Jordan Journal of Educational Sciences

The Predictive Ability of Thinking Styles in Psychological Capital among Female University Students

2024-06-12T13:48:33+03:00

Objectives: This study aimed to reveal the predictive ability of thinking styles in psychological capital, the existing styles of thinking, and the level of psychological capital among female university students.

Methodology: the study was conducted according to the predictive-descriptive approach, the Sternberg and Wagner ,1994 Thinking Styles Scale and the Luthans and Youssef ,2004 Psychological Capital Scale. The study sample was randomly selected and consisted of (624) female students from Princess Alia University College.

Results :The results showed that the prevailing thinking styles came from the most common to the least common in the following order: legislative, judicial, traditional, hierarchical, executive, internal, liberal, anarchic, local, oligathric, global, external, and monarchic. Also, the results revealed that the level of psychological capital was high. Moreover, the results indicated that the anarchist, liberal, monarchical, legislative, and judicial predicted the psychological capital, respectively, and explained (37.9%) of the variance.

Keywords: Styles of thinking, Psychological capital, Mental self-government, Female university student.

Kindergarten Children’s Embarrassing Questions and Response’s Methods from Parents’ and Teachers’ Points of View

2024-08-20T02:34:55+03:00

Objectives: The current study aims to identify the topics of kindergarten children’s embarrassing questions and response’s methods from parents’ and teachers’ points of view.

Methodology: The research followed the descriptive approach using the questionnaire tool. The study sample included (203) parents and teachers of children in private kindergarten in the city of Jeddah.

Results: The study results showed that the most embarrassing questions commonly asked by kindergarten children are questions asked about human creation.

Conclusion: Based on the results, the study recommends raising parents and teachers’ awareness of the need to be keen on using diverse and appropriate parenting methods for children, which direct their thinking in the right ways and make them feel reassured to ask the questions that are in their minds.

Keywords: children's questions, embarrassing questions, gender differences, parents' response methods, teachers' response methods

Content Analysis of Omani Developed Science Curriculum for Grades (1-6) in Terms of STEM Standards

2025-02-03T10:13:49+03:00

Objectives:This study aimed at investigating the level of inclusion of STEM standards in the content of Omani science curriculum for Grades (1-6).

Methodology:Regarding relevant literature, a list of STEM standards was compiled and transformed into a content analysis tool. It featured six main standards, each divided into forty-one indicators. After confirming its reliability and validity, the study thoroughly examined both pupils and activity books for grades 1-6, covering the first and second semesters with twenty-four books.

Results:According to the five-level classification scale (extremely low, low, moderate, high, and exceedingly high), the study findings revealed that the overall level of inclusion was (low-26.5%). The ranking of inclusion levels for the standards was descending as follows: “Integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics” (exceedingly high-69.5%); “Inquiry and thinking methods” (moderate-37.2%); “Use of comprehensive and authentic evaluation tools” (moderate-33.2%); “Connecting students’ learning with their local community” (low-26.1%); “Augmenting learning and teaching with computer programs” (extremely low-3.8%); and “Implementing engineering design” (extremely low-1.9%). Regarding the inclusion of all STEM standards for each grade, it was (low) for grades (1-4) as they arranged as follows: (fourth 28.5%, third 23.8%, second 21.7%, and first 19.2%). However, the percentages were at a (moderate) level for the other two grades (fifth 31.3% and sixth 29.7%).

Conclusion:The study recommended a stronger emphasis on incorporating STEM standards into curricula, ensuring a balanced inclusion of these standards.

Keywords: Curriculum content analysis, Science curriculum, STEM standards, Sultanate of Oman.

Proactive Personality and its Relationship with Academic Boredom Among Students of Irbid University College

2024-10-27T16:59:57+03:00

Objectives: The study explored the correlation between proactive personality and academic boredom among students at Irbid University College and the differences in levels of academic boredom based on gender.

Methodology: A convenient sample of 121 male and female students was selected. To achieve the study's objectives, an academic boredom scale and a proactive personality scale were utilized.

Results: The results showed that the level of academic boredom among students was high and that there were significant gender differences, with males exhibiting higher levels of academic boredom than females. Furthermore, the findings revealed a negative correlation between proactive personality and academic boredom among students of Irbid University College.

Conclusion: This indicates that as the level of academic boredom increases, the level of proactive personality decreases.

Keywords: academic boredom, proactive personality, Irbid University College students.

Research Trends for Gifted Care in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: A Systematic Review of the Literature 2014-2024

2025-02-03T09:33:37+03:00

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The study aimed to explore research trends in the field of gifted care, and to reveal the most commonly used research practices (methodology and procedures) in Jordan for the period 2014-2024.

Methodology: The study followed the descriptive analytical approach, and used the (PRISMA) appendix as a tool to limit and include studies. It included 177 studies.

Results: The results revealed a set of research trends arranged in descending order as follows: personal and social characteristics of the gifted at a rate of 15.82%, assessment at a rate of 14.69%, educational and pedagogical practices at a rate of 14.12%, thinking skills at a rate of 13.56%, the effectiveness of various strategies and programs at a rate of 12.99%, mental health and social adaptation at a rate of 10.73%, detection and identification services at a rate of 6.21%, implicit theories among stakeholders at a rate of 5.65%, developmental perceptions at a rate of 3.95%, and some other axes at a rate of 2.26%. It also revealed that the quantitative approach and tools are the most commonly used, and gifted students are the most targeted samples.

Conclusion: The study recommends the necessity of using more in-depth research methods in studying phenomena, using qualitative tools to collect data, and avoiding stereotypes in scientific research.

Keywords: Systematic review, Gifted, Research Trends.

Keywords: Systematic review, gifted, research Trends.

False Memory and its Relationship to Psychological Well-Being Among Yarmouk University Students

2025-01-12T09:43:40+03:00

Objectives: The current study aims to reveal the differences in false memory and psychological well-being according to the variable of specialization (Class Teacher, Childhood Education, and psychological counselling), and to reveal the correlation between false memory and psychological well-being.

Methodology: A correlational approach was used, and a convenience sample of (270) male and female students from the Faculty of Education at Yarmouk University was selected. To achieve the study's objectives, two scales were used: the false memory scale and the psychological well-being scale, after ensuring their validity and reliability.

Results: The results show that there are no differences in false memory due to the specialization variable, while the results indicate that there are differences in psychological well-being due to the specialization variable. Finally, the results show that there is a negative relationship between the false memory and psychological well-being.

Conclusion: The study recommended the need to design training programs aimed at enhancing students' effectiveness in using cognitive processes, which would contribute to reducing their levels of false memory. (169)

Keyword: False memory, Psychological well-being, Yarmouk University students.

Body Image and its Relationship to Life Orientation Among Female Fitness Center Attendees in Irbid Governorate

2025-02-23T11:58:44+03:00

Objectives: The study aims to explore the level of body image and its relationship to life orientation among female fitness center attendees in Irbid Governorate, Jordan, as well as to examine if there are statistically significant differences based on variables such as age, marital status, education level, and employment status.

Methodology: A descriptive correlational method was applied, using body image and life orientation scales on a sample of 347 female fitness center attendees from Irbid Governorate in Jordan, selected through convenience sampling.

Results: The results revealed that the level of body image perception among fitness center attendees was high. No statistically significant differences were found in body image scores across all dimensions based on age. Additionally, no significant differences were found based on marital status in all dimensions, except for the general feelings about appearance dimension, where single individuals scored higher. There were no significant differences based on educational level in all dimensions, except for the weight satisfaction dimension, where those with a bachelor's degree or higher scored higher. No statistically significant differences were found based on employment status across all dimensions, except for the general feelings about appearance, where students scored higher. The results also indicated a high level of life orientation, with no significant differences based on age or marital status. Significant differences were found based on education level, with individuals holding a bachelor's degree or higher scoring higher, and based on employment status, where employed individuals scored higher. Finally, the results revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between body image and life orientation among fitness center attendees.

Conclusion: The study concludes that there is a need to enhance awareness regarding body image and positive life orientation by adopting positive life approaches and practices.

Keywords: Body Image, Life Orientation, Female Fitness Center Attendees.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Play-Way and Structural Approaches in the Teaching of English Grammar among Selected Creche Schools in Ijebu-Ode Township

2025-01-30T10:19:53+03:00

Objectives: This study set out to compare the effectiveness of the Play-Way and Structural Approaches in the teaching of English language grammar to young learners in selected crèche schools in Ijebu-Ode township.

Methodology: The study employed a quasi-experimental design. Two groups of fifteen pupils each, were selected using a purposive sampling technique. However, in a lesson which lasted for four weeks, pupils in the first group were taught aspects of the English grammar using the Play-Way Approach – an approach that emphasises play-oriented instructional methods. Similarly, others were also taught using the Structural Approach - an approach that focuses on grammar rules and structures. Consequently, the effectiveness of both approaches was assessed through pre-test and post-test evaluations.

Results: Findings revealed that the Structural Approach was more effective for teaching English grammar to crèche students in Ijebu-Ode township compared to the Play-Way Approach. While the Structural Approach demonstrated greater effectiveness in improving grammar proficiency among young learners in this study, the Play-Way Approach still held potential for other aspects of language learning, such as motivation and engagement.

Conclusion: Therefore, on this premise, the study concluded by recommending that a combined teaching strategy that integrates the systematic framework of the Structural Approach with the creativity and engagement of the Play-Way Method be adopted going forward. Regardless of that, the success of such approaches also depends on adequate resources and teacher training to create effective learning environments.

Keywords: Creativity, Faculty Staff, Heads of Departments, Jordanian Universities, University Deans.