Jordan Journal of Educational Sciences

A Comparative Study of Mothers of Children ‎with Cerebral Palsy and Mothers of Normal ‎Children Regarding Social Support and ‎Mental Health

Manar Bani Mustafa — 2024-07-30

This study aimed to identify the level of social support and mental health among mothers of children with and without cerebral palsy and the relationship between them. This study also aimed to examine the differences between mothers' social support and mental health level according to the child's condition and the interactions with the other variables: age group and monthly income. The study sample consisted of 215mothers, 46 mothers of cerebral palsy children, and 169 mothers without cerebral palsy children, who were chosen using the available method from Amman. The results showed that the level of social support among mothers of children with and without cerebral palsy was moderate. In contrast, the level of mental health among mothers of children with cerebral palsy was low, while it was moderate among mothers of children without cerebral palsy. Also, there were statistically significant differences in the level of social support among mothers due to the variable of the child's condition in favor of mothers of children with cerebral palsy. There were no significant differences in the level of social support among mothers due to the variables of the age group and the interaction between the child's condition and the age group. The results also indicated that there were differences due to the monthly income variable in favor of mothers whose income is less than 500 Jordanian dinarsand due to the interaction between the child's status and the monthly income, which means that there is a hierarchical interaction between the two variables of the study. On the other hand, the results indicated statistically significant differences between mothers' level of mental health according to the variable of the child's condition in favor of the mothers of children without cerebral palsy. The results also indicated no significant differences between the level of mental health among mothers according to the age group and no significant differences according to the interaction between the child's condition and the age group. The results further revealed significant differences between the level of mental health among mothers according to their monthly income, in favor of mothers from the monthly income category (more than 1000 Jordanian dinars), and there were significant differences between the mothers' level of mental health according to the interaction between the child's condition and monthly income

Developing Statistical Software to Estimate ‎the Scaling Values of Stimuli and Individuals ‎Using Unidimensional Scaling Methods

Husam Ghbashneh ‎ — 2024-07-30

The objective of this study was to develop statistical software, which the researchers themselves devised and programmed under the name "WINSCAL." This computer software utilizes unidimensional scaling methods to estimate the scaling values of stimuli and individuals. The researchers used the Microsoft Visual FoxPro programming language to create the software. There are also instructions on how to use the software in a study that looks at the effects of three different ways of scaling performance indicators in the classroom observation tool based on how important they are to educational administrators in the Directorates of Education in Irbid Governorate. The research employed both a descriptive and analytic methodology. The main goal of the WINSCAL software was accomplished through the implementation of thirteen unidimensional scaling methods. The application operated efficiently across multiple Windows operating systems and featured a straightforward graphical user interface and a sizable storage capacity. It was found that the results of this program's analysis of the scaling values of stimuli and individuals are an exact match to the results of sample analyses of research and previous studies that used data that hadn't been processed. The findings of the study, which were obtained from a sample of 86 male and female educational supervisors in the governorate of Irbid, revealed that the most important performance indicator in the field of learning and teaching in the classroom observation tool was (The teacher connects learning to life" and that the indicator (the teacher effectively implements the planned activities in classroom instruction) was the least important of the three scali. According to the WINSCAL program's research, the ranking of the other indicators varies depending on the method of data collection

The Influence of Internal Consistency Level in ‎Comparative Judgments on Data Fit to ‎Thurston's Law of Comparative Judgments

Nisrein Al-Momani ‎ — 2024-07-30

The study aimed to examine the internal consistency values of a set of judgments and assess the effect of judgment consistency on the conformity of the data in the fifth case of Thurston's law of comparative judgments. The study included 402 science instructors from schools in both Irbid and Bani Obeid districts who completed an electronic survey. The survey, in its final revision, comprised seven different types of instructional tools employed in science education, given in 21 pairings. Participants had to determine which of the two stimuli held greater significance in the context of science instruction. The findings showed a disparity in the consistency of the internal coefficient values among the arbitrators. The findings further indicated that the level of internal consistency has an effect on the compatibility of the data in the fifth case of Thurston's Law of Comparative Judgments. The probability of data fitting improves as the level of internal consistency increases

The Impact of (TPRS) Strategy on Improving ‎Language Vocabulary of Preschool Children ‎in Jordan

Maha Abu Al-Rish ‎ — 2024-07-31

The study aimed to identify the impact of the TPRS strategy in improving the vocabulary of preschool children In Jordan. A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. The study sample consisted of 39 boys and girls selected intentionly from Dafa Academy in Jordan,. They were chosen randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group had 21 boys and girls, while the control group included 18 boys and girls To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers built a teacher's guide for implementing the TPRS strategy and building a vocabulary learning test, divided into three skills that represent skills for learning vocabulary. these include the semantic skill in terms of the type of relationship between the linguistic vocabulary, significance in terms of the type of vocabulary, and connotation in terms of meaning and proper linguistic use of the vocabulary. The results of the study showed that there was a difference in the vocabulary learning test, and in each of the three vocabulary learning skills. For the benefit of the experimental group, and there were no statistically significant differences in vocabulary learning due to the gender variable or the interaction between gender and strategy

Self-Accountability and its Relationship with ‎Job Performance Level among Departments‏’‏‎ ‎Heads of Directorates of Education in Jordan

Rawan Al-Kanji ‎ — 2024-07-31

The present study aimed to investigate the self-accountability level and its relationship with job performance among departments’ heads of directorates of education in Jordan. The study adopted a descriptive-correlative survey-based approach. Data was collected through a survey that included 59 items and was passed to 180 heads of departments working during the academic year (2021- 2022). The survey revealed a high extent of practicing the areas of self-accountability and job performance level.. Results related to relationship examination indicated that there is a statistically significant direct relationship at (α = 0.05) between self-accountability and job performance as a whole, and there is no statistically significant direct relationship at (α = 0.05) between self-confidence and human relationships. The researchers of the present study recommend continuing to adopt training programs directed at educational leaders and workers. These programs clarify the concept of self-accountability, how to apply it within standards, and its impact on the quality of outputs

The Level of Financial Literacy among ‎Secondary School Students in Qatar: Parents' ‎Perspective

Hana Al-Ashwal ‎ — 2024-07-31

This study examined the financial literacy levels of secondary school students in Qatar and assessed the impact of gender on their financial literacy levels Through an analysis of the financial behaviour of the study sample members. The research followed a descriptive approach and a validated, reliable questionnaire with three dimensions: financial knowledge, financial attitudes, and financial behaviors. The questionnaire was administered to a random sample of 217 parents, and 48 individuals from the study were also interviewed. A key finding of the study indicates that the level of financial literacy among secondary school students is poor, particularly in the dimension of financial behavior perceived by the parents. The study recommended directing educational policies and instructional strategies toward developing financial education curricula with a focus on practical applications. The study further recommend that students should enhance their attitudes, encourage their personal and financial skills, and raise their awareness of how media and marketing affect their spending and consumption.

The Effectiveness of Using the Multi-Level ‎Self-Learning Strategy on Teaching Basic ‎Skills in Breaststroke Swimming among ‎Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences, ‎Mu’tah University

Meqdad Al-Tarawneh — 2024-09-15

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of using the strategy of multiple level self-learning in teaching basic skills in breaststroke. The researcher used the experimental approach. In order to achieve the study objectives, the study sample was purposefullychosen and consisted of 18 students. The sample was divided into two groups: an experimental group (n=9) students, who used the strategy of multiple level self-learning, and a control group (n=9) students who used the usual program. The two groups were tested in the pre and post measurements concerning a number of basic skills in breaststroke (sliding, leg strokes, arm motion, and total adjustment). The results revealed that there are statistically significant differences between the pre and post measurements for the tests of breaststroke among the individuals in the experimental group in favor of the post application. where they ranged between 0.47 and 0.471. The results revealed that there are statistically significant differences in the post -measurement tests of breaststroke between the control group and the experimental group in favor of the experimental group with a percentage that ranged between22.56% and 49.75%. These results indicated that there is a significant impact of the educational program on teaching the basic skills of breaststroke. In light of the results, the study recommended the necessity of using multi-level self-learning to promot the effectiveness of interaction between teachers and students as well as to overcome some problems related to individual differences between students in order to attain the best educational results

The Effectiveness of Physics Teaching Using ‎the Flipped Classroom Strategy in Developing ‎Twenty-First Century Skills Among Basic ‎Tenth Grade Students

Sultan Batayneh — 2024-07-31

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of physics teaching using the flipped classroom strategy in developing twenty-first century skills among basic tenth grade students. To achieve the purpose of the study, a quasi-experimental design was used. A public affiliated with the Directorate of Education of Qasaba Irbid was deliberately selected., Two sections were chosen from the basic tenth class: One as experimental (33) students taught using the flipped classroom strategy, and the other as control (37) students taught using the usual method. To collect data, the researchers developed a test of the twenty-first century skills; upon which its validity and reliability were verified. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences (α=0.05) in the development of twenty-first century skills among the sample, attributed to the teaching strategy, in favor of the experimental group

Emotional Self-Efficacy and its Relationship ‎to Ego Resilience among‏ ‏Adolescent Students ‎in Jordan

Anwar Bani Khaled — 2024-07-31

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between emotional self-efficacy and ego resilience among adolescent students in Jordan. The study sample consisted of 511 male and female students from the ninth, tenth, and first secondary grades during the first semester of the academic year 2020/2021. Randomly selected students. After verifying their psychometric properties, the emotional self-efficacy scale and the ego resilience scale were employed. The findings of the study indicated a high level of emotional self-efficacy and ego resilience among adolescent students. No statistically significant differences were observed in all domains of emotional self-efficacy and ideal organization of ego resilience with respect to gender, except for the effective handling of others' emotions in emotional self-efficacy and openness to experience in ego resilience. The arithmetic mean of females was higher than that of males. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were found in all domains of emotional self-efficacy and ego resilience with regards to grade. The study also revealed a significant correlation between emotional self-efficacy and ego resilience among adolescent students

The Degree of Practicing Inspirational ‎Leadership by School Principals in Al-‎Dakhiliyah Governorate, Sultanateof Oman ‎Teachers’ Perspective

Ebtisam Al-Kalbani — 2024-07-31

This study aimed to identify the degree of inspiring leadership practice among public school principals in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman from the point of view of teachers. The study followed a descriptive analytical approach. The questionnaire was applied to 292 male and female teachers. The results concluded that the degree of practicing inspirational leadership among school principals was high.There were statistically significant differences between the average estimates of teachers regarding the degree of inspirational leadership practice among school principals according to the gender variable in the total score, with the exception of: change management, teacher empowerment, strategic planning, and readiness. The differences were in favor of females, and there were also statistically significant differences according to the variable of years of experience in the total score in favor of 10 years or more, except for the field of future vision. The study recommended the need to take into account flexibility in prior planning to manage change and to grant teachers equal privileges based on their professional competence

The Role of E-Governance in Facing the ‎Challenges of the Corona Pandemic: An ‎Applied Study on the Mediating Role of ‎Academic Leadership in Jordanian Higher ‎Education Institutions

Eman Abdelrahman — 2024-07-31

This study aimed to reveal the role of electronic governance in facing the challenges of the Corona pandemic, the role of academic leadership in applying the dimensions of electronic governance, and the role of electronic governance in facing the challenges of the Corona pandemic, with the presence of academic leadership as a mediating variable in Jordanian higher education institutions from the point of view of faculty members. An available sample of 933 faculty members was selected, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive analytical approach was used, and the questionnaire was a tool for data collection after verifying its validity and reliability. The results of the study showed that there is a direct role for e-governance in the challenges of the Corona pandemic, which is statistically significant, and the presence of an indirect role for the role of academic leaders as a statistically significant mediating variable, and the existence of a partial role for the role of academic leaders as a mediating variable. In the light of the results of the study, many recommendations were presented, the most prominent of which is paying attention to human resources as one of the main pillars towards the success of e-governance, and dedicating consideration to continuous training as an essential and essential matter in any university moving towards the application of e-governance, as well as seeking to increase the effectiveness of its crisis management in the university environment

The Effectiveness of Using Schema-Based ‎Instruction and an Applied Behavior Analysis-‎Based Program in Teaching Problem Solving ‎to Autistic Children ‎

Mariam Al-Kandri — 2024-07-31

This study focused on examining the effectiveness of a program that aims to develop autistic children’s ability to solve problems with a focus on addition and subtraction. This program used schema-based instruction in combination with educational methods based on ABA. The study included seven different autistic children with ages ranging from 11 to 14 years old in the second semester of the academic year 2021/2022 in the State of Kuwait. The data collected showed that there was an increase in the children’s mean score in the problem solving test after the implementation of the program. The mean score on the test for problems focused on addition was 10 pre-program and 45 post-program. The number of problems focused on subtraction increased from 3 pre-program to 43 post-program. The Wilcoxon test showed a statistically significant difference between the children’s mean test score rankings on the test pre and post program, in favor of the post program scores. The Cohen’s D effect size was moderate, which indicates the effectiveness of the suggested program in improving the level of problem solving abilities in these children

The Perceptions of Students of the Second ‎Cycle in Basic Education Schools in the ‎Sultanate of Oman about their Parents’ ‎Support in Performing Homework and its ‎Relationship to Motivation towards ‎Performing Homework ‎

Hussain Al-Kharusi — 2024-07-31

This study aimed to investigate basic education school of second cycle students’ perceptions in the Sultanate of Oman. These perceptions are about their parents’ support in performing homework, the level of their motivation towards performing homework, and the correlation exists between extrinsic motivation and students' performance. A descriptive research approach was used. A questionnaire was developed and administered to 262 male and female students of the second cycle in Muscat Governorate. The results showed that students in the second cycle strongly believe that their parents will help them with their homework. These students are also highly motivated to do their homework for personal reasons and somewhat motivated by outside factors. In addition, students' perceptions of their parents’ support in performing homework correlated positively with intrinsic motivation and negatively with extrinsic motivation towards performing the homework. Gender had no statistically significant effect on finding differences between students' perceptions, while the level of achievement had a statistically significant effect on finding differences in students' motivation towards performing the homework, as intrinsic motivation increases with the increase in students' academic achievement

The Effectiveness of Teaching with Model-‎Eliciting Activities (MEAs) in Developing ‎Mathematical Thinking among Students in the ‎Tenth-grade in the Sultanate of Oman

Wedad Al-Mukhini — 2024-07-31

The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of teaching with Model-Eliciting activities (MEAs) in developing mathematical thinking among tenth-grade students in the Sultanate of Oman. A quasi-experimental design was used. The sample of the study consisted of 150 female and male students. It was divided equally into two groups: an experimental group who were taught according to the Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs); and a control group who were taught using the conventional method. To achieve the aims of the study, the study instrument was prepared, the mathematical thinking skills test, which consists of 13 different questions. The validity and reliability of the instrument were verified. The results showed statistically significant differences at (α=.05) in the mathematical thinking skills test, in favor of the experimental group. The results also showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level of (α =.05) in the mathematical thinking skills test between males and females, in favor of females. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the average scores of students in the two groups of the study in mathematical thinking skills attributed to the interaction between group and gender. In light of these results, the study provided several recommendations, including utilizing the educational model based on eliciting activities (MEAs)presented by the study, as well as the mechanisms for employing it in mathematics instruction

An Analysis of E-Listening Comprehension Perception in Online Instruction:‎ ‎ A Case Study ‎of Secondary School Students in Kwara State, Nigeria

Rasaq Iliyas — 2024-07-31

E-listening comprehension in an online instruction study was necessitated by the exigencies of the COVID-19 lockdown when lectures had to be online. So, the study analyzed students’ perceptions of the gains and desirability of learning through electronic and technological devices as obtained during the lockdown. Based on being in different courses (Arts, Science and Commercial) of study, gender (male and female), and public and private school attendance, 176 secondary school students responded to a 13-item online questionnaire distributed to the population through texting and social media outlets. The collected data were analysed using mean scores, T-test, and ANOVA statistics. The study found that students keep a positive perception of e-listening comprehension in online instruction, the strategy (online instruction) benefits participants across the study divides, but with speech speed and accent as constraints to effective comprehension in the e-listening strategy. It also finds no significant difference among participants based on gender, between attendees of public and private schools. The study recommends further training of teachers of different subjects in content development to enrich online instructions, and stakeholders and to make adequate provision of e-instruction required devices to eliminate time/space constraints on learning