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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and its Relationship with Some Variables
Authors: Al Fazari Manal K. , Safasfeh Mohammad I. , Ibrahim Mahmoud M.
Published: August 2017

This study aims at reporting on the prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its relation to some variables including gender, college, academic achievement and region among Sultan Qaboos university students. The Arabic adapted version of OCD Scale designed by Ibrahim and Al Fazari (2015) was administered to a sample of 820 students from all university colleges (2014-2015 academic year enrolments). The OCD validity was assessed using face validity, criterion-related validity, and factorial validity. The reliability of the OCD was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and split-half method. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was .86 whereas the split- half method coefficient was .82. This study showed a higher level of obsessive compulsive disorder among university students (48. 53%). It was also found significant relationships between OCD and gender. A higher level of OCD was reported among female than male students. In addition, a significant relationship was found due to the college, academic achievement and region.
The Level of Moral Thinking of Gifted Students and its Relation With Some Variables in a Jordanian Sample
Authors: Shahean Awni A. , Al Reamawi Sameer A.
Published: August 2017

The current study aimed at identifying the level of moral thinking of gifted students in line with Kohlberg aspects. To achieve the study objectives the moral thinking scale was administered a sample of (115) male and female students from king Abdullah II gifted school in Zarqa city. Another sample of (118) normal male and female students in the same classes were included. The results indicated that the moral level of the sample was in the fourth Kohlberg level. No significant differences among gifted students were found due to gender. There were significant differences among gifted student due to class in favor of higher classes. However, there was no significant difference between gifted and normal students in the level of moral thinking. Students who came from families with great number of siblings outscored students who came from families with small number of siblings. Student order of birth had no significant effect on moral thinking. The researchers proposed recommendations based on the results
Female Student Teachers’ Competencies as perceived by Cooperating Teachers of Al-Zhahirah
Authors: Shatanawi Abed El karim
Published: August 2017

This study investigated the teaching competencies of female student teachers in lbri College. The researcher administered a questionnaire to 60 female student teachers. By using Cronbach Alpha, reliability of this questionnaire was 0,86. Results indicated that female student teachers suffer from several professional deficiencies related to classroom management, self-learning and teaching methods. Thus, based on the findings of this study, the training programs of female student teachers at lbri College should be restructured to focus on fulfilling the professional needs of these students.
The Prevalence of Type ”A" Behavior and its Relationship With Some Variables Among Sultan Qaboos University Students
Authors: Al-Zamli A. , Kazem Ali M. , Al-Jamali Fawzia A.
Published: August 2017

The current research aims to Investigate the prevalence of type "A" behavior among Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) students and to show how the average of spread in type “A" is affected by some variables (gender of student, type of college, age, number of male brothers and number of female sisters, family income, type of father’s personality, type of mother's personality). In order to achieve that, a scale to measure type A" behavior has been designed. This scale consists of 37 items, divided between four dimensions of type “A“ behavior (hostility and aggressiveness, body physiology and movements, urgency, impatience, competition energy and ambition). This scale has acceptable psychometric indicators such as: face validity, factorial validity, item discrimination and reliability. The scale has been administered to 734 male and female students from seven different colleges in Sultan Qaboos University. The results in general showed low rate of type “A” behavior among SQU students, which was 5.18% (5.0896 for male, and 5.2596 for female). In the demographic variables the results showed that the gender; of students in the first dimension (hostility and aggressiveness) has a significant level for the males, while the third (urgency and impatience) was significant for the females, and the variable of college type in the second dimension (body physiology and movements) was significant for the students of Humanities colleges, and the number of male brothers in the third dimension (urgency and impatience) was significant for the less number of brothers). The type of father's personality in the second dimension (body physiology and movements) and the third (urgency and impatience) and in type “A “was generally significant for the strict type. Other variables (age, number of female sisters, family income and mother's personality) had no effect on type “A “ behavior or any of its dimensions.
Evaluation of Educational Administration Bachelor Program At the College of Education , Sultan Qaboos University
Authors: Al-Sharie Bilqis Galib
Published: August 2017

The aim of the study is to evaluate the bachelor program of Educational Administration. which was designed for school principals working in the Ministry of Education. The evaluation is based on the perceptions of the second patch of principals who graduated in the academic year (2006-2007). The results of the study indicated that: (1) the program enhanced the participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes and leadership skills. (2) some courses were highly theoretical With little practice (3) the program did not include scientific administrative skills, (4) the importance of training school  principals periodically to let them be aware of new trends in their g field, finally (5) the program needs periodical review to be updated and keep up with current development.
The Perception of Students toward academic observation: reflection and treatment
Authors: Moosa Samira M. , Ibrahim Ali M.
Published: August 2017

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Hardiness Behavior and Organizational Loyalty of Government Secondary School Teachers in Palestine
Authors: Hilo Ghassan H.
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to a) investigate hardiness behavior and organizational loyalty levels among secondary school teachers in the northern districts of the West Bank in Palestine and b) determine the effect of teachers’ gender and years of experience. The sample consisted of 396 male and female secondary school teachers, which were selected randomly from the target population. The questionnaire used in the study contained 42 items on hardiness behavior domain and 28 items for organizational loyalty domain. The results indicated that there was a moderate level of hardiness behavior among teachers (68.6%). Also, the results revealed that there were statistically significant differences due to gender and years of experience in commitment and participation items in favor of longer teaching experience. There were also statistically significant differences due to gender, and interaction between gender and years of experience, in control items in favor of males with longer teaching experience. There were significant differences due to years of experience, and interaction between gender and years of experience in the overall degree of hardiness behavior, in favor of longer teaching experience. There were significant differences due to gender and years of experience in the overall degree of organizational loyalty domain in favor of females with longer teaching experience. The researcher recommended the reinforcement of hardiness behavior and organizational loyalty levels among Palestinian teachers.
Change in Attitudes of SQU College of Education Students towards Psychological Measurement
Authors: Ibrahim Mahmoud , Al Mehrizi Rashed
Published: August 2017

The study aimed to investigate the attitudes towards psychological measurement among students in teacher and principals’ preparation programs in the college of Education at Sultan Qaboos University, and the change level in these attitudes as a result of taking a course on psychological measurement. The researchers developed and administered a measure of attitudes towards psychological measurement to a sample of 201 students before and after taking the course. The results revealed that the attitudes towards psychological measurement were medium before starting the course and then statistically improved as a result of taking the course. In addition, the attitudes towards psychological measurement for males were higher than for females before taking the course. The change rate in the attitudes towards psychological measurement as a result of taking the course was higher with females than with males. Finally, the attitudes level towards psychological measurement for students in the principals’ preparation program was higher than for students on teacher preparation program before taking the course. The rate of development of the attitudes towards psychological measurement as a result of taking the course was higher for students on teacher preparation program than for students in principals’ preparation program.
The Self-Determination Theory and Mathematics Motivation: Grade Levels and Gender Differences among United Arab Emirates Students
Authors: Hussien Jalal Haj
Published: August 2017

The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of students’ grade levels, gender, and interaction between the two on mathematics motivation. In addition, the relationship between students’ various types of mathematics motivation and achievement were examined. Four hundred twenty four elementary school students (186 boys and 238 girls), 588 middle school students (296 boys and 292 girls), and 276 high school students (154 boys and 122 girls) completed the MMS. The findings of this study showed that all types of motivation in mathematics steadily decreased with grade advancement (elementary through high school) with the exception of introjected regulation. Moreover, results indicated a significant gender difference in each type of mathematics motivation, exception regarding intrinsic motivation, where the difference was not significant. In addition, the interaction between grade levels and gender was significant only in students’ introjected regulation; the differences in intrinsic, external regulation, and amotivation were consistent between males and females in different grade levels. Finally, the results revealed a significant relationship between all types of motivation and mathematics achievement as well as overall academic achievement.
Levels of training in Abaq Programme (UCMAS) and enhancement of auditory and visual memory: A developmental Approach.
Authors: Al Khaleefa Omar Haroon , Moosa Ali Ijlal Ali
Published: August 2017

This study explores the possible difference in auditory and visual memory between trained and untrained pupils on four levels of Abaq programme (UCMAS) in Khartoum State. To achieve this aim, the causal comparative method was employed. The study sample comprised 201 basic school pupils both males (100) and females (101), 101 of whom were an experimental group, and 100 a control one.Pupils’ age ranged between 7- 12 years. For data collection, the following tests of auditory memory were used: Holy Verses from Quran, Test of Digits Forward, and Digits Backward of the WISC-111 as well as tests of visual memory: Flash Cards and Memory Drum. The study shows that there were: (a) Significant differences in auditory memory according to four levels of training between the experimental group and the control group (b) Significant differences in visual memory according to four levels of training between the experimental group and the control one. Generally, the study showed that there was an increase of enhancement of auditory and visual memory due to the increase of levels of training of Abaq programme to the degree of complete memory.
Performance Rates of Sudanese States in the WISC-III
Authors: Al Khaleefa Omar H. , Al Hussain Anas T.
Published: August 2017

This research aimed to investigate the performance in Sudanese States as well as the quantitative and qualitative categorization of IQ. To achieve this aim the WISC-III was administered. It consists of 13 sub-tests, 7 are performance and 6 are verbal to a representative sample of 1460 participants selected by stratified random method from most states from the age group 6-16 years (males 50.4% and females 49.6%). The study showed that there were differences in the performance of the WISC-III between states. Gazira State obtained the highest scores (105.9) points. The rank of states from high to low was as follows: Gazira, Khartoum, River Nile, The Northern, N. Kurdofan, and Darfur. The difference between some States was significant. It showed that IQ is normally distributed in the Sudan and the percentage of participants with high and low abilities were 1.8% and 2.8%, respectively. Finally, two recommendations were made dealing with social and economic developments and education of the less developed states as well as two suggestions dealing with investigating two variables namely gender and socioeconomic status. Additionally, some future implications were provided especially the application of UCMAS and CoRT in the states with low performance in the WISC-III.
The Effect of a Counseling Program on Modifying the Negative Thoughts of Late Marriage Age
Authors: Abu Eita Siham , AL- Khazaleh Ziad M.
Published: August 2017

The aim of the study was to explore the effect of group counseling program based on cognitive approach in modifying the negative thoughts of late marriage –age in Jordan. The sample consisted of 20 delayed marriage – age males from Jaresh Governance. The sample members' ages exceeded 30 years old. The participants were divided into two groups: The experimental group (N=10) whose members received a group counseling based on cognitive and rational emotive therapy; consisting of 13 sessions and the control group (N=10) whose members did not receive any counseling. Negative thoughts scale was developed and applied before and after the study. In order to test the hypotheses of the study, means and standard deviations, independent samples t-test, paired samples t-test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were utilized. The statistical analysis indicated that there was significant difference at (p < 0.05) in the negative thoughts between experiment and control group in post measures and there was significant differences between the post measure and the fellow up measure for the experimental group. The study ended by some recommendations such as conducting more studies to examine the ability of cognitive approach that used in current study to resolve various individual problems especially those related to cognitive knowledge or thinking.
Developing Mathematics Motivation Scale for the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Haj Hussien Jalal , Alsawaie Othman , Alsartawi Abdelaziz , Alghazo Iman , Tibi Sana
Published: August 2017

The objective of this study was to develop a valid and reliable mathematics motivation scale (MMS) for UAE students in grades 4 through 12 based on the self-determination theory. A total of 1,481 students (713 boys and 768 girls) from the UAE participated in this study. The process of developing the MMS involved: a) Development of an initial item pool, b) investigating the item-type of motivation membership, c) examining the appropriateness of the administration instructions and the items phrasing, d) and exploring various types of validity and reliability of the MMS. The results indicate that the MMS has acceptable levels of content validity and structure validity. The results also provided evidence that the MMS has acceptable levels of internal consistency and temporal stability.
Listening Difficulties among Non-Native Speakers of Arabic
Authors: Al-Busaidi Fatma Yousuf
Published: August 2017

This qualitative study analyzed the listening difficulties of 19 students learning Arabic as a foreign language in the Sultanate of Oman from a social-constructivist perspective. Analysis of the data obtained from interviews and students’ diaries has indicated that learners experienced five listening difficulties that occurred either in the classroom setting, in their real-life conversation with Omanis or while listening to TV and radio programs. It was found that their listening difficulties were related to speed of speech, quickly forgetting what was heard, missing the next part when thinking about meaning, the inability to understand what they had heard and inability to match the sound of the word with what they already know.This paper also investigates and analyzes the causes of listening problems. The most frequent difficulties seemed to result from the lack of opportunities to practice Arabic. It has been also found that cultural differences have a strong relationship to listening comprehension problems.
Sources of Psychological Stress among Basketball Players in Palestine
Authors: Jaber Ramzy
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to determine sources of psychological stress among basketball players in Palestine and the differences in sources of psychological stress according to playing position and experience. To achieve this aim, a 26-item questionnaire was administered to 96 basketball players in Palestine. The results revealed that the level of psychological stress among basketball players in Palestine was low, where the percentage of responses was 58.1%. Also, the results indicated that there were no significant differences in sources of psychological stress among basketball players in Palestine due to either playing position and experience. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that players’ abilities be utilized in light of the nature and requirements of the sports competition.
The Impact of a Cognitive Behavioral Group Counseling Program Based on Stress Inoculation Training on Reducing Posttraumatic Stress among a Sample of Students from Al al-Bayt University
Authors: Migdady Yusef M.
Published: August 2017

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a cognitive behavioral group counseling program based on stress inoculation training in reducing post-traumatic stress among a sample of students from Al al-Bayt University. The sample of the study consisted of 16 students who achieved the highest score on a scale for post-traumatic stress disorder. These students were distributed randomly into two groups: experimental group consisting of 8 students (2 males and 6 females) and a control group consisting of 8 students (3 males and 5 females). The researcher used the experimental method; the application of the program took four weeks with two meetings per week. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to know the experimental treatment effect on post-traumatic stress. The results showed statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups, favoring the experimental group, on all dimensions of the scale. The study concluded that the counseling program -based on stress inoculation training- was effective in reducing post-traumatic stress.
The Quality of Student Services Provided by the Deanship of Student Affairs at Sultan Qaboos University
Authors: Al-Ani Wajeha T. , Al-Rasbiya Zahra N.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed to investigate the quality of student services provided by the Deanship of Student Affairs at the Sultan Qaboos University. The study sample consisted of 610 students. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of 59 items distributed in seven areas which are: social services, housing services, and food services, and counseling and religious guidance services, cultural and artistic services, sports activities, and sustainable training services. The results showed that the highest mean of the responses is in the counseling and religious guidance 3.79, while the lowest mean is for the area of student food services 2.82.the Results of (MANOVA) showed that the quality of services provided by the Deanship of Student Affairs for students for female was a higher level compared with males in the areas of social services, housing services and sustainable training services. As for the results on the year variable, the result of the study revealed that there are statistically significant differences (α=0.05) related to the field of social services in favor of the second year students. Also the results showed that there are statistically significant differences related to students' points of view in humanities colleges in the areas of social services 3.37, and sustainable training 3.27, while in the area of religious guidance services it is in favor of scientific colleges 3.87. Based on the results of this study, many recommendations and suggestions were developed.
The Impact of the Use of Methods of Immediate Corrective Feedback on Cognitive and Applied Rules of the Quran Recitation among Tenth Grade Omani Students
Authors: Al-zedgali Maimuna , Shabibi Thureya S.
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of immediate corrective feedback in classroom discussions on the level of knowing and applying the rules of Quran recitation among tenth grade students. To achieve this, researchers used two tools: a written test, and a verbal test. After confirming the validity and reliability of the tools, they were administered to 84 tenth grade female students. The results revealed that the second experimental group outperformed the first experimental group and the control group in the application of the rules of Quranic recitation. Also, the two experimental groups outperformed the control group in the knowledge of rules of Quranic recitation. The study puts forward a number of recommendations. The most important of which is the need to provide corrective feedback as it is one of classroom practices that provide the learner with information about the accuracy of her performance, and to modify underperformance or error. Also, there is a need to use a variety of methods of active corrective feedback in classroom.
Using the Learning Cycle Approach in Designing the Instruction of e-Marketing and its Effectiveness on Developing Systemic Thinking Skills and Motivation to Learn among Commercial Secondary School Students
Authors: Abdelaziz Hamdy A.
Published: August 2017

This aim of this research was to use the learning cycle approach in designing e-marketing subject and measure its effectiveness on developing systemic thinking skills and learning motivation among commercial secondary school students. To achieve this purpose, the researcher used a mixed approach of experimental and developmental research methodology. The researcher developed a systemic thinking skills test and a learning motivation scale. The researcher also developed a learning unit on the principles and concepts of emarketing to be used with students of Commercial Secondary Schools. These tools were applied on a sample consisted of 60 students from the commercial secondary schools during the 2011/2012 academic year. The results of this research revealed that the designed instruction based on the learning cycle approach has a statistical and a practical significance on developing systemic thinking skills and learning motivation among commercial secondary school students. Based on these results, a set of educational recommendations and suggestions were proposed.
The Administration Staff Appraisal Level of the Organizational Context at Ajlun University College
Authors: Rababah Omar A.
Published: August 2017

This study aims to test the organizational atmosphere from the staff perspective at Ajlun University College. Specifically, the study raises few questions: What are the dimensions of the organizational atmosphere at the university according to the educational administrative literature? What is the reality of the organizational atmosphere at Ajlun University College, Al Balqa Applied University? What is the operational proposal of developing the organization atmosphere at Ajlun University College? The researcher administered a twenty-four-item instrument to 95 members of the administration staff of the college. The major dimensions of the university organization were found to be: decision-making, social relationships, the organizational belonging, and the organizational atmosphere.The study revealed that the level of the organizational atmosphere was average.To improve the organizational atmosphere, the study recommends that meetings be arranged to bring together both the administration and the staff to discuss their problems, listen to their opinions and suggestions and enhance the financial and moral incentives through allocating proper budgets. The study also recommends conducting studies to identify the causes of the low level of effectiveness of some of the organizational dimensions.
The Relationship between Leadership Skills and Self-esteem of the Jordanian Universities Presidents
Authors: Al Quddah Mohammad
Published: August 2017

This study aimed to find the relationship between leadership skills and self-esteem of the Jordanian universities presidents. The sample of the study included all Jordanian universities presidents for the academic year (2011/2012) counting 30 presidents .The researcher used the analytical descriptive approach to theoretical literature related to the two variables of the study, and developed two questionnaires to collect data: one to detect the degree of implementation of leadership skills, and the other to determine the selfesteem degree. Findings revealed a high level in the implementation of these categories of leadership skills and high level in availability of self-esteem indicators. There was no statistically significant difference due to specialty and type of the university. Also, high positive correlation (p. 0.01) between the leadership skills and self-esteem was found. The indicators of self-esteem may be used in choosing institutional leaders and developing strategies, tests to refine those skills, and enhancing the self concept.
Citizenship Education: The Perceptions of Social Studies Omani Student Teachers
Authors: AlMaamari Saif N. , Menter Ian
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of Omani student-teachers of social studies major about citizenship and citizenship education. Interviews were used to achieve this purpose. Ten students participated in the study: 5 females and 5 males. Data were analyzed qualitatively using analytic induction and interpretive analytic framework. Qualitative results show a wide range of interesting views on citizenship that highlighted the influence of the social, cultural and political context in shaping the meaning of citizenship and citizenship education. The results from interviews can be classified into five categories: (a) Citizenship is a multi-faceted concept; (b) Citizenship education is a crucial area in the school curriculum; (c) social studies is still the main approach of introducing citizenship education; (d) citizenship education is an area which is missing in teacher preparation programs and (e) Citizenship education is practiced to an extent in practical training programs.
Students’ Perceptions of Religious Beliefs as Gained from Jordanian Universities Religious Educational Courses
Authors: Al-Hawamleh Mahir S.
Published: August 2017

The present study looked at the educational religious beliefs as gained from university courses using a self-reported questionnaire as well as semi-structured interviews. 591 students chosen through stratified random design responded to the questionnaire. 64 students from the study's sample were interviewed. The current study presented evidence to support the identification and comparison of the educational religious perceptions held by the two sets of students from Mu'tah University and Al al-Bayt University. The analysis concluded that religious education courses influenced deeply and with varying degrees students’ perceptions of religious affiliation to a large extent at Al-al Bayt University; nevertheless, it was not the case at Mu'tah. Moreover, the study reported students’ perceptions on religious awareness and religious attitudes as weak. That is, the actualization of making meaning and transferring what they believe into what they act and what they do was relatively unattainable. The study suggested the need for more courses. Hence, the study believed that universities should form the cement holding of society's religiosity together.
Feminising Schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE: Cause for Concern!
Authors: Dickson Martina , Roux Johann Le
Published: August 2017

Schools in the UAE have been undergoing radical educational reform over the past six years. Government schools are currently gender segregated from grade 1 and staffed by either male or female teachers, but not by both genders in the same school. In 2011 the Abu Dhabi Educational Council (ADEC) announced plans to completely feminise primary schools in the emirate. Emirati male teachers represent a small minority, but one which potentially has a very powerful significance, both culturally and educationally. This paper intends to explore male pre-service teachers’ perceptions of this issue.  Six male Emirati pre-service teachers were interviewed. Our findings show that during internship, they felt that their being male and Emirati was significant and positive, and that pupils were relating to them in a unique way as a result. We found that all had been extremely positively influenced by an Emirati male teacher as school pupils. Most thought that employing a system of feminization would be detrimental to young males seeking male role models and gave examples of the way in which they had observed this. The findings of this small-scale study have potentially significant implications for educational policy-makers in Abu Dhabi and other regions in the Gulf considering school feminization.
Stress and Professional – Counseling Self –Efficacy among Female Teachers of Pupils with Learning Disabilities in Muscat Governorate
Authors: Bakkar Bakkar S. , Al Shorbaji Sahar
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to assess stress and professional counseling self–efficacy among female teachers of pupils with learning disabilities in Muscat governorate. The study attempted to answer the following questions: what is the extent to which female teachers of pupils with learning disabilities experience stress? What is the extent to which female teachers of pupils with learning disabilities have professional – counseling self–efficacy? Are there significant differences in stress due to female teachers' experience, qualification and marital status? Are there significant differences in professional counseling self–efficacy due to female teachers' experience, qualification and marital status? The sample consisted of female teachers of pupils with learning disabilities (n=96) in Muscat governorate. Two scales were designed to assess the dependent variables. To answer study questions; means, standard deviations, MANOVA, and Scheffe’s test were conducted. The findings revealed that there were significant differences in stress and professional counseling self–efficacy due to qualification, while there were no significant differences due to experience, and marital status.
Family Disputes and their Relationship to Psychological Identity among a Sample of Adolescents
Authors: Sawalhah Abdalmuhdi M.
Published: August 2017

This study investigated the relationship of family disputes with psychological identity among a sample of 348 adolescents chosen from various first and second secondary classes, using a measure of family disputes domain (family problems, personal and psychological problems). The correlation coefficients were moderate and ranged between .50 and .83. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.87, 0.90 for the two domains, respectively. The multiple regression analysis of family disputes was used in the prediction of psychological identity for both males and females together and for each gender. To determine the differences between the males and females on each of the measures of family disputes and identity, t-tests were used. The results showed that the family disputes predicted the psychological identity (identity achievement, moratorium, identity foreclosure, and identity diffusion) for both males and females together and for each gender. The results also showed that 67% of the respondents were classified in one personality status. The dominant identity among adolescents was the achieving identity. The results indicated that there were significant differences across gender in the dimensions of family disputes; the personal problems and psychological identity.
Tenth Grade Female Students' Acquisition of Jurisprudential Provisions Related to Women in Textbooks of Islamic Education in Oman
Authors: Al-zedgali Maimuna
Published: August 2017

The aim of this study was to identify the jurisprudence provisions related to women, included in the textbooks of the second cycle (grades 5-10) of basic education. To achieve this, a list of these provisions, consisting of 65 items and an achievement multiple-choice test were prepared. After confirming the validity and reliability of the two instruments, the test was administered to a sample of 280 tenth grade students. The most important findings of this study were: Imbalance in the distribution of provisions according to class/grade, where most of the provisions are focused the textbook of the seventh grade. The degree of students' acquisition of these provisions was 70.39% which is less than the educationally acceptable level set by the researcher at 75%. The study made a number of recommendations, including the need to achieve balance and diversity in the distribution of jurisprudence provisions relating to women in the second cycle (grades 5-10) of basic education.
A Survey of Biology Alternative Conceptions among General Education Students in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdullah Kh. , Al-Balushi Suliaman M. , Al-Hiji Saif , Al- Shuaili Ali H.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at investigating Omani general education alternative conceptions in some biological concepts. To achieve this aim, a two-tier MCQs biology test, consisting of 40 items, was constructed. The test was verified by a panel of experts in science teaching to check its validity, whereas the reliability was calculated using Cronbach alpha for internal consistency. Alpha value was 0.85. The test was administered to 1013 students, randomly selected from four educational governorates in the Sultanate of Oman in the 2010/2011 school year. The results of the study showed that Omani general education students held several alternative conceptions in all four domains of the biology: systems and life processes, reproduction and heredity, cell and its functions and diversity and adaptation. Accordingly, the study proposed several recommendations based on the results.
Insomnia among Egyptian Samples of University Students and Employees
Authors: Abdel-Khalek Ahmed , Nyal Maysa al , Saeed Hanan
Published: August 2017

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of insomnia, differences between males and females, and between two age groups, and to explore the factorial structure of the Arabic Scale of Insomnia (ASI). Samples of university students (n=500) and employees (n=457) of both sexes were recruited. Female university students obtained the highest mean total score on the ASI, followed by female employees, male university students, and finally male employees. The salient significant differences were between female students and male employees and between male and female employees. Despite the differences in the prevalence rate of insomnia between the four groups, they all agreed on that the least prevalence rate was for the item: “I feel depressed when it is time for me to go to bed, whereas the highest prevalence rate was for the item: “My interrupted sleep annoys me.” Principle components analysis yielded three factors for each group. Most of their names were not identical. The most salient finding of this study was the statistically significant sex differences in insomnia in favor of women. It was concluded that is it important to introduce counseling for those who obtained high scores on the ASI.
The Effects of Using the Reciprocal Teaching Strategy in the Literary Texts Teaching on Developing the Literary Appreciation Skills of the Third Grade Intermediate Female Students
Authors: Al- Baker Fahad A.
Published: August 2017

The study aimed at identifying the effects of using the reciprocal teaching strategy in the literary texts teaching on developing the literary appreciation skills of the third grade intermediate female students. The study was conducted on a random sample of the third grade intermediate female students (n=48) in Riyadh, KSA that was divided into two groups: The experimental group (n= 24) studied the literary appreciation skills using the reciprocal teaching strategy whereas the controlled (n=24) studied the same material but using the traditional method of teaching. The study employed a list of the literary appreciation skills appropriate for the third grade intermediate level, and a test to measure their mastery of those skills. The pre- and post-treatment application of the research instruments revealed that there is weakness in the students' mastery level of the literary appreciation skills, and that most of the literary appreciation skills require development. The study also revealed that there are statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the controlled group, the former excelled the latter reflecting an efficacy of using the reciprocal teaching strategy. In view of the findings of the study, some suggestions and recommendations were proposed for future research.
The Relationship between Palestinian Student Teachers’ Perception of Computer Technology and their Attitudes to Use it in Teaching
Authors: Sabri Khawla S. , Rabee Jamal M.
Published: August 2017

The objectives of the study were as follows: To examine the validity (or adequacy) of using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with pre-service student teachers in the West Bank (Palestine), to identify the perceptions of student teachers with respect to ease and utility of using computer technology, and to identify the attitudes of student teachers toward computer technology and their intention to use it in teaching. To achieve these objectives, six null hypotheses were formulated. The sample consisted of 260 student teachers. A questionnaire was used to collect the data. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique was used to analyze data. Results revealed that the fit between the data TAM model was acceptable. Also, the results revealed that student teachers used computer technology with ease and this had a positive direct effect on their perception of its usefulness. In addition, perception of usefulness had a positive direct effect on the attitude of student teachers toward its use, which in turn, had a positive direct effect on their intention to use it. However, the perception of student teachers with respect to using computer technology with ease had no direct effect on their attitude toward its use, and their perception of usefulness of its use had no direct effect on their intention to use it.
The Relative Contribution of Some Family Factors in the Prediction of Social Competence among University Students
Authors: Jaradat Abdul-Kareem M. , Abu Ghazal Muawia M. , Momani Fawwaz A.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed to explore the family factors predicting perceived social competence. The sample of the study consisted of 703 undergraduates randomly selected from the University of Jordan. To achieve the objectives of the study two scales were used, one for measuring family cohesion and the other for measuring perceived social competence. The findings of the study indicated that females scored significantly higher than males on the perceived social competence scale. Stepwise multiple regression analyses showed that while family cohesion was the only significant predictor of perceived social competence among males, there were three significant predictors of perceived social competence among females. These are: family cohesion, family size and family income, respectively.
Goal Orientations among Yarmouk University Students and their Relationship with Self- Regulated Learning
Authors: Banimufarrej Ahmad Y. , Alawneh Shafiq F.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at exploring the relationship of goal orientations with self-regulated learning among Yarmouk University students in light of faculty and gender. The sample of the study consisted of 684 students. Two scales were used: a goal orientations scale, and aself-regulated learning scale. The results showed statisticallysignificant differences in the means of participants' scores on the goal orientation scales due to the student gender in mastery goals, and performance-avoidance goals; females scored higher on these subscales than males. No significant gender difference was found in performance-approach goals. The results also showed significant differences in the means scores on the self-regulated learning scale due to gender; females once again scored higher than males on all skills, except for the planning and goal specification skill. No significant difference, however, was found in self-regulated learning due tostudent faculty or the interaction between faculty and gender.
The Effect of a Group Counseling Program Based on a Cognitive – Behavioral  Therapy on the Treatment of Type A Behavior
Authors: Bakkar Bakkar S. , Abuel-Ealeh Mohammad T.
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a group counseling program based on cognitive – behavioral therapy on reducing the Type A behavior pattern. The study attempted to test the following hypothesis: participants who receive group counseling based on cognitive – behavioral therapy will report significant reduction in the Type A behavior pattern compared to participants in the control group who don't receive any kind of treatment. A Type A Behavior Scale (TABS) was constructed to assess the extent to which the subjects have Type A behavior. The sample consisted of 24 students selected based on their TABS scores (above the mean). These subjects were randomly assigned into two groups: Experimental group (n=12 students) who received group counseling based on cognitive – behavioral therapy, and a control group (n=12 students) who didn't receive any treatment. Means, standard deviations, and Analysis of covariance revealed that there were significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in the reduction of Type A behavior. This significant reduction was greatly in favor of the experimental group subjects.
Pedagogical and Technological Age: Is it Sufficient to Change Teaching Style among Faculty Members? (A Case Study)
Authors: Abdelaziz Hamdy A.
Published: August 2017

The aim of this study was to explore the technological and pedagogical practices that are adopted by faculty members at the college of graduate studies, Arabian Gulf University; and to determine the impact of these practices and other determinants on changing or improving teaching style. To achieve this purpose, the researcher developed an instrument to determine the common teaching style and technological and pedagogical knowledge among a sample of 29 full-time faculty members. The instrument was developed based on the Technological and Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) model and the Staffordshire Evaluation of Teaching Styles (SETS). The results showed that faculty members at the college of the graduate studies have equal pedagogical and technological awareness. They also tend to prefer the all-round flexible and adaptable teaching style, and student-centered sensitive teaching style, but their technological practices do not reflect these styles. Based on these findings, a set of strategic educational recommendations are mentioned to increase the probability of adopting and applying technological and pedagogical change in higher education institutions.
The Relationship of Parenting Styles to Social Phobia among Early Adolescent Students
Authors: Hamdan Esraa J. , Al-Jawarneh Ahmad Y.
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at investigating the relationship of parenting styles with social phobia among a sample of 1028 early adolescent students. To achieve the objective of the study, short forms of the parenting styles scale and a social phobia scale were used.Results showed that the participants' highest scores were on the father's authoritative and mother's authoritative parenting styles. In addition, there were significant interactions between gender and grade level on all parenting styles. The results also showed statistically significant differences in social phobia due to gender, grade level and the interaction between them, for gender was females scored higher than males. With regard to grade level seventh graders scored higher than eighth graders.The results indicated that there were significant relationships between parenting styles and social phobia, with the exception of the relationship between mother's authoritative parenting style and social phobia. Regarding the parenting styles predicting social phobia by gender, it was found that for males and females, the predictive parenting styles were: Mother's permissive parenting style and father's authoritarian parenting style. Regarding the parenting styles predicting social phobia by grade level, it was found that for seventh grade, the predictive styles were: Mother's permissive parenting style, father's permissive parenting style and father's authoritative parenting style, respectively. For eighth grade, the predictive styles were: Father's permissive parenting style, mother's permissive parenting style and father's authoritarian parenting style.
Validity and Reliability of a Jordanian Version of the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-II) in Identifying Adaptive Behavior Deficits among Disabled Individuals in Jordan
Authors: AlAli Safa M. , Al Smady Jameal M.
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and the reliability of the Jordanian version of the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-11, 2003) in detecting the manifestations of the deficit in adaptive behavior skills of performance on the teacher form, in Jordan. The sample of this study consisted of 200 normal students. Also, another 200 disabled children participated in the study. To achieve the aim of this study an Arabic version of teacher form was prepared (ABAS-II) in its second version. It was refereed by a group of specialists where their agreement reached 80%, thus resulting in 136 items distributed over 9 domains. Indication of concurrent validity in the Jordanian version was calculated as it was correlated with the one prepared by Al-Kilani and Al-batsh (1981) (r = 0.86). The reliability of the Jordanian version was investigated through test re-retest (0.92) and alpha coefficient (0.98).