Jordan Journal of Educational Sciences

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

مها الزهراني — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

The current study aims to identify the topics of kindergarten children’s embarrassing questions and response’s methods from parents’ and teachers’ point of views. 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. The study results showed that the most embarrassing questions commonly asked by kindergarten children are questions asked about human creation. Based on the results, the study recommended the preparation of a simplified guide for parents and teachers of children in kindergarten that deals with common embarrassing questions and methods to respond in simple and age-appropriate ways, and to conduct more research on the embarrassing questions commonly asked by kindergarten children and the ways parents and teachers respond to them

Predictive Ability of Thinking Styles on Psychological Capital in Female Students

Hadeel Abutarieh, Jaafar Al-Rababaah Rababaah — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

This study investigated the predictive ability of thinking styles on psychological capital among female students at Princess Alia University College. It aimed to identify the most prevalent thinking style and the overall level of psychological capital within the sample of )624( female students. The results revealed that the legislative thinking style was the most frequent, while the monarchic style was the least frequent. The overall psychological capital level among the students was high.Combined, the thinking styles (anarchic, liberal, monarchic, legislative, and judiciary) explained 37.9% of the variance in psychological capital

The anarchic thinking style had the strongest individual predictive ability, accounting for approximately 26.1% of the variance. Liberal, monarchic, legislative, and judiciary styles followed in their predictive ability, with decreasing contributions.

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

Abedalnasser Azzam — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

The current study aimed to identify the correlation between academic boredom and proactive personality among students of Irbid University College, and to uncover differences in levels of academic boredom in light of gender variation. A convenient sample of 121 male and female students was selected. To achieve the study's objectives, the academic boredom scale and proactive personality scale were utilized to collect data. The descriptive correlational approach was used to analyze data. The results showed that the level of academic boredom among students was high, and there were differences in the level of academic boredom attributed to gender, with males exhibiting higher levels than females. Additionally, the results indicated a statistically significant negative correlation at the significance level (α = 0.01) between academic boredom and proactive personality indicating that an increase in academic boredom leads to a decrease in proactive personality among students.

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

محمد القسيم — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

This study aimed at investigating the level of inclusion of STEM standards in the content of Omani developed science curriculum (ODSC) for Grades (1-6). Assessment was made based on a six standards with (41) indicators. According to the five-level classification: (very low, low, moderate, high, and very high), Findings revealed that the total level of inclusion was (low) with percentage of (27.1%). Furthermore, descending ranking of inclusion level of standards was as follows: “Integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics” was (high-69.7%), then “Inquiry and thinking methods” was (low-37.3%), then “Use of comprehensive and authentic evaluation tools” was (low-33%), then “Connecting student’s learning with his/her local community” was (low-26.1%), then “Augmenting learning and teaching by computer programs” was (very low-3.9%), and then “Implementing engineering design” was (very low-1.9%). The study recommended that it is necessary to more attention to include STEM standards in (DOSC).

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

أحمد ربابعه — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

ABSTRACT

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. The study followed the descriptive analytical approach, and used the (PRISMA) appendix as a tool to limit and include studies. It included 177 studies. The results revealed a set of research trends arranged in descending order as follows: personal and social characteristics of the gifted, assessment, educational and pedagogical practices, thinking skills, effectiveness of various strategies and programs, mental health and social adaptation, detection and identification services, implicit theories among stakeholders, developmental perceptions, and some other axes. It also revealed that the quantitative approach and tools are the most commonly used, and gifted students are the most targeted samples. 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.

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

Imikan Nkopuruk — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

This study compares the effectiveness of the Play-Way and Structural Approaches in teaching English grammar to children in selected creche schools in Ijebu-Ode Township. Grounded in Constructivist Learning Theory, the research focuses on how these methods influence grammar proficiency in young learners. Using a quasi-experimental design, two groups of 15 students each were selected through purposive sampling. One group employed the Play-Way Approach, which emphasizes interactive and playful activities, while the other used the Structural Approach, focusing on systematic grammar instruction. Pre-tests and post-tests were conducted to measure improvements in grammar proficiency. The results showed significant improvement in both groups, with the Play-Way Approach slightly outperforming the Structural Approach in learner engagement and retention. However, the Structural Approach provided a stronger foundation for grammatical understanding. Based on these findings, the study recommends a blended instructional method, combining the interactive and engaging elements of the Play-Way Approach with the systematic focus of the Structural Approach for optimal learning outcomes. Teacher training and resources are also emphasized as critical for effective implementation.

False Memory and It’s Relationship to Psychological Well-Being among Yarmouk University Student

Rami Tashtoush — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

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. The sample of the study consists of (270) male and female students from the College of Education who were selected using the available method. To achieve the study objectives, the false memory and psychological well-being scales were used, after confirming their validity and reliability. 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.

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

Ali Jarwan, Tasneem Amoorah, Doha Almomani — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Objectives: The study aims to explore body image and its relationship to life orientation among female fitness center attendees, 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 body image perception level 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.