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The Impact of YouTube and Facebook on the Achievement of Jordan University Students in English Language Course
Authors: Al-Abdallat Mohammad Faraj Saleh 
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to investigate the impact of YouTube and Facebook on the Achievement of Jordan University students in the English Language course, and the impact of the variables of GPA and the experience in e-learning. The study was conducted in the first semester of the academic year 2016/2017. The participants of the study were classified into three groups: two groups were experimental; the first group, of 16 participants, was taught using YouTube, and the second group, of 27 participants, was taught using Facebook whereas and the third one, of 34 participants, was set as a control group.
Quasi-experimental method was used, and the two tools of the study were: an educational material designed in a manner consistent with the ways of the YouTube and Facebook, and an achievement test consisting of (25) items to measure the results of Jordan University students in the English Language. The validity and reliability of the study tools were checked and verified using standard.
The results showed that there was a statistically significant effect in the results of the English language course at the Jordan University students due to the teaching method in favor of the two experimental groups, which were taught using the methods of the YouTube and Facebook. There were also statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) attributed to the GPA, and in favor of those with the Pass grade. Finally, there were statistically significant differences (α= 0.05) attributed to variables of limited experience, moderate experience and extensive experience, and in favor of those extensive experience.
Keywords: Achievement, English language, Facebook, YouTube.
Status of Utilizing Social Media Networks in the Teaching-Learning Process at Public Jordanian Universities
Authors: Alshdefait Muneera Abdalkareem , Alzboon Mohammad . S. 
Published: June 2022

This study aimed at finding out the status of utilizing social media networks in the teaching-learning process at public Jordanian Universities. To achieve the goal of the study, the descriptive developmental method was used and a questionnaire was developed, consisting of (35) statements. The questionnaire was checked for its validity and reliability. Then it was distributed to a sample of (382) male and female students from the undergraduate and graduate levels. The study results showed that the participants gave a low score to the status of utilizing social media networks in the teaching-learning process at public Jordanian universities. The results also showed that there were statistically significant differences between the participants of the study according to the academic rank attributed to the graduate students, and according to gender attributed to male students at the instrument macro level and on all dimensions of the two variables. In light of these results, the study recommended that public universities should utilize modern technology in the educational process, urge and encourage the teaching staff members to use the social media networks in the teaching-learning process and raise the students' awareness about the benefits of using social media networks.
Keywords: Social media networks, Teaching-learning process, Public Jordanian Universities
Level of Applying Quality Standards in Technical Education from the Students’ Perspective: A Case Study of the Administration and Finance Program in Palestine Technical College, Dir Al Balah
Authors: Rady Mervat Moh. 
Published: June 2022

The study aimed at investigating students’ perspectives regarding the level of implementing quality standards in the program of administration and finance in the Palestine Technical College, Dir Al-Balah. The quality standards include management of the program, program specifications, students’ assessment, teachers, students, methods of teaching, scientific research, facilities and equipment. The study also aimed to identify any differences between the participants’ responses about the implementation of quality standards in the program of the administration and finance in the Palestine Technical College that are attributable to personal variables (nature of the program, program name, gender, study level). The researcher used the analytical descriptive method, and the study population was (624) students who constitute all the students in the program of administration and finance in the Palestine Technical College, Dir Al-Balah during the first semester 2016/2017 of The study sample (330) female and male students were selected, using stratified random sampling method, according to the variable of program nature (diploma, bachelor). With the assistance of the program management, the researcher distributed the (330) questionnaires. 17 questionnaires were and 313 ones were considered for analysis. One of the major results was that the program was in compliance with quality standards at a moderate degree, except for the standards program administration and teachers which had a higher degree of implementation. There were statistically significant differences between student responses regarding their opinions about the implementation of quality standards in the program of administration and finance in the Palestine Technical College due to the nature of the Program in favor of the diploma. The differences were also attributed to the program name in favor of the diploma of accounting and insurance, to gender in favor of females and to study level in favor of the first level.
Keywords: Quality, Quality standards, Technical education.
The Role of Traditional and New Media in Stirring up Sport Prejudiced-Attitudes among Youth from University Students' Point of View in Riyadh
Authors: Bin-Hussein Abdulaziz Mohammed A. 
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to explore perceptions of university students regarding the role of traditional and new media in stirring up prejudiced attitudes and sport violence among youth population in the city of Riyadh. The study included a discussion of the theoretical frameworks of prejudiced attitudes relating to sport contexts. Related past studies were also reviewed. The study utilized a descriptive approach (survey and comparative study). In this study, the research population represented all university students in Riyadh; and a sample of 462 students served as the participants for the study. A questionnaire was designed as a tool for collecting the study data. Statistical analyses of the participants' responses revealed an impact of the media (traditional and modern) in the development and spread of sport prejudice and sport violence among the youth community. These results were consistent with that of other researchers, in respect to the essential role of the media in shaping the beliefs and concepts of the masses. On the other hand, the results of the study showed that different mass media, have different level of impact in building up sport prejudiced attitudes among youth. The results of the study also revealed the superiority of modern means of communication to traditional media in terms of the impact on the public, with regards to the ability to stimulate the feelings and thoughts of sport intolerance and violence among sport fans. In light of the results of the study, a number of ways and measures to combat apparent sport intolerance and sport violence were recommended. Some suggestions for future research were also provided.
Keywords: Traditional media, New media, Sport prejudiced-attitudes, Saudi youth.
Competitiveness of Regulatory Justice at Palestinian Universities when Practicing Information Security Standard (ISO/IEC 27002) in Light of Regulatory Symmetry: A Strategic Developmental Practical Proposal
Authors: Al-Masri Nidal Hamdan Mustafa , El.agha Mhammed Ahmed Oda 
Published: June 2022

The research aimed to propose a framework for achieving competition between Palestinian universities through their practice of Information Security Standard (ISO/IEC 27002) in order to influence regulatory justice and regulatory symmetry, using the descriptive analytical method. To achieve the research objectives, the researchers used a questionnaire as a tool to collect information and administered it to a sample consisting of 214 employees from senior and middle management at Palestinian universities in Gaza Strip. The research revealed the following major results: The mean of all items of the practice of (ISO / IEC 27002) was %84.37; the mean of all items referring to the availability of competitiveness was % 85.74; the mean of all items referring to regulatory justice was %76.98; and the mean of all items referring to regulatory symmetry was %88.41. The results also showed a positive relationship between these dimensions: the practice of ISO / IEC 27002 and the achievement of competition and regulatory justice; the availability of regulatory justice and the achievement of regulatory symmetry; and regulatory justice and competitiveness. However, there was no relationship between these dimensions: the practice of ISO / IEC 27002 and the achievement of regulatory symmetry; regulatory symmetry and competitiveness.
Keywords: Regulatory justice, Regulatory symmetry, Competitiveness, Information security.
The Effect of Administrative Empowerment on the Application of Total Quality Man-agement in Algerian Universities: A Field Study at the University of Biskra
Authors: Ben Aichi Ammar 
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to identify the effect of administrative empowerment on the application of Total Quality Management in the University of Biskra. To achieve this objective, the analytical method was adopted. The study population consisted of employees holding higher administrative supervisory positions (Dean of Faculty, Vice Dean, Head of Department, Deputy Head of Department); the total was 198 employees working at the University of Biskra. Due to their small number, the comprehensive survey method was used. A questionnaire was prepared and then checked for its validity and reliability. The study data were analyzed using SPSS program. Results revealed that the level of administrative empowerment at the University of Biskra was high, and that the university in question applied Total Quality Management to a high degree. The study results also showed that there was a significant statistical effect of the dimensions of administrative empowerment on the Total Quality Management in the university investigated at a significant level (α = 0.05), as it appeared that the element of effective communication was among the most important elements in administrative empowering that have an effect over the application of Total Quality Management in Biskra University. Based on these results, it was recommended that the university administration should give more powers to administrative levels. Conferences should also be held periodically to discuss present situation of implementing Total Quality Management and its results at the Algerian universities
Keywords: Administrative empowerment, Quality, Total Quality Management, Algerian University.
Level of Satisfaction of Non-Saudi Students at King Saud University on the Quality of University Life
Authors: Hamadneh Hammam Samir 
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to identify the level of satisfaction of Non-Saudi students at King Saud University on the quality of university life. The study followed the descriptive analytical method. The study population consisted of all Non-Saudi male students enrolled in the various science and human discilines at King Saud University during the second semester of the academic year 2017/2016. The total number of students was (2361), 20% (472) of which made the proposed sample. They were randomly selected. 400 students responded with a return rate of (83%). To achieve the aims of the study, the researcher developed a questionnaire consisting of (66) items divided into four dimensions. The results of the study showed that the level of satisfaction of Non-Saudi students at King Saud University on the quality of university life was high in all dimensions and the questionnaire as a whole. The results showed no statistically significant differences between the satisfaction means of Non-Saudi students at King Saud University on the quality of university life in all dimensions and the questionnaire as a whole due to the variable of specialization. As for the cumulative rate variable, there were no statistically significant differences in the dimension of faculty members / professors, while there were statistically significant differences in the other dimensions: (university administrators, classmates, courses) and the questionnaire as a whole in favor of (excellent, very good). The study proposed several recommendations, the most important of which are: First: Introducing the concept of quality of university life in some university courses; Second: Studying the relationship between the quality of university life and other psychological concepts such as achievement motivation, self-esteem, center of control, mental health; Third: Conducting other studies using new independent variables which aimed at comparing Saudi universities, Arab and Islamic countries, and making suggestions for improving them.
Keywords: Level of satisfaction, Non-Saudi students, Quality of university life.
The Degree of Practice of The Heads of The academic Departments at Al-Aqsa University to Manage Excellence and its Relation to Level of Improvement in Professional Performance of The Teaching Staff
Authors: Sukker Naji R 
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to determine the degree of practice of the heads of the academic departments at Al-Aqsa University to manage excellence, define the level of performance of faculty members, and examine whether there was a relationship between them. To achieve this, the descriptive approach was used by analyzing the information obtained through the study tools. Major findings include: the degree of management of excellence was medium (3.32), while the degree of job performance was moderate (3.28). The study also showed that there were no statistically significant differences attributed to the majority of the study variables. The exception was in the field of human development, for the type of academic department, in favor of the departments of science and in the field of empowerment of gender in favor of males. The study also showed that there was a positive and strong relationship between the heads of the academic departments at Al-Aqsa University to manage excellence in all fields and the level of improvement in the performance of the faculty members. The study recommended the implementation of several practical measures to improve the level of both the management of excellence and performance
Keywords: Excellence management, Job performance, University education.
Ability of the Faculty Members at the University of Jordan to Use E-Learning Tools in Relation to some Variables
Authors: Al- Zboon Mamoon Saleem , Al- Rawahneh Fatima Hitham 
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to identify the ability of the faculty members at the University of Jordan to use the tools of e-learning in relation to some variables. The study sample consisted of (100) participants of the faculty members from different teaching ranks: professor, associate professor and assistant professor. They were selected by the simple random method. A questionnaire, consisting of (33) items and distributed over two dimensions, was developed. The results of the study showed that the faculty members have an average level in using the skills of e-learning. The most important skill used by the faculty members was the skill of using computer and internet, followed by the skills related to the use of e-learning tools. The study results also revealed no statistical differences in the total score between the study sample attributed to the variables of gender and experience. However, there were statistical differences in the total score between the colleges in favor of science colleges. The study recommended to paying more attention to human colleges. Faculty members may also be encouraged by moral and material incentives to use e-learning tools.
Keywords: Ability, Faculty Members, E-learning.
The Extent of Teaching Staff’s Awareness in the College of Educational Sciences – University of Jordan – of Teaching Competencies under the Principles of Total Quality
Authors: Insaiw Abeer. M. I. , Alhyari Leena M. S. 
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to investigate the extent to which the teaching staff members of the University of Jordan are aware of teaching competencies within the framework of total quality. The study population consisted of 172 faculty members from the College of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan for the academic year 2017/2018, and (50) were selected as a sample for the study. The study followed the descriptive method, and used a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. The results of the study showed that the degree of the faculty members' awareness of educational competencies was very high within the principles of total quality. The results indicated that there was no statistically significant difference (α = 0.05) attributed to the variable of gender and (α = 0.05) attributed to the variable of experience. The study recommended that the administration of the university provide training workshops for the faculty members to update them of new teaching competencies in various fields, and to learn how to design online educational experiences. It also recommended conducting similar studies on other colleges and using different research tools.
Keywords: Educational competencies, University of Jordan, Total quality, Faculty member.
The Role of the Alzaiem Alazhari University in Local Community Service in Light of Quality Assurance Standards in the Sudanese High Educational Institutes
Authors: Ahmed Osama Nabil Mohammed , Abdel Wahab Faisal Mohammed 
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of senior management and the heads of departments at Alzaiem Alazhari University in Sudan of the role of the university in developing the local community in light of quality assurance standards in the Sudanese High Educational Institutes. The study sought to answer this main question: What is the role of the university in developing the local community in light of quality assurance standards in the Sudanese High Educational Institutes from the perspective of senior management and the heads of departments? Out of this question, four sub questions were developed. To answer these questions, the descriptive analytical method was used. A questionnaire was designed and checked for validity and reliability. It consisted of three dimensions, each of which included a group of statements related to quality assurance, particularly, the eighth standard of quality assurance related to community service. The study sample (52) was purposive and covered all the population – senior management and all the heads of departments in the university colleges. The study revealed these major findings: all the participants agreed on the importance of implementing developing local community service in light of institutional quality assurance standards. Another finding is that there were no statistically significant differences (0.01) in the importance of the community service that is attributed to gender variable. However, there were statistically significant differences (0.01) between trained and untrained teachers in favor of trained teachers. The study recommended that budgets should be allocated for local community service programs at the university; more focus be made on training; and a department of community service that has the status of college deanship be established.
Keywords: Community service, Quality, Quality assurance standards, Alzaiem Alazhari University.
The Perceptions of Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities of the Skills that University Students Should Possess in the 21st Century
Authors: Al Maalouf Leena Majed , Alzboon Mohammad Saleem , Ennab Rasha Ali 
Published: June 2022

The present study aimed to identify the perceptions of faculty members in Jordanians Universities of the skills that university student should possess in the 21st century. The study also aimed to identify the differences according to the variables of gender and academic rank. The study sample consisted of (250) faculty members. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was designed and checked for validity. The study results showed that the score of the participants’ perceptions of the skills that university students should have in the 21st century was high. The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences due to the effect of gender variable and the variable of academic rank. The study recommended the need to formulate and adopt a new vision for Jordanian universities based on the reality, needs and philosophy of society. There is also a need to develop the curricula and methods of teaching in Jordanian universities to include the development of various skills needed by university students after graduation.
Keywords: Skills, Faculty members, University student, Jordanian universities.
Impediments to the Use of E-Learning from the Point of View of Faculty Members at Najran University
Authors: Al-Dalaee Zubaydah Abdullah Ali Saleh 
Published: June 2022

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