University. To achieve this objective, a survey checklist was used to collect the required initial data from a sample of 375 students studying at the colleges of Ibb University using the SERVPER scale. The results showed a considerable weakness in the quality of educational services (tangible aspects, reliability, responsiveness, safety, security, and empathy), which are provided by Ibb University, as well as their irrelevance to the interests and expectations of the students. The results also revealed that the quality of educational services has a significant relationship with the improvement of students’ satisfaction in Ibb University.

Keywords: Quality of educational services, Students’ satisfaction, Ibb University.
Self-Regulated Learning Level among Female Graduate Students at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and its Relation to Student's Achievement, Major and Academic Level
Authors: Al-Sulim Ghalya Hamed S.
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to identify the level of self- regulated learning among graduate female students at the College of Social Sciences at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and its relation to student's achievement, major and academic level. The study sample consisted of (206) female students. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher followed the descriptive survey method and adopted the scale prepared by Purdie for self- regulated learning skills. The results of the study showed that the level of self- regulated learning among the students reached 3.7 out of 4.0. Moreover, there were statistically significant differences attributed to achievement level and major or department. On the other hand, there were no statistically significant differences attributed to the academic level (Master and PhD). In the light of these results, the study recommended introducing training activities to the courses in order to equip students with the skills and practices of self-regulated learning. It is also recommended that more research should be done on self- regulated learning in other colleges of the university.

Keywords: Self-regulated learning, Female graduate students, Academic achievement.
Enhancing the Role of Palestinian Universities Higher Management in Quality Assurance: A Proposed Model
Authors: Al-Dajani Eyad Ali , Abedulaal Sadeq
Published: June 2022

The aim of the research was to shed light on the role of the Palestinian university higher management in ensuring the quality of the institutional performance using a proposed model to control the inputs, processes and outputs of the institution, being the main components of the operations. Quality assurance is considered one of the most important leadership practices to achieve efficiency and effectiveness, and to ensure these practices are in line with institutional objectives and the expected performance outputs. This model provides a practical perspective on how to control multiple operations and achieve the objectives listed in the strategic plan of the institution and the percentage of completion, in order to enable the leadership to follow up its plans continuously and make use of the feedback. The model may also address the problem of higher management’s poor control over performance aspects due to the wide scope of work, its multiple aspects, the poor performance, performance reports, operational reality and the objectives of the institution. It also focuses on the problem of following up the implementation of the strategic plans. The study followed the analytical descriptive method, as well as the structural method used to construct the model through the interview and workshop tools. The study population included Palestinian universities in Gaza governorates, and the sample of the study consisted of officials responsible of  overall performance in the Palestinian universities. The study revealed the following results: 1) the role of effective leadership in Palestinian universities and 2) the proposed model for enhancing the role of leadership in the form of elements of the model from the development of the strategic plan to the evaluation and review process, and using analysis and programming techniques in order to implement the model.

Keywords: Leadership of higher education institutes, Strategic planning, Quality Assurance.
The Level of Creative Teaching Skills among Faculty Members in Algerian Universities
Authors: Lassoued Zohra Ali
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to identify the level of possessing creative teaching skills among a sample of faculty members in Algerian universities and to find out whether there were differences in the respondents’ assessment of the level of having creative teaching skills due to gender, years of service and academic rank. The study followed the descriptive analytical method. The sample consisted of (260) faculty members of four Algerian universities that, were selected in a simple random way. A questionnaire designed by the researcher was used to measure the skills of creative teaching. The results showed that the assessment of faculty members in Algerian universities for their creative teaching skills was low, with relative weight of (42.46%). The results also showed that there were statistically significant differences between the average scores of the sample members of the level of creative teaching skills attributed to the gender variable in favor of the female members, and the academic specialization in favor of human sciences. There were no differences of statistical significance between the average scores of the sample members in the level of creative teaching skills attributed to the years of service and academic rank. The study recommended that the university administration should take care of on-service training to faculty members in the field of creative teaching in order to help them develop their teaching skills.

Keywords: Teaching skills, Creative teaching, Faculty members.
The Quality of Applying Infrastructure and the Educational Services Standards in the Palestinian Technical Colleges from the Point of View of Faculty Members: A Case Study of Palestine Technical College – Deir Al Balah
Authors: Rady Mervat Moh. Moh. , Alsoradi Mohammed Abdullah
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to investigate the faculty members’ perspective regarding the application of two quality standards at the Technical College of Palestine. These standards were infrastructure, consisting of buildings, classrooms, laboratories and workshops, and the standard of educational services. The aim was also to find out whether there are statistically significant differences between the respondents’ responses in terms of the level of application of the standards due to these variables: job description, scientific qualification and years of service. In respect of buildings, classrooms and educational services, the research sample was selected using the complete census method to include all faculty members who were (60). With respect to laboratories and workshops the sample was selected using the convenient sample method in order to include all faculty members in the college except those who teach the theoretical part (11 members). Two research tools were used to collect the data: an interview and a questionnaire consisting of (36) items distributed over (3) dimensions. The quantitative and qualitative analytical approach was used. Major results of study indicated that the degree of applying the two standards was n medium. The results also showed no statistically significant differences between the respondents’ responses regarding the level of application of the standards of infrastructure and educational services attributed to these variables: job description, qualification and years of service. Among the most important recommendations of the research is the need to work on developing and modernizing the quality and quantity of the buildings and classrooms, taking into account the safety elements; increasing the size and number of laboratories and workshops in proportion to the numbers of students; improving the infrastructure equipment; and providing high quality and efficient equipment, regular maintenance as well as high quality educational services.

Keywords: Quality of educational environment, Educational services, Technical colleges, Laboratories and workshops.
Level of Training Needs of Aden University Faculty Members from their Perspective
Authors: AL-Twoege Ahmed Abdulsalam
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to identify the faculty members’ perspective regarding their training needs at the University of Aden. The researcher used the analytical descriptive method in order to achieve the aims of the study. The study used a questionnaire which consisted of (56) items and distributed over four dimensions: teaching skills, personal and leading skills, scientific research skills and technical skills. The instrument was administered to a sample of 196 teaching staff members at the University of Aden in the second semester, academic year 2017- 2018.  The results revealed that the members’ total degree of assessment of their training needs was high with a relative weight (80.27%).  Moreover, each dimension of the questionnaire was ordered according to the relative weight, as follows: the teaching skills got the highest rank (81.39%); the scientific research skills scored (81.04%); the personal and leading skills scored (81.00%); and the technical skills scored (77.51%). The results also revealed that there were no statistically significant differences (α 0.05 ≥) among the average of degrees of assessment expressed by the sample regarding their training needs, attributed to these variables: gender, the type of  college and the academic rank). In addition, there were statistically significant differences attributed to the variable of years of experience, in favor of category (1-5) years. According to the results of the study, the researcher recommended that various ongoing training courses for the teaching staff members should be conducted .  

Keywords: Training needs, Teaching staff members, University of Aden.
The Extent of Depending on Handouts and other Learning Sources in University Education: An Empirical Study on Students in Sudanese Universities in Khartoum State
Authors: Ismail Mohamed A. , Hasan Ahmed B.
Published: June 2022

The steady growth in higher education institutions and the number of students admitted in these institutions have affected the quality of higher education in Sudan. Students’ dependence on handouts in academic achievement is one of the most important problems facing university education in Sudan. To achieve the study objectives, a field study on a sample of 600 students from Sudanese universities in Khartoum State was carried out in 2018 using a structured questionnaire characterized by both validity and reliability. The study results showed that most students rely on handouts as a primary source of academic achievement. The study also found that there are many problems related to using handouts, including lack of clarity in texts, pictures, and illustrations, and insufficient scientific materials. The study also identified the reasons for using handouts and reasons for the preparation of handouts by university teaching staff, as well as difficulties that limit the use of information resources in Sudanese universities. Based on these findings, the study presented a number of recommendations that, if adopted, would contribute to reducing reliance on handouts.

Keywords: Handout, Information sources, Sudanese universities, Academic achievement.
The Level of Application of the Governance Principles in Yemeni Universities: A Comparative Study between Private and Government Universities
Authors: Al-Hidabi Dawood Abdulmalek , Alazizi Mahmood Abdo Hasan
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to identify the level of application of the governance principles in Yemeni universities from the point of view of faculty members and academic leaders. The research followed the descriptive / analytical method, and the questionnaire was used as a research tool. The sample consisted of (94) academic leaders and faculty members of the Universities of Sana'a and Science and Technology: (36) participants from Sana’a and (58) from Science and Technology. The results showed that the sample’s degree of assessment of the level of application of governance principles at Sana'a University was low with an average of (2.1056); the dimension of fairness came first and the dimension of participation received the last rank. Further, the sample’s assessment degree of the level of application of the governance principles at the University of Science and Technology was high with an average of (3.8198); the dimension of responsibility received the first rank, and the dimension of participation received the last rank. There were statistically significant differences between the average scores of the sample members in favor of the University of Science and Technology in all areas of governance. The study recommended that government universities should strive to implement the governance principles in order to increase their efficiency, effectiveness, competitiveness and quality of services. Also, private universities should strive to apply the governance principles to ensure their continuity, competitiveness and quality.

Keywords: Governance, Governance principles, Academic leaders.
The Role of E-Learning in Promoting the Use of Learning Organization Strategies by Al-Azhar and Islamic Universities from the Faculty Members’ Perspective
Authors: Assaf Mahmoud AbdelMajeed
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to identify the role of e-learning in enhancing the practice of learning organization strategies by Palestinian universities (Al-Azhar - Islamic) in Gaza governorates from the point of view of the faculty members, and to find out if there were statistically significant differences between the means of their assessment scores attributed to the study variables: (University - Years of Service - Academic Rank).  To achieve these objectives, the descriptive, analytical method was used by administering a questionnaire consisting of (50) items and divided into four areas. The study sample consisted of (100) faculty members from the two universities. The results showed that the total score of the role of e-learning in enhancing the practice of learning organization strategies by Palestinian universities was medium with a relative weight of (76.6%). The first area (quality and support of education) ranked first with a relative weight of 78.6%. The third area (competitive feature and collaborative learning) was given the last rank with a relative weight of (73.0%). There were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance )α≤0.05) between the mean scores of the study respondents regarding the role of e-learning in enhancing the practice of learning organization strategies by the Palestinian universities attributed to all the study variables: (college, university, years of service and academic rank). It was recommended that specialists in the field of e-learning should be appointed in each of the colleges of the university whose task would be to overcome the obstacles, and to strengthen faculty members’ competence in the field of electronic self-learning techniques, and to contribute to the production of knowledge.

Keywords: e-learning, Palestinian universities, learning organization strategies.
The Effectiveness of Flipped Learning in Developing Current and Postponed Achievement among Students of the Study Skills Course at the University of Jordan
Authors: AL-Hudrob Kawther Fawzy
Published: June 2022

The present study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the flipped learning in developing the current and postponed achievement among students of the Study Skills course at the University of Jordan. The study sample consisted of (49) female students of educational sciences students, enrolled in the Study Skills at course at the University of Jordan in 2017/2018. The study sample was divided into two groups by the purposive sampling method. The first group (the experimental group) consisted of (23) students who studied using the flipped learning, while the second group (the control group) consisted of (26) students who studied using the traditional method. To achieve the objectives of the study, the semi-experimental method was used and a test of 15 items was developed and checked for its validity and reliability. It was used to measure the current and postponed achievement.  The results of the study showed statistically significant differences at (α ≤ 0.05) level in the development of the current achievement of the subjects of Study Skills between the experimental and control groups  in favor of the experimental group. In addition, there were statistically significant differences at (α≤ 0.05) in the postponed achievement of the subjects of Study Skills between the experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental group.

Keywords: flipped learning, current achievement, postponed achievement, study skills.
The Present Situation of Academic Guidance for New Students in the Palestinian Universities: A Case Study of the Islamic University – Gaza
Authors: Sheldan Fayez Kamal , Arheem Samia Samir
Published: June 2022

The study aimed at assessing the present situation of academic guidance for new students in the Palestinian universities and the ways to improve it. The researchers conducted this study in the Islamic University as a case study. Thus, the researchers followed the analytical descriptive method and used a questionnaire and an interview as tools for data collection. The study sample consisted of (285) students. The main results of the study were as follows: The present situation of the academic guidance for new students in the Islamic University had a high degree with a relative weight (%75.80), and there were no statistically significant differences between the means of the sample ratings on the present situation of the academic guidance for new students in the Islamic University due to gender variable except the dimension of social guidance which was in favor of female students. However, there were statistically significant differences due to major variable for the students of humanities, as well as due to a cumulative mean variable for students who have (85% and more) except for the dimensions of study guidance and vocational guidance. Finally, the researchers presented suggestions to improve the present situation of the academic guidance for new students in the Islamic University.

Keywords: academic guidance, the new students, the Islamic University, the Palestinian universities
Moral Intelligence and its Relation to Conflict Resolution Skill among King Saud University Students in the light of some Variables
Authors: Aalsubhien Ali Mousa Suliman , Alqudah Mohammad Farhan , Aldhaidan Alhemaidi Mohammed , Alenazi Abdullah Khretan , Heilat Mustafa
Published: June 2022

The aim of the present study was to identify moral intelligence and its relation to conflict resolution skill among King Saud University students in the light of gender, the type of college (sciences or humanities) and the study level. Furthermore, this study attempted to find out whether it is possible to predict the conflict resolution skill among students of King Saud University (KSU) by their score on the moral intelligence scale. The sample of the study consisted of (360) students from KSU. The researchers used the correlative and comparative descriptive method. The findings of the study indicated that the score of the moral intelligence and conflict resolution skill was low. In addition, the findings showed that there was a difference in moral intelligence in favor of males, while there were no statistically significant differences in the moral intelligence based on the type of college or the study level. The study findings also revealed that there was a statistically significant correlation at the level of 0.01 between moral intelligence and conflict resolution skill. It was also found out that independent variables (dimensions of moral intelligence: sympathy, conscience, recognition of emotions & moral imagination) contribute to predicting the overall skill of conflict resolution.

Keywords: conflict resolution, moral intelligence, KSU, KSA.
Obstacles Facing the Implementation of Internal Quality Systems in the Departments of the Faculty of Education, Umm Al-Qura University
Authors: Alharbi Hayat Mohammad Saad
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to identify the level of obstacles facing the implementation of the internal quality systems in the departments of the faculty of education at Umm Al-Qura university from the point of view of the faculty members; to identify the most significant obstacles affecting these systems; and to determine whether there were statistically significant differences between the means of the participants' responses attributed to these variables: (gender, job title and academic rank). To achieve these objectives, the descriptive analytical method was used and a questionnaire was administered to collect data from a sample of (103) quality officials and faculty members. Major results revealed that the participants' degree of assessment was medium with a mean of (3.04). Human obstacles came in the first rank, obstacles related to the educational program second, administrative and financial obstacles third, and obstacles of the formation of the internal system were in fourth rank. The study also showed that (22) obstacles had the highest effect on the internal quality systems according to Pareto chart. There were statistically significant differences between the mean responses of the participants regarding the variables (gender, academic rank), but no differences were shown regarding the variable of job title. It was recommended that the Faculty of Education should raise the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal quality systems by reorganizing and restructuring the systems, to provide adequate support for quality efforts and to spread quality culture and practice in daily activities.

Keywords: quality obstacles, internal quality system, Faculty of Education.
The Effect of Critical Success Factors of Quality in Light of Sheffield University Model on Applying Total Quality Management: A Field Study at University Educational Hospitals
Authors: Al-Nsour Belal Hashem , Abu Zaid Ahmad Naser , Al-Qudah Fadi Hamed , Al-Zoubidi Mohamad Ali
Published: June 2022

The aim of the study was to identify the effect of quality critical success factors on Jordan university hospitals for supporting the application of total quality management (TQM) in light of Sheffield University Model, and the level of applying TQM in Jordan university hospitals. The study also aimed to find out whether there were statistically significant differences in the responses of the participants in the level of critical success factors of quality in supporting the application of TQM at Jordan university hospitals. The study population was composed of all employees of university hospitals employees (1340) employee of university hospitals, and a random stratified method was used to select 302 participants. Statistical analysis procedures were used to analyze the data. The study results revealed that there was a strong positive effect of quality critical success factors on supporting the application of TQM in university hospitals. In the light of these results, the study proposed a number of recommendations.

Keywords: critical success factors for quality, Sheffield University model, total quality management, Jordan universities educational hospitals.
Reasons behind Student Teachers' Low Achievement Levels in Science Majors in the Faculty of Education, Saber – Aden University, from their Perspective
Authors: Al-Towage Ahmed Abdulsalam Mahyoob
Published: June 2022

The study aimed at exploring the reasons behind student teachers' low achievement levels in science majors in the Faculty of Education, Saber, Aden University from the students’ perspective. To achieve this, the researcher adopted the analytical descriptive method and used a questionnaire consisting of 50 items, distributed over five areas (scientific content, teaching staff, assessment and tests, financial and human resources). The questionnaire was administered to 150 (male & female) students during the second Semester (2017-2018). The findings showed that the total effect degree of reasons behind students' low achievement levels  was generally "high". The questionnaire areas were ranked in this order: human and financial resources,  the teaching staff, the scientific content, assessment and tests and students).The study also showed that there were  no statistically significant differences at the level of (0.05 ≥ α) between the mean scores of the sample, generally attributed to the variables of gender, science major and grade. However, there were statistically significant differences attributed to the study level in favor of second level students. In the light of the findings of the study, it is recommended that the Faculty should be supported with equipment, laboratories, classrooms and training courses for teachers with a focus on personal, technical and teaching skills.

Keywords: academic achievement, science majors, the Faculty of Education – Saber, student teachers.
A Proposed Strategy for Developing the Performance of the Faculties of Education in the Palestinian Universities by Using the Independent Cost Unit: A Case Study of Islamic University
Authors: Adjani Eyad A. , Esleem Noor Y. , Eldohdar Anisa H.
Published: June 2022

The study aimed at proposing a strategy for developing the performance of the Faculties of Education in the Palestinian universities by using the independent cost unit, through examining the actual performance of the Faculties of Education in the Palestinian universities. The content analysis method and the constructive method were used in this study based on two tools which were the content analysis card for the Executive Plan of the Faculty of Education for the years 2016-2017 / 2017-2018, and the Delphi method. The study results showed that the institutional performance of the Faculty of Education had a relative weight (68.3%) in the academic field, (64.3%) in the administrative field and (89.7%) in the financial field. Thus, the study recommended the Faculty of Education to adopt the strategy and provide appropriate conditions for its implementation.

 

Keywords: strategy, developing the performance, Palestinian universities, independent cost unit.
Palestinian Universities Faculty Members' Assessment of Obstacles Hindering the Use of Future Study Methods in Educational Research
Authors: Assaf Mahmoud Abdel-Majid
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to assess the opinions of a sample of faculty members in Palestinian universities regarding the obstacles that hinder the use of future study methods in educational research. To achieve this, the researcher followed the descriptive analytical method by administering a questionnaire consisting of obstacles distributed over three  dimensions: (methodology, knowledge and desire and convictions) to 65 participants from Colleges of Education in Palestinian universities (Islamia – Al-Azhar – Al-Quds – Al-Aqsa). The results showed that the overall degree of the faculty members' assessment of the obstacles facing future study methods in educational research was (72.81%). The dimension (desire and convections) ranked first with a relative weight of (78.97%), followed by the (methodology) dimension with a relative weight of (73.81). The dimension (knowledge) came in third place with a relative weight of (73.56%). There were no statistically significant differences at the level (α≤0.05) between the mean scores of the participants' evaluation of these obstacles due to two variables (nature of work and age); while there were differences attributed to the factor of specialization in favor of curricula and teaching methods. The study concluded that the efforts of researchers in the field of future studies do not exceed the research achievement, without believing in the feasibility of its results. The study recommended enhancing the attitudes of graduate students towards future studies in the colleges of education.Keywords: obstacles, methods, future study, educational research
The Role of Administrative Governance in Fighting Administrative Corruption in the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education
Authors: Alhadidi Imad A. S.
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to identify the role of administrative governance in the fight against administrative corruption in the Palestinian Higher Education ministry. To achieve this objective, the descriptive method was followed, using a questionnaire as a tool for collecting relevant data. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of (180) staff members from the Ministry of Higher Education. The results showed that  the aspects of the administrative governance in fighting administrative corruption in the ministry of higher education scored these results: rule of law (61.53%); accountability (61.14%); equity and equality (59.35%), partnership (58.29%); whereas the overall score of  governance was (59.75).  Furthermore, there were no statistically significant differences in the role of administrative governance in fighting administrative corruption in the Ministry of Higher Education that can be attributed to the variable of gender, academic qualification or experience.

Keywords: administrative governance - the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education - Administrative Corruption
The Effect of Using Proposed Software by the Students of Instructional Technology to Acquire New Instructional Technology Skills
Authors: Al-Hidabi Dawood Abdulmalek , Ali Saleh Eissa Mohammed
Published: June 2022

This study investigated the effect of using proposed software by the students of Instructional Technology Department to acquire new instructional technology skills. To achieve the study objectives, the quasi-experimental research with both experimental and control groups was conducted among 40 second-level students of the Instructional Technology Department at Ibb University in the academic year 2018-2019. Participants took pre and post-tests in order to compare the statistical difference before and after the implementation of the proposed software. The research instrument used in this study was an observation card to measure the extent to which students have acquired the new instructional technology skills. After developing a list of new instructional technology skills, building the proposed software and conducting the treatment, the results showed that students in the experimental group were better than the control group in acquiring the new instructional technology skills. These results demonstrated the impact of using the proposed software for acquiring the new instructional technology skills compared to the conventional methods. The study recommended computerizing specialization courses of the Instructional Technology Department, using self-learning methods that would help students acquire better skills so as to improve and develop the learning process.

Keywords: proposed software, new instructional technology skills, Instructional Technology students.
The Level of University of Tabuk Faculty Members' Practice of Participatory Action Research Skills to Improve Teaching Practices
Authors: Layla Falah Salem Alomrani
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to identify the level of applying participatory action research (PAR) skills by a sample of faculty members at Tabuk University to improve teaching practices (TP), and to find out whether there were statistically differences at significance level (α ≤ 0.05) between the mean scores of the study sample assessment attributable to the variables: (Gender, academic level, qualification type, years of experience). To achieve this, the descriptive analytical method was used, whereby a questionnaire was administered to a sample consisting of (114) FMs at UT in the academic year 1440/1441 AH. The questionnaire consisting of (40) items, covering seven key skills. The results showed that the total assessment level of the practice of PAR skills to improve TP from the viewpoint of FMs showed a 'high' level of significance with a mean of about (3.78). Those skills were arranged according to the assessment level in a descending order as follows: (setting the PAR goal, reviewing the literature on research focus area, drawing results and conclusions, implementing the action plan (AP), designing the AP, defining the PAR focus area, and designing a future procedural AP). Also, there were no statistically differences at significance level (α ≤ 0.05) between the mean scores of participants' assessment attributable to: (gender, educational level, qualification type, years of experience). The study recommended supporting the development of AR skills among the FMs and motivating them to conduct this kind of studies along with academic studies. It was also recommended to conduct studies on the effectiveness of practicing PAR skills to improve the university education and learning process at the level of academic programs or study courses level, taking into account other variables.

Keywords: participatory action research skills, teaching practices, faculty members.
Role of Knowledge Management in Ensuring Quality of Higher Education in Al-Quds University from the Academic Staff's Perspective
Authors: Bushra Izzat Albadawi  , Mohammad Omran Salha
Published: June 2022

The concept of knowledge management has acquired significance recently for its relevance to the concept of total information management. This study aimed to investigate the role of knowledge management in ensuring quality of higher education in Al-Quds University from the viewpoint of academics. To achieve this objective, the descriptive, analytical method was followed. (150) academics were randomly selected for the study from Al-Quds University during 2019/2020. A questionnaire was developed based on previous studies; and after checking its reliability and validity, it was used to collect data. The data was analyzed by using SPSS to conduct statistical procedures, including T-test and ANOVA. Major findings revealed that there was a positive role for Operations management knowledge in quality assurance, and the academics' assessment regarding knowledge management and quality assurance practice was medium. The independent variables (knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, application and generation of knowledge) combined had a positive effect on the dependent variable (achieving quality of higher education at Al-Quds University). It was also found that there was a positive effect for the knowledge sharing variable. In other words, the higher the level of knowledge management is, the greater the achievement of the quality of higher education at Al-Quds University is. The independent variables (gender, academic rank, college) had an impact on the dependent variable (achieving the quality of higher education at Al-Quds University). It was found that there was a positive effect for the academic rank variable, and a negative effect for the college variable, which means that the higher the academic rank is, moving towards science colleges, the more the quality of higher education at Al-Quds University will be, which means knowledge management helps in achieving the quality of higher education. The study recommended the need to raise the efficiency of knowledge management processes at Al-Quds University because of its role in achieving higher education quality.

keywords: management knowledge, quality of higher education, Al-Quds university.
Obstacles Facing Faculty Members in Sana'a Community College from their Perspective
Authors: Raheeb Saeed Kaid Al-Absi
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to identify the obstacles that faculty members face at Sana'a Community College. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the analytical descriptive method and the questionnaire as a tool for collecting data. The study population consisted of (176) faculty members. As the population was small, the sample was selected by the complete census method. The study results showed that the most important academic constraints were absence of support for conducting research, lack of department support to participate in courses, seminars and conferences and scarcity of training programs. The most important financial and administrative constraints were lack of adequate attention to the problems of faculty members, lack of suitable places to practice scientific activities, and absence of incentives for distinguished faculty member. The most important obstacles associated with students were low background level of accepted students, lack of clear syllabus for courses, and the reluctance of students to research and refer to scientific references. The most important technical constraints facing faculty members were lack of participation in academic sites, lack of appropriate learning resources, permanent power cut-offs in classrooms and laboratories and lack of printing and photocopy machines for the faculty members when needed. The study also showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the responses of faculty members about the obstacles due to variables of gender, academic rank and years of experience. The study recommended providing material and moral support to faculty members to conduct research, holding training courses to raise their efficiency, taking care of their own financial aspects and involving them in important decisions related to the educational process, applying appropriate criteria for admitting students, avoiding favoritism, paying attention to updating study plans, and providing recent references.

Keywords: obstacles, faculty, community college.