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The Role Of Faculty Members In Reducing Stress Among Postgraduate Students In Yarmouk University From Students’ Perspective, Nouwar Al-Hamad, Amane Al-Kadre

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify postgraduate students' perceptions of the role of faculty members in reducing stress at Yarmouk University. It further sought to assess students' estimates based on Gender, Major, and Study Level. Data was collected from a random sample of 391 postgraduate students using a questionnaire consisting of 35 items. The results indicated that the overall student estimation of the role of faculty members in reducing stress was moderate. Furthermore, significant statistical differences were found between respondents' means at (α = 0.05) with respect to Major for both the educational situation inside the classroom and academic supervision dimensions. …

The Effect Of Information Technology On Teaching Al Telawah And Al Tajweed To Jordanian Seventh Grade Students: Improving Their Al Telawah And Al Tajweed Skills, Khaled Melhem

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the effect of information technology on teaching the recitation and intonation course to Jordanian seventh graders, focusing on improving their skills in the provisions of recitation and intonation. The experimental method was employed to achieve the study's objectives, utilizing a pre-test and post-test tool to collect data. The study was conducted on a sample of 130 male and female seventh-grade students from various schools within the Northern Mazar Directorate of Education. During the second semester of the 2018-2019 academic year, the experimental groups were taught the provisions of recitation and intonation using information technology. The …

Emotional Blackmail Among Married Couples Attending Family Reform Centers: A Comparative Study, Rana Al-Khatib, Rami Tashtoush

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of emotional blackmail among married couples enrolled in family reform centers and to determine the differences in the levels of emotional blackmail according to variables such as age, duration of marriage, number of children, average monthly income, and educational qualifications. To achieve the study's goals, the researchers developed a measure of emotional blackmail. The study participants were selected using convenient sampling from couples who visited the Family Reform Center in Irbid Governorate, totaling 484 individuals (171 males and 313 females). The results of the study showed that the level of emotional blackmail directed …

The Degree Of Contribution Of Educational Supervision In Enabling Teachers To Develop Teaching Competencies From The Viewpoint Of English Language Teachers In The Schools Of The Northern Mazar Directorate Of Education, Manal Al-Alawneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of contribution of educational supervision in enabling teachers to develop teaching competencies from the perspective of English language teachers in the schools of the Northern Mazar Directorate of Education. The study population consisted of male and female English language teachers in the Northern Mazar District, totaling 134 teachers. The participants numbered 111 male and female teachers. The study instrument was a questionnaire consisting of 28 items, divided into three domains: planning for teaching, evaluation, and developing professional relationships in the school environment. The study showed that the degree of educational supervision's contribution to …

The Level Of Professional Motivation Among Teachers In Post-Basic Education Schools In Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Sultanate Of Oman, Raya Al-Abri, Rabia Al_Dhuhli

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of professional motivation among teachers in post-basic education schools in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. To achieve the objectives of the study, a descriptive approach was employed, and a questionnaire was used as the study tool. A questionnaire consisting of 28 items was administered to 274 teachers. The questionnaire was divided into two parts: demographic data and professional motivation. Its validity and reliability were also verified.

The findings of the study revealed that the level of professional motivation among teachers at post-basic education schools in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate was high. The study …

Impact Of The Type And Percentage Of Differential Item Functioning On The Ability Parameter Of Individuals According To Parametric And Nonparametric Models Of Irt, Issra Al-Khatib, Hassan Al-Omari

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the type and percentage of Differential Item Functioning (10%, 20%, and 30%) on estimating individuals’ abilities according to the three-parameter model and Mokken’s non-parametric model of item response theory. The experimental method was used to address the study's questions by applying hypothetical tests, each consisting of 60 double-response items, generated using the WinGen software, to a sample of 2,000 hypothetical individuals for each experimental condition. The study results showed that differences in the ability parameter between the three-parameter logistic model and Mokken's non-parametric model were not statistically significant across all experimental conditions …

Herbert Hess For Wku Staff Senate, Herbert Hess

Staff Council

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Kim Minton For Wku Staff Senate, Kim Minton

Staff Council

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Influences Of Cultural Capital And Internationalization On Global Competence In Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review, Yiying Teng, Meghan E. Cosier

Education Faculty Articles and Research

Introduction: In an increasingly global economy, the global competence of students in higher education is a critical area of importance. The purpose of the study was to explore the research on factors that influence an individual’s global competence in both international and Chinese contexts.

Methods: Under the umbrella of cultural capital theory and Internationalization, a systematic literature review analyzed and synthesized the empirical studies of global competence from 2013 to 2022.

Results: This research revealed that students with higher cultural capital backgrounds obtain more educational opportunities and further exhibit better global competence achievement. Internationalization abroad is a direct and practical …

Teaching Librarians’ Experiences Of Individual And Shared Agency: The Lens Of Librarian Relationships And Workplace Culture, Andrea Baer

Libraries Scholarship

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May 22, 2024 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

GreenMail (student newsletter through 2024)

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The Experience Of Nursing Faculty In Uganda Integrating Technology In The Classroom: A Phenomenology Study, Catherine Nankanja

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of nursing faculty in integrating digital technology in the classroom in Uganda. Technology penetration in Uganda, a developing country, is still minimal and as a result little is known about impact of digital technology integration in the nursing education. This study was guided by this central research question: What is the experience of nursing faculty in Uganda in integrating digital technology in the classroom? There were four other sub-questions. The study was founded on the connectivism learning theory, which emphasizes leveraging digital technology in education. However, to …

Parent Perspectives For Elementary Instrumental Music Participation, Scott Wayne Mcgowan

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This hermeneutic phenomenological study was conducted to understand participation issues surrounding elementary instrumental music programs from a parent's perspective. Many school districts’ elementary instrumental music programs have continued with a district-funded model with classes that meet during the school day. The school district in this study adopted an outside-the-school-day model that is tuition-based. The study utilized semi-structured interviews and observations from the researcher. A quality music education program should include the highest possible number of students. This study uncovers the motivating factors in elementary instrumental music participation. It also reveals potential barriers to entry. Music educators can use the results …

The Perceived Influence Of Mathematics Anxiety On Self-Efficacy Among Adult Learners At A Technical College In Georgia: A Phenomenological Study, George Asare Ofosu-Anim

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to discover the perceived influence of mathematics anxiety on self-efficacy among adult learners at a technical college in Georgia. The theory of self-efficacy introduced by Albert Bandura which explains how learners develop their self-efficacy beliefs by executing a series of actions while dealing with diverse situations, guided this research study. The central question, “What is the perceived influence of math anxiety on adult learners at a technical college in Georgia?” was answered through this study. Data collection followed a systematic criterion with 10 interviews conducted from a purposeful consideration of the diverse …

Executive Function And Stressed College Students: A Phenomenological Study To Inform Instructional Design, Donna-Maria Trewhella

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe college student stress experiences that impact executive function (EF) and cognition at one community college in California. The conceptual framework guiding this study was cognition and executive function concepts that are impacted by the stressed learning experience. The central research question asked: What was the lived experience of EF deficits for stressed college students when learning content from instructional design (ID)? The methodology employed a qualitative phenomenological study that sampled 13 college students who self-identified as experiencing stress during the learning cycle. The research was conducted via the Internet and Confer …

A Case Study Of Early Childhood Educators' Self-Determination In Implementing Social Emotional Learning Pedagogy, Ingrid Brouwer

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this single common case study will be to answer the question, “How does intrinsic motivation and self-determination in the ability to make choices and manage one’s behavior guide the implementation of social-emotional teaching practices into the early childhood classroom?” for the participants at Mount Uinta (pseudonym). The theory guiding this study will be Deci and Ryan’s Self-determination Theory (SDT), as it will validate the three basic psychological needs to strengthen learners’ autonomy, competence, and a sense of positive relatedness in social-emotional learning and teaching. Reaching the goal of implementing intrinsic motivation and professional development (PD) for early …

A Case Study Of Online Discussion Boards For First Year College Students: A Qualitative Case Study, Eric Cummings

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this case study was to understand first-year college students’ perspectives on online discussion boards in the context of learning, via the community of inquiry framework. The theory guiding this study is Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, which identifies how learners create their own learning experiences in the classroom. The theory’s value comes from it being used to understand student thought in discussion boards, which is the study’s focus. A case study was the design, and the goal was to gather empirical data from discussion board experiences from students. The central research question was What are the experiences of …

The Lived Experiences Of Secondary Christian School Administrators As They Work To Foster An Environment Conducive To Student Biblical Worldview Development: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Margaret E. Pope

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this hermeneutical phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of Christian school secondary administrators as they foster an environment conducive to student biblical worldview development. The theory guiding this study is Leithwood’s iteration of transformational leadership, as it recognizes the influential role school leaders play in the motivation and growth of teachers. Additional consideration of Erdvig’s model of biblical worldview development in evangelical Christian emerging adults was used as the conceptual framework recognizing that the faith elements of worldview formation are unique and relevant to the topic of the study. The central research question was: What …

An Investigation Of The Personal And Professional Experiences Of J-1 Teacher Exchange Visitors In A Rural School District In South Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Abigail Althea Ralph

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This phenomenological study aimed to understand how the personal and professional experiences of J-1 teacher exchange visitors (J-1TEVs) in a rural school district (RSD) in South Carolina impacted their teacher self-efficacy. Personal and professional experience was generally defined as the circumstances surrounding J-1TEVs’ private and work lives. The theory guiding this study was the teacher self-efficacy theory, a derivative construct of Bandura’s social cognitive theory. The theoretical framework guided the exploration of how the personal and professional experiences of J-1TEVs impacted their beliefs in their ability to perform effectively in U. S. classrooms. The central research question was: “What are …

The Perceptions Of Army Instructional Systems Specialists Regarding A Formalized Training Program: A Phenomenological Study, Amber Danyel Elizabeth Brouillard

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions of Army Instructional Systems Specialists regarding implementing a formal training plan at a military training installation. The theory guiding this study is adult education theory, developed by Malcolm Knowles, as it illuminates how adults perceive learning and their training preferences. This study design includes the description, reduction, imaginative variation, and essence of the lived experience with data collection from nonprobability sampling, and criterion sampling was used because all participants experience the same phenomenon. Data was collected using interviews, journal prompts, and focus groups. The data analysis spiral …

Ownership Behaviors In Children's Music Culture, Sarah Dworjan

Masters Theses

Adults may demonstrate cultural ownership of music in various ways, but children are limited in their artistic expression by the restrictions of youth, parental authority, and financial subordination. This project evaluates the ownership behaviors demonstrated by 60 third and fourth grade female students in Albany, NY. Considering self-reported behaviors and the completion of creative activities in the general music classroom, the study also examines a secondary question: is there a difference in the way children interact with music of their own choosing as compared to the music of a teacher’s choosing? Results from this project indicate that students naturally respond …

Teacher Perceptions Of Play In Early Childhood Education, Kelcie L. Burke

Teacher Education Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

Play is a fundamental aspect of early childhood development, facilitating the acquisition of crucial skills such as social-emotional competence, cognition, and language. Despite its recognized importance, literature points to the decline in the implementation of play due to social and political factors (e.g. screen time, push for standards/academics). To evaluate how teachers respond to this, this study utilized surveys and interviews to address teachers’ understanding of the value of play in development and learning as well as any barriers they identify that made play more difficult to implement. Findings showed that teachers understand the value of play and believe they …

Das '26, Satheeshreddy '26 Named Inaugural Beckman Scholars, Julia Perez

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Teachers’ Use Of Screencast Feedback To Improve Secondary Students’ Writing, Safwa Abdul-Aziz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Many students struggle with decoding and implementing feedback given to them on writing assignments. Researchers and instructors have used various technologies and strategies to improve students’ uptake of feedback given on written assignments, one of which is a form of video feedback called screencasting. Research has been conducted on students’ perspectives of screencasting feedback at the university level but has been more limited at the secondary level. The purpose of this qualitative single-case study was to explore screencast feedback as a strategy to support secondary students in their effort to improve their writing. The feedback triangle by Yang and Carless …

A Phenomenological Study Of The Educational Needs Of Military-Connected Students Transitioning From Military Connected Schools To Non-Military Connected Schools, Dale John Wertman Jr.

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the needs of military-connected (MC) students transitioning from MC schools to non-MC schools. The research helped to understand the transition of former MC students from MC to non-MC schools. The theory guiding this study was Schlossberg’s transition theory, which is modeled from analyzing human adaptation to transition. The central research question guiding this study was, “What are the shared lived experiences of MC students who transitioned from MC schools to non-MC schools?” The design of this research was a transcendental phenomenological approach to gain a textual description of the essences …

Constructivism, Curiosity, And Metacognitive Bias In The Age Of Google, Matthew Moore

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this experimental, posttest-only control-group study was to determine if there are differences in levels of metacognitive bias between those who do and do not use Google on a practice activity prior to the administration of a general knowledge test, when controlling for epistemic curiosity. The study seeks to help fill the gap in the literature by examining differences in metacognitive bias across not only the experimental variable of Google access, but also by participant variables, providing a more thorough understanding of how differences in individuals may moderate the relationship between Google use and bias. A sample of …

Improving The Socio-Emotional Competence Of Academic Nurse Educators: An Experimental Study, Helen Freeman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

An academic nurse educator with a high level of socio-emotional competence (SEC) can create an inviting learning environment that promotes the highest level of achievement from students. The purpose of this two-group pretest-posttest experimental study was to determine the extent of effectiveness of socio-emotional intelligence education and a reflection-guided professional development plan in improving the socio-emotional competence of academic nurse educators. The Bar-On emotional social intelligence (ESI) conceptual model and the Purkey invitational theory were frameworks used to guide the study. The Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0) was used as the data collection instrument to measure the pretest and posttest …

A Phenomenological Study Of The Perceptions Of Elementary Teachers Of Social And Emotional Learning In A Title One School, Stephanie Whittenberg

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This phenomenological study aimed to understand teachers' perceptions and attitudes on integrating social and emotional curriculum in a Title One elementary school in the Southeastern United States. The study was designed to explore the research question: What are teachers’ attitudes and perceptions of social and emotional learning? The setting of this study was a rural Title One school in the Southeastern United States. This study used a convenience sampling of 12-15 teachers. The theory guiding the study was Maslow’s hierarchy of needs related to social and emotional learning curriculum and its benefits. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, and focus …

Learners' Lived Experiences For Filling Out A Professional Development Program's Formal Evaluation After Learning About The Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Judine Eleanor Bishop

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenology study was to discover learners’ lived experiences for filling out a formal evaluation to complete a professional development program about the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework for African American librarians and educators who are members of a Black Caucus affiliate group. The theory guiding this study was the adult learning theory by Knowles et al., who hypothesized that adults learn by using self-direction to build on their experiences knowing why training courses will benefit their lives. The adult learning theory provided a framework to answer the central research question and two sub-questions: (CRQ) What are learners’ …

Christian Graduates' Lived Experiences With Professional Moral Courage: A Transcendental Phenomenology, Jeffrey W. Moreira

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of demonstrating moral courage in the workplace when confronted with an ethical dilemma for post-graduate students of Christian-based educational institutions on the East Coast. The moral foundations theory by Haidt and Craig guided this study to find the innate responses that frame these graduates' lived experiences to understand better external influences, intrapersonal conflict, and rationale for the willingness to demonstrate moral courage when confronted with a moral dilemma. A sample of 10 graduates from Christian-based institutions completed the Moral Foundations Questionnaire, participated in one-to-one interviews, and attended …