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Self-regulation among Sample of University Students and its Predictive Ability in their Academic Achievement
Authors: Momani Abdel Latif A. , Khazali Qasem M.
Published: August 2017

The present study aimed to identify the self-regulation level among university students, and disclose the predictive ability of self-regulation in their academic achievement. The sample of the study consisted of 312 students (177 male and 135 female) chosen from the Jadara University in Jordan by the available method. To achieve the study’s objectives, a self-regulation scale prepared by Mriyan (2010) after verifying its validity and reliability indices. The results indicated that the students have a medium degree of self-regulation on the scale as a whole and the sub-fields. The results of the study also showed there were statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) in the level of self-regulation on the scale as a whole and on the two fields: determining and setting goals and self-control due to gender in favor of females. However; there were no statistically significant differences in students' grades on the two fields' self-observation and selfreaction due to gender. Finally, study results indicated two fields of self-regulation predicted the students' academic achievement: the field of determining and setting goals, and the field of self-act reaction, where the expositor variance ratio for them in the academic achievement amounted to (0.186%).
Factorial Validity and Reliability of Self-Regulation Learning Questionnaire among Undergraduate Students at University of Dammam in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Jdaitawi Malek M.
Published: August 2017

The aim of the study was to examine the factor structure of the short-version of the self-regulated learning questionnaire in a group of undergraduate students at the University of Dammam. Four factors were assumed to represent the self-regulation: concentration, time management, self-testing and study aids. Testing reliability and validity of the constructs was another aim of this study. The study sample comprised 209 students (89 females and 120 males). Stu- dent age ranged from 18-21 years. The scale had 32 items with eight items for each of the four subscales. The research examined the factorial validity and reliability for the four factors of self- regulation across gender. The short version of the self-regulated questionnaire achieved good validity and reliability, and the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) showed acceptable values of model fit to data. Consequently, the construct was compared via univariate analysis of variance with gender as independent variable. The results indicated significant differences between males and females. The contribution of this paper is to create a valid instrument to measure student self-regulation in university setting.
Using Item Response Models to Develop a Criterion-Referenced Test to Measure the Students' Achievement in Educational Evaluation
Authors: Al-Musawi N uman S.
Published: August 2017

The purpose of the study was to develop a criterion-referenced test to measurestudent's achievement in educational evaluation using item response theory. To achieve this goal, the author constructed a 3-option multiple-choice achievement test of 48 items that was later administered to 348 students enrolled at the University of Bahrain. The findings of study revealed that the students' responses to 31 items fit the Rasch model assumptions while 17 items did not fit the model. All items of the final version of the test, however, were located within the range of the model's infit and outfit indicators. Also, the reliability estimates for persons and items were .87 and .93, respectively, indicating a high reliability of the test, and the maximum information extracted from the three-option test is obtained at the average ability levels. Based on these results, the author recommends using the developed test as a reliable measure of the level of university student's achievement in the subject of educational evaluation
A Strategy for Developing the Leadership Practice through Wise Governance from the VieWpoint of Al Taif University Members
Authors: Abo Alola Laila M.
Published: August 2017

The study aimed at proposing a strategy for developing the leadership practice in Taif University through wise governance. The study population included all faculty members at the Taif University which represented -1358- members. A questionnaire was administered tostudy a randomized sample which consist of -321- faculty members which represented -24%- of the study population. The findings showed that faculty members perceived the degree of practicing good governance generally as moderate. Also, the results showed statistically significant differences between the degree of importance and the degree of leadership practice through good governance. There were no statistically significant differences according to gender, but there were statistically significant differences according to academic rank in favor of the higher academic rank only in the following three dimensions of leadership practice through good governance: transparency, active participation, and accountability. In light of these results, a strategy was proposed which implied a number of recommendations, including: Application of the proposed strategy, spreading the culture of accountability, and providing equal opportunities for participation in decision-making for both men and women's departments.
The Psychometric Characteristics of Two Versions of a Mathematics Test in Middle School "A Comparative Study
Authors: Hijazi Taghreed , Alsharif Naif
Published: August 2017

The study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of mathematics achievement test using two versions (paper-pencil and online). The two versions of three mathematics achievement tests were applied on a sample consisting of 958 students distributed to lst, 2nd and 3rd preparatory grades. Each test consisted of 30 items with four alternatives to measure students' problem solving skills and the scientific concepts. The sample of the study was randomly stratified and clustered selected. Item difficulty coefficients of the paper-pencil mathematics achievement test ranged between O.28-0.70, 0.38- 0.62, 048-070 for the lst, 2nd and 3rd preparatory grades respectively. There was between O.40-O.68, 0.48-0.66, 0.50-0.68 for the online version. Item discrimination coefficients of the paper-pencil mathematics achievement test ranged between 042-095, 048-094, 047-099 for the lst, 2nd and 3rd preparatory grades respectively. The ranged between 040-097, 055-098, 043-099 for the online version. Results of the study showed that there was a significant difference at a=0.05 between the validity coefficients of the mathematics achievement test due to the version of the test, in favor of paper-pencil version for the 2nd and 3rd preparatory grades. However, there was no significant difference at a=0.05 between the reliability coefficients of the mathematics achievement test due to the version of the test for all of the lst, 2nd and 3rd preparatory grades.
The Impact of Teaching Physics via Modeling on Modifying Alternative Conception of Energy and Momentum Conservation among 11th Grade Female Students
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdulah K. , Al Sabri Rahma M.
Published: August 2017

This study investigated the impact of teaching physics via modeling on theacquisition of energy and momentum conservation concepts. The sample consisted of 91 female students selected from 11th grade female students in two schools in Al-Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman. The experimental group (n = 45) was taught via the modeling method, and the control group (n = 46) was taught using a traditional method. The study lasted six weeks during the second semester of the academic year 2013/2014. A teacher guide for teaching by models was designed and validated by a group of experts. To measure the acquisition of physics concepts, energy and momentum, an achievement test was used. The test consisted of 20 multiple-choice questions. Its reliability was measured by test-retest method (r = 0.79). The results revealed a statistically significant difference (p < .05) between the means of the experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental group. The study recommends that science teachers ought to use models and modeling in their teaching. Workshops to train supervisors, in-service teachers and pre-service teachers in the construction and development of scientific models need to be conducted
The Invariance of Factorial Structure of the Academic Delay of Gratification Scale across Two Samples of Omani and British Adolescents: A Cross-Cultural Psychometric Study
Authors: Fattah Sabri Abdel , McClelland Mark
Published: August 2017

The present study aimed at investigating the factorial structure of the Academic Delay of Gratification Scale (ADGS) that best fit the data of two Omani and British samples, and whether this factorial structure is invariant across these two samples. The sample of the study included 450 (235 males and 215 females) and 410 (215 males and 195 females) Omani and British adolescents, respectively. The results of the multi-group confirmatory factor analysis showed that the scale had a unidimensional factorial structure in both samples and that this factorial structure was completely invariant when compared between gender across the two samples (Omani males versus British males, and Omani females versus British females) and between males and females in the British sample. However, this factorial structure was partially invariant when compared between males and females in the Omani sample. The results of the latent mean analysis showed that females had significantly higher levels of academic delay of gratification when compared with males in both samples. The results showed that there was a positive correlation between students’ scores on the ADGS and their academic achievement scores in both samples. The results also showed that high achievers had significantly higher levels of academic delay of gratification than low achievers in both samples.
Clinical Significance of Psychological and Educational Experimental Studies ”Analytical Study"
Authors: Nassar Yahya H.
Published: August 2017

The main aim of this study was to confirm the importance of the concept of clinical significance. Also this study aimed at discriminating among the concepts of statistical, practical and clinical significance. In addition, this study attempted to present the most known methods to estimate the clinical significance of psychological and educational studies. These methods were Iacobson-Truax method (IT), GulliksenLord-Novick method (GLN), Edwards-Nunnally method (EN), Hageman-Arrindell method (HA), and Hierarchical Linear Method (HLM). The current study constraints on the Iacobson-Truax method (IT) and via using hypothetical data, psychological and educational examples were presented to explain how to implement IT method. Moreover, via applying IT method this study attempted to introduce a suggested model to investigate the clinical significance of the treatment on the differences among the groups of the experimental designs. Finally, the results of this study confirmed the value of investigating the clinical significance of the psychological and educational studies because the results could be statistically and practically significant although could not indicate to clinical significance either on the individual or group level.
Gender Awareness of Women’s Role among Male University Students
Authors: Faissel Sanaa M. , Salih Ali A.
Published: August 2017

The study aimed at identifying gender awareness of women’s role among male students. The sample consisted of (200) student from the college of art at Baghdad University and Al Qadisiyah University. The sample was selected randomly and equally from the two universities. In order to achieve this aim, a questioner of 20 items was used. The results of the study refers that male Students have Gender Awareness of Women’s role in society. The results revealed no significant differences due to university, place of residence, and marital status
A reflective-explicit instructional approach during a technology-based Curriculum to enhance students' understanding of the Nature of Science
Authors: Al-saidi Ahmed Bin Mohd
Published: August 2017

This study examined the effect of a reflective-explicit instructional approach during a technology-based curriculum on the understanding of the nature of science (NOS) within an introductory college biology course. The study emphasized the tentative, empirical, creative and imaginative aSpects of the NOS. The technology utilized in the study was the Struggle for Survival program that uses a simulated data based upon the finch population on the Galapagos Island Daphne Major. A reflective-explicit instruction of the target NOS aspects served as the intervention. The randomly selected sample of the study included 112 students, 54 male and 58 female. Selected items of the Views of Nature of Science Questionnaire-C (VNOS-C) in combination with semi-structured interviews were used to evaluate students’ NOS views before and at the  completion of the intervention. Before the intervention, the majority of students held naive views of the target NOS aSpects. At the end of study, students demonstrated more articulate informed views of the target NOS aSpects. The results of this study indicated that a reflective-explicit instructional approach coupled with a technology-based curriculum had a positive effect on the understandin of the NOS as ects.
Attitudes of Principals & Teachers towards the Inclusion of Students with Special Needs in General Education Schools in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Abbas Mahmood , Al Qaryouti Ibrahim A.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed to identify the attitudes of principals & teachers towards the inclusion of students with special needs in General Education Schools. A number of 230 principals & teachers participated in the study (42 principals & 183 teachers). The researchers developed a tool of 37 items covering 5 domains. Reliability & validity of the instrument were established. Results of the study indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the attitudes toward inclusion between principals & teachers. However, the result showed a statistically significant difference between male & female teachers, in the second, third, fourth & fifth domains. Besides, there was no statistically significant difference in the attitude towards inclusion related to teachers' experience. The result showed that there were statistically significant differences in the attitudes towards inclusion between teachers who deal with students of special needs, & those who did not deal with them. Finally, this study came up with a number of recommendations.
Surat Al-Asr: The Philosophy of building the individual & society
Authors: Al Shuaili Sulaiman Bin Ali Bin Amer
Published: August 2017

The human being is a complicated creature in the universe. Allah has given him tremendous abilities to play his role as ”khalifa” on the earth. In order to be able to play this role, Allah provided him with a special educational approach which is explained in the Quran. Surat Alasr is a manifestation of this approach which contains important elements for building people society. This study gives a brief introduction about the human being & the importance of time in our life. It also emphasizes ”belief & act” as essential elements for building people. The study also shows the importance of advising people to take care of themselves & their societies. Some recommendations are suggested.
Constructing a cognitive test of some Scout skills for scout stage in Jordan
Authors: El Batikhy Nehad
Published: August 2017

This research aims at constructing a reliable cognitive test of some skills for scout stage to measure the level of cognitive achievement of scout stage (12- 14 years). The researcher used the descriptive method with a sample of (130) scouts who were selected r&omly & purposively from scout students at the ”scout stage." The cognitive test included five categories: skills of using ropes, skill of firing, skill of using camping, skill of nutrition outdoor & cooking outdoor skills of outdoor trips. The test comprised 30 items. The researcher made the following recommendations: Using the cognitive test periodically to evaluate students & determine their level & constructing cognitive tests for other scout stages
Self esteem and student participation in the activities of physical education and sport at high school education in Algeria Hechaichi Abdelouaheb & Yaqub Al Eid
Authors: Abdelouaheb Hechaichi , Al Eid Yaqub
Published: August 2017

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the difference between high school female and male students regarding participation in the lessons of physical education and self-esteem. The sample of this study comprised 305 students (136 males, 169 females). The Rosenberg self-esteem scale, and the Fox and Corbin physical self perception profile were administered to them. Results of the study revealed significant differences in self-esteem, particularly in physical self-esteem between students with high participation and students with low participation in physical education, as well as gender differences in self-esteem especially among students with low participation in the lesson of physical education. Results also demonstrated that the participation of female students in the lesson of physical education was not affected by the self esteem level.
Comparison Among New Residual-based Person-Fit Indices and Wright's Indices for Dichotomous Three-Parameter IRT Model with Standardized Tests
Authors: Al-Mehrzi Rashid
Published: August 2017

Wright's residual-based person fit indices were the first person fit indices with dichotomous IRT model and commonly used with Rasch model software. Although there were number of studies which suggested modifications to improve the statistical properties of the Wright's indices, they remained to lack good statistical properties.The study presented a new person fit index and how it can be interpreted and applied for detecting person misfit. Moreover, through a simulated data, the study investigated the statistical properties and the power rates of the new index and compared it with Wright's indices. Results showed that the new index had superior statistical properties under different test conditions and overcome the Wright's index.
Perception of Differences and Similarities: Is it a Cognitive Perception Style?
Authors: Tawalbeh Ayshe
Published: August 2017

The study goal was to investigate the perception of the differences and the similarities as cognitive perception style among male and female teachers and Hashemite University students. an instrument was developed to measure the differences and similarities, as a cognitive perception style, contained of three domains: geometric shapes, human faces, and life situation. Face validity and retest reliability were used. The tool contained 30 items; 10 items for each domain. The tool was applied to the study sample of 352 participants, 200 of them were students at Hashemite University, 96 male and 104 female, 152 teachers, 74 males and 78 females at Zarka Public schools during the scholastic year 2007-2008. For answering the study questions, means, standard deviation and “MANOVA” tests were computed. Results showed a tendency to perceive differences more than similarities, in general. Significant differences appeared in perceiving differences, but not similarities , at less than 0.05 level, in favor of both: teachers and males. Differences were also had been found in the three domains according to the study variables. Perceiving differences, was concluded as a cognitive style. Some recommendations had been suggested.
The Degree of Students' Involvement in the Science Textbooks of the First Three Classes of the Basic Stage in Jordan
Authors: Adili Abdelsalam M. , Harahshe Kawther A. , Baarah Hussin A.
Published: August 2017

The purpose of the present study was to find the degree of students' involvement in the science textbooks of the first three classes of the basic stage in Jordan. The sample of the study was the population itself, which was three science textbooks of the first three classes of the basic stage in Jordan. A validated and reliable instrument was developed for the purpose of the study. A descriptive statistics was used. The results of the study revealed that the degree of students' involvement in the analyzed textbooks was high in the subject matter domain, low in the figures and drawings domain, and moderate in the science activities domain. The study recommended to increase the concentration on the students' involvement in the domain of figures and drawings.
Evaluating Vocational Rehabilitation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Al Muhairy Ousha Ahmad , Sartawi Abdelaziz , Alzoudi Muhamed , Abdat Rawhi M.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at evaluating vocational rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities in the UAE pertinent to respondents’ types, disability types and gender. To achieve the goal of the study, a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview were ysed. Validity and reliability of the instruments were established prior to the implementation of the study. The sample of the study consisted of 214 participants, 57 individuals with disabilities, a total of 103 parents of individuals with disabilities and 57 vocational trainers (instructors). Descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis were used in this study. The results of the study indicated that there were significant differences between the participants in relation to the aforementioned variables in favor of vocational trainers (instructors), and in favor of physical disabilities regarding disability types, and in favor of male with regard to gender. The study recommended the need to designing an appropriate work environment -using technology during training- and paying more attention to involving females with disabilities in vocational programs and including people with special needs.
The Role of Family and School in Preparing Students for the General Secondary Certificate in Al-Ahsa Governorate
Authors: Al – Khazalah Mohammad Salman
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at identifying the role of the family and the role of school in preparing students for the General Secondary Certificate (GSC) in Al-Ahsa Governorate. The study sample consisted of 2000 students who were randomly selected (boys=1059, girls=941). The study found that the role of the family in preparing students for the General Secondary Certificate was high, but the role of school in such preparation was medium. The results indicated that there was no statistically significant gender difference in the role of the school. Academic stream,on the other hand, produced a statistically significant effect on the role of school in students preparation to GSC. Scientific stream students were better prepared than literary stream students. There was an interaction effect between gender and academic stream. In the scientific stream, males were higher, but in the literary stream females were higher. Also, there was significant difference between males and females regarding the role of family.
Social Studies Teachers’ Awareness of their Teaching Roles in Light of the Curriculum Based on Knowledge Economy in the Second Directorate of Education in Amman
Authors: Al-Assaf Jamal Abdel-Fattah
Published: August 2017

The aim of this study was to explore the extent to which social studies’ teachers are aware of of their teaching roles in the cotext of knowledge economy based curriculum. The sample consisted of 125 randomly selected teachers of social studies (history, geography, social studies) in the second Directorate of Education in Amman, Jordan. In order to achieve the aims of the study, the researcher built a questionnaire in light of educational literature, and it was applied to the sample after ensuring its rlibility. The main result of the study was that the awareness of teachers of their teaching roles in the context of knowledge economy was high. Also, there were statistically significant differences in the level of wareness of teachers due to academic qualification in favor of teachers who obtained a master's degree. The results of the study showed that there were no significant differences in the awareness of teachers due to experience, specialty and sex.
University Legislations and their Suitability to the Needs of Students with Special Needs: Analytical Study for University Legislations
Authors: Momani Fawwaz A. , Samadi Fayiz A. , Momani Insaf A.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed to review the suitability of the laws, regulations, and instructions in force at the University of Jordan for students with special needs. The study focused primarily on legislations, laws, regulations and resolutions adopted by the University of Jordan that are related to admission, housing, health insurance, registration, library, public services, financial support, testing, attendance, academic warning, deferral, extracurricular activities, and technical services support. Descriptive analytical approach was used. Percentages and frequencies were employed. About 214 articles of the law, regulations and resolutions linked to the university students were reviewed. The results indicated that the percentage of law articles related to the university legislation concerning the students with special needs has reached 0.93%, and this ratio is considered very low. Finally, the study recommended the need to review the imbalances in laws, rules, and regulations currently in force in Jordanian universities as to suit the needs of students with special needs.
Attitudes of secondary stage teachers in Quwaiy’yah Governorate in Saudi Arabia towards E-learning.
Authors: Mutawa Naief A.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at investigating the attitudes of secondary school teachers in Quwaiy’yah Governorate towards e- learning. To achieve the aim of the study, a questionnaire was developed and administered after testing its validity and reliability. This questionnaire consisted of 24 items. Means and standard deviations were calculated and one-way ANOVA was used to answer the study questions. T- test was used to answer the third and fourth questions.The results of the study showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the participants' attitudes towards e-learning due to experience and specialization. However, attending training courses was found a significant factor that affect teachers’ attitudes. Teachers who attended training courses showed more positive attitudes towards e-learning than teachers who did not attend training coursed. The study put forward some recommendations. An important implication is that teachers ought to attend training courses and workshops in e-learning.
Degree of Professionalism in the Teacher Preparation Program at the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University as Viewed by Islamic Education Graduates
Authors: Al-Salmi Mohsin N.
Published: August 2017

The study aimed at identifying to what degree does the teacher preparation program at the college of education at Sultan Qaboos University enable Islamic education teachers to perform their professional roles as viewed by the graduates of the program. In order to achieve this aim, a questionnaire was designed consisting of 42 roles and falling under 5 themes. Having checked the instrument for validity and reliability, it was administered to a sample of 56 graduates of the program. The main findings of the study were: a) the teacher preparation program of Islamic education in the College of Education enabled the graduates to perform the professional roles at th moderate level; and there were no statistically significant differences at the level of 0.05 between the means of respondents attributable to the variables of gender and year of graduation in general, as well as at the level of each of the 5 themes. Some of the recommendations are to reinforce the highly viewed roles such as the humanitarian roles and the roles in the five themes. It is also recommended to support the roles that were viewed moderately in the program and to give seminars and workshop to Islamic education teachers as to perform the professional roles effectively.
The Effect of Score Resolution Method among Evaluators' Ratings of Writing Tasks and Number of Scoring Rubric Categories on the Operational Score
Authors: Al-Shayeb Abdelhafez Q.
Published: August 2017

The study aimed at investigating the reliability indices of the operational score calculated by three different methods of score resolution among evaluators' ratings of a writing task (the averaged score of the original ratings, the averaged score of the expert rating and the original ratings, the averaged score of the expert rating and the closest rating of the original ratings). Two scoring rubrics (five categories, seven categories) were used. The effect of score resolution method was examined, and scoring rubric in the operational score calculated in one of the above mentioned methods. Data were obtained from the answers of 232 male and female teachers to a previously developed writing task. The writings were blindly assessed by six raters using the two pre-developed scoring rubrics. The results revealed differences among reliability indices due to the resolution method used to calculate the operational score regardless of the scoring rubric being used. Repeated measures ANOVA with between-subjects factor revealed significant main effect of both factors i.e., score resolution method, and scoring rubric in the calculated operational score using one of the aforementioned resolution methods.
Modeling the Causal Relationships among Test Anxiety, Working Memory, and Academic Achievement of Primary Stage Students in Oman in the Light of the Processing Efficiency Theory
Authors: Abd-El-Fattah Sabry M.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at investigating the relationships among test anxiety, working memory, and academic achievement in the light of the processing efficiency theory. The sample of the study included 159 fifth graders (84 females and 75 males) distributed over three public elementary schools in the Sultanate of Oman. Results of the mean testing analysis showed that the participants had high levels of worry and emotionality as well as overall test anxiety (both worry and emotionality). The results of the structural equation modeling analysis showed that (1) worry and emotionality had negative effects on central executive, phonological loop, and visuo-spatial sketch pad; (2) emotionality had a negative effect on the visuo-spatial sketch pad, and (3) central executive, phonological loop, and visuo-spatial sketch pad had positive effects on academic achievement. The results of the mediation analysis showed that the central executive and the phonological loop mediated the relationship between worry and academic achievement, and that the central executive, phonological loop, and visuo-spatial sketch pad mediated the relationship between emotionality and academic achievement. The results of the moderation analysis showed that gender was not a moderator of the relationships among worry, emotionality, central executive, phonological loop, visuo-spatial sketch pad, and academic achievement.
Social Networks Sites: Usage and Effects
Authors: Abdelraheem Ahmed Y.
Published: August 2017

The aim of this paper is to explore the students’ use of social networks sites (SNSs) and its effects on students’ achievement. A questionnaire using a Liker type scale was distributed to a sample of 120 undergraduate students who participated in the study. The results show that students use SNSs for social matters more than for academic purposes. In this regard, there is no significant difference in the use of social network sites between female and male students. Students with smart mobile phones use SNSs more than those with normal mobiles. Facebook was the most used site. There is no significant difference in students’ use of SNSs due to students GPA. More than fifty percent of sampled students spent two hours or more per day on SNSs. The study concludes with some recommendations.
The Societal Acceptance of Online Degrees in the Arab World: Evidence from Two Countries
Authors: SadiK Alaa
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the societal acceptance of degrees earned wholly online and to define the factors that affect the perceived value of these degrees in two Arab countries; Egypt and Oman. To achieve this purpose, a societal acceptance of online distance education degrees questionnaire was developed and administered online to a sample of 479 participants from different business sectors in Egypt and Oman. The responses to the rating scales and open-ended questions were organized, analyzed, and coded to address pattern of responses. Quantitative data and open-ended responses showed that the overall perception expressed by respondents was that online distance education was viewed as inferior to traditional education, and degrees earned online are not similar to ones earned in traditional settings in terms of credibility and quality. The ANOVA tests were used to analyze the differences among groups of participants and their acceptance of online degrees. Overall, responses indicated that no significant differences existed among participants. Many aspects of online degrees, such as interaction between students and the instructor, credibility with employers, admission regulations, and quality of learning outcomes have been criticized from many perspectives.
The Effect of Teaching Arabic Grammar by Using Curriculum Dramatization Approach on Achievement and Oral and Written Composition Skills for Students of the Primary Sixth Grade
Authors: Alnassir Mohammed A.
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of teaching Arabic grammar by using the curriculum dramatization approach on the scholastic achievement and oral and written composition skills for the sixth grade elementary students in Qatif city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sample of the study consisted of 62 students distributed in two equal groups: one is experimental which studied three units of grammar subjects and oral and written composition skills by using the curriculum dramatization approach while the other is the control gropu which studied the same units of grammar through the inqductive method and oral and written composition skills through the model method. The data of the study was collected by using three instruments designed especially for the purposes of the study: an achievement test of grammar and written composition and an oral composition scale. Data analysis revealed the following results: There were statistically significant differences at 0.00 between the means of the total marks of the students in the achievement test of grammar and written composition, andoral composition scales, which is attributed to the effect of using the curriculum dramatization approach. These differences were in favor of the experimental group. The study concluded by recommending the need for training Arabic teachersin using the curriculum dramatization approach.
The Effectiveness of a Program Based on the Strategy of Positive Education in the Development of Self-Esteem of Kindergarten Children with Learning Difficulties
Authors: Badraldien Khadega M.
Published: August 2017

The results of several studies have shown that children with learning difficulties suffer from low selfesteem compared to normal children, which may affect their integration with their normal peers, social adaptation, and their academic superiority in subsequent years. Positive education is one of the modern strategies in education which is intended to focus on the positive and desirable behavior of the child rather than focusing on the negative or bad behavior. The present study aimed to find out the effectiveness of a program based on the strategy of positive educationin the development of self-esteem for children who suffer from learning difficulties. The study used the pre-academic skills scale to diagnose and sort children with learning difficulties and the self-esteem scale to determine the level of appreciation for children with learning difficulties for themselves before and after the implementation of the program. Overall, the results of the study indicated that the positive education program helped in developing children’s self-esteem and appreciation for themselves. The results showed that children of the experimental group had better selfesteem than the control group, and the positive education program had a significant impact on the development of self-confidence and self image. The results also indicated that the experimental group was better in integration and social interaction than the control group. The study recommended using the strategy of positive education not only with normal children but also with those with learning difficulties. The study also recommended that parents' and teachers' awareness of the importance of positive education and its impact on the growth of the child's personality and abilities should be enhanced.
School Crises and Methods 0f Dealing with Them as Conceived by High School Principals in Kuwait
Authors: AbdulWahab Sameera M. , Al Mursy Mohammed R.
Published: August 2017

The current study aimed to identify the crises at high schools in Kuwait and the methods of managing them as perceived by principals (males, females) of high schools in Kuwait. The sample for the study consisted of randomly-chosen 85 principals, representing 70% 0f the total sample of study covering the six educational districts in Kuwait. The results showed significant differences at 0.001 for crises determining at female schools, at 0.05 for the crises between districts at Ahmady and Hawally educational districts, and at 0.02 for obstacles to school crises management at female schools; but no significant differences for these obstacles according to educational districts, and no differences were found for crises management requirements according to the gender or the educational districts.
The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy and Music Therapy onReducing Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms among a Sample of Refugee Children
Authors: Damrah Jalal K.
Published: August 2017

The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy of a Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy (CBT) and Music Therapy (MT) on reducing Posttraumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms among a sample of refugee children. The sample consisted of 48 Syrian refugee children 10 to 12 years of age. They were distributed into 4 different groups (MT group, CBT group, MT/CBT group and control group). The children PTS Inventory was used to assess the children's PTS symptoms which contains 30 items, located into 4 different dimensions (re-experiencing the traumatic event, avoidance, hyper arousal and other psychological symptoms). The findings revealed that the MT/CBT group was more effective in reducing the PTS symptoms than the other treatment groups and control group. CBT and MT treatments were found effective in reducing the re-experience, avoidance and other psychological symptoms compared with the control group. In addition the results indicated that implementing MT alone was not effective to reduce the hyper arousal symptoms.
Numerical Concepts between the Reality of Elementary Students' Understanding and their Teachers' Beliefs towards this Understanding in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Osman Ibrahim R. , El Souloli Misfer S. , Kashan Khaled H.
Published: August 2017

The aim of the study was to identify the understanding of elementary school students of numerical concepts, and the beliefs of their teachers about this understanding. To achieve this goal, the content of the mathematics sixth grade textbook was analyzed to identify the numerical concepts. Then, a conceptual diagnostic test consisting of 24 multiple-choice questions to measure the understanding of numerical concepts was designed. Another questionnaire was built to measure the teachers' beliefs about their students understanding of these concepts. The teachers' questionnaire included 24 concepts as well. The sample size was 1411 male and female students; and the sample size of teachers was 528 mathematics teachers. Both were drawn randomly from three cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The test of students showed that about 4.2% of the numerical concepts were highly understandable, whereas the questionnaire showed that teachers believed their students understood 17% of the concepts. Furthermore, students moderately understood about 37.5% of the concepts, while the questionnaire showed that teachers believed their students moderately undersood about 83% of the concepts. Moreover, the test showed that about 58.3% of the concepts were poorly understood, whereas the questionnaire showed that there were no concepts that would be poorly understood. The study found that there were statistically significant differences due to gender, credential, and experience; however, there was no statistically significant difference attributed to training on teachers' beliefs about students' understanding of mathematics.
Quality Indicators of Self- Determination of Special Education Programs in Jordan
Authors: Smadi Jamil M. , AL-Zboon Eman K.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed to identify the level of commitment of special education programs in Jordan by means of qualitative indicators for self-determination. The sample consisted of 62 special education centers and institutions: 25 for intellectual disability, 15 for hearing disability, 10 for visual disability, and 12 for physical disability. To achieve the aim of the study, a self-determination scale of qualitative indicators was developed and an acceptable level of validity and reliability was derived before being applied to special education programs. The results revealed that special education programs that employ quality indicators of selfdetermination are at medium level. Also, at the medium level were the domains of staff, institution atmosphere, family, students' services, and physical environment. However, in the domains of individual educational programs, instructional strategies and self-evaluation, the level was low. The study proposed a set of recommendations based on the findings of the study.
The Effectiveness of Career Counseling Services and Career Future Anxiety and their Relationship among High School Students in Jordan
Authors: Al- Shraifin Ahmad , Mustafa Manar Bani , Tushtoosh Rami
Published: August 2017

The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the effectiveness of career counseling services and career future anxiety among a sample of high school students in Jordan. The study sample consisted of 957 students selected randomly from the Directorate of Irbid. The study took place in the second semester of 2011/2012. The results indicated that the effectiveness of career counseling services perceived by the students was moderate, and the level of future career anxiety of the students was high. The correlation coefficients between the two scales were weak. There were statistically significant differences in the level of career counseling services in inviting experts and specialists due to gender in favor of males. Also, there were statistically significant differences attributable to the level of achievement in favor of high achievers. Also, the results revealed significant difference in the group and individual counseling sessions attributable to grade level in favor of grade 10. However, there was no significant difference in future anxiety attributable to any of the independent variables.
Relationship between Goal Orientations with Feedback-Seeking Behavior among Sample from the Hashemite University Students
Authors: Ghbari Thaer A. , Damra Jalal K. , Nassar Yahya H.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at exploring the relationship between goal orientation (GO) and the feedback-seeing behavior (FSB). The sample consisted of 330 students from four sections which were chosen randomly from the university requirements of the Hashemite University.These courses were chosen purposively because they contain students from different faculties and majors. The students completed the GO and the FSB questionnaires. The results showed that the females adopted learning-approach goals, but the males adopted performance-approach goals. Concerning the FSB, students sought self-validation feedback. In respect to gender differences in FSB, males sought self-validation feedback, whereas females sought self-improvement feedback. The results also showed that there was a negative correlation between performance-approach goals and self-improvement feedback, but there was a positive correlation between performance-approach goals and self-improvement feedback. Learning-approach goals were positively correlated with self-improvement feedback, but correlated negatively with self-validation feedback.
The Effect of Learning with the Environmental Approach on the Third Graders’ Ability of Mathematics Problem Solving
Authors: Al-absi Mohammad M.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at investigating the effect of learning with the environmental approach on the third graders’ ability of mathematics problem solving. The sample of the study consisted of 73 third grade students from two sections distributed randomly to an experimental group who learned during the “Statistics and Probability” unit by using the environmental approach; and a control group who learned using the traditional method of instruction. After the completion of the study, a post problem solving test was applied to the two groups, and data were analyzed using SPSS program to answer the research questions. Results of the study revealed that the learning with the environmental approach had, in general, a positive effect on improving students’ ability in problem solving, specifically on students with medium level of achievement.
Relationship between Religiosity and Self-Efficacy among Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders: Field Study at the Center CHU Hospital Saadna Abdel Nour, Setif Algeria
Authors: Fayçal Korrichi , Nouredinne Jabali
Published: August 2017

The study aims to put under scrutiny the existing links between the behavior of religiosity and self-efficacy. Gender and education level were used as additional independent variables to test if they have effect on religiosity and self-efficacy. The study relied on data from 62 persons (39 males and 23 females). SPSS 18 was used to analyze data (means and standard deviations, correlation, t-test and ANOVA). The results of the study revealed a significant correlation between religiosity and self-efficacy. However, there was no effect of either gender or educational level on the two dependent measures. The researchers recommend that there should be an increase the awareness of society as a whole about the importance of religious practices in addition to giving particular attention to ill people through special programs and well-planned and operated activities and trainings.