Jordan Journal of Educational Sciences

Occupational Stress Coping Strategies as Predictors of Job Anxiety and Sense of Professional Satisfaction among Married Female Teachers in Irbid Governorate

Naela Abdul-Kareem Alguzo — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to explore occupational stress coping strategies (OSCS) predicting job anxiety and a sense of professional satisfaction among a sample consisting of 232 married female teachers. Data were collected online using three scales measuring OSCS, job anxiety, and professional satisfaction. Methodology: To achieve the study's objectives, the descriptive predictive approach was followed. Results: Results indicated that significant differences in positive occupational stress coping strategies were attributed to age; the scores for the over-40 age group were higher. It was also found that significant differences were attributed to experience; the scores for the over-15-year group were higher. Additionally, significant differences were attributed to educational qualifications; the scores for the graduate studies group were higher. Furthermore, positive occupational stress coping strategies were the most effective in predicting job anxiety, explaining 15.5% of the variance, followed by negative coping strategies, which explained 7.5% of the variance. Additionally, positive occupational stress coping strategies were the most effective in predicting a sense of professional satisfaction, explaining 15.7% of the variance. Conclusion: In light of these results, it is recommended to focus on the importance of mental health for male and female.

Keywords: Occupational Stress, Job Anxiety, Sense of Professional Satisfaction, Married Female Teachers .

Emotional Inhibition and Its Relationship to Vocational Decision-Making Among Tenth-Grade Students in Jordan

Muayyad M. Megdadi — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to reveal the level of emotional inhibition and vocational decision-making, as well as examine the relationship between them among a selected sample of tenth-grade students in Jordan. Methodology: A descriptive method was used to achieve the study's objectives. Two scales were applied to a sample consisting of 386 students who were in school during the first semester of 2022/2023: Kellner scale for emotional inhibition (Kellner, 1986) and the decision-making scale. Results: The results indicated that the overall level of emotional inhibition among the participants was moderate, except for the timidity subscale, which was low. In contrast, the level of decision-making ability was high. The relationship between emotional inhibition and decision-making varied across dimensions; specifically, there was a slight negative correlation for timidity and verbal inhibition. However, positive correlations were observed for self-control and the disguise of feelings, and these values were all statistically significant. Conclusion: Considering these results, it is recommended to design training programs for upper elementary-grade students on emotional regulation, which contributes to reducing emotional inhibition and helps them make conscious decisions.

Keywords: Emotional Inhibition, Vocational Decision-making, Tenth-Grade Students, Jordan.

Psychological Health and Its Relationship with School Belonging Among Upper Elementary Students

Mahdi Al-Badarneh — 2024-12-31

Objectives: The study aimed to explore the relationship between psychological health and school belonging among a sample of students from the upper elementary stage in the Irbid Directorate of Education. Methodology: The sample consisted of 313 students selected through convenience sampling during the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year from the upper elementary stage in the Irbid Directorate of Education. The psychological health and school belonging scales were used to collect data. Results: The study’s results indicated a high level of psychological health and school belonging among the students. Additionally, the findings revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between psychological health and school belonging in the sample. Conclusion: Maintaining the level of psychological health and school belonging among students by can be achieved through enhancing family and school support, peer support, and activating positive social relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

Keywords: Psychological health, school belonging, upper elementary stage students.

Predictive Ability of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms and Health Anxiety in Detecting Cyberchondria among Nursing Students of Jordan Universities

Ahmad Mohammad Bani Khalid — 2024-12-31

Objectives: The study aimed to identify the level of the degree of relative contribution of each of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and health anxiety to cyberchondria. The study sample consisted of 816 nursing students (178 males, 638 females) at Jordanian universities who were selected using the available method. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the McElroy et al. (2019) scale for cyberchondria, the Salkovskis et al. (2002) scale for health anxiety, and the Goodman et al. (1989) scale for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Methodology: Predictive descriptive approach. Results: This was after ensuring the validity and reliability of the instruments. The results of the study indicated that the overall symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder were low on all dimensions. The level of the overall health anxiety was also low on all dimensions, and that the overall level of cyberchondria was moderate. The level of the “Excessiveness” dimension was high, while the level of the two dimensions (Distress and Reassurance) was medium level, and the “Compulsion” dimension obtained low level. The results of the study showed the ability of both obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and health anxiety to predict cyberchondria. They explained an amount of (8.90%) of the cyberchondria, and the predictive variables explained an amount of (4.70%) of the “Excessiveness” dimension. The predictive variables explained an amount of (9.30%) of the “Distress” dimension. The predictive variables explained an amount of (1.70%) of the “Reassurance” dimension. The predictive variables explained an amount of (10.70%) of the “Compulsion” dimension. Conclusion: The study concluded with a set of recommendations. The most prominent of which was working on future studies with other groups, such as medical students or hospital workers. This is to expand the results further.

Keywords: Cyberchondria, Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms, Health Anxiety, Nursing Students, Jordanian Universities.

The Effect of Teaching a Developed Unit Based on Realistic Mathematics in Improving Reflective Thinking Among Seventh Grade Students

Mohannad Al-Toubat — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of teaching a developed unit based on Realistic Mathematics (RM) in enhancing reflective thinking among 7th-grade students. Methodology: The study consisted of 64 students from Umm Al-Jamal Secondary School for Boys, who were selected using an intentional sampling method. They were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, with 32 students in each group. The experimental group was taught the developed unit using Realistic Mathematics, while the control group was taught using the usual method. To achieve the study's objectives, a reflective thinking test was prepared, which included the following skills: reflection and observation, detection of fallacies, reaching correct conclusions, giving convincing explanations, and developing proposed solutions. The test's validity and reliability were investigated. Results: The results showed that there are statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α = 0.05) between the arithmetic means of the scores of the students in the experimental and control groups, in favor of the experimental group in all the skills of reflective thinking, as well as in the test as a whole. This indicates the effectiveness of using the developed unit. Conclusion:
In light of these results, it is recommended that teachers use the Realistic Mathematics approach in teaching various mathematical concepts.

Keywords: Realistic Mathematics Approach, Reflective Thinking, Seventh Basic Grade.

The Degree of Suitability of Professional Development Programs for Teachers to the Requirements of the Digital Age from the Perspective of Public School Teachers

Mujahed Ali Radwan Al-Tamimi — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to reveal the degree of suitability of professional development programs for teachers to the requirements of the digital age from teachers' perspectives and identify the differences based on variables such as gender, teacher rank, academic qualification, and years of experience. Methodology: To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive survey method was used, and a questionnaire was developed that included 30 items distributed into three dimensions: supporting integration with life skills, supporting professional growth and advancement, and supporting digital learning environments. A simple random sample consisting of 550 male and female teachers was selected from public schools under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Education in the Al-Ramtha district during the second semester of the academic year 2022/2023. Results: The results showed that the overall level of suitability of professional development programs for teachers to the requirements of the digital age was moderate. The findings indicated that there were significant differences due to gender in favor of females regarding the degree of suitability of professional development programs to the requirements of the digital age. In the teacher rank variable, the differences were in favor of teachers with higher ranks, while in the academic qualification category, the differences were in favor of those teachers holding a master’s degree or higher. Furthermore, there were no statistically significant differences attributable to the variable of years of experience. Conclusion: In light of these results, it is recommended that digital preparation and training of teachers be prioritized, and that teachers be provided with specialized training programs focusing on supporting life skills.

Keywords: Professional development, Digital age requirements, Government schools, Teachers.

The Degree of Practicing Distance Learning Competencies by Public School Teachers and the Obstacles to Their Practice from Their Point of View

Samiya Omar Al-Deek — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the degree to which public school teachers practice distance learning competencies and the obstacles to their practice from their point of view.Methodology: To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive analytical approach was used. This approach is based on a set of research procedures that depend on collecting facts and data, classifying, processing, and analyzing them in a sufficient and accurate manner to extract their significance and reach results or generalizations about the phenomenon under study. Results: The results showed that the overall average degree of practicing distance learning competencies by public school teachers in the West Bank was 2.84, with a standard deviation of 0.79, indicating a medium degree of practice. The degree of obstacles to the practice of distance learning competencies by public school teachers in Palestine was 3.44, with a standard deviation of 0.69, indicating a medium degree. There were no statistically significant differences in the degree of practicing distance learning competencies attributed to the variables of gender, specialization, and courses in the field of technology. However, there were statistically significant differences attributed to the educational qualification variable in favor of higher studies. There were no statistically significant differences in the degree of obstacles to practicing distance learning competencies attributed to the variables of gender, specialization, and educational qualification. However, there were statistically significant differences attributed to the variable of courses in the field of technology in favor of those who did not receive them. Conclusion :In light of these results, it is recommended to continue holding the necessity of implementing special courses for teachers to train them on how to design computerized programs and lessons and employ open learning resources.

Keywords: distance learning, school teachers, obstacles.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Developing the Teaching Skills of Pre-service Teachers at Kuwait University's College of Education

Sharifa Mutairan Al-Anzi — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the role of artificial intelligence applications in developing the teaching skills of pre-service teachers at the College of Education, Kuwait University. Methodology: The descriptive approach was adopted, and a questionnaire was utilized as the primary tool. The study sample consisted of 364 pre-service male and female teachers from the College of Education, Kuwait University. Results: The results showed that the role of artificial intelligence technologies in developing teaching skills was significant. The skill of lesson implementation ranked first, followed by lesson planning and preparation, classroom management, and finally, lesson evaluation. Conclusion: In light of these results, it is recommended to establish the necessary infrastructure to enable the effective utilization of artificial intelligence applications by pre-service teachers to enhance their teaching skills and professional performance.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence applications, teaching skills, pre-service teachers.

The Effect of Teaching Mechanics by Using Dry Lab (Gizmos) on Scientific Achievement in Mechanics and Self-Efficacy by Ninth Graders

Suleiman Ahmad Al-Qadere — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of teaching mechanics using the dry lab (Gizmos) on scientific achievement and self-efficacy compared to the use of the wet lab for ninth graders. Methodology: To achieve this, a quasi-experimental design was applied. Results: The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences between the mean achievements of the experimental and control groups in scientific achievement in mechanics and in the level of self-efficacy, in favor of the experimental group. Conclusion: In light of these results, it is recommended to train science teachers and encourage them to use the dry lab while teaching scientific concepts.

Keywords: Gizmos dry lab, academic achievement, mechanics, self-efficacy.

The Degree of Foresight Leadership Practice and Its Relation to the Level of Kaizen Strategy Application Among Department Heads at the Hashemite University

Reem Thamer Owaida Abu-Sailik — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to reveal the level of practicing foresight leadership and its relation to the level of application of the Kaizen strategy among department chairpersons at the Hashemite University, as well as to find out if there are statistically significant differences according to the variables (gender, graduation university, college, practical experience, academic rank). Methodology: To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive correlational approach was adopted. The study sample consisted of 373 faculty members who were selected using a random stratified method. The study tool was a questionnaire, which consisted of two parts: the first part measured foresight leadership within four areas: preparing plans according to future needs, managing future risks and challenges, competitive ability and administrative excellence, and organizational adaptation and flexibility. The second part measured the level of application of the Kaizen strategy. Results: The results revealed that the overall level of practicing foresight leadership was high across various fields, except for risk management, which was at an average level. Additionally, no statistically significant differences were found based on the study variables. The findings also indicated that the application of the Kaizen strategy was high, with no statistically significant differences attributed to the study variables. Furthermore, the results demonstrated a positive correlation between the degree of foresight leadership practice and the level of Kaizen strategy implementation among department chairpersons at Hashemite University. Conclusion: In light of these results, it is recommended to raise the level of practice of department chairpersons related to risk management.

Keywords: Foresight leadership, Kaizen strategy, The Hashemite University.

Digital Leadership and Its Role in Improving the Quality of Higher Education Outcomes at the University of Hail

Miesam Fawzi Al-Azzam — 2024-12-31

Objectives: The goal of this research is to explore digital leadership, assess the improvement of outcomes in educational institutions, and determine the role of digital leadership in enhancing the educational outcomes of students at the Faculty of Education from the perspective of the faculty staff at the University of Hail. Methodology: The study sample consisted of 155 faculty staff members from the University of Hail. The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach and utilized a questionnaire as a tool for data collection. Results: The results indicated that the level of practicing digital leadership among the students of the Faculty of Education, from the perspective of the faculty staff at the University of Hail, was moderate. However, the level of improvement in educational outcomes for the students of the Faculty of Education, from the perspective of the faculty staff at the University of Hail, was high. Additionally, there was a statistically significant impact of digital leadership on improving educational outcomes for the students of the Faculty of Education from the perspective of the faculty staff at the University of Hail. Conclusion: In light of the results, the study recommends addressing the needs of educational institutions by enhancing the infrastructure of digital leadership and forming teams to train both faculty staff and students on its use to improve the quality of educational outcomes.

Keywords: Digital leadership, quality of education.

A Proposed Framework to Activate the School Principals’ Practices in the Development of a Culture of Dialogue Among Students in the Sultanate of Oman

Badriya Bint Hamed Al Musharrafi — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to identify processes for activating school principals' practices in developing a culture of dialogue among students in the Sultanate of Oman from the perspective of educational experts and then to develop a proposed framework for activating those practices. Methodology: To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive research design was used with a questionnaire consisting of six main domains that represented the processes for activating the practices of school principals in developing a culture of dialogue among students: school planning, school communication, decision-making, supervision of teaching and learning, management of school activities, and strengthening the relationship between parents and community organizations. Results: The results showed that all six domains are crucial, ranked as follows: school planning came first, followed by strengthening the relationship between parents and community organizations, then school communication, followed by the supervision of teaching and learning processes, decision-making, and finally, the management of school activities. Conclusion: In light of these results, the study recommends the following: building an organized framework for schools' principal practices to develop a culture of dialogue among students utilizing the proposed framework in the study; and conducting more of scientific studies to investigate the factors affecting school principals’ practices to develop a culture of dialogue among students.

Keywords: Administrative practices, dialogue culture, Sultanate of Oman.

The Effect of Using Programmed Instruction on Sixth-Grade Students’ Achievement in Arabic language and Their Attitudes Towards It

Feras Mahmoud Alslaiti — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of using programmed instruction on sixth-grade students' achievement in the Arabic language and their attitudes towards it in Jordan. Methodology: To achieve the study objectives, an achievement test with 25 items and a scale of attitudes towards Arabic with 39 phrases was prepared. Two teaching units from the sixth-grade Arabic language textbook were developed. In the first semester of the academic year 2022/2023, a sample of 66 sixth-graders from Irbid Directorate of Education was selected. The sample members were chosen purposefully, and they were split into two groups: a control group, which consisted of 33 students who studied using the conventional approach, and an experimental group, which consisted of 33 students who studied using programmed instruction. Results: According to the study's findings, there were statistically significant differences between the average student scores on the post-achievement test attributed to the teaching method, in favor of the experimental group, as well as between the average student scores on the attitude scale attributed to the teaching method, also in favor of the experimental group. Conclusion: In light of these results, the study suggests implementing such Arabic language programmed instruction at all educational levels, starting with the lower levels and upper elementary stages, and incorporating them into instructional plans.

Keywords: Programmed instruction; achievement; attitudes; Arabic language; sixth-grade students.

The Interests and Perceptions of Jordanian University Students of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Their Effects on Their Future Careers

Farouq Ahmad Almeqdadi — 2024-12-31

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate Jordanian university students' perceptions of the importance of STEM knowledge for their future careers and to explore the relationship between their awareness of STEM-related careers and these perceptions. Methodology: A descriptive survey design was employed to collect data from 1,176 engineering, science, mathematics, and information technology (IT) students at Al-Balqa Applied University. The survey instrument, adapted from Serhan and Almeqdadi (2021), assessed participants' demographic information, awareness of STEM-related careers, and perceptions of STEM's importance for future career prospects. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. Results: The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between students' awareness of STEM-related careers and their perceived importance of STEM knowledge. Regression analysis further indicated that awareness of STEM careers was a significant predictor of perceived importance. Conclusion: The study suggests that Jordanian university students in STEM fields are aware of STEM-related careers, which positively influences their perception of STEM's importance for their future. To further enhance students' career aspirations and preparedness, it is recommended to continue implementing initiatives that promote STEM education and career guidance.

Keywords: STEM, Awareness, Perceptions, Future Careers, University Students.