This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers and classroom teachers' expectations ... more This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers and classroom teachers' expectations regarding the social- emotional skills necessary for pupils' success in grades 1-3. The sample of the study consisted of (79) kindergarten teachers and (190) classroom teachers. The Social Skills Rating System (SSRS) developed by Gresham and Elliott (1990) was used to collect the data of this study. The tool consisted of (30) items divided into three domains: cooperation, self- control, and assertion. The validity and reliability of the scale were established prior to collecting data. Results showed that kindergarten teachers regarded social- emotional skills for success more than classroom teachers did. Results also showed that both kindergarten and classroom teachers considered cooperation and self-control skills more important for pupils' success than assertion skills. Furthermore, results also showed that there were statistically significant differences (α < 0.01) in the mean scores of the teachers' expectations of the importance of social- emotional skills for pupils' success that can be attributed to the school type (Private vs Public). The researcher recommended decision makers at the Ministry of Education to consider teachers' expectations of the social- emotional skills necessary for pupils' success in planning and developing curricula.
... (1994) that there was a dominant perception in the profession based on a 'traditional or... more ... (1994) that there was a dominant perception in the profession based on a 'traditional orientation to school discipline'. ... The teacher's role was to teach and control students and students are expected to respect teachers, with little emphasis on teachers respecting students. ...
This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers' practices and beliefs relating to authen... more This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers' practices and beliefs relating to authentic assessment. The study also aimed at investigating differences in teachers' practices and beliefs based on level of education, study major, and length of experience. The sample of the study consisted of (92) teachers working in kindergartens in the suburbs of Jerusalem. Two questionnaires were developed and implemented to collect the data of the study. In addition, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 teachers from the sample of the study. Content analysis of some kindergarten documents was also used. The results showed that worksheets were the main method used to assess children learning, while project-based assessment was not used at all. In addition, the results showed significant differences in the teachers' utilization of authentic assessment methods relating to level of education and study major, but there were no differences relating to the length of the teachers teaching experience. The teachers showed a strong belief in the importance of authentic assessment methods. The results of the interviews and content analysis supported the findings of the questionnaires. The study concluded a number of recommendations for future research, teacher educators and kindergarten principals.
The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of a developed Instructional Unit Based o... more The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of a developed Instructional Unit Based on International Standards in Nutrition and Sports and Examine its Effectiveness on Improving the Physical Self-Concept Among Eighth Grade Female Students in Jordan. The students were selected from the eighth grade students in the first Secondary university schools-Femal-in the capital Amman during the Second semester of the academic year 2017/2018. The researchers identified the private schools that include two divisions of the eighth grade and chose one of them. One of the two divisions was randomly assigned to be an experimental group (26) and the other to be a control group (29) students. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the measure of the self-concept of the body was composed of (24) items. An Instructional Unit was developed in the vocational education curriculum based on international standards in nutrition and sports to measure its effectiveness in improving the concept of the physical self. The developed unit consisted of (8) international standards in nutrition and sport, where (36) outcomes were derived, and were implemented in (20) Forty-five-minute lessons. The results showed a statistically significant effect on the developed unit based on the global standards in nutrition and sport. The level of the self-concept of the students in the experimental group was higher than the students of the control group.
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This study aimed at investigating the perceived teaching efficacy of student-teachers in Childhoo... more This study aimed at investigating the perceived teaching efficacy of student-teachers in Childhood Education Program at the University of Jordan. The sample of the study consisted of (106) female student-teachers registered in the second semester (2013-2014). The Teacher Efficacy Scale (TES) developed by Gibson and Dembo (1984) was used to collect the data of this study. After it was translated in to Arabic, the validity and reliability of the scale were established prior to collecting data. Means and standard deviations were calculated to measure the level of perceived teaching efficacy of student-teachers. Person correlation coefficient was also computed to measure correlation between teaching efficacy and academic achievement, t test, in addition to "Chi square" (χ 2). Results showed that studentteachers had high level of teaching efficacy. Results also revealed a positive correlation between teaching efficacy and academic achievement of student-teachers. The researcher suggested a number of recommendations for other researchers, teacher educators and kindergartens' principals.
This study aimed at investigating the perceived teaching efficacy of student- teachers in Childho... more This study aimed at investigating the perceived teaching efficacy of student- teachers in Childhood Education Program at the University of Jordan. The sample of the study consisted of (106) female student- teachers registered in the second semester (2013-2014). The Teacher Efficacy Scale (TES) developed by Gibson and Dembo (1984) was used to collect the data of this study. After it was translated in to Arabic, the validity and reliability of the scale were established prior to collecting data. Means and standard deviations were calculated to measure the level of perceived teaching efficacy of student- teachers. Person correlation coefficient was also computed to measure correlation between teaching efficacy and academic achievement, t test, in addition to "Chi square" (χ2). Results showed that student teachers had high level of teaching efficacy. Results also revealed a positive correlation between teaching efficacy and academic achievement of student- teachers. The resear...
هدفت هذه الدراسة التعرف إلى إدراكات المعلمين المتعلقة بالانضباط المدرسي. وقد حاولت الإجابة عن سؤا... more هدفت هذه الدراسة التعرف إلى إدراكات المعلمين المتعلقة بالانضباط المدرسي. وقد حاولت الإجابة عن سؤالين هما: ما الأسباب التي يعزو إليها المعلمون مشكلات الانضباط أو مشكلات الطلبة السلوكية؟ وما الحلول التي يقترحها المعلمون للتعامل مع هذه المشكلات؟ وقد أجريت الدراسة في مدرسة ذكور حكومية في غرب مدينة عمان يبلغ عدد طلبتها 800 طالب يتعلمون في الصفوف من السابع الأساسي وحتى الثاني عشر. وقد جمعت المعلومات بإجراء مقابلات فردية شبه مقيدة مع جميع معلمي المدرسة والبالغ عددهم 28 معلما. وقد حللت النتائج باستخدام أساليب التحليل النوعي. وأشارت نتائج الدراسة إلى وجود ستة مصادر للعزو ربط المعلمون بينها وبين مشكلات الانضباط، وهذه المصادر هي: عوامل أسرية، وعوامل ترتبط بالطالب نفسه، وعوامل مدرسية، وعوامل ترتبط بالمعلم، وعوامل ترتبط بالعلاقات الشخصية، ثم أخيرا عوامل ترتبط بسياسة وزارة التربية والتعليم. كما دللت النتائج على وجود اتساق بين الأسباب التي حددها المعلمون لمشكلات الانضباط والحلول التي اقترحوها للتعامل مع هذه المشكلات وذلك في بعض الجوانب، في حين غاب الاتساق في جوانب أخرى.
هدفت الدراسة إلى تعرف معتقدات الطالبات- المعلمات ومعلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة المرتبطة بالممارس... more هدفت الدراسة إلى تعرف معتقدات الطالبات- المعلمات ومعلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة المرتبطة بالممارسات الملائمة تطوريا. وطورت استبانة لجمع المعلومات اللازمة. وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (28) طالبة- معلمة، و (80 معلمة روضة في أثناء الخدمة). والطالبات- المعلمات هن المسجلات لفصل التربية العملية في الجامعة الأردنية وجامعة البتراء، في حين تم اختيار معلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة من (13 روضة حكومية، و 9 روضات خاصة) من مدينة عمان في العام الدراسي 2017-2018. أشارت النتائج إلى موافقة الطالبات- المعلمات بدرجة عالية على جميع المعتقدات حول الممارسات الملائمة تطوريا، كما بينت موافقة معلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة بدرجة عالية على اثنتي عشر معتقدا، وبدرجة متوسطة على ثمانية معتقدات تتعلق بالممارسات الملائمة تطوريا. وأظهرت النتائج وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عند مستوى الدلالة (α < 0.05) في معتقدات الطالبات- المعلمات ومعلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة حول الممارسات الملائمة تطوريا ولصالح الطالبات- المعلمات وذلك على إحدى عشر معتقدا. وقد قدمت الدراسة توصيات لبرامج إعداد معلمات الروضة بالتركيز على معيقات تطبيق الممارسا...
هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى معتقدات الأمهات السعوديات حول لعب الأطفال في عمر الروضة. وتم تطوير استبان... more هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى معتقدات الأمهات السعوديات حول لعب الأطفال في عمر الروضة. وتم تطوير استبانة لجمع المعلومات اللازمة، وتشكلت عينة الدراسة من (138) أما من الأمهات السعوديات اللواتي التحق أطفالهن في الروضات المتعاونة مع كلية التربية في جامعة الأميرة نورة بنت عبد الرحمن في مدينة الرياض في العام الدراسي (2014-2015م). وتم بناء استبانة لجمع المعلومات الازمة. وقد أظهرت النتائج موافقة الأمهات على المعتقدات الصحيحة حول اللعب. كما بينت النتائج موافقة الأمهات على معتقدين خاطئين يشيران إلى التأثير السلبي للعب على التعلم الأكاديمي وبضرورة تقييد لعب الأطفال خلال السنة الدراسية. وأظهرت النتائج وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا في معتقدات الأمهات تعزى لمتغيري مستوى التعليم والوضع المهني. وبينت النتائج انخفاض مقدار الوقت الذي يقضيه الوالدان في اللعب مع أطفالهما، كما دللت النتائج على أن الأمهات يشاركن الأطفال في أنشطة تخص الأسرة كاملة وتعطين أهمية للمشاركة في أنشطة اللعب التعليمية. وقد قدمت الدراسة التوصيات المناسبة للقائمين على برامج التربية الوالدية ومعلمات الروضة ومديرات الروضات وللباحثين.
The current study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of 5E'S learning cycle strategy in devel... more The current study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of 5E'S learning cycle strategy in developing problemsolving skills for learning science subject among third grade students. In order to achieve the objectives of the current study, the researchers have developed a test to measure problem-solving skills in science among third grade students. The semi-experimental approach was adopted, as the study sample consisted of (38) students in Amman, with (20) students representing the experimental group, and (18) students representing the control group. The experimental group studied according to the 5E'S learning cycle strategy, and the control group studied according to the regular strategy. The results revealed that there were differences between the experimental group and the control group in the solving problems skills in science attributed to the teaching strategy in favor of the experimental group.
This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers’ practices and beliefs relating to ... more This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers’ practices and beliefs relating to authentic assessment. The study also aimed at investigating differences in teachers’ practices and beliefs based on level of education, study major, and length of experience. The sample of the study consisted of (92) teachers working in kindergartens in the suburbs of Jerusalem. Two questionnaires were developed and implemented to collect the data of the study. In addition, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 teachers from the sample of the study. Content analysis of some kindergarten documents was also used. The results showed that worksheets were the main method used to assess children learning, while project-based assessment was not used at all. In addition, the results showed significant differences in the teachers’ utilization of authentic assessment methods relating to level of education and study major, but there were no differences relating to...
The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of a developed Instructional Unit Based o... more The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of a developed Instructional Unit Based on International Standards in Nutrition and Sports and Examine its Effectiveness on Improving the Physical Self-Concept Among Eighth Grade Female Students in Jordan. The students were selected from the eighth grade students in the first Secondary university schools –Femal- in the capital Amman during the Second semester of the academic year 2017/2018. The researchers identified the private schools that include two divisions of the eighth grade and chose one of them. One of the two divisions was randomly assigned to be an experimental group (26) and the other to be a control group (29) students. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the measure of the self-concept of the body was composed of (24) items. An Instructional Unit was developed in the vocational education curriculum based on international standards in nutrition and sports to measure its effectiveness in improvin...
This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers and classroom teachers' expectations ... more This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers and classroom teachers' expectations regarding the social- emotional skills necessary for pupils' success in grades 1-3. The sample of the study consisted of (79) kindergarten teachers and (190) classroom teachers. The Social Skills Rating System (SSRS) developed by Gresham and Elliott (1990) was used to collect the data of this study. The tool consisted of (30) items divided into three domains: cooperation, self- control, and assertion. The validity and reliability of the scale were established prior to collecting data. Results showed that kindergarten teachers regarded social- emotional skills for success more than classroom teachers did. Results also showed that both kindergarten and classroom teachers considered cooperation and self-control skills more important for pupils' success than assertion skills. Furthermore, results also showed that there were statistically significant differences (α < 0.01) in the mean scores of the teachers' expectations of the importance of social- emotional skills for pupils' success that can be attributed to the school type (Private vs Public). The researcher recommended decision makers at the Ministry of Education to consider teachers' expectations of the social- emotional skills necessary for pupils' success in planning and developing curricula.
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2015
This study examines gender differences of teachers on their mathematical knowledge for teaching i... more This study examines gender differences of teachers on their mathematical knowledge for teaching in the context of single-sex classrooms in Saudi Arabia. A translated version of the Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) instrument (Learning Mathematics for Teaching [LMT], 2008) in Number and Operation Content Knowledge (CK) and Knowledge of Content and Student (KCS) scales were administered to 197 teachers (146 male and 51 female). Two-sample t test and multiple regression were conducted to compare the two groups and test the effect of teacher background variables. Female teachers significantly scored better than their male counterpart. Gender, years of teaching experience, and specialization significantly predicted teachers' content knowledge, F(3, 187) = 13.180, explaining 41.8 % of the variance. Only gender and specialization significantly predicted teachers' knowledge of content and student, F(2, 191) = 6.335, explaining 24.9 % of the variance. Further comparing items in the MKT instrument where female teachers outperformed male teachers confirmed that female teachers were better in attending to the content knowledge in the context of student's learning.
Early childhood education has received paramount attention from international educational communi... more Early childhood education has received paramount attention from international educational communities during the last few decades. As a result, many early childhood programs were developed worldwide. This study aimed at shedding light on Reggio Emilia program as one of the most successful early childhood programs. The study discusses the philosophy, principles, and educational implications of this early childhood program. A thorough review of the related literature indicated that the Reggio Emilia program was derived from both the Romantic and Progressive ideologies that tackle developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Moreover, this study explained how this program views the particular roles of both the preschool teacher and the child and the nature of knowledge children learn. This study concludes with putting forward a number of implications for adopting this program in the regional Arab context in general and the Jordanian context in particular.
This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers and classroom teachers' expectations ... more This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers and classroom teachers' expectations regarding the social- emotional skills necessary for pupils' success in grades 1-3. The sample of the study consisted of (79) kindergarten teachers and (190) classroom teachers. The Social Skills Rating System (SSRS) developed by Gresham and Elliott (1990) was used to collect the data of this study. The tool consisted of (30) items divided into three domains: cooperation, self- control, and assertion. The validity and reliability of the scale were established prior to collecting data. Results showed that kindergarten teachers regarded social- emotional skills for success more than classroom teachers did. Results also showed that both kindergarten and classroom teachers considered cooperation and self-control skills more important for pupils' success than assertion skills. Furthermore, results also showed that there were statistically significant differences (α < 0.01) in the mean scores of the teachers' expectations of the importance of social- emotional skills for pupils' success that can be attributed to the school type (Private vs Public). The researcher recommended decision makers at the Ministry of Education to consider teachers' expectations of the social- emotional skills necessary for pupils' success in planning and developing curricula.
... (1994) that there was a dominant perception in the profession based on a 'traditional or... more ... (1994) that there was a dominant perception in the profession based on a 'traditional orientation to school discipline'. ... The teacher's role was to teach and control students and students are expected to respect teachers, with little emphasis on teachers respecting students. ...
This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers' practices and beliefs relating to authen... more This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers' practices and beliefs relating to authentic assessment. The study also aimed at investigating differences in teachers' practices and beliefs based on level of education, study major, and length of experience. The sample of the study consisted of (92) teachers working in kindergartens in the suburbs of Jerusalem. Two questionnaires were developed and implemented to collect the data of the study. In addition, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 teachers from the sample of the study. Content analysis of some kindergarten documents was also used. The results showed that worksheets were the main method used to assess children learning, while project-based assessment was not used at all. In addition, the results showed significant differences in the teachers' utilization of authentic assessment methods relating to level of education and study major, but there were no differences relating to the length of the teachers teaching experience. The teachers showed a strong belief in the importance of authentic assessment methods. The results of the interviews and content analysis supported the findings of the questionnaires. The study concluded a number of recommendations for future research, teacher educators and kindergarten principals.
The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of a developed Instructional Unit Based o... more The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of a developed Instructional Unit Based on International Standards in Nutrition and Sports and Examine its Effectiveness on Improving the Physical Self-Concept Among Eighth Grade Female Students in Jordan. The students were selected from the eighth grade students in the first Secondary university schools-Femal-in the capital Amman during the Second semester of the academic year 2017/2018. The researchers identified the private schools that include two divisions of the eighth grade and chose one of them. One of the two divisions was randomly assigned to be an experimental group (26) and the other to be a control group (29) students. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the measure of the self-concept of the body was composed of (24) items. An Instructional Unit was developed in the vocational education curriculum based on international standards in nutrition and sports to measure its effectiveness in improving the concept of the physical self. The developed unit consisted of (8) international standards in nutrition and sport, where (36) outcomes were derived, and were implemented in (20) Forty-five-minute lessons. The results showed a statistically significant effect on the developed unit based on the global standards in nutrition and sport. The level of the self-concept of the students in the experimental group was higher than the students of the control group.
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This study aimed at investigating the perceived teaching efficacy of student-teachers in Childhoo... more This study aimed at investigating the perceived teaching efficacy of student-teachers in Childhood Education Program at the University of Jordan. The sample of the study consisted of (106) female student-teachers registered in the second semester (2013-2014). The Teacher Efficacy Scale (TES) developed by Gibson and Dembo (1984) was used to collect the data of this study. After it was translated in to Arabic, the validity and reliability of the scale were established prior to collecting data. Means and standard deviations were calculated to measure the level of perceived teaching efficacy of student-teachers. Person correlation coefficient was also computed to measure correlation between teaching efficacy and academic achievement, t test, in addition to "Chi square" (χ 2). Results showed that studentteachers had high level of teaching efficacy. Results also revealed a positive correlation between teaching efficacy and academic achievement of student-teachers. The researcher suggested a number of recommendations for other researchers, teacher educators and kindergartens' principals.
This study aimed at investigating the perceived teaching efficacy of student- teachers in Childho... more This study aimed at investigating the perceived teaching efficacy of student- teachers in Childhood Education Program at the University of Jordan. The sample of the study consisted of (106) female student- teachers registered in the second semester (2013-2014). The Teacher Efficacy Scale (TES) developed by Gibson and Dembo (1984) was used to collect the data of this study. After it was translated in to Arabic, the validity and reliability of the scale were established prior to collecting data. Means and standard deviations were calculated to measure the level of perceived teaching efficacy of student- teachers. Person correlation coefficient was also computed to measure correlation between teaching efficacy and academic achievement, t test, in addition to "Chi square" (χ2). Results showed that student teachers had high level of teaching efficacy. Results also revealed a positive correlation between teaching efficacy and academic achievement of student- teachers. The resear...
هدفت هذه الدراسة التعرف إلى إدراكات المعلمين المتعلقة بالانضباط المدرسي. وقد حاولت الإجابة عن سؤا... more هدفت هذه الدراسة التعرف إلى إدراكات المعلمين المتعلقة بالانضباط المدرسي. وقد حاولت الإجابة عن سؤالين هما: ما الأسباب التي يعزو إليها المعلمون مشكلات الانضباط أو مشكلات الطلبة السلوكية؟ وما الحلول التي يقترحها المعلمون للتعامل مع هذه المشكلات؟ وقد أجريت الدراسة في مدرسة ذكور حكومية في غرب مدينة عمان يبلغ عدد طلبتها 800 طالب يتعلمون في الصفوف من السابع الأساسي وحتى الثاني عشر. وقد جمعت المعلومات بإجراء مقابلات فردية شبه مقيدة مع جميع معلمي المدرسة والبالغ عددهم 28 معلما. وقد حللت النتائج باستخدام أساليب التحليل النوعي. وأشارت نتائج الدراسة إلى وجود ستة مصادر للعزو ربط المعلمون بينها وبين مشكلات الانضباط، وهذه المصادر هي: عوامل أسرية، وعوامل ترتبط بالطالب نفسه، وعوامل مدرسية، وعوامل ترتبط بالمعلم، وعوامل ترتبط بالعلاقات الشخصية، ثم أخيرا عوامل ترتبط بسياسة وزارة التربية والتعليم. كما دللت النتائج على وجود اتساق بين الأسباب التي حددها المعلمون لمشكلات الانضباط والحلول التي اقترحوها للتعامل مع هذه المشكلات وذلك في بعض الجوانب، في حين غاب الاتساق في جوانب أخرى.
هدفت الدراسة إلى تعرف معتقدات الطالبات- المعلمات ومعلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة المرتبطة بالممارس... more هدفت الدراسة إلى تعرف معتقدات الطالبات- المعلمات ومعلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة المرتبطة بالممارسات الملائمة تطوريا. وطورت استبانة لجمع المعلومات اللازمة. وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (28) طالبة- معلمة، و (80 معلمة روضة في أثناء الخدمة). والطالبات- المعلمات هن المسجلات لفصل التربية العملية في الجامعة الأردنية وجامعة البتراء، في حين تم اختيار معلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة من (13 روضة حكومية، و 9 روضات خاصة) من مدينة عمان في العام الدراسي 2017-2018. أشارت النتائج إلى موافقة الطالبات- المعلمات بدرجة عالية على جميع المعتقدات حول الممارسات الملائمة تطوريا، كما بينت موافقة معلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة بدرجة عالية على اثنتي عشر معتقدا، وبدرجة متوسطة على ثمانية معتقدات تتعلق بالممارسات الملائمة تطوريا. وأظهرت النتائج وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا عند مستوى الدلالة (α < 0.05) في معتقدات الطالبات- المعلمات ومعلمات الروضة في أثناء الخدمة حول الممارسات الملائمة تطوريا ولصالح الطالبات- المعلمات وذلك على إحدى عشر معتقدا. وقد قدمت الدراسة توصيات لبرامج إعداد معلمات الروضة بالتركيز على معيقات تطبيق الممارسا...
هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى معتقدات الأمهات السعوديات حول لعب الأطفال في عمر الروضة. وتم تطوير استبان... more هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى معتقدات الأمهات السعوديات حول لعب الأطفال في عمر الروضة. وتم تطوير استبانة لجمع المعلومات اللازمة، وتشكلت عينة الدراسة من (138) أما من الأمهات السعوديات اللواتي التحق أطفالهن في الروضات المتعاونة مع كلية التربية في جامعة الأميرة نورة بنت عبد الرحمن في مدينة الرياض في العام الدراسي (2014-2015م). وتم بناء استبانة لجمع المعلومات الازمة. وقد أظهرت النتائج موافقة الأمهات على المعتقدات الصحيحة حول اللعب. كما بينت النتائج موافقة الأمهات على معتقدين خاطئين يشيران إلى التأثير السلبي للعب على التعلم الأكاديمي وبضرورة تقييد لعب الأطفال خلال السنة الدراسية. وأظهرت النتائج وجود فروق دالة إحصائيا في معتقدات الأمهات تعزى لمتغيري مستوى التعليم والوضع المهني. وبينت النتائج انخفاض مقدار الوقت الذي يقضيه الوالدان في اللعب مع أطفالهما، كما دللت النتائج على أن الأمهات يشاركن الأطفال في أنشطة تخص الأسرة كاملة وتعطين أهمية للمشاركة في أنشطة اللعب التعليمية. وقد قدمت الدراسة التوصيات المناسبة للقائمين على برامج التربية الوالدية ومعلمات الروضة ومديرات الروضات وللباحثين.
The current study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of 5E'S learning cycle strategy in devel... more The current study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of 5E'S learning cycle strategy in developing problemsolving skills for learning science subject among third grade students. In order to achieve the objectives of the current study, the researchers have developed a test to measure problem-solving skills in science among third grade students. The semi-experimental approach was adopted, as the study sample consisted of (38) students in Amman, with (20) students representing the experimental group, and (18) students representing the control group. The experimental group studied according to the 5E'S learning cycle strategy, and the control group studied according to the regular strategy. The results revealed that there were differences between the experimental group and the control group in the solving problems skills in science attributed to the teaching strategy in favor of the experimental group.
This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers’ practices and beliefs relating to ... more This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers’ practices and beliefs relating to authentic assessment. The study also aimed at investigating differences in teachers’ practices and beliefs based on level of education, study major, and length of experience. The sample of the study consisted of (92) teachers working in kindergartens in the suburbs of Jerusalem. Two questionnaires were developed and implemented to collect the data of the study. In addition, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 teachers from the sample of the study. Content analysis of some kindergarten documents was also used. The results showed that worksheets were the main method used to assess children learning, while project-based assessment was not used at all. In addition, the results showed significant differences in the teachers’ utilization of authentic assessment methods relating to level of education and study major, but there were no differences relating to...
The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of a developed Instructional Unit Based o... more The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of a developed Instructional Unit Based on International Standards in Nutrition and Sports and Examine its Effectiveness on Improving the Physical Self-Concept Among Eighth Grade Female Students in Jordan. The students were selected from the eighth grade students in the first Secondary university schools –Femal- in the capital Amman during the Second semester of the academic year 2017/2018. The researchers identified the private schools that include two divisions of the eighth grade and chose one of them. One of the two divisions was randomly assigned to be an experimental group (26) and the other to be a control group (29) students. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the measure of the self-concept of the body was composed of (24) items. An Instructional Unit was developed in the vocational education curriculum based on international standards in nutrition and sports to measure its effectiveness in improvin...
This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers and classroom teachers' expectations ... more This study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers and classroom teachers' expectations regarding the social- emotional skills necessary for pupils' success in grades 1-3. The sample of the study consisted of (79) kindergarten teachers and (190) classroom teachers. The Social Skills Rating System (SSRS) developed by Gresham and Elliott (1990) was used to collect the data of this study. The tool consisted of (30) items divided into three domains: cooperation, self- control, and assertion. The validity and reliability of the scale were established prior to collecting data. Results showed that kindergarten teachers regarded social- emotional skills for success more than classroom teachers did. Results also showed that both kindergarten and classroom teachers considered cooperation and self-control skills more important for pupils' success than assertion skills. Furthermore, results also showed that there were statistically significant differences (α < 0.01) in the mean scores of the teachers' expectations of the importance of social- emotional skills for pupils' success that can be attributed to the school type (Private vs Public). The researcher recommended decision makers at the Ministry of Education to consider teachers' expectations of the social- emotional skills necessary for pupils' success in planning and developing curricula.
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2015
This study examines gender differences of teachers on their mathematical knowledge for teaching i... more This study examines gender differences of teachers on their mathematical knowledge for teaching in the context of single-sex classrooms in Saudi Arabia. A translated version of the Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) instrument (Learning Mathematics for Teaching [LMT], 2008) in Number and Operation Content Knowledge (CK) and Knowledge of Content and Student (KCS) scales were administered to 197 teachers (146 male and 51 female). Two-sample t test and multiple regression were conducted to compare the two groups and test the effect of teacher background variables. Female teachers significantly scored better than their male counterpart. Gender, years of teaching experience, and specialization significantly predicted teachers' content knowledge, F(3, 187) = 13.180, explaining 41.8 % of the variance. Only gender and specialization significantly predicted teachers' knowledge of content and student, F(2, 191) = 6.335, explaining 24.9 % of the variance. Further comparing items in the MKT instrument where female teachers outperformed male teachers confirmed that female teachers were better in attending to the content knowledge in the context of student's learning.
Early childhood education has received paramount attention from international educational communi... more Early childhood education has received paramount attention from international educational communities during the last few decades. As a result, many early childhood programs were developed worldwide. This study aimed at shedding light on Reggio Emilia program as one of the most successful early childhood programs. The study discusses the philosophy, principles, and educational implications of this early childhood program. A thorough review of the related literature indicated that the Reggio Emilia program was derived from both the Romantic and Progressive ideologies that tackle developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Moreover, this study explained how this program views the particular roles of both the preschool teacher and the child and the nature of knowledge children learn. This study concludes with putting forward a number of implications for adopting this program in the regional Arab context in general and the Jordanian context in particular.
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