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Can Vocabulary And Grammar Hold The Doorway For College Reading Success? The Case Of Arabic Learners Of English, Zainab A. Allaith

International Journal for Research in Education

Reading is an important skill for college success. This study investigated cognitive predictors of English reading comprehension success among college students whose first language is Arabic. Knowledge of vocabulary/grammar emerged as the strongest predictor of reading success, followed by silent reading fluency, and then decoding skill. However, metacognitive awareness of reading strategies did not statistically significantly contribute to the model. Findings suggest that Arabic speakers draw on their vocabulary and grammar knowledge when tackling an English reading comprehension task, skills that are language specific to L2. Implications include the recommendation for placing the development of college students’ language reservoir at …

Do We Meet Their Needs? Honors Students’ Perspectives And Experiences Of Honors Programs, Saad M. Alamer

International Journal for Research in Education

This qualitative study investigates university students’ perceptions and experiences in the honors program at King Saud University (KSU). A total of twenty gifted university students were interviewed. The findings indicate that the honors program was perceived to be mediocre in content, and students found it to lack challenge and appeal. The participants experienced a lack of engagement with the program at the university compared to the pre-university programs they had experienced in their school years. Students reaffirmed that they benefited more from interactions with others in the program than from their interactions with staff and members of other programs. This …

The Relative Contribution Of Emotional Support Sources In Predicting The Academic Motivation Among Female University Students, Mustafa Qaseem Heilat, Seif Jamal Alzubi

International Journal for Research in Education

The purpose of the current study is to reveal the relative contribution of Emotional support sources in predicting the academic motivation (both intrinsic and extrinsic) among female students at Princess Alia University College in Jordan. Furthermore. In addition, it aims to identify the differences, if any, in the academic motivation considering academic achievement. To accomplish these objectives, the researchers utilized the Academic Motivation Scale developed by Lepper, et al. (2005) and the Emotional Support Sources Scale developed by Uchida, et al. (2008) after confirming their psychometric properties. A stratified random sample was used in this study, which included 296 female …

The Degree Of The 21st-Century Skills In The Educational Competencies Of Curricula For The Basic Education Stage In The Gcc, Nouf Ali Al Moray

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to identify the degree of the skills of the 21st-century in the competencies of educational curricula in GCC. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach (content analysis) and concluded a list of (8) basic skills was prepared, and (56) sub-skills branched out from it. (7.3) creativity and problem-solving a high (3.5), language mastery a medium (3.3), communication and teamwork a medium (2.8), critical thinking a low (2.4), leadership and initiative a low (2.2), technological culture low (2), leadership and decision-making very low (1.3), and the results of the analysis showed close proportions in the competencies …

The Level Of Awareness Of Primary School Teachers About Fluency Skill And Teaching Strategies, Ghaida Nasser Alsharekh, Abdullah Ahmed Alghamdi

International Journal for Research in Education

The current study aimed to reveal the level of primary school teachers' awareness of the skill of reading fluently and the strategies for teaching it, and to reveal the impact of the study variables (teacher's gender, specialization, degree, number of years of experience), and accordingly. A questionnaire consisting of twenty-three statements was designed to measure the level of awareness of stage teachers. Elementary reading skills and teaching strategies: (awareness of reading fluently and its elements, strategies for teaching reading fluently). The researchers applied the tool to 340 primary teachers. The results of the study showed that the level of primary …

Attitude Towards Online Psychological Experiments For College Of Education Undergraduates In Omani And Kuwaiti Contexts In The Light Of Gender, Academic Major, And Gpa, Mustafa Ali Khalaf

International Journal for Research in Education

The present research paper aimed at investigating the differences in attitude towards online psychological experiments across gender (males–females) and culture (Oman – Kuwait), detecting the correlation relationship between attitude and grade point average (GPA). Additionally, it explores the differences in attitudes towards online psychological experiments attributed to gender, academic major, and GPA. The sample consisted of 328 participants (165 Omani, 163 Kuwaiti; 19 % males, 81% females). Scale of attitude towards online psychological experiments was used to collect data. Results indicated significant positive association between GPA and attitude towards online psychological experiments while no significant effect for gender, major or …

Create An Educational Programme Based On The Entrance Of Steam And Assess Its Effectiveness In Improving Programming Skills And Computing Thinking, Izdihar Y. Alhujailan, Ahmad M. Alhussein

International Journal for Research in Education

The aim of the study is to create an educational program based on "STEAM” and assess its effectiveness to improve programming skills and computing thinking in middle female school. The research adopted a semi-experimental design, with two groups, control and experimental, and several tools have been created for that research:

- A test to assess the cognitive aspect of programming skills.

- A note card to assess the performance aspect of programming skills.

- A scale to assess computer thinking skills.

The study sample consisted of forty-six female students, and the study found that:

1. There are statistically significant variations between …

The Effect Of Using Interactive Digital Story On Academic Achievement And Motivation Towards Learning Digital Skills, Emad Jamal Jabali, Riyadh Alhassan

International Journal for Research in Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using interactive digital story on academic achievement and motivation in the digital skills course among first-level middle school students. The research population consisted of the first-level middle school students in the Sabia province in the second semester of 2022. A quasi-experimental approach was adopted with a sample size of 50 students from Al-Khalidiya School in Sabia; the control group consisted of 25 students who studied through the textbook, while the experimental group studied via interactive digital stories with the same sample size. Several interactive digital stories were designed as …

Psychological And Social Challenges Facing Gifted Students: Parents' Perspective, Fahad Suliman Alfaiz

International Journal for Research in Education

The study identified the most common psychological and social challenges characteristics among gifted students based on parents' perspective. In addition, the study examined the differences on the psychological and social challenges characteristics among gifted students based on education types (public and private schools). The sample consisted of 143 parents whose children were classified as gifted students based on Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test at primary and secondary school levels. The researcher used t-test and ANOVA to analyze the data. The most prevalent psychological and social challenges among gifted students were as follows: high expectations from parents and teachers, increased …

The Perceptions Of Teachers Of Students With Autism Regarding Using Applied Behavior Analysis (Aba) To Improve Social Skills In Saudi Arabia, Salman Almughyiri

International Journal for Research in Education

Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions and experiences of teachers of autistic students in Riyadh and Jeddah regarding the use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve social skills. Methodology: I used a qualitative method to analyze phenomena under inquiry from three different data points: surveys (n=51), interviews (n=6), and phenomenologically (n=2). Results: The findings indicated that some of the main factors affecting how teachers view and utilize evidence-based practice (EBP) in their scope of practice are refresher training, skills, knowledge, peer support, and institutional policies. Discussion and conclusion were discussed.

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The Impact Of A Mobile Application (Dr. Electron) On Science Attitudes And Self-Efficacy Among Eighth-Grade Students, Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi Prof., Huda A. Al Hosni Ph.D., Zahra S. Al Shukaili, Asma H. Al Salmi

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an enrichment mobile application based on the gamification approach (Dr. Electron) on the attitudes towards science and self-efficacy of eighth-grade students in the Sultanate of Oman amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A quasi-experimental design was employed, utilizing both pre-test and post-test control group designs. The study sample comprised 63 students, with 33 assigned to the experimental group and 30 to the control group. The study used Measurement instruments including a science attitude scale with a reliability coefficient of 0.86 and a self-efficacy scale with a reliability coefficient of 0.93. Results indicated statistically significant …

The Impact Of Using Gamified Augmented Reality In Developing Learning Engagement And Quality Of Learning Life Among Tenth-Grade Physics Students, Majed A. Alharthi Dr.

International Journal for Research in Education

The research aimed to examine the impact of gamified augmented reality (AR) on engagement in learning and the quality of educational life. The research sample included (90) tenth grade students distributed in three schools, and they were distributed into three groups of (30) students in each group, the first experimental group taught using gamified AR, the second experimental group taught using non- gamified AR, and the third is a control group taught in the usual way in the classroom, and each school included an independent group of research groups. A quasi-experimental design was adopted to study the impact of using …

The Degree Of Availability Of Social Values Representing The Relational Dimension Of Social Capital From The Perspectives Of Student Teachers At Kuwait University, Alanoud M. Alrashidi Ph.D., Nawaf S. Alenazi Ph.D.

International Journal for Research in Education

This research aimed to identify the degree to which social values representing the relational dimension of social capital are available from the perspectives of student teachers at Kuwait University, and their relationship to some variables. The researchers designed an instrument that consisted of twenty items reflecting five social values representing the relational dimension and administered it to 268 student teachers enrolled in the academic year (2021/2022) using an electronic link. The results showed (1) the availability of social values was moderate, with the value of respect ranking first, followed by the value of trust, belonging, commitment, and lastly, acceptance; (2) …

The Role Of Educational Coupons In Financing Public Education Institutions In Saudi Arabia, Adel A. Alshammari Prof., Dawlah N. Sultan

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to diagnose the role of the use of educational coupons in supporting the financing of public education institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to diagnose its role in developing the educational environment in these institutions. The researchers used the descriptive survey method, based on a questionnaire they prepared for this purpose, its validity and reliability were measured. Distributed to a sample of (85) principals in secondary schools in Hafr Al-Batin Governorate, the study reached a number of results, the most important of which are: the total axes of the study obtained a “high” degree of …

Effectiveness Of Community-Based Vocational Instruction On Teaching Job Skills For Female Students With Intellectual Disability, Noura Aldossari, Faisl Alqraini Ph.D., Reema Alnofaie, Shoug Alajmi, Rawan Albgmi

International Journal for Research in Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Community-Based Vocational Instruction (CBVI) to teach three young females with intellectual disability job skills (Writing Formal Letters Skill, and Formal Letters Coordination Skill). The methodology of this study was (Single-Subject Design) multiple baseline design, with three young females with mild intellectual disability, who graduated from high school and joined a vocational rehabilitation program in a daily care center. The results showed that CBVI were effective and efficient at teaching job skills to three young females with intellectual disability and showed that three young females maintained improvement in their performance …

Knowledge And Skills Of Special Education Teachers In Implementing Evidence-Based Practices, Fatmah R. Almutiri, Sultanah F. Alotaibi, Norah A. Albaz, Sarah S. Alfawaz

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed at knowing the reality of special education teachers’ knowledge and skills in implementing evidence-based practices, the factors contributing to this knowledge, and its impact on implementing these practices. The mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was used with its two phases: In the quantitative phase, a descriptive survey was used through a questionnaire that was distributed to (311) male and female teachers in the three school levels in Riyadh. Results showed that the teachers’ knowledge of evidence-based practices was medium. However, the results revealed that their implementation skills level of evidence-based practices was low. There were statistically significant differences …

Methods Used In Developing Financial Awareness Among Primary School Children As Perceived By Parents, Lina S. Bashatah Ph.D., Afnan M. Alshahrani

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to identify the methods used to developing financial awareness and the obstacles among children in the primary classes as perceived by parents. Besides, it showed the differences among the sample according to the parent's gender, their educational qualifications, the student's gender, and the school type (public, private). Therefore, the study used the descriptive survey method, and the two researchers developed a questionnaire that was applied to a sample of (357) parents of primary pupils in public and private schools at Abha city. The results showed that experiential learning and storytelling were the methods that sample used with …

Teachers' Viewpoints About The Effectiveness Of Distance Education On Kindergarten Children's Developmental Skills During The Pandemic, Husnia M. Elbakheet Ph.D.

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of distance education in developing the developmental skills of kindergarten children from the point of view of kindergarten teachers in light of the Corona pandemic. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method, and the questionnaire was used as a tool. The sample was randomly selected, consisting of (70) female teachers. The results were analyzed by (SPSS), the study reached a set of results, the most important of which are: The effectiveness of distance teaching in developing the developmental skills of all Kindergarten children (with regard to memory activities, perception activities and thinking and …

The Reasons Of Cyberbullying On Children In Kuwait: A Comparative Study Between Parents' Perspectives, Laila S. Alkhayat Ph.D., Sara S. Alnufaishan Ph.D.

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed to identify the reasons and the suggested solutions for cyberbullying in children in the Kuwaiti society. The study compared the Kuwaiti fathers’ and mothers’ points of view, using the descriptive analytical approach. 377 surveys were randomly distributed among parents in Kuwait. The study identified some reasons for cyberbullying in children as follows: (1) reasons related to the media, such as imitating social media celebrities and watching violent movies and series; (2) reasons related to the family, such as domestic violence, not allowing the child to express their feelings, and the lack of house rules that ban cyberbullying; …

Designing A Proposed Educational Program Based On The Principles Of Green Chemistry And Measuring Its Effectiveness In Developing Related Concepts For Secondary School Students In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Najwa F. Al-Otaibi Ph.D.

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to design a proposed educational program based on the principles of green chemistry and measure its effectiveness in developing related concepts among female students of the natural sciences track at the secondary stage in Mecca. A random sample of (30) female students was selected, and the research followed the mixed approach, and data was collected using a cognitive achievement test and semi-structured interview questions. Quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program, and qualitative data were analyzed using the rooted method. The results revealed that there were statistically significant differences at …

The Effectiveness Of An Educational Program In Developing Mathematical Achievement As Well As Developing Productive Struggle Among Students Of Intermediate Stage, Ibrahim A. Khalil Ph.D.

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of an educational program in developing Mathematical Achievement and productive struggle among students of intermediate stage. To fulfil its goals the study used the quasi-experimental approach, based on the design of two equivalent groups. It also used the Teacher's Guide - an activity booklet as study material, in addition to the use of two tools to collect data. One of them is an achievement test that included (three levels of mathematical knowledge related to equation and inequalities) and the other is a productive struggle scale (divided into three axes). The study sample consisted …

Designing A Proposed Educational Program Based On Geographical Cloud Computing And Measuring Its Effectiveness In Developing Research And Analysis Skills For Remote Sensing Big Data For Spatial Phenomena Among Humanities Track Students At The Secondary Stage In Makkah, Abdulaziz S. Alsaeedi, Fahad A. Alomairi Prof.

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aims at designing a proposed educational program based on geographic cloud computing and measuring its effectiveness in developing research and analysis skills for remote sensing big data for spatial phenomena among humanities track students at the secondary stage in Makkah. To achieve this; An available random sample of (29) students was selected from the study population. The study followed the quasi-experimental approach with a one-group design and used the observation card, and the attitude test to collect data. Results showed; There are statistically significant differences at the level (α≤ 0.05) between the mean scores of the study group …

Using Artificial Intelligence For Proctoring Remote Exams: Advantages And Challenges, Hamadah Alsadoon Prof.

International Journal for Research in Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced extreme changes in educational practices around the world. Many universities and schools have offered their educational curricula and activities completely via online learning. That is why universities and educational institutions have practiced conducting tests remotely to preserve the safety of their students. Meanwhile, these universities and educational institutions faced the challenge of evaluating the integrity of the remote tests. These institutions have sought, through a number of practices, to verify the identity of students and the reliability of their test performance by using a number of means to ensure that the exams are conducted without …