{"title":"The reality of Arabic language teachers’ use of the electronic learning platform (Darsak) and the challenges of its application in Ma’an Governorate","authors":"Mohammed Hamed Subhe Abu Odeh","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2324","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to explore the reality of using e-learning platforms, specifically the Darsak platform, in teaching the Arabic language and identify the obstacles to its usage from the viewpoint of Arabic teachers in Ma'an Governorate. The researcher employed a descriptive survey methodology, utilizing a questionnaire developed by the researcher consisting of 32 items. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 210 Arabic language teachers in Ma'an. The study revealed that the degree of using e-learning platforms by Arabic teachers in Ma'an was high. Additionally, the results indicated that the challenges faced by Arabic teachers in using e-learning platforms were also high. The findings further showed statistically significant differences in the use of e-learning platforms among Arabic teachers related to gender and years of experience, while no significant differences were attributed to the variable of academic qualifications. The study recommends organizing workshops and training courses tailored for teachers and students to enhance their skills in effectively using e-learning platforms.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"4 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140234637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Obstacles to the implementation of realistic assessment strategies from the perspective of Islamic education teachers in Ma'an Governorate","authors":"Hussein Mohammad ishtaian alnaimat","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2325","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to assess the awareness of Islamic education teachers regarding realistic assessment strategies in the Ma'an Governorate, from the teachers' own perspectives. The descriptive-analytical method was utilized, and the study sample consisted of 155 male and female teachers in the first semester of the academic year 2023/2024. To collect data, a tool consisting of 30 items graded on a five-point Likert scale was developed. The validity and reliability of the tool were established using known practical methods. The study results indicated that the obstacles facing the application of realistic assessment tools by Islamic education teachers were of moderate level. The obstacles related to the teacher ranked first, followed by those related to the application conditions, and finally, obstacles related to the students ranked last. The study also pointed out the absence of statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level between the means of the study sample's responses attributed to the variables of gender and experience. Based on the results, the study recommended the necessity of professional development for teachers on realistic assessment tools and their application through training courses and workshops.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"94 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140234955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The reality of using technological applications in teaching the Arabic language from the point of view of secondary school teachers in Ma’an Governorate","authors":"Rania Rizk Salman Al-Saudi","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2329","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to reveal the degree of using technological applications (TA) in teaching Arabic language from the point of view of secondary school teachers in Jordan, and the study relied on the analytical descriptive approach. The sample of the study consisted of (74) male and female Arabic language teachers who are teaching secondary stage in Ma’an Governorate in the scholastic year 2023/2024. The study used a questionnaire consisting of (30) items distributed into three domains, and the validity and reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed. The results revealed that the degree of using TA in teaching Arabic language from the point of view of secondary school teachers is high, and there are no statistically significant differences in the estimates of Arabic language teachers for the degree of using TA in teaching Arabic language attributed to gender and years of experience. The researcher recommended enhancing technological infrastructure required for employing TA in teaching all subjects in secondary stage.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"4 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140235449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The degree to which geography teachers use realistic assessment strategies and the obstacles to their application from the point of view of geography teachers in Aqaba Governorate","authors":"Wafa Mohammad Mutleq Aldaassean","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2323","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to investigate the extent to which geography teachers in Aqaba Governorate use realistic assessment strategies and the obstacles to their application from their perspective. The researcher employed a descriptive-analytical approach, and the study sample consisted of 205 geography teachers from Aqaba Governorate. To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher prepared a questionnaire as a study tool, consisting of 40 items. The study found that the degree of geography teachers' use of realistic assessment strategies and tools, as well as the obstacles to their application, was high from their perspective. The highest percentage was attributed to the performance-based assessment strategy. The results also indicated a high level of obstacles to the use of realistic assessment strategies by geography teachers. Furthermore, there were no statistically significant differences in the degree of usage based on gender or years of experience, while there were significant differences attributed to the variable of academic qualification. Based on these results, the study recommended preparing a guide that includes a description of realistic assessment methods, practical examples, and providing it to teachers for their benefit when assessing students.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"18 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140235032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Professional development for principals of international schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in light of Japanese experience","authors":"DR. Yousef Mohammed Althuaini","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2327","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to identify the experience of Japan in the professional development of international school principals in order to develop a number of proposals that are useful in developing and raising the professional competence of school leaders of international schools in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to achieve this goal, the researcher used the descriptive curriculum, and benefited from the use of this curriculum in identifying the experience and collecting information and data that helped to identify, interpret and identify its reality, and then access some mechanisms that can contribute to the development of professional development performance of international school principals in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The research has resulted in the most important results due to the presence of some difficulties facing international education in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the absence of strategic planning for training systems and programs, and one of the most prominent recommendations that came out of the study recommends that the General Department of foreign education at the Ministry prepare a plan for the development and reform of international schools in the kingdom to solve the problems and difficulties facing those schools, taking into account modern training and development methods, and setting up a set of workshops, conferences and seminars on the topics of leadership development, curriculum design and technology integration for all principals of international schools in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"3 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140234641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of social studies teachers in promoting digital citizenship values from their perspective in the Aqaba Governorate","authors":"Manal Muhammad Fadl Radwan","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i58.2330","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to identify the role of social studies teachers in promoting digital citizenship values in the Aqaba Governorate. The descriptive-analytical research approach was chosen, and a sample of 318 teachers of social studies was followed using a questionnaire tool. The results showed that social studies teachers play a crucial role in raising students' awareness of digital citizenship values. The findings also indicated a positive trend towards integrating digital media in the learning process. Utilizing the statistical analysis program SPSS, the results revealed that most teachers pay special attention to introducing students to digital citizenship concepts. Moreover, the results demonstrated statistically significant differences at a significance level of (α = 0.05) in the responses of teachers regarding the application of social studies teachers in promoting digital citizenship values attributed to the gender variable, while there were no differences for the variables of academic qualification and years of experience. The recommendations are based on evidence suggesting the importance of enhancing teacher-training programs and integrating digital citizenship concepts into school curricula. Additionally, promoting safe use of social media in education, fostering positive digital interaction, and garnering parental support are crucial for instilling digital citizenship values effectively.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140235041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of Innovative Thinking Skills' Development Styles' for Secondary Stage Science Teachers in Ma'an Governorate","authors":"Suheir Mahmoud Jamil Salah","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i57.2291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i57.2291","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to know the degree to which secondary school science teachers practice methods for developing innovative thinking skills (fluency, flexibility, and originality) among their students in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan. The researcher used the analytical descriptive approach to obtain information and answer the study questions. The study sample consisted of (274) male and female secondary stage science teachers from Ma'an Governorate. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher prepared a questionnaire as a tool for the study, which consisted of (30) items distributed on three axes. The study found that the degree of practice of science teachers at the secondary stage of methods of developing creative thinking skills in the schools of Ma'an governorate came to a medium degree and that the highest percentage of teachers' practices was for the skill of fluency, and the lowest percentage of practice was for the skill of originality. Based on these results, the study recommended the necessity of directing science teachers in secondary schools to pay attention to the development of innovative thinking skills, especially the skill of originality.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"82 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139959907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Reality of Classroom Teachers' Practice of Creative Thinking Skills from Their Perspective in Ma'an Governorate","authors":"Omaimah Ahmad Salamh Abu Kadijh","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i57.2297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i57.2297","url":null,"abstract":"The study examines the reality of classroom teachers' practice of creative thinking skills from their perspective in Ma'an Governorate. The study aimed to understand how teachers apply creative thinking and whether they use teaching strategies that enhance the development of these skills in students. The study was conducted on a random sample of 150 female teachers from schools in Ma'an Governorate. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS program, and the questions were analyzed through it. The results indicated that classroom teachers' practice of creative thinking skills in Ma'an Governorate was high. Authenticity skill ranked first, followed by flexibility, and finally, fluency. The results also showed no statistically significant differences attributed to variables such as experience, academic qualification, and the number of training courses. The study concluded with recommendations, including providing training and workshops for classroom teachers to develop creative thinking skills, encouraging collaboration among teachers to exchange ideas and experiences, and using technology in classrooms to enhance creative thinking.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"83 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139960105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of Electronic Twinning in Professional Development from the Perspective of Teachers in Schools in Aqaba Governorate","authors":"Hanan Salam Hassan Al-Hayat","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i57.2299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i57.2299","url":null,"abstract":"The current study aimed to identify the role of electronic twinning on the professional development of teachers in the schools of Aqaba Governorate, from the point of view of the teachers themselves. To achieve this goal, the study relied on the analytical descriptive approach and the questionnaire as a tool for collecting data from the study sample, which consisted of (480) teachers from the schools of Aqaba Governorate. The study concluded that there is a positive impact of electronic twinning on the professional development of teachers in the following areas: improving the quality of education, enhancing interaction and communication between teachers, expanding opportunities for sustainable education, and developing technical skills. Based on the results reached, the study recommended the need to enhance awareness of the importance of using electronic twinning and its benefits in improving the quality of education and enhancing teacher development.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"91 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139959596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of using electronic mind maps in developing computer skills among eighth-grade female students in Jordan","authors":"Sabreen Daher Khamis Al-owerat","doi":"10.20428/ajqahe.v16i57.2296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20428/ajqahe.v16i57.2296","url":null,"abstract":"The current study aimed to identify the impact of an educational program that relies on electronic mind maps in developing computer skills among eighth-grade female students. The quasi-experimental method was used as a method for the study. The study population consisted of all eighth-grade female students in Aqaba Governorate, and the study sample consisted of (64) female students from the King Abdullah II School for Excellence in Aqaba Governorate. It was divided into two groups, one of which was control, consisting of 32 students, and the other was experimental, consisting of 32 students. The study concluded that there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≥ 0.05) between the average scores of eighth-grade female students in the experimental group in the pre-and post-application of the observation card in favor of the post-application. The results also showed statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≥ 0.05) between the average scores of eighth-grade female students in the experimental group and the control group in the post-application of the note card in favor of the experimental group. Based on the results reached, the study recommended encouraging the use of electronic mind maps in teaching computer due to their proven effectiveness in developing the level of computer skills among eighth-grade female students.","PeriodicalId":300044,"journal":{"name":"The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education","volume":"80 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139959799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}