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The Effectiveness of the Summer Immersion Program for Developing Time Management and Metacognitive Thinking Life Skills among Female Secondary School Students in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alghamdi Amani K. , Abdulsalam Neama
Published: May 2022

This research aimed at examining the effectiveness of the Saudi Aramco Research Science Initiative (SARSI) Summer Immersion training program for developing time management and meta cognitive thinking life skills among female gifted secondary school students. The research sample comprised 31 female gifted students enrolled in various Saudi secondary schools. Their ages ranged from 15 to 17 years old with an average age of 16.23. The Abdul Salam scale was used for the measuring time-management performance and metacognitive thinking skills in the pre- and post-assessment of the SARSI program. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between the students’ pre- and post-assessments on: a) time management skills; b) the overall meta cognitive thinking life skills and c) two subcategories of metacognitive skills: planning and self-monitoring. However, no significant differences were identified in the pre- and post-assessment for self-assessment.
The Effectiveness of a Proposed Program based on TRIZ’s Theory (Innovative Solutions to Problems) in Treating Sixth-Grade Students’ Reading Difficulties
Authors: Al-Ahwal Ahmed S.
Published: May 2022

The aim of the study was to prepare a program based on some of the principles of TRIZ (Innovative Solutions to Problems) to overcome some of the difficulties encountered by sixth-grade students. The study tools included a list of reading difficulties on two levels: identification and comprehension, the proposed program, teacher of the program application of the program, and the reading-test measuring the effectiveness of the proposed program. Seventy male and female sixth-grade students were randomly divided in two groups: experimental and control. The study confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed program in treating some reading difficulties. In addition, the students' reading showed a statistically significant difference at (0.05). These differences have been established in the direction of the group and its relevance.
Model of the Relationships between Supervising Working Alliance, Counseling Self-Esteem and Attachment Styles
Authors: Al- Shraifin Ahmad
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to explore the causal relationships between supervising working alliance, counseling self-esteem and attachment styles through a causal model adopting a path analysis method. The study sample consisted of 289 counseling students at Yarmouk University. Three scales were administered to measure the supervising working alliance, self-esteem and attachment styles. Results showed a direct relationship between avoidant attachment styles and supervising working alliance, and an indirect relationship with counseling self-esteem. There was a direct relationship between secure attachment style, supervising working alliance and counseling self-esteem; and between supervising working alliance and counseling self-esteem. In addition, direct and indirect relationships were evident between avoidant attachment style and special relationship domain of supervising working alliance and counseling self-esteem; whereas it affected client focus domain with a direct relationship. Direct relationships also were evident between secure attachment styles, the relationship domain and self-focus domain.
The Effectiveness of Teaching Science Using Self-Questioning Strategy
Authors: Qahtani Huda A. , Al Gaseem Mohammed M.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of teaching science using self-questioning strategy on academic achievement and developing reflective thinking skills. The sample consisted of 100 first grade intermediate female students in Khamis Mushait governorate, Saudi Arabia. The sample was divided into two equal groups: an experimental group studied by self-questioning strategy, and a control group which studied using the conventional method. Teacher guide and student handbook activities were developed, and validated. Moreover, a science-achievement test and a reflective-thinking test were developed, checked for reliability, and validated. With regard to both instruments, the results showed statistically significant differences at the level of 0.05 in favor of the experimental group.
The Effectiveness of WebQuest Collaborative E-Learning Strategy in Developing Students' Higher Thinking Levels at the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University
Authors: Ammar Mohammed E.
Published: May 2022

The current research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the collaborative e-learning strategy used in WebQuest in developing students' higher thinking levels at the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University. To achieve this objective, a thinking test was prepared, its validity and reliability were tested. Then, it was applied to an experimental and a control group, each of which consisted of 35 students. After calculating the students' grades and processing them statistically, the findings revealed the effectiveness of the collaborative e-learning strategy used in WebQuest in developing the higher thinking levels of the students of the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University. The study recommended designing different courses’ topics using WebQuest, conducting training courses and workshops for faculty members of the College of Education on how to design, produce and use WebQuest in teaching their courses. The study suggested conducting similar research and related studies.
The Effect of Using Flipped Classroom Strategy on Academic Achievement and Motivation towards Learning Informatics for 11th Grade Students
Authors: Al Shammari Talal H. , Al Massaad Ahmad Z.
Published: May 2022

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of the use of the flipped classroom strategy on the educational achievement of eleventh grade students in the State of Kuwait and the motivation towards their learning. The sample consisted of 62 eleventh-grade students in the State of Kuwait, divided into two classrooms, during the second semester of the academic year 2016/2017. The researchers used for this purpose semi-experimental method to measure the impact of the independent variable (teaching using the flipped classrooms strategy), on variables (educational achievement, and motivation towards learning). The tools of the study were the achievement test and the motivation scale. The results of the study indicated that the strategy of the inverted classes showed a positive and effective application to raise the level of achievement of the learner and improve the motivation towards learning informatics among the 11th grade students in the State of Kuwait.
Mindfulness among the Post-Basic Education Students in Light of Some Variables in the Governorate of Muscat
Authors: Najewani Najla A.
Published: May 2022

The current study aims to identify the level of mindfulness among students in post-basic education in Muscat governorate and to examine the differences in the level of mindfulness according to the study‘s variables. The sample consists of 600 male and female students. The Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness skills (KIMS) was used. Means, standard deviations, T-test and One Way Anova were used to analyze data. The results showed that were no statistically significant differences in the total of mindfulness among the sample population is attributed to the different variables of gender, age, grade and school performance.
Prevailing Educational Philosophy among Secondary School Teachers at Irbid Governorate Schools from their Point of View
Authors: AL-Momani Hazim
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the prevailing educational philosophy among secondary school teachers at Irbid Governorate Schools from their point of view. The study was conducted on a sample that consisted of 215 male and female teachers from the first Directorate of Education of Irbid by using a questionnaire consisting of 60 items that represent the pragmatism, Islamic, existential, ideal and realistic philosophies. The study found that the level of having philosophical beliefs among secondary school teachers was intermediate; and that the Islamic philosophy was ranked first followed by pragmatism, idealism, realism, and existentialism respectively. The results of the study showed that there were no statistically significant differences due to the study variables (sex and major) on the studied instrument as a whole or on the interaction between them. In addition, there were no statistically significant differences due to the variables on the fields of study separately, and on the interaction between them, except the field of ideal philosophy on the variable of major in favor of literary stream.
The Addiction of Sultan Qaboos University Students to Social Networking Sites (SNS)
Authors: AlBarashdi Hafidha S. , Aldhafri Said S.
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed at identifying the prevalence of addiction of SNS among the students of Sultan Qaboos University, analyzing the most common symptoms of SNS addiction among them, and determining the categories which are most vulnerable to addiction to SNS. The study sample consisted of 237= 67% females and 33% males. The Alpha Cronbach coefficient for the SNS scale was 0.92, while for its three dimensions: emergence and relapse 0.85, endurance and conflict 0.81, mood adjustment and withdrawal 0.81. The results showed that the prevalence of SNS addiction among university students reached 21.1%. Endurance and conflict were the most common symptoms of SNS addiction among students. The multiple variance tests revealed that there were no significant differences among university students in terms of SNS addiction related to gender, while there were significant differences among them related to number of usage hours, GPA, and household income level.
The Teaching and Classroom Problems Facing Student-Teachers of the College of Education at Kuwait University during Field Training
Authors: Aljassar Salwa A. , Altammar Jasem A.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to identify field problems encountered by student-teachers during instruction and classroom management. A randomized sample of 90 male and female participants, specialized in social studies and mathematics, was selected from the College of Education at Kuwait University. This mixed research method employs a questionnaire that was forused on 53 key areas of teaching and classroom problems. After testing the research methods for validity and reliability, a thorough analysis was conducted to derive main averages, standard deviations, and t-test values for the challenges’ degrees of impact. Data results reflected a consensus amongst participants that the teaching profession was challenging due to the lack of quality in field training received. The first greatest challenge was classroom management problems with a slight degree of severity (M=3.04). Instructional problems were the second greatest challenge with a slight degree of severity (M=2.48). Moreover, there were statistically significant differences between male and female student-teachers in the field of teaching problems, in favor of male student teachers. There were also statistically significant differences among student teachers based on their respective area of specialization (social studies and mathematics), in favor of mathematics. The research ended with a set of recommendations for enhancing the performance of student-teachers in dealing with teaching and classroom problems during field training.
The Effectiveness of an Assessment for Learning Training Program in Improving the Practice of Primary School Teachers of Assessment for Learning Strategies
Authors: Abdulkareem Eman O.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of a training program on “Assessment for Learning” on enhancing elementary teachers assessment for learning practices in their classrooms. One hundred and seventy one teachers attended the training program that was held eight times throughout the semester. A pretest and posttest were implemented on all trainees, mean differences were calculated using the paired- samples t test. Fifty-six of the teachers answered an open-ended survey to collect qualitative data to support quantitative results. Significant differences between pre and post-test means in favour of the latter were found, which illustrates that the program had helped the teachers to develop knowledge of assessment for learning concepts and strategies. Seven assertions emerged from qualitative analysis: Safe Learning Environment, Turning Competition into Collaboration, Developing Thinking Skills, Self-Regulated Learning, Developing Life Skills, Enhancing Motivation, and Learning is for All.
The Effectiveness of Using the Course Lab Program for Teaching and Assessing Sciences in Improving Grade Ten Students’ Academic Achievement and their Attitudes towards it in Oman
Authors: Albarashdi Hanan S. , Albarashdi Hafidhaa S. , Al Hamadani Mariam T.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at measuring the effectiveness of using the Course Lab program in improving the academic achievement and the attitudes toward science among 10th grade students in Oman. The study was based on a Quasi-experimental method. The study was applied to a sample of 52 students in the tenth grade. Students were randomly divided into two groups (experimental group=26; control group=26). The two groups were equal in terms of achievement level and attitude towards science. The experimental group was taught using Course Lab program, while the control group was taught traditionally. An academic achievement test and an attitudes towards science measure was given to both groups, pre and post the intervention. The results of the study showed statistically significant differences between the control and experimental groups in the academic achievement in favor of the experimental group. There was also a statistically significant improvement in the attitudes of students of the experimental group towards science due to the use of the Course Lab program. A statistically significant relationship was found between the improvement of academic achievement and the improvement in the attitudes towards science in the post-measurement of the experimental group.
The Predictive Ability of the Dimensions of the Future Time Perspective in Self-regulated Learning among Yarmouk University Students
Authors: Al-Rabee Faisal K. , Al-Jarrah Abdelnaser D. , Melhem Mohammad A.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to identify the most common dimensions of the future time perspective and to know the level of self-regulated learning among Yarmouk University students. It also aimed to investigate the predictive ability of the dimensions of the future time perspective in self-regulated learning. The study sample consisted of 704 students, 335 males and 369 females, who were selected based on a convenience sample method from among the students enrolled in the compulsory university requirements during the summer semester of the academic year 2017/2018. To achieve the objectives of the study, the Zimbardo and Boyed’s (1999) measure was used to measure the future time perspective, and Purdie’s scale for measuring self-regulated learning. The results showed that the future dimension was the most common among the sample of the study, and that the level of self-regulated learning was moderate, whether at the total score or the various dimensions. The study concluded that the dimensions of the future time perspective explained 18.8% of the variance in self-regulated learning.
The Effectiveness of an Educational Program based on Psychodrama to Develop Social Interaction Skills and Mental Toughness of a Sample of Victimized Children of Wars and Crisis
Authors: Abu Hammad Naser Aldeen I.
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed to explore the effectiveness of an educational program based on psychodrama to develop social interaction skills and mental toughness of a sample of victimized children of wars and crisis. The study sample consisted of 52 male and female students from primary school who have experienced wars and crisis. Additionally, the researcher used both social interaction skills scale and mental toughness scale for the study sample. The results of the study showed statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group on the mental toughness scale and social interaction skills scale for the experimental group. Overall, the researcher suggested that the intervention program contributed to the improvement of social interaction skills and mental toughness of the experimental group.
The Effectiveness of Interspersal Strategy in the Improving Accuracy Level to Solve Mathematics Problems and Task Engagement among Grade 4 Students with Learning Disabilities at the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: AL-hinai Malika A. , El Shourbagi Sahar , Emara Ehab
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of interspersal strategy in improving accuracy level to solve mathematics problems and facilitating task engagement among grade 4 students with learning disabilities. The study sample included 20 students. They were divided randomly into two equal groups each consisting of 10 students; experimental group and controll group. The researchers used the semi-experimental method. The researchers designed mathematical problems tests, a task engagement scale and a manual for the implementation of the interspersal strategy. The findings of the study revealed statistically significant differences between the result of the pre and post-test of the experimental group in favor of the post-test. Additionally, there were statistically significant differences between the average achieved by the experimental group and the controlled group in relation to the mathematics problems. Furthermore, the study found out that there were statistically significant differences between the average resulting from the pre and post-tests relative to the level of task engagement. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the average achieved by the experimental group and the controlled group in the engagement on task.
Calibrating PIRLS Test in Sultanate of Oman Using Item Response Theory
Authors: Al-zaabi Amal K. , Hassan Abdulhameed , Al-mehrzi Rashid S.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to calibrate Oman data of the PIRLS test using the graded response model and to examine the psychometric properties of it, as well as identify the fit and unfit of its items. PIRLS2011 test booklets were used, which consisted of 146 test items (74 dichotomous and 72 polytomous). Items were divided into 13 booklets; each with two blocks (one literary and one informational). PIRLS test booklets were administered to 13 groups of fourth grade students in Sultanate of Oman with a total sample of 10394 students. Assumptions of IRT (unidimensionality and local independence) were examined and supported. Also, item fit was examined and supported using Samejima’s graded response model. The data was analyzed by Multilog7.03 program to estimate both item and ability parameters. Results indicated that the assumptions of IRT were proved. Also, IRT analysis revealed that 8 items showed unfit which represents only 5% of the test items. So, this result confirms that the test has good psychometric properties under the IRT.
The Impact of Using Electronic Brainstorming Strategy in a Blended Learning Environment on Grade-Eleven Female Students’ Achievement in Islamic Education in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Alsaqri Rabeeah M. , Al Salmi Mohsen N.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at identifying the impact of using Electronic Brainstorming Strategy in a Blended Learning Environment on grade-eleven female students’ achievement in Islamic Education in the Sultanate of Oman. The study used the quasi experimental design, which consists of two experimental groups and a control group. In term of the treatment, the experimental groups were divided into two parts: The first experimental group n=30; which was taught using Electronic Brainstorming Strategy 70% electronic-30% traditional method) while the second experimental group n=30 was taught using the same strategies. The control group n=30 was taught using a traditional method. To achieve the objectives of the study, a 30-question achievement test was prepared. The test was given to a jury panel to judge its validity. As for the reliability factor, it was 0.71 as measured by Cronbach’s alpha. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the means of the students in the three groups on the post- achievement, in favor of the first experimental group. In addition, it was found that there was a statistically significant difference in the means of the post achievement due to the method of teaching the Electronic Brainstorming Strategy and achievement levels in the favor of the first experimental group and the higher achievement level. The study recommended using the strategy of electronic brainstorming in teaching Islamic education due to its positive implications on achievement.
The Effectiveness of Family Group Counseling Program Based on Structural Theory in the Parenting Skills and Family Parental Adjustment among Alternative Families
Authors: Abueita Siham D. , Alniemat Hanadi A.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to explore the impact of a family group counseling program in the parenting skills and family parental adjustment among alternative families that have included a child into their families through alternative care programs offered by the Ministry of Social Development. The study population which was selected in a purposive way, consisted of (16) alternative families. They were randomly assigned into which experimental group (8) families and the control group (8) families, the parental skills and the family parental adjustment scales were applied pre, posttest and fellow up test at the study groups. A family counseling program based on structural theory had been developed, it consists of (15) sessions and applied on the experimental group. The results of the study indicated: There were statistically significant differences in the total, sub tests parental skills, and the family parental adjustment; were in a favor of the experimental group. There were no statistically significant differences in the parental skills and family adjustment according to the gender. There were no statistically significant differences between post-test and the follow-up test on the experimental group in the parental skills and family parental adjustment. The study recommended applying this program, on alternative families.
Math and Science Post-basic Education School Teachers’ Use of As-sessment for Learning and Assessment of Learning Practices in Oman
Authors: Alquraan Mahmoud F. , Al-Shaqsi Ahmed A.
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed at investigating math and science post-basic education school teachers’ use of Assessment for Learning (AfL) and Assessment of Learning (AoL) Practices in Oman from teachers’ points of view and as perceived by their educational supervisors. To achieve the objectives of this study, a 31-item of Likert type questionnaire was used. The questionnaire was divided into two subscales. The first subscale contains 12 AoL practices while the second one contains 19 AfL practices. The questionnaire was distributed to 288 math, biology, physics, and chemistry teachers and to 78 math and science educational supervisors. The results show that math and science teachers use AoL practices more than their use of AfL practices from their points of view and based on their educational supervisors perceptions. The study recommends math and science teachers balance between the use of AoL and AfL practices.
The Effectiveness of an Educational Program for Developing Tolerance Values and Resistance to Intellectual Extremism at Secondary Level in Jordan
Authors: Al-Maqosi Yaseen A. , Al-Bataineh Mohammed T. , Al-Kilani Ahmed M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to establish an effective educational program based on the rights of non-Muslims in Islamic principles of the development of religious tolerance values and the intellectual resistance of extremism among high school students in Jordan. The study was conducted on a sample of 48 students in 11th grade from Al-Arqam Islamic School, during the second semester of the academic year 2017-2018. A descriptive method was used for gathering the principles of rights for non-Muslims. A semi-empirical method was also used to measure the effectiveness of the educational program on two dependent variables (religious tolerance values, resistance of intellectual extremism), measured with two tools prepared by the researchers: the measure of religious tolerance values, and the measure of resistance to intellectual extremism. The results showed a statistically significant difference between the average performance of both the experimental and control groups in the measures for religious tolerance and resistance to intellectual extremism due to the experimental method of teaching designed for this study.
Causes of English Major Student-Teachers' Classroom Participation Reluctance at Kuwait University
Authors: Al-Yaseen Wafaa S.
Published: May 2022

Classroom participation plays an important role in developing students' oral fluency, and general understanding of the subject content. However, there is a noticeable participation reluctance among English major student-teachers in the College of Ed-ucation at Kuwait University. The present study investigates the causes of such a reluc-tance. The study adopted the descriptive analytical methodology applying a 4-Likert scale to respond to a thirty questionnaire items. Two domains were covered: the English language professor, and the English major student-teachers. The sample covered a total of 150 English major student-teachers 30 males and 120 females. The study revealed significant differences α=0.05 in the means between the participants according to gender in favor of females-student teachers and according to high school specialization in favor of Arts specialization. However, there were no significant differences according to the years of study.
The Effects of Using Interactive Task-based Activities in Online Eng-lish Writing Classes
Authors: Masalmh Soha Y. , Farrah Mohammed A.
Published: May 2022

This quantitative and qualitative study aims to scrutinize the effectiveness of utilizing interactive task-based activities to teach English writing in Bethlehem Secondary School for Girls. The experiment was conducted at the second semester of the academic year 2016/2017. Two scientific sections from the 11th grade participated in the study; section B was the control group and section C was the experimental one. The former group practiced writing traditionally. The students in the latter group were enrolled in two online platforms, “Facebook” and “PBworks”, to practice the target skill electronically. A questionnaire, pre/posttests, online platforms, a text content analyzer tool and self-reports were administered to investigate the participants’ achievement and attitudes. With regard to the writing skill, the results indicated that the experimental group outperformed the control one. Also, the former manifested more positive attitudes towards e-learning than the other one.
Residual-Based Person Fit Statistics over Test Sections
Authors: Almehrizi Rashid
Published: May 2022

Most tests are composed of multiple sections (each section has group of items) such as different item formats, different content category, competencies, different difficulty levels, test dimensions, testlets, and interpretive exercise items. Students could show unexpected and unacceptable responses across these sections. Studying person fit over item level cannot detect aberrant response over test sections. The study proposes a residual-based person fit statistic over test sections with a dichotomous IRT model. The paper demonstrates the new section-level person fit statistic and investigates its distributional properties and power of detecting aberrance in person responses with comparison to Wright's between person fit statistic. The proposed section-level person fit statistic shows superior distributional properties with both true and real ability and item parameters. Moreover, the performance of the proposed person fit statistic is also examined with real data.
Reducing off -Task Behaviors Using an Action Research Method with One-Case Study
Authors: Jaffal Abeer
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this action research project was to discover what interventions would be most effective in decreasing the off-task behaviors of a student. Interventions used were use of a token system, changes in classroom environment and teacher attention. The sample selected for this research was a student in a second-grade classroom. This action research grew out of the frustration and sense of inadequacy of a teacher attempting to deal with the off-task behaviors of one of her students. The student’s off task behaviors were interfering with her learning and that of her classmates. There were seven specific off-task behaviors that helped define the problem. These behaviors included daydreaming, speaking to peers, talking out of turn, touching others, fidgeting with objects, getting out of her seat at inappropriate times, and putting her head down on the table. The three tools that were chosen to document evidence of the problem were an observation checklist, a student survey and a teacher survey. The findings indicated that allowing the subject to enjoy one of her favorite activities, contingent upon a decrease in the off-task behaviors, was effective in maintaining the desired behavior of staying on-task and decreasing inappropriate behaviors.
Students' Reluctance to Attend Office Hours: Reasons and Suggested Solutions
Authors: Abdul-Wahab Sabah A. , Salem Nahed M. , Yetilmezsoy Kaan , Fadlallah Sulaiman O.
Published: May 2022

This paper focuses on investigating students’ reasons for their reluctance to attend faculty members’ office hours. Study participants included 500 male and female students from the Colleges of Engineering (n = 248) and Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) (n = 252) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). The study followed a descriptive-analytical approach, and a questionnaire was utilized to collect people’s views. The results of the study indicate that the rates of SQU students’ attendance to office hours were low, and some students (11.2%) do not attend at all as they consider these office hours a waste of time. The main reasons behind the students’ lack of interest in office hours were busy student timetables, conflicts between faculty office hours and students’ timetables, and easier and faster ways of getting information than visiting faculty members. Additional reasons were related to faculty members’ personalities and their discouraging attitudes toward attending office hours. The researchers recommend that SQU adopt a new strategy for encouraging faculty members to hold office hours, familiarizing students with the importance of office hours and assigning part of a course’s grades to meeting with faculty members’ office hours.
Omani School Students’ Attitudes toward Agriculture: Investigating the Role of Gender and Geographical Regions
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdullah , Al-Saidi Mohammed
Published: May 2022

A 24-item questionnaire was designed to collect specific data in order to determine Omani students’ attitudes toward agriculture and, specifically, whether or not these attitudes differ according to gender and the geographical regions where students reside. A survey research method based on the use of a questionnaire was employed. The questionnaire items were divided into four domains: participants’ general knowledge about agriculture, their personal interest about agriculture, the role of government in supporting agriculture, and the role of agriculture in food security. The questionnaire was administered to 394 randomly selected Grade 10 students. Participants consisted of 189 male students and 205 female students in total. Questionnaires were distributed to 130 students from North Al Batinah Governorate, 142 from Al-Dakhiliyah Governorate, and 122 from Muscat Governorate. Questionnaire reliability was calculated using Cronbach’s alpha, an internal consistency method, which resulted in a value of 0.83 for the instrument. The study was conducted in the 2016/2017 academic year. The findings indicated that students’ attitudes toward agriculture, overall, were positive and both gender and geographical region had an effect upon their attitudes. The results of this study demonstrate a need to recommend improving students’ attitudes towards agriculture, especially for students who reside in the Muscat Governorate; for example, schools should be encouraged to include agricultural collaborative learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom. Overall, the study results suggest a benefit in conducting additional research in the area of agriculture education in Oman.
Standards of Islamic Rooting for the Concepts of Education
Authors: Alharthi Fahad M.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to identify a set of Islamic standards for the educational concepts that should be taken into account when addressing the process of Islamic rooting. The researcher used the analytical descriptive method, and the results of the study showed the absence of Interdisciplinary studies, which may contribute more to correcting the methodology of Islamic rooting for educational sciences, among specialists in the origins of education and other disciplines in the educational fields or otherwise. Thus, the study presented a set of Islamic Rooting standards for the educational concepts which are: reliance on sources of Islamic education, adherence to the rules of derivation and reasoning in Islamic methodology, ability to critique and deal with the heritage tales and understanding and knowledge of Arabic language methods and their multiple uses. The distinction between the sources of knowledge in Islam and other nations, starting from the Islamic perception of the universe, man and life, extensive knowledge in the field of education and work within the field. Results also indicate the presentation of educational concepts clearly after rooting them, verification of rooting objectives of educational concepts, emergence of features of the methodology of Islamic roots when dealing with educational concepts, averageness in dealing with educational concepts coming from other educational cultures, taking into consideration the aspects of the legal dispute and its reflection on educational applications. The study concluded with a set of recommendations in the light of its findings
Rusbult’s Investment Model Validity for Explaining Remaining in Abusive Relationship for Sample of Jordanian Abused Women
Authors: Damra Jalal K.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to explore Caryl Rusbult’s model validity for explaining women remaining in an abusive relationship for available sample of 35 Jordanian abused women and living in the abusive relationship who are contacting the women and child health center in Prince Faisal Hospital. The World Health Organization (WHO) Domestic Violence (DV) scale and Rusbult’s Investment Model Scale (IMS) were used. The results revealed low levels of Marriage Satisfaction (MS) and Quality of Alternatives (QA). Moderate levels of Relationship Investment size (RI) and Marriage Commitment (MC) were found. The result also indicated that there were not significant statistical differences between the IMS scale dimensions (MS, RI and QA) and women's commitment in relationship variable. The results indicated the validity of the investment model to be applied to Jordanian culture.
The Cognitive Style (Flexibility Rigidity) and Study Procrastination as Predictors of Tenth-Graders' Attitudes toward Wall Writings
Authors: Al-Mohtasib Issa M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at identifying the extent to which the cognitive style (flexibility-rigidity) and study procrastination contribute to predicting attitudes towards wall writings, and to identify the most common cognitive style (flexibility rigidity), the level of Study Procrastination and attitudes towards the wall writings, among a sample of tenth grade-students in Rafah Governorate, in Gaza Strip. Additionally, the study aimed to explore the possibility of gender differences in these three variables. The total study sample consisted of n = 350 male and female students in the tenth grade, with 174 male and 176 female students. Data was gathered by using the following three measures: Cognitive Style Scale (CSS), the Study Procrastination Scale (SPS), and the Students Attitudes Towards wall writings (SAW). The results showed that flexible compared to rigidity Cognitive Style, is more used and common among tenth grade students; and that the level of the study procrastination, attitudes towards wall writings, reached 67.9% and 60%, respectively. In addition, both Cognitive Style and Study Procrastination contributed together in predicting 63.2% of the variation in the attitudes towards the wall writings. Recommendations were put in light of these results.
The Impact of Teaching Programming by using Scratch on Self-motivation towards Learning Programming for Primary School Students in Riyadh
Authors: Al-Othman Abdulrahman A. , Almawash Faisal A.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to measure the effect of teaching programming using Scratch on Self-motivation towards learning programming for primary school students in Riyadh. Twenty-five 4th-grade students participated in the study. A quasi-experimental design was applied. Pre and post-tests were utilized using a motivational scale towards learning programming designed by the researchers to include three dimensions: perseverance, ambition and enjoyment. Participants received Scratch lessons for the duration of a semester. The results showed significant differences in favor of the post-test in all dimensions of the scale. In addition, students' self-motivation towards learning programming has improved by 22.8% in the average rate of the scale. The results showed the improvement rate of students' self-motivation towards learning programming to the scale axes (perseverance, ambition, enjoyment) as follows: 20.9%, 23.8%, and 23.6% respectively. Moreover, the order of items and the improvement rate were different according to the pre-test and post-test; although all the items were positive.
Attitude towards Equality between Men and Women and its Source of Formation among Palestinian Post-Graduate Education Students
Authors: Abou-Dagga Sanaa , Alsoofi Hamdan , Sayma Somaya
Published: May 2022

This study examined post-graduate education students’ attitudes towards gender equality. It also explored the factors that influenced their formation, in addition to studying the differences in attitudes due to gender and social status. A mixed design was used. Quantitative data were collected from a random sample of 168 students using a questionnaire prepared by the researchers. The qualitative data were collected from three focus groups with six students each. The findings showed high awareness of women's rights in areas related to family, social and political matters. Female and unmarried students showed attitudes that are more positive. Results indicated that there are factors that influence the formation of students' attitude including family, culture, education, personal and life experiences. Recommendations highlighted the importance of raising the awareness of the community towards the Islamic perspective of the rights and obligations of women and men in addition to linking this to the international humanitranian right laws and agreements, and to issue the necessary policies and laws support their implementation.
The Effectiveness of Using Some E-Supporting Applications in Developing Digital Empowerment among Public Education Teachers in Light of Quality Standards for the Instructional Design
Authors: Alrehaili Taghreed A. , AL-Amri Aisha B.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using some e-supporting apps in developing digital empowerment among public education teachers in light of quality standards for the instructional design. The study employed a semi-experimental approach with one group-pre-post-test. The study sample consisted of 90 teachers in the Summer Training Program at Taibah University in the year 1438-1439. The researchers used the following tools and materials: an achievement test, an observation card, and a scale of instructional design quality. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the average scores of teachers in the achievement test, the observation card, and the scale of instructional design quality in the development of digital empowerment in the post-test. The most important recommendations were: That electronic support apps. should be used o develop digital empowerment to become a formula in the development of digital content and the quality of educational design; to prepare teachers to meet the needs of the society, to encourage public education teachers to design new technologies for e-support; and to employ them in the design of all courses for different disciplines in the different academic stages.
The Skills of the Knowledge Economy Expected in the Future in the School Education in Oman: A scientific Study by Using the Delphi Method
Authors: Al Belooshi Jalilh , Al Ma'amari Saif
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to build a list of the future knowledge economy skills that should be available in Omani education in accordance with the requirements of the knowledge economy. Using the Delphi method, the data was collected by sending a list of these skills to a sample of experts representing elite decision makers, experts and local academics in the economic, technological and educational fields, in three rounds. The results showed that the skills of the knowledge economy that Omani education should focus on are divided into five main skills: first: basic knowledge skills, second: communication skills third: knowledge production, fourth: digital skills, Fifth: Vocational and life skills, and finally: organizational skills, leadership skills and responsibility. The results indicated that basic knowledge skills were at the top of the five skills, followed by life and professional skills, digital skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills. The study recommended number of recommendations.
Using Participatory Video as an Instructional Tool to Develop Arabic Speaking Skills: Its Impact and Attitudes towards it
Authors: Aburezeq Ibtehal M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the participatory video on the development of the Arabic speaking skills of 9th-grade students. It also aimed to identify students’ attitudes towards the participatory video as an instructional tool. A total of 136 male and female students participated in the study who were selected by using the convenience sampling method from two governmental schools in Amman, Jordan. Then, the students were distributed randomly into a control group taught by the conventional method of teaching and an experimental group taught by the participatory video. A speaking test was developed to measure students’ performance in the Arabic speaking skills and a questionnaire was developed to identify their attitudes. The study revealed that there were significant differences in the performance of Arabic speaking skills between the two groups in favor of the participatory video group. Results also showed that students demonstrated a positive attitude towards the use of the participatory video as an instructional tool to improve their speaking skills.
The Efficiency of Professional Development Programs based on Social Constructivism in Improving Teaching Practices of Mathematics Teachers in Jordan
Authors: Nemrawi Ziad M. , Zraiqat Amjad M.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficiency of professional development programs based on social constructivism in improving the teaching practices of mathematics teachers. The research team developed a training program based on social constructivism in teacher education. The participants of this program included nine mathematics teachers from the Um Al-Basateen school district located in the south of the capital city, Amman. Data was collected before and after the program and certain tools of qualitative research were employed in the study. These tools included observation, interviews, and documentation. Moreover, the research team developed a measurement to evaluate the participants’ teaching practices. The measurement consisted of five levels (novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient and expert) indicating the improvement in teaching practices. The teaching practices under evaluation were composed of six areas: teaching, learning, evaluation, classroom dialogue, knowledge resources, and mathematical content. Research findings indicated that there was a noticeable improvement in the participants’ teaching practices during the two stages of the study. Prior to the program, the teaching practices in the areas of classroom dialogue and knowledge resources were classified at the first level (novice) and in the remaining four areas, the teaching practices were classified at level two (advanced beginner). However, in the post-program stage, teaching practices in the areas of teaching, learning and classroom dialogue reached level five (expert) whereas mathematical content achieved level four (proficient). Furthermore, teaching practices in the areas of evaluation and resources reached level three (competent).
The Effectiveness of Engineering Design in Developing Engineering Habits of Mind among Eight Grade Students in Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al Hinai Marwa M. , Al Balu Sulaiman M. , Ambusaidi Abdulla K.
Published: May 2022

This research investigates the effect of engineering design on the development of the engineering habits of mind among eighth grade students in the Sultanate of Oman. The study adopted the semi-experimental research design. The study sample had two experimental groups; the first group (23 students) was enrolled in a special program of engineering design; and the second group was a control group (25 students) which had not participated in any engineering design programs. The quantitative results revealed statistically significant differences at the level of significance ( between the performance of students of the two groups in identifying problem habits, optimization and development, and system thinking in favour of the experimental group in the scale of the habits of the engineering mind. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the performance of the two groups in the habits of visualizing, creativity in problem solving, and adaptation. Analysis of qualitative data reached similar findings. Taken together, these findings suggest a set of recommendations, including the integration of engineering design into science curricula for contribution to the development of engineering habits of mind. Further surveyed studies can be conducted to discover the most common engineering habits of mind among students of all stages in the study.