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Changes In Students’ Perceptions Of Self-Assessment In Courses With Different Approaches To Assessment, Ester Aflalo

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

The importance of student self-assessment and its contribution to learning in teacher education is well documented in the research literature. However, we still need to better understand when and why self-assessment actually works. This study examines preservice teachers’ perception of self-assessment prior to and following experiencing self-assessment. The study included 135 students studying at two education colleges in Israel. The students attended courses with differing evaluation approaches. The findings show that the experience with self-assessment in the courses with formative evaluation or integrative evaluation encourages the students’ positive perception of self-assessment, in contrast to summative evaluation courses. The study expands …

Undergraduate Catalog, Georgia Southern University

Undergraduate & Graduate Catalogs

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Evaluating The Learning Goal Attainment In Nihongo Noryoku Shiken N5 Course, Ai Sumirah Setiawati, Wagiran Wagiran, Subyantoro Subyantoro

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

The objective of the study is to evaluate the learning implementation of the Nihongo Noryoku Shiken N5 course as a new course offered in the 2020 curriculum at the Japanese Language Education Study Program in UNNES. A goal-oriented evaluation model by Tyler was employed in the evaluation process to measure how far the learning goals that have been determined at the beginning of the lecture are achieved. This evaluative research relied on a quantitative descriptive approach; its steps comprised (1) data collection, (2) data processing and analysis, and (3) recommendation formulation. According to the evaluation results, the learning goals of …

Developing And Validating A Cultural Competence Test For Students Of Arabic As A Second Language, Ebtesam Orabi

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence And Proficiency Of Advanced Arabic Learners: A Proposed Framework, Mahmoud M. Shoman

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Prevalence Of Anxiety Symptoms Among Post Graduates Students In The Palestinian Universities, Ibaa Yasser Abu Ghazaleh, Suhair Sulaiman Al Sabbah

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety symptoms among postgraduate students in the Palestinian universities by using a cross sectional study. The sample of the study consisted of (233) students, by using a convenience sampling. The questionnaire which was used (State /trait of Anxiety) “Spielberger & et.al” and it was distributed electronically. The results of the study showed that the degree of anxiety (state and trait) was “medium” and the percentage of those with a high prevalence of anxiety was 5.6%, 60.1% for the intermediate degree, and 34.3% for the low degree. There was a positive correlation between …

درجة الرضا الوظيفي لدى معلمي غرف المصادر الخاصة بالطلبة من ذوي صعوبات التعلم وعلاقتها ببعض المتغيرات الديمغرافية في محافظة العاصمة عمان Relation Between Job Satisfaction For Teachers Of Learning Disabilities Resource Room At Regular Schools In The Jordanian Capital Amman And Some Demographic Variables, Khalid Mohammed Al Jundiu

Journal of Al-Azhar University – Gaza (Humanities)

الملخص:

هدفت الدراسة الحالية التعرف إلى الرضا الوظيفي لمعلمي غرف المصادر الخاصة بصعوبات التعلم في المدارس العادية، وعلاقته ببعض المتغيرات الديمغرافية في محافظة العاصمة عمان. تكونت عينة الدراسة من (45) معلمًا ومعلمة من مختلف مديريات التربية والتعليم بمحافظة العاصمة عمان. واستخدم الباحث مقياس الرضا الوظيفي لمعلمي غرف المصادر الخاصة بصعوبات التعلم في المدارس العادية من إعداده. وأظهرت النتائج أن نسبة الرضا الوظيفي الكلي لمعلمي غرف المصادر الخاصة بصعوبات التعلم في المدارس العادية بلغ(57.8%). وأظهرت الدراسة – أيضًا- أن درجة الرضا الوظيفي لدى معلمي غرف المصادر الخاصة بصعوبات التعلم في المدارس العادية تختلف باختلاف الجنس لصالح الإناث، وأنّ درجة الرضا الوظيفي …

Waqf On Education: A Bibliometric Review Based On Scopus, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Raditya Sukmana, Nisful Laila

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study tries to review research about waqf on education in Scopus indexed journals. This analysis uses descriptive statistical analysis based on 56 articles or selected papers related to waqf on education from reputable journals. All samples of publication journals have been published for 25 years, from 1995 to 2020. The export data is then processed and analyzed using the VOSviewer application program to determine the bibliometric map of waqf on education research development. The results of this bibliometric mapping study show a map of the development of research in the field of waqf on education. The most popular authors …

The Motivation And Attitude Of Arab Heritage Children And Their Parents’ Perspectives Toward Learning Arabic, Nada Naji

Theses and Dissertations

Due to the unstable circumstances in the Middle East in the last decade, a large number of immigrants from Arab origins immigrated to non-Arab countries. This immigration created a new generation of Arab heritage learners who want to learn the Arabic language as a heritage language for different reasons. This study investigates the motivation and attitude of Arab heritage children between 10 and 16 years of age and their parents’ perspectives toward learning Arabic as a heritage language in host countries. 143 participants (92 parents, 51 children) living in 17 different non-Arab countries have participated in this study. The method …

The Effectiveness Of A Cognitive Behavioral Counseling Program For Reducing The Burnout For The Nursing Team In The Intensive Care Unit At Al Hussein Medical Center, Ibtihaj Ali Audall Alasasfeh(Al Habashneh)

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The current study aimed to verify the effectiveness of a group counseling program based on cognitive-behavioral theory in reducing burnout among the nursing team in the intensive care unit at Al-Hussein Medical City. The study population consisted of (117) male and female nurses from the intensive care unit at Al-Hussein Medical City during the year 2020, while the number of the study sample reached (32) male and female nurses, and the members of the two groups were randomly assigned by (16) nurses in each group, the study approved On the semi-experimental approach, and in order to achieve the objectives of …

The Common Methodological Mistakes In Scientific Researches (Master's Theses) Approved In The Specialization Of Curricula And Methods Of Teaching Arabic Language At Sultan Qaboos University, Afraa Ali Al Hosaniyah, Suleiman Saif Al-Ghatami

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The aim of the study is to identify number of common mistakes in master theses، and to reveal in the approved masters’ theses in 2010، 2018 and 2019، in specialization of Arabic language at department of curriculum and of Teaching in Faculty of Education at Sultan Qaboos University. To achieve this objective، the two researchers prepared list of (66) mistakes. After refereeing and verifying their consistency، they added them into analysis card (Survey tool). The results of analysis :(29) mistakes (43.9%) of total mistakes. Mistake no.(59) "no link between theories and the problem being studied" has ranked in highest rate(100%)، …

The Level Of The Educational Role Of The Academic Advisor In Developing Life Skills For Al-Jouf University Students "Field Study", Naima Omar Al-Daraan

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The research aimed to reveal the level of the educational role of the academic advisor in developing the life skills of his students from their point of view. The researcher adopted the descriptive approach and applied the questionnaire. The fields consisted of: scientific cognitive skills, practical skills, Social skills were distributed to a random sample of 425 students from Al-Jouf University, and the apparent and internal questionnaire was verified in addition to making sure of its high coefficient of stability, through the Pearson correlation coefficient and the Cronbach alpha coefficient of persistence The results have shown that the educational role …

"You Taught Me Language:" Using Shakespeare To Teach English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Sarah Blake

Honors Projects

This thesis explores how to use Shakespeare effectively in English language education. By considering cultural backgrounds and different translations, ESOL educators can assess what areas students need more guidance in, and how Shakespearean texts can help scaffold those areas. These texts can be used to teach grammar and mechanics as well as literary devices. The most effective teaching methods are also explored: examples of appropriate visuals, classroom activities, and discussion topics are given.

Ecological Perspectives On Study Abroad For Language Learning, Matthew Thomas Bird

Theses and Dissertations

The field of study abroad for language learning has drawn extensively on related fields such as applied linguistics and psychology to conceptualize learners' experiences, which then informs how practitioners go about designing programs for those learners. Research has encouraged practitioners to increase learners' access to the target language (e.g., through speaking partners, content courses), but it has also become clear that while access might be necessary, it does not guarantee learner engagement and growth. This dissertation explores two unique conceptual frameworks for understanding language learners and presents empirical research that demonstrates the kinds of findings that these frameworks can produce. …

Office Of Equity And Inclusion Newsletter - April 2021, Office Of Equity And Inclusion, East Tennessee State University

Office of Equity and Inclusion Newsletters

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The Evaluation Of The Quality Of Teaching Performance For The Academic Staff In The Educational Preparation Program At The College Of Education In Taibah University From The Standpoint Of Graduates, Bandar Bin Mohammed Al-Mutairi

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the evaluation of the quality of teaching performance of the faculty members in the educational preparation program, College of Education, Taibah University, from the perception of graduates. The researcher used the descriptive approach in research. The study sample reached (356) distributed in six specialized tracks: Islamic Education, Arabic Language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science and English Language. The results of the study showed the mediation of the mean values of the three domains: teaching methods, assessment methods, and professional characteristics, while it was relatively high in the domainof internship. The results of the study also showed …

The Degree Of Al-Quds University Students' Knowledge About Google's Educational Applications, Murad Awadallah, Afif Zaidan, Haya Nahhal

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to examine the extent of Al-Quds University student’s knowledge in google applications, in the academic year 2018/2019. The researchers used the descriptive approach in this study. The study community consisted of all the students of Al-Quds University; a simple random sample of (207) students studying at Al-Quds University was selected. The researchers used a single measurement tool for the study, a descriptive test to measure students' knowledge of Google applications, and used a single-variance analysis and a T-test of independent samples at (0.05 ≤ α). The results of the study showed that the degree of Al-Quds University …

Opinions Of Students Of Higher Education Institutions In The Sultanate Of Oman About Distance Learning Under The Corona Pandemic, Ahmed Mohammed Al Kharousi, Najma Said Al Aamri

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The purpose of this study was knowing the opinions of students of higher education institutions in the Sultanate of Oman about Distance Learning under the Corona pandemic. It used the Descriptive methodology, and to achieve her goals, a questionnaire consisting of (23) a paragraph, Spread over two axes; An axis on the advantages of Distance Learning consisted of (15) paragraphs, and an axis on the difficulties of Distance Learning consisted of (8) paragraphs. The sample consisted of (277) male and female students from higher education institutions in the Sultanate of Oman. It was chosen in a simple random manner from …

Is The Academic Freedom Of Foreign-Born Professors In U.S. Universities Under Attack?, Khulod S. Wahboubadr

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

In this study, academic freedom was defined by 17 foreign-born professors:12 Arab-born and five non-Arab professors from nine different higher education institutions, as the ability to express different ideas, research any topic, and publish the results without fear of intimidation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to examine how foreign-born professors experienced academic freedom when teaching and writing about Middle East issues and how their views about the U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East influenced their experiences on the grounds of their foreignness (place of origin, race/ethnicity, and religion). Overall, participants reported positive experiences with academic freedom when teaching and writing …

The (Un)Sustainability Of Higher Education Institutions In Jordan, Sumaya Bint El Hassan, Kyle E. Cordova, Ghaith Rabadi, Wejdan Abu Elhaija

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

Higher education in Jordan has been tied closely to the state-building process in the century since the modern Hashemite state's foundation in 1921, with its explicit purpose being to educate and train high volumes of students who are competent and capable to serve as contributors to the state's development. Though this purpose has largely been successful to date, it is becoming increasingly clear that more is needed than simply issuing degrees. In an increasingly globalized world, it is necessary to educate those who can contribute to future research arenas and labor markets over which a single state has limited control. …

Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used By Esl Saudi Students In The United States, Alya Abdullah K. Suliman

Dissertations

Problem

The purpose of this study was to discover the preferred and used English vocabulary learning strategies of Saudi Arabic-speaking English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. In the light insufficient empirical and theoretical studies exploring the complex structure of vocabulary learning by Arabic-speaking ESL learners, this study investigated which strategies students viewed as significant in assisting them in learning new English vocabulary. Finally, the study sought to identify Saudi Arabic-speaking student attitudes toward and motivations for learning English as a second language; and whether these attitudes influenced which vocabulary learning strategies they preferred and used commonly.

Method

The research …

Globalization And Cultural Attitudes Of Teachers In Faculties Of Education In Egypt, Marwa El-Shinawy

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the cultural orientation of the students in the faculties of education in Egypt towards the phenomenon of globalization as manifested in the visions of the professors and the students, and the curricula of these faculties. Thus, the study aimed to explore to what extent the cultural attitudes of the prospective teachers and the professors in the faculties of education in Egypt motivate/ hinder the globalization of teacher education.

The second section presented the theoretical perspective, which is the transformationalists view of globalization. This perspective represents a mid-way point between the Hyper- globalists …

Undergraduate Catalog, Georgia Southern University

Undergraduate & Graduate Catalogs

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Sufi Issues On The Pages Of The Spiritual Journal Of The Arabists Of Dagestan “Bayan Al-Haqa’Iq” (1925-1928), Amir Navruzov

The Light of Islam

The article introduces us to the Arabic-language magazine of the Dagestani Muslim reformers of the frst third of the XX century “Bayan al-Haqa’iq” In a short introduction, the author explains the policy of tsarism towards the Muslims of Dagestan in the pre-revolutionary period, and then the Bolsheviks in the frst years of Soviet power, explains the reason for the permission of the Soviet government to publish an Arabic-language magazineand gives a description of the main goals and objectives of this magazine. Topics that took place in the Islamic discourse of Muslim reformers of Dagestan on the pages of the magazine …

Interactive Android Based Learning Media Sebagai Inovasi Pembelajaran Membaca Bahasa Arab Di Perguruan Tinggi: Desain Pengembangan Rekursif, Reflektif, Dan Kolaboratif, Muhammad Alfan, Moh. Khasairi, Nurhidayati Nurhidayati, Laily Maziyah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research was motivated by the decline in student motivation and achievement in Qiraah Tsanawiyah learning due to the monotonous appearance of the material and limited media innovation and learning time in the classroom. This study aims to develop interactive android learning media. This research method is research and development with the R2D2 model. This research produces interactive android media which contains four components, namely Al-Mufradat, Al-Qiraah Al-Jahriyah, Fahm Al-Maqru ', and Al-Tadrib, which help students improve five intensive reading skills in Arabic, namely understanding vocabulary, understanding sentence patterns, understanding sentence structure, determining main ideas, and mastering text content. The …

Factors That Influence Emirati Male Achievement In Higher Education, Melvin (Jai) Jackson, Kaitlin M. Jackson

Journal of Research Initiatives

The success of Emirati male students in higher education is one filled with positive interactions between the students, faculty, and staff. The influence of faculty in the success of Emirati males is vital to the overall curricular success of this student population. The strong cultural ties to seeking out elders for guidance and influence is easily replicated on college and university campuses. In this manuscript we examine the history of education in the Middle East from its inception to the meteoric rise of higher education. Through examining the past and present education we will explore how the cultural and societal …

Re-Conceptualising Human Rights Education: From The Global To The Occupied, Mai Abu Moghli

International Journal of Human Rights Education

This article provides a critical view of Human Rights Education (HRE) within a context of colonial occupation and an authoritarian national ruling structure. It explores the reasons behind the introduction of HRE in Palestinian Authority (PA) schools in the Occupied West Bank and investigates how teachers and students make meaning of and implement HRE. Through examining the relationship between HRE and the struggles against injustice, the article problematizes the theoretical basis of HRE and highlights the importance of indigenous knowledges and strategies utilized to bring the decontextualized global to the nuanced and politicized local. This article shows that institutionalizing HRE …

Persuasive Strategies In The English Translations Of The Al-Baqarah Quranic Verses, Dalal A. S. Aldahshan

Student Works (2020-2029)

The persuasive act refers to the performance of an act with the use of a specific form of communication through language, one of the most essential factors used in influencing people's thoughts and attitudes, setting decisions and controlling values. The persuasive act can be used in many ways by influencing the thoughts and behavior of people or in advertisement which sell products or services by way of convincing people to buy certain products or services. In politics, it is also used to convince people to change their political beliefs or ideologies. On the religious side, the persuasive act is considered …

Conflicts And Challenges Experienced By The Female Leaders In Public And Private Universities In Saudi Arabia: A Case Study, Afaf Awad Alsubhi

Student Works (2020-2029)

This study explored the conflicts and challenges encountered by female leaders in the higher education sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study further investigated the impacts of the religious features as well as the empowerment on the conflicts and challenges faced by women in Saudi Arabia. In this study the researcher employed a multiple case study, the data collection techniques of this qualitative study involved in-depth interviews and document analysis. The researcher used a purposive sampling approach to select 10 female academic leaders from private and public universities in Saudi Arabia. The data were analysed using a qualitative …

The Impact Of A Training Program Based On The Kolb Model In Improving The Self-Efficacy Of English Language Teachers For The Elementary Stage In Jordan, نورا سعدي حسونة

Jordanian Educational Journal

The study aimed to identify the effect of a training program based on the Kolb model in improving the self-efficacy of the English language teachers of the elementary stage in the 1^st Amman Directorate. The study was conducted on a sample of (54) Male and female English language students in the elementary stage.the researcher followed the quasi experimental design. To achieve the objectives of the study, a scale of self-efficacy was applied and the instrument reliability and validity were verified.

The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the maximum self-efficacy according to the training program using …