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Alwedyan, Safaa, and Aymen Taani. "Adoption of sustainable agriculture practices by citrus farmers and its determinants in the Jordan valley: the case of Northern Ghor." Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences 15 (August 31, 2021): 768–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.5219/1676.
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The agricultural sector in the Jordan Valley plays an important role in the economic system and that the region is essentially Jordan's food basket. The adoption of sustainable agricultural practices is widely recognized as essential to ensure agricultural sustainability. This study analyzed factors influencing citrus farmer's adoption of sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) in the Northern Ghor of Jordan valley. The study used a quantitative approach. Simple random sampling was adopted to select 115 farmers in the study area. A multiple regression analysis was applied to identify factors influencing the sustainability of citrus farming practices. The study found that the largest proportion 44.4% of the citrus farmers had a fairly high adoption rate of SAPs while 13.0% of ones had high adoption of SAPs. In addition, the study revealed that age of farmer, Farm experience, primary education, and tertiary education were factors that affected farmers SAPs adoption. Policy recommendations are proposed to enhance the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices by the citrus farmers in the Northern Ghor of Jordan valley.
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Al-Edwan, Zaid Suleiman. "The Security Education Concepts in the Textbooks of the National and Civic Education of the Primary Stage in Jordan—An Analytical Study." International Education Studies 9, no. 9 (August 29, 2016): 146. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v9n9p146.
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<p class="apa">The present study aimed at exploring the concepts of the security education in the textbooks of the national and civic education of the higher primary stage in Jordan. It adopted the descriptive analytical method. The study sample consisted of the textbooks of the national and civic education for the basic eighth, ninth and tenth grades. To achieve the objective of the study, a form was prepared for the analysis of these textbooks which contained the security education concepts; (34) security concepts distributed over four areas: the intellectual security, the political security, the social security, and the economic security. The findings of the study showed that the textbook of the national and civic education of the tenth primary grade was of more inclusion of the concepts of security education than those of the eighth and ninth grades. Also, it was revealed that the extent of inclusion of the security education concepts in the textbooks of the national and civic education varies in the higher primary stage, while the level of sequence of these concepts included in these textbooks is low. Additionally, the findings showed that there were no statistically indicative differences in the level of integration of the security education concepts between the textbooks of national and civic education in higher primary stage in Jordan.</p>
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Shdaifat, Sameer Aowad Kassab, Nidal A. K. Shdaifat, and Linda Ahmad Khateeb. "The Reality of Using E-Learning Applications in Vocational Education Courses During COVID 19 Crisis from the Vocational Education Teachers’ Perceptive in Jordan." International Education Studies 13, no. 10 (September 21, 2020): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v13n10p105.
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The present study aimed to explore the reality of using E-Learning applications in vocational education courses during COVID 19 crisis in Jordan from the perspective of vocational education teachers. It aimed to explore the way students interact with e-learning applications in this regard. It aimed to explore the challenges associated with using E-Learning applications in this regard. A sample was selected. It consists from 60 vocational education teachers. These teachers were selected from the primary public schools in Jordan. A three-part questionnaire was used. It was found that respondents have negative attitudes towards using E-Learning applications in vocational education courses during COVID 19 crisis in Jordan. It was found that the severity of the challenges associated with using E-Learning applications in this regard is high. In the light of the study’s results, several recommendations were proposed. For instance, the researchers recommend providing vocational education teachers at Jordanian schools with training courses about the way of using E-Learning applications.
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Al-Husban, Naima, and Mohammad Tawalbeh. "Investigating global citizenship concepts embedded in primary and secondary textbooks in Jordan." Citizenship Teaching & Learning 17, no. 2 (June 1, 2022): 309–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/ctl_00087_1.
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This study explores the extent to which global citizenship knowledge is addressed in Jordanian textbooks on Arabic and English languages, science and social education across grades from KG2 to twelfth grade. A phenomenological design ‘content analysis’, which is a kind of qualitative study studies, was used. Fifty-seven textbooks were analysed. A matrix of the main concepts of global citizenship education (GCED) in the domains of knowledge, skills and values was conducted in light of the presence of these concepts. The results revealed that GCED concepts were superficially integrated into the analysed textbooks and this was done in a limited, unsystematic and inconsistent way with a reference to national or regional meanings rather than to a global one. Secondary stage, values and social education textbooks revealed that having the highest dominance among other components. Based on the results, it is recommended that the Ministry of Education reconsider and revise the current textbooks in light of the main requirements that UNESCO has asked its members to embed in its curricula and textbooks. It is also recommended to improve textbooks to engage learners with international issues that they are capable of mitigating the global risks like that posed by COVID-19. Additionally, the study recommends conducting further studies using other variables such as teachers’ awareness and comparative studies on which the current textbooks should be developed.
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AlQallab, Lina Kleaf, and Mohammad Saleem Al-Zboon. "A Proposed Future Vision for Improving the Virtual Learning Culture in Jordanian Schools." Modern Applied Science 12, no. 4 (March 19, 2018): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v12n4p13.
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The present study aimed to identify the future vision for developing the culture of virtual education in Jordanian schools by identifying the reality of the virtual education culture and the difficulties in applying this type of education.The study sample consisted of (2000) teachers and teachers representing all the directorates of education in Jordan, and were selected in the random stratified manner.The results showed that the reality of the virtual education culture in Jordanian schools from the point of view of the primary stage teachers in Jordan was high and that the difficulties facing virtual education in Jordan were high. Based on the results, the paper recommended to Bringing up people who accept the culture of change and adapt to it which shall enable them to seek achieving their ambitions and develop their potentials. and Promoting a culture that is based on a scientific methodology and employing people’s mental skills and scientific methods to find practical solutions for societal problems. The vision’s outlines include developing a personality that is capable to reach knowledge through using various sources of information.
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Majadly, Haifaa, and Aharon Geva-Kleinberger. "Arabic Grammar Curricula for Primary Schools in Middle Eastern Countries." Journal of Educational Media, Memory, and Society 12, no. 2 (September 1, 2020): 1–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.3167/jemms.2020.120201.
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This article analyzes the contents of Arabic grammar curricula authorized for the upper years of primary school by the ministries of education of Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. The article aims to determine the attitudes and rationales behind these curricula, as well as their objectives, the grammatical materials they cover, the amount of time they allocate to the study of grammar, and their educational and pedagogical approach. Drawing on the results of a comparative analysis, the authors propose developmental alternatives to the current curricula. Arabic language instruction in Hebrew language schools in Israel is not addressed. The results of the study suggest that the examined curricula fail to achieve the functional standards for grammar instruction they set for themselves and to integrate the various domains of linguistic study, and that they suffer from other weaknesses that must be addressed.
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Mohammad Alayasrah, Mohammad Nayef, and Shima’ Mkhymr Salih Yahyaa. "The Analysis of the Science Textbooks for the First Three Grades in the Brimary Education in Jordan in the Domain of Science Process Skills (2017)." Review of European Studies 9, no. 4 (November 8, 2017): 68. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/res.v9n4p68.
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The current study aims at detecting the essential and integrated science process skills in the first three grades of the primary education in Jordan using the analytical and descriptive Method. The study population consists of the science textbooks of the first three grades in the primary education in Jordan in 2015/2016.The sample of the study is its population. The study has shown that the most basic science process skills included in the science textbooks is the observation process. The textbooks also include all the integrated science process skills, and the experimental process is the most frequent one. However, the books do not include the processes of using time and place elations and the connection process. According to its results, the study has recommended the following. The process of using numbers in the science textbooks of the first grade, and also the processes of using time and place processes, and connections process in the first three grades science books along with the basic science process skills in an organized and balanced form, in the first three grades should be included, it also suggests conducting a study about the evaluation of the first three grades teachers, and the changes in the science textbooks of the first three grades in Jordan.
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Al-Jazi, Dr Abdullah Ali. "Gender in Islamic Education Textbooks for the Higher Primary Stage in Jordan---An Analytical Study." Journal of Studies in Education 12, no. 2 (April 15, 2022): 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jse.v12i2.19584.
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The study aimed to investigate gender in Islamic education books for the higher preliminary stage, in the eighth, nineth, and tenth grades, and in order to achieve the objectives of the study, a content analysis card for these books was developed, and after making sure of their psychometric properties (truthfulness and consistency), they were applied to these books, the results showed that the education books The Islamic education handled various personalities such as: The Prophets, wives of the Prophet and his Companions, in addition to a number of scientists. The results also showed that there is a great variance in the genders mentioned in these books and in favor of males, and in light of the results the study recommended the necessity of a balanced distribution of the gender in these books.
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Al-Sayyed, Jihad Mohammed, and Mohammad Sayel Alzyoud. "The Degree of Using Social Media in the Educational Process from the Perspective of Teachers in Jordan." Modern Applied Science 12, no. 4 (March 30, 2018): 178. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v12n4p178.
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This study aimed at investigating the degree of using social media in the educational process by the teachers of the upper-primary stage in Jordan from teacher’s perspective. The survey method used in this study is the descriptive method. The data were collected using a questionnaire and was developed to achieve the objectives of the study. The population of the study includes 37703 teachers of the upper primary stage in governmental and private schools, supervised by the Ministry of Education in Jordan for the academic year (2016/2017). The study sample consisted of 2133 teachers (766 male teachers and 1367 female teachers) who were randomly selected according to the stratified random sampling. The first question was answered by calculating the mean and the standard deviations of the sample individual’s responses based on the items of the questionnaire related to the degree of using social media in the educational process in the upper primary stage in Jordan. In answering question one, the mean and the standard deviations of the responses of the sample individuals were calculated on the questionnaire based on the degree of using social media in the educational process in the upper primary stage in Jordan in general, and also for each dimension of the study questionnaire. Results of question one showed that the degree of using social media means by the teachers of upper primary stage in Jordan was low. In answering question two, the significant statistical differences (α = 0.05) based on the degree of using social media in the educational process by the teachers of the upper primary stage in Jordan due to their gender, school type, and academic qualification were examined through calculated means, standard deviations, the independent samples t-test, and one way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results of question two showed that there are statistically significant differences at α = 0.05 on the scores of the respondents in the study sample. This, however, can be seen in terms of the dimensions of the degree of using social media by teachers of upper primary stage in educational process in Jordan, for the whole tool, due to gender in favor of males. The differences were in the dimension of knowledge, skills, and value for males. In terms of the social dimension, the differences were in favor of females. There are no statistically significant differences at α = 0.05 on the degrees of the respondents to the study sample on the dimensions of the use of social media by teachers of upper primary stage in educational process in Jordan, and based on the degree of overall tool, according to school type variable (governmental, private). In the light of the study results, a number of recommendations were proposed, including enhancing the methods of the use of social media means in the educational process, and overcoming the obstacles that hinder the use of social media in the learning and teaching process.
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Abu-Alruz, Jamal, Salah Hailat, Mahmoud Al-Jaradat, and Samer Khasawneh. "Attitudes toward Pillars of Sustainable Development: The Case for University Science Education Students in Jordan." Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability 20, no. 2 (December 1, 2018): 64–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/jtes-2018-0015.
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Abstract The primary aim of the study is to determine the attitudes of science education students at a public university in Jordan toward sustainable development. The validated instrument has been applied to a sample of 198 university students taking science education classes. Descriptive analyses have been used to analyse the data collected. Results of the study indicate overall positive attitudes toward three pillars of sustainable development (economic viability, society, and education). However, students’ attitudes toward the environment as a pillar of sustainable development are negative. The study offers recommendations for theory and practice.
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Al- Shraideh, Moawiah, and Muhannad Al-Shboul. "The Status Quo of the Utilization of e-Learning Environment in the Ministry of Education in Jordan and Improvement Requirements." Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences 49, no. 5 (October 23, 2022): 183–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.35516/hum.v49i5.2817.
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This study aims to identify the reality of e-learning utilization in the schools of the ministry of education in Jordan and improvement requirements from teachers' perspective and their relationship with some variables. In order to achieve the objectives of this study, analysis descriptive method was applied through a questionnaire used as the main tool for collecting information, which consists of (72) paragraphs, it was distributed to (321) teachers (males and females) in the public schools of the Middle Badia/Al-Jeeza governorate. The results show that the real use of e-Learning which is represented through the education system in the ministry of education from the teachers' perspective was average, and they also show that there are no statically significant differences for the degree of e-learning utilization which is presented through the education system at the ministry of education in Jordan due to differences (gender, teaching experience, and academic level). Whereas the study shows statically significant differences for the degree of e-learning utilization which is presented through the education system at the ministry of education in Jordan due to the difference of the school type, and it was for the favor of primary schools. The researchers recommended rethinking the way of e-Learning activating and utilizing in a wider and more appropriate way by those who are responsible for this in the schools of the ministry of education, in order to improve the teaching-learning process and to hold training courses for teachers on use and merge technology in the teaching process.
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Mugableh, Mohamed Ibrahim. "An Examination Into the Causal Links Among Inward FDI Determinants: Empirical Evidence From Jordan." International Journal of Financial Research 12, no. 2 (January 14, 2021): 195. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/ijfr.v12n2p195.
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This paper examined the causal links between inward foreign direct investments (FDI) and its determinants (i.e., gross domestic product, education, trade openness, infrastructure, and technological abilities) for Jordan over (the period 1980 – 2018). The paper used vector error correction model. The results of the study considered that gross domestic product, trade openness, education, infrastructure, and technological abilities are primary engine of inward FDI in (long term and short term). Thus, the results have vital role for the policy makers in Jordan to formulate domestic and foreign policies. This study relied on three essential parts. Firstly, FDI is a significant source of capital that promotes economic growth. Secondly, the question of what are the leading drivers of FDI remains inadequate in the literature. Finally, this research adds to the literature by using different econometrics techniques and long span of yearly time series data.
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Najadat, Tasneem Mowafaq, and Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Momani. "Problems Facing Primary School Teachers during Coronavirus Pandemic in Southern Marka District, Jordan." Dirasat: Educational Sciences 49, no. 3 (September 17, 2022): 411–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.35516/edu.v49i3.2346.
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Objectives: This study aims to identify problems facing primary school teachers during the Coronavirus pandemic in Jordan based on their educational qualifications and years of experience.
Methods: The study used a descriptive approach. The sample of the study consisted of (100) female teachers of elementary stage in Al-Mughairat in the Southern Marka District in Jordan during the first semester of the academic year 2020/2021. The sample was selected intentionally from the population. A questionnaire of (26) paragraphs was used to collect data.
Results: The study results reveal that the problems facing primary stage teachers during the Coronavirus pandemic are numerous. These include difficulties related to financial conditions of families, inability to offer necessary equipment for distance education, lack of knowledge of parents on how to deal with e-learning platforms. The results indicate also that there are statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) between the study sample attributable to qualification in favor of higher diploma or higher.
Conclusions: The study recommends paying more attention to improving the qualifications of female teachers and training them on how to design online courses.
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Aburayash, Hussen. "Influence of Teachers Characteristics on their Attitudes towards the integration of ICT IN instruction Lower Primary Grades Curricula in the Middle Badia in Jordan." Dirasat: Educational Sciences 49, no. 4 (December 14, 2022): 322–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.35516/edu.v49i4.3343.
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Objectives: The study aimed to find out the effect of teachers characteristics on their attitudes to wards the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) among teachers of the lower basic stage in the middle Badia in Jordan in teaching and learning.
Methods: The study sample consisted of (210)male and female primary school teachers in the middle Badia schools in Jordan, they were chosen by the intentional method, and the data were collected through a questionair prepared by the researther , and the data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The study proved that the characteristics of teachers (experience in teaching, computer competencies , and training on (ICT) are strong predictors of a teachers attitude towards (ICT). These characteristics have had an average impact on the integration of ICT in the teaching of the lower basic level courses in the middle Badia schools in Jordan, which supports the importance of this study and the training teachers need in order to acquire ICT skills and employ them in education.
Conclusions: These results may help policy-makers and teacher to include (ICT) in pre-service and in-service teacher training.
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Alqomoul, Mohammad. "Causes of Primary Stage Students’ Weakness in English Reading Skills." Journal of Educational and Social Research 11, no. 1 (January 17, 2021): 63. http://dx.doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2021-0007.
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The present study aims to determine the reasons behind the primary stage students’ weakness in the English reading skills in Tafila Directorate of Education (Jordan). The study follows descriptive analytical method. The subject of the study consisted of the total number of the students in the first three grades in Tafila Directorate of Education (1253 male and female students). As for the sample, it was randomly selected to represent the subject of the study with a total number of (60 male and female students, 40 females and 20 males). The instrument was actually reading texts chosen from the English Students’ Books. The texts were chosen to meet the objective of the present study. After a careful follow-up of the researcher to the performance of the students in reading these texts and answering the questions based on them, he reached to some indicators which help him to draw conclusions. Based on the results of the study, the researcher reached to some recommendations. Received: 12 October 2020 / Accepted: 26 December 2020 / Published: 17 January 2021
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Hamaidi, Dr Diala A., Dr Yousef M. Arouri, Rana K. Noufal, and Islam T. Aldrou. "Parents’ Perceptions of Their Children’s Experiences With Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic." International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning 22, no. 2 (February 2, 2021): 224–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v22i2.5154.
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This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of primary and secondary students’ parents in Jordan toward the distance learning process implemented in light of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. To achieve the study objectives, the researchers used the descriptive survey method to collect and analyze data and interpret the results. After developing the study instrument (questionnaire) and ensuring its validity and reliability, it was distributed to a selected sample, consisting of 470 parents, by random cluster method during the second semester of the 2019–2020 academic year. The study results show that primary and secondary students’ parents were moderately satisfied with the distance learning process implemented in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the results reveal statistically significant differences in the parents’ perceptions attributed to the variables of the child’s grade, in favor of grades 5–7; teacher’s gender, in favor of female teachers; and school type, in favor of private schools.
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Hasan, A. A. "Embedded Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Psycho-educational Intervention Impact on People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Their Primary Caregivers: Findings From a Randomized Controlled Trial." European Psychiatry 33, S1 (March 2016): S436. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1584.
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BackgroundPsycho-educational interventions for people diagnosed with schizophrenia (PDwS) and their primary caregivers (PC) can improve knowledge about schizophrenia, reduce PCs’ burden of care, PDwSs’ symptoms, and enhance PCs’ quality of life. However, the majority of existing studies have significant methodological weaknesses. Also, little is known about the impact of psycho-educational interventions delivered by booklets and in developing countries like Jordan.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of psycho-education delivered via a printed booklet for PDwS and their PCs’ in Jordan.MethodsA single blind parallel randomized controlled trial was conducted between September 2012 and September 2013 at four mental outpatient clinics in Amman, Jordan. One hundred and twenty-one PDwS with their PCs were allocated randomly to an experimental (psycho-educational intervention plus treatment as usual in outpatient clinic) group (n = 58) or control (treatment as usual alone) group (n = 63). Outcomes, measured prior randomization (pretest), immediately post-intervention (posttest 1) and at three months after intervention (posttest 2).ResultsParticipants receiving psycho-education and treatment as usual had better knowledge of schizophrenia, reduced positive and negative symptoms and hospitalisation at both follow-up points. PCs had reduced burden of care and experienced a better quality of life.ConclusionPsycho-education delivered via printed booklets improves outcomes for PDwS and their PCs in Jordan better than treatment as usual. Our hypothesis is supported.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his declaration of competing interest.
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Kawafha, Mariam M. "Factors Affecting Smoking And Predictors Of Academic Achievement Among Primary School Children In Jordan." American Journal of Health Sciences (AJHS) 5, no. 1 (May 29, 2014): 37–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/ajhs.v5i1.8616.
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The aim of this research is to assess the relationship among the smoking status of primary school children with demographics and the smoking characteristics of their parents. In addition, to identify any factor(s) considered strong predictor(s) of academic achievement. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used in this study. A cluster random sample of 453 primary school children was obtained from both genders. Smoking was measured by the self-reported smoking behavior questionnaire and the educational achievement was measured by “Jordan Certificate of Primary Education.” The results indicate that there is a significant correlation between smoking status rpb ((451) = -.44, p < .001), age of smoking initiation r ((451) = -.30, p < .001), daily cigarettes r ((451) = -.12, p < .01), and smoked 100 cigarettes in lifetime rpb ((451) = -.28, p < .01) with academic achievement. In multiple hierarchical regression analysis, Model 1 explained 12% of variance with academic achievement. By adding the smoking characteristics Model 2 explained 28% of the variance with academic achievement. The conclusion is that there is a correlation between smoking and academic achievement.
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Alsoudi, Khaled A. "Features of the Jordanian Cultural Identity in the Islamic Education Books for the Two Phases of Primary and Secondary Education in Jordan." World Journal of Education 7, no. 2 (April 15, 2017): 50. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/wje.v7n2p50.
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The study aimed to investigate the subjects relating to the features of Jordanian cultural identity in Islamic educationbooks for secondary and basic stages in Jordan which are (23) books through analyzing their content. For achievingthe goals of the study, the researcher prepared an analysis list included a number of sub-elements distributed ongeneral domains. The validity was checked by specialists. The readability was (87%).The results indicated that thetotal of frequencies relating to the features of Jordanian culture identity were (589). The most frequencies appearedin the domain of culture components (166) with ratio of (28.1%), followed by the domain of national cooperation'swith (113) frequencies and ratio of (19.1%). The domain of Jordanian geography was (111) frequencies and ratio of(19%), then the domain of history and genesis with (109) frequencies and ratio of (18.5%). the domain of currentJordanian role comes after with (54) frequencies and ratio of (92%).The least domain was the Hashemite leadershipwith (36) frequencies and ratio of (6.1%). Most of frequencies were in the 10th grade book with (178) frequenciesand ratio of (30.2%). The least frequencies were in the 8th grade book with (7) ) frequencies and ratio of (1.2%). Thestudy recommends that extra research and practice should be done benefiting from the analysis list used in this studywhen planning and setting up Islamic education books. The study suggested that other studies should be conductedrelating to features of Jordanian cultural identity in curricula and books.
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Al-Hussein, Ibrahim, Aidah Mohammad, and Mona Al-Zahrani. "Quality Distance Education for Early Childhood During the Corona Pandemic: The Perceptions of Female Teachers." International Educational Research 4, no. 2 (October 17, 2021): p1. http://dx.doi.org/10.30560/ier.v4n2p1.
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The corona (Covid-19) pandemic caused the closure of kindergarten institutions and schools around the world which forced higher authorities to shift focus towards online distance education. The impact of the pandemic was so severe that it affected almost a quarter of the people lives, public health and above all the education sectors. The present study was designed according to the Servqual Model using sample perceptions of early childhood parameters in Saudi Arabia and Jordan utilizing online questionnaires to collect the responses from 157 teachers. The quality of the online education services provided for primary school children due to Covid-19 suffered greatly as the teachers were not accustomed to the technology of distance learning. The present study recommends the need to explore the research of the high level for primary school children’s study tool where teachers and parents will be able to deal with online platforms effectively. During the present unavoidable crisis, the article presents an easier and equitable platform for every child in the family.
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ALBashtawy, Mohammed, Mohammad Al Qadire, Sami Aloush, Loai Tawalbeh, Manar AlAzzam, Mohammad Suliman, Abdul-Monim Batiha, Fadwa Alhalaiqa, Hind Alshakh, and Areej Abd Al-Rahman. "Assessment of Headache Among High School Students in Jordan." Journal of School Nursing 35, no. 2 (October 5, 2017): 88–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1059840517734613.
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Headache is considered one of the most common complaints affecting all ages: children, adolescents, and adults. A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted to assess primary headache among high school students aged 16–18 in Grades 11–12, over a period of 3 weeks (May 2017). A questionnaire was designed, in accordance with the International Headache Society’s criteria. The Pearson’s χ2 test was computed to show the differences between the variables. Nearly two thirds of the students reported having headache (19.0% tension-type headache, 8.8% migraine, and 39.0% unknown type). Nearly a quarter sought help for headache, and the most frequently used analgesic was acetaminophen (82.2%) followed by aspirin (5.1%). The current study revealed that the prevalence of headache and migraine was initially high and increased with age. Moreover, headache is one of the major public health problems among high school students. An education program conducted by school nurses and other health-care providers regarding headache and migraine is needed.
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Beaman, Robyn, Kevin Wheldall, and Coral Kemp. "Recent Research on Troublesome Classroom Behaviour: A Review." Australasian Journal of Special Education 31, no. 1 (April 2007): 45–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1030011200025586.
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A review is provided of recent research literature on the topic of troublesome classroom behaviour, published over the past decade or so with particular reference to research carried out in Australian schools. Nine Australian studies are reviewed, as well as a further seven from the USA, Hong Kong, Jordan, Greece and Malta. Seven of the studies deal with the early years and primary level of schooling, with six studies at the secondary level, and three that span primary and secondary levels of schooling. The following main themes are elucidated: the prevalence of behaviourally troublesome students; time spent managing troublesome behaviour; gender differences; and types of classroom (mis)behaviours, their severity and their frequency. Recent research confirms earlier findings that classroom misbehaviour is of widespread concern to teachers but that the main causes of disruption, while being frequent, are often relatively trivial in nature (‘talking out of turn’ behaviours in particular). While prevalence rates for troublesome students across classes are variable, boys are consistently identified as being more troublesome than girls.
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Al-Zyoud, Walid, Sara Mansour, Feryal Elayan, Feryal Elayan, Hane Ajeilat, and Rana Dajani. "CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN RESEARCH AT UNIVERSITIES: A PIONEER INVESTIGATION IN JORDAN." EPH - International Journal of Educational Research 3, no. 3 (January 15, 2019): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.53555/ephijer.v3i3.61.
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Conflict of interest (COI) is defined as a circumstance that might create a risk that professional judgments or actions regarding a primary interest, such as research, education or patient care, will be unduly influenced by a secondary interest, such as financial gain or personal prestige. The aim of this article is to examine the management of conflict of interest in ten public and ten private Jordanian universities. Sufficient literature review was performed on the COI policies and regulation. Unfortunately, no sufficient COI information has been found from the published research regulations on the universities’ websites. Additionally, the legislation enforced by Ministries of higher education is presented. To conclude, there is a major need for regulation improvement, especially in the management of COI and its declaration processes. University leaders should assess the sufficiency of their COI management systems. Therefore, universities are urged to give immediate attention to reviewing and strengthening their COI policies. The regulations of funding for scientific research, as well as publication rules are not very different for public or private Jordanian universities.
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Rahahleh, Zahraa J., Mohammad A. Sakarneh, Mizyed A. Hyassat, and Nawaf S. Al-Zyoud. "Internet Use among Jordanian Students with and without Learning Difficulties at Primary Schools." Journal of Educational and Social Research 11, no. 2 (March 5, 2021): 74. http://dx.doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2021-0031.
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The main aim of this study is to explore the degree of Internet use among Jordanian students with and without learning difficulties at primary schools. Descriptive-analytical approach was utilized to achieve the study aims. The study sample consisted of (144) students from different primary schools in Jordan. A validated scale was developed to collect the data. SPSS software was employed to analyze the collected data; means, standard deviations, and t-test were calculated. Findings revealed that students with learning difficulties had good computer skills which were similar to students without learning difficulties. It also showed that there were no statistical significant differences in the skills of using the Internet, the degree of its use, the areas of use, and the problems that hindered their use attributed to the classification variable (with and without learning disabilities). This indicates that students with learning difficulties have skills and abilities to use the Internet in all areas, just as students without learning difficulties. The study, therefore, recommends making technological useful facilities available to the students with learning difficulties, to their teachers, and their parents.
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Aljafari, Ahmad, Rawan ElKarmi, Osama Nasser, Ala’a Atef, and Marie Therese Hosey. "A Video-Game-Based Oral Health Intervention in Primary Schools—A Randomised Controlled Trial." Dentistry Journal 10, no. 5 (May 19, 2022): 90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/dj10050090.
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Background: Poor oral health practices and high levels of dental caries have been reported among children in the developing world. Video games have been successful in promoting oral health in children. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an oral-health-education video game on children’s dietary knowledge and dietary and toothbrushing practices; Methods: Two Schools in Amman, Jordan were randomly selected and assigned to either intervention or control. Six- to eight-year old children took part. The intervention group played the oral-health-education video game; the control group received no intervention. The groups were compared in terms of changes in: child dietary knowledge, dietary and toothbrushing practices, plaque scores, and parental familiarity with preventive treatments. Data were submitted to statistical analysis with the significance level set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: Two hundred and seventy-eight children took part. Most (92%) had carious teeth. At baseline, children reported having more than one sugary snack a day and only 33% were brushing twice a day. Most parents were unaware of fluoride varnish (66%) or fissure sealants (81%). At follow-up, children in the intervention group had significantly better dietary knowledge, and parents in both groups became more familiar with fluoride varnish. There were no significant changes in children’s plaque scores, toothbrushing and dietary practices, or parental familiarity with fissure sealants in either group. Conclusions: Using an oral-health-education video game improved children’s dietary knowledge. However, future efforts should target children together with parents, and need to be supplemented by wider oral-health-promotion.
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Al-Yahmadi, Hamad, and Sameerah Al-Sharman. "The Role of Teachers in Developing Students’ Science Creative Thinking Skills in Jordan and Sultanate of Oman." Randwick International of Education and Linguistics Science Journal 3, no. 4 (December 31, 2022): 575–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.47175/rielsj.v3i4.585.
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The study aimed to identify the degree to which science teachers developed school students’ creative thinking skills in Jordan and Sultanate of Oman. It also aimed to find out if the teachers’ role in developing school students’ creative thinking skills differed as per their work place (Jordan and Oman) and whether or not there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (0.05=α) in the teachers’ role in developing school students’ creative thinking skills from the perspective of teachers attributed to the variable of teaching experience. To achieve the study objectives, the descriptive survey approach was used through developing a questionnaire with 31 statements which was distributed to a sample of 140 teachers teaching science to grades 4 to 8 in public schools in Jordan and Sultanate of Oman in the academic year 2021 – 2022. 5- point Likert scale was used to analyze the data collected. The findings showed that primary education science teachers practiced creative thinking skills with their students to a high degree as the mean of their responses to the questionnaire statements was 3.43 with a standard deviation 1.12. There were no statistically significant differences in the science teachers’ response means in Jordan and Oman. However, there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (0.05=α) in the teachers’ response means in favor of the female teachers whose response mean was 4.25 which was higher than the male teachers’ response mean which was 3.35. This result might be attributed to a number of factors such as women in Arab societies try to prove themselves and try to prove that they are more distinguished than men. In light of the findings, the study recommended adopting teaching strategies that develop students’ creative thinking skills, supporting teachers who develop these skills and generalizing these findings to other educational stages.
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Al-Rimawi, Ahmad, Mohammad Tabieh, and Hussein Al-Qudah. "Assessing Growers’ Perceptions of Effective Extension Methods and Information Communication Technologies for Training Vegetable Growers in Jordan." International Journal of Economics and Finance 8, no. 8 (July 20, 2016): 229. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijef.v8n8p229.
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<p class="p4">The study examined the effectiveness of agricultural extension education methods as perceived by vegetable growers in Jordan to meet their assessed needs in areas of production, marketing and management. A random sample of 98 vegetable growers in two governorates in Jordan was used. Four point Likert-type scales were used as instruments to gather primary data. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranged from 0.88 to 0.91 indicated high internal consistency for the scales. Nonparametric methods were used to analyze the data based on approximations to normal distribution. The results showed that aged people with basic education and who are very largely dependent on farm income are still the ones most engaged in vegetable farming. The most preferred extension methods by farmers were farm visit, meeting groups of farmers, result demonstrations and farm tours. Low rated methods include information and communications technologies (ICTs). The method to be chosen depends on the goal and adoption stage, i.e. whether we wish to change knowledge, attitude, skills or behavior. Extension staff needs to be trained on how to use ICT tools as an extension method to enable them to train farmers on how they can use them in extension. The involvement of public extension staff in the survey contributes to the selection of extension delivery method on the bases of its ability to deliver the appropriate information to the targeted farmers in the right time.</p>
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HAMADE, Layal. "THE DIGITAL MOVE TOWARDS ONLINE LEARNING IN LEBANON." Business Excellence and Management S.I., no. 1 (October 15, 2020): 214–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.24818/beman/2020.s.i.1-17.
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Face-to-face learning has always been the primary way of education in Middle East. However, some countries such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE and others decided to adopt some learning management platforms to provide dual programs online. On the other hand, Lebanon is still in its early stages as it was adopted by Ministry of Education in mid-2020 due to the spread Covid-19. In addition, utilizing online learning platforms suffer from many challenges such as accreditation, culture, cost, etc. To study students' satisfaction regarding technology use, level of interaction, types of questions, training, and online sessions and recorded voice-over slides, a survey was distributed to 609 Lebanese students attending different universities. It showed that institutions mainly used Moodle, Google Classroom, and Zoom. There was a comparable rate of satisfaction between Google and Moodle platforms; however, a lower rate with Zoom.
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Alkhawaldeh, Abdullah, Margo B. Holm, Jamal Qaddumi, Wasileh Petro, Madi Jaghbir, and Omar Al Omari. "A Cross-Sectional Study to Examine Factors Associated with Primary Health Care Service Utilization among Older Adults in the Irbid Governorate of Jordan." Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research 2014 (2014): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/735235.
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Background. Recently, the percentage of older adults in developing countries has increased significantly.Objective. This study examined patterns and factors associated with primary health care services utilization in the past 1, 6, and 12 months.Method. A cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 190 older adults in the Irbid governorate of Jordan.Results. Primary health care services were used by less than half of the participants in the past 1 month, by 68.4% in the past 6 months, and by 73.8% in the past 12 months. Primary health care (PHC) services use was associated with age, education level, tobacco use, chronic illnesses, perceived general health status today, a physical component summary score, employment, and perceived general health status in the past 6 and 12 months. The primary predictor of PHC services use at 1, 6, and 12 months was chronic illnesses (OR=13.32), (OR=19.63), and (OR=17.91), respectively.Conclusion. Although many factors were associated with PHC service utilization, the strongest predictor of PHC service utilization was chronic illnesses.
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Aljarrah, Abdelnasser T., Wesal H. Al- Omari, and Faisal K. Alrabee. "Degree of Parent's Practices of Learned helplessness Language from Basic Education Learned Helplessness Students' Perspective." Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies [JEPS] 10, no. 2 (March 1, 2016): 255–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.53543/jeps.vol10iss2pp255-270.
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This study aimed at investigating the degree of parents' practices of learned helplessness language from the viewpoint of primary stage learned helplessness students, and whether such degree varies according to the variables of gender, class, and academic achievement. To achieve the aim of the study, a questionnaire consisted of 20 items was constructed. The study sample consisted of 426 male and female elementary students in the Directorate of Education in Irbid, Jordan. The results revealed that the degree of practicing learned helplessness language as medium from the perspective of thestudents. Also, parents practiced learned helplessness language foremost in the subjects of math, English, and science. Practice level of the learned helplessness language was influenced by student gender and differences were observed in the level of practicing learned helplessness language with grade level. The study concluded statistical significant differences in the level of practicing learnedhelplessness language by students' parents as perceived by the students themselves which is owed to academic achievement. High achievers average scores were higher than low achievers.
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Aljarrah, Abdelnasser T., Wesal H. Al- Omari, and Faisal K. Alrabee. "Degree of Parent's Practices of Learned helplessness Language from Basic Education Learned Helplessness Students' Perspective." Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies [JEPS] 10, no. 2 (March 1, 2016): 255. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jeps.vol10iss2pp255-270.
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This study aimed at investigating the degree of parents' practices of learned helplessness language from the viewpoint of primary stage learned helplessness students, and whether such degree varies according to the variables of gender, class, and academic achievement. To achieve the aim of the study, a questionnaire consisted of 20 items was constructed. The study sample consisted of 426 male and female elementary students in the Directorate of Education in Irbid, Jordan. The results revealed that the degree of practicing learned helplessness language as medium from the perspective of thestudents. Also, parents practiced learned helplessness language foremost in the subjects of math, English, and science. Practice level of the learned helplessness language was influenced by student gender and differences were observed in the level of practicing learned helplessness language with grade level. The study concluded statistical significant differences in the level of practicing learnedhelplessness language by students' parents as perceived by the students themselves which is owed to academic achievement. High achievers average scores were higher than low achievers.
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Al-Momani, Manal Abdul Karim. "The Effect of the Flipped Learning Strategy in Science Teaching on Developing the Motivation to Learn among Primary School Students in Jordan." Journal of Educational and Social Research 12, no. 1 (January 3, 2022): 133. http://dx.doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2022-0012.
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This study aimed to investigate the impact of the flipped learning strategy on developing motivation to learn, and to achieve this goal; the study sought to answer the following question: What is the flipped learning strategy's effect on developing the motivation to learn among 7thgrade students in the science subject compared to the usual method? The study sample was chosen by the intentional method, as the number of the sample reached (80) female students of the seventh grade at the Ebein Secondary School in the Ajloun Education Directorate. The study was divided into two groups. The first consisted of (40) students who studied using the flipped learning strategy, and the second consisted of (40) students also studied in the usual way. To achieve the goal of the study, the researcher prepared the five-stage learning motivation scale. The study showed the following result. A significant difference (0.05 ≤ α) was found due to the use of the flipped learning method in testing motivation to learn and in favor of the experimental group.
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Ibtsam Husain Muhamed Al-khresha, Ibtsam Husain Muhamed Al-khresha. "The Effect of Storytelling on Teaching Language Skills (Speaking, Listening and Fluency) among Second-Grade Students in Jordan: فاعلية الحكاية في تحسين مهارات (الاستماع والتحدث والطلاقة اللغوية) لدى طلبة الصف الثاني الأساسي في الأردن." مجلة العلوم التربوية و النفسية 6, no. 11 (March 28, 2022): 95–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.26389/ajsrp.c300821.
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The current study aimed to identify the impact of storytelling on teaching language skills (speaking, listening and fluency) among second-grade students in Jordan, and to reveal the significance of the differences in the role of storytelling in teaching language skills (speaking, listening and fluency) among second-grade students in Jordan for the gender variable. In order to achieve, a questionnaire was developed consisting of (21) items divided into three areas (speaking, listening, language fluency), and the study sample consisted of (88) male and female students from the second grade of primary school in Zarqa Governorate schools, they were chosen by the intentional method, from Two divisions, one experimental and the other control. The study concluded that there is an effect of storytelling on teaching language skills (speaking, listening and fluency) among second-grade students, and it was found that there were no differences in the effect of storytelling on teaching language skills (speaking, listening and fluency) due to the gender variable, and the study recommended the need to direct those in charge of language education. Arabic by including the storytelling method in teaching methods and curricula, and the necessity of training first-grade teachers to use storytelling in teaching Arabic language skills.
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Alwedyan, Safaa, and Aymen Taani. "Citrus Farmers Adoption of Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Its Determinants in the Jordan Valley: The Case of Northern Ghor." Journal of Sustainable Development 14, no. 1 (December 1, 2020): 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v14n1p36.
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The adoption of sustainable agricultural practices is widely recognized as essential to ensure agricultural sustainability. This study analyzed factors influencing citrus farmers adoption of sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) in the Northern Ghor of Jordan valley. The study used a quantitative approach. Simple random sampling was adopted to select 115 farmers in the study area. The study found that the largest proportion 44.4% of the citrus farmers had a fairly high adoption rate of SAPs while 13.0% of ones had high adoption of SAPs. In addition, the study revealed that age was the significant variable that positively influences farmers SAPs adoption, while experience, primary education, and tertiary education have a negative influence on the adoption of SAPs. The study recommends that special attention be given to older farmers to exploit their skills and receptive to implementing SAPs, encourage and guide farmers toward implementing sustainable agriculture techniques and suitable inputs by providing premium and incentive payments to them, and take deterrent penalties against farmers who using inappropriate and harmful applications, or who do not use appropriate applications.
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Aljaberi, Nahil. "Perceptions and Beliefs of the Teachers of Kindergarten and the First Primary Stage for Employing Digital Technologies in the Education Process in Jordan." International Journal of Progressive Education 17, no. 5 (September 30, 2021): 87–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2021.375.7.
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Abdo, Salah A., Mohammed Amood AL-Kamarany, Karem H. Alzoubi, Mohamed T. Al-Maktari, and Abdulrhman H. Al-Baidani. "Primary Headache in Yemen: Prevalence and Common Medications Used." Neurology Research International 2014 (2014): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/808126.
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Background and Objective. Primary headaches is a major medical concern in certain Arabic countries, for example Oman, Jordan, and Qatar. This study was aimed at increasing understanding of the prevalence of headache in Arabic countries and identifying common medications used for treatment because of the lack of research done in this field in Yemen.Methods. This is a cross-sectional observational study conducted by recruiting case-series of adults and elderly who have primary headache within the age group from 18 to 85 years. 12640 subjects received a simple explanation for the aim of the study as ethical issue. The subjects were allowed to complete a self-conducted screening questionnaire. The data were diagnosed according to the International Headache Society’s diagnostic criteria (2004).Results. The results showed that 76.5% of the primary headache is prevalent at least once per year, 27.1% of the tension type headache (TTH) was the maximum percentage of type of headache, and 14.48% of the migraine headache (MH) was the minimum percentage. On the other hand, the relationship between the primary headache and age of subjects was statistically significant (P<0.05), while between primary headache and sex was not (P>0.05). In addition, 70.15% of the subjects said that headache attacks affected their activity of daily livings (ADL). 62.26% of the subjects used the medications without medical advice regarding their headache. 37.73% of the subjects relied on medical professionals (physicians and pharmacist) regarding analgesics use. The most common agent used among the medications was paracetamol (38.4%). Others included ibuprofen, aspirin, diclofenac sodium, naproxen, mefenamic acid, ergotamine and (11.45%) were unknown agents.Conclusion. We concluded that absence of health attention from the Yemeni Community and education from the health system in the country regarding analgesics use and their potential risk led to abuse of such medications and could be a reason beyond high prevalence of headache in Yemen.
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Al-Amarat, Nadia, and Saleh Al-Barakat. "School bullying and the role of school administration in addressing this phenomenon from the point of view of primary and secondary school teachers in Jordan." Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Social Sciences 14, no. 2 (June 15, 2022): 105–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.54940/ss20816890.
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This study aimed at identifying the role of the school management in addressing the school bullying phenomenon as seen by the teachers of Ajloun Governorate schools, Jordan. The study employed the surveying descriptive method, and the sample consisted of male and female teachers of the primary and secondary schools in both the public and private schools in Ajloun Education Directorate, including 382 teachers (males and females). The study showed that the role of school management in treating such phenomenon by dividing it in three domains, respectively: school management, students and teachers. On the other hand, the results showed statistically significant differences in the sample evaluations of the role of the school management in addressing the school bullying phenomenon among the students that are ascribed to the gender and academic degree. According to the results, the study recommended to set some policies related to the bullying behavior, emphasis the roles of the teachers and principals who are obligated to fight this phenomenon.
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Adwan, Fatima Eid Al, and Abdelsalam Fahad Al Awamrah. "The Extent to Which Students Have Sufficient Awareness of E-Learning and its Relation to Self-Studying and Academic Achievement." Modern Applied Science 12, no. 1 (December 29, 2017): 137. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v12n1p137.
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Rapid development of information and communication technologies poses education to improve the quality of the educational process. And today the main focus in the current learning process is shifting toward the model of e-learning, to which aim mainly to provide students with convenient and round-the-clock access to educational materials, this open access valuable and available e-learning models provides an improved modern learning model that improve the educational process. This study aims to investigate the student's awareness of e-learning and how it is related to self studying and academic achievement. A well-designed online questionnaire developed and used to collect primary data and the statistical analysis has been applied to get the results. The result revealed that the sample students’ have high awareness towards e-learning in the University of Jordan and using e-learning significantly affected their self-studying behavior and academic achievement.
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Al Shboul, Rawia Khalil Hasan. "Sustainable Development of School Buildings Management in the Exploratory Schools in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan." International Education Studies 11, no. 6 (May 29, 2018): 79. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v11n6p79.
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The management and sustainability of school buildings is one of the primary challenges facing school administrations in the twenty-first century, especially after the increasing demand for education and seeking to increase the absorptive capacity of the increasing numbers of students, in addition to increasing the number of days of the school year and the fact that students are staying for a period of more than six hours a day in the school. This requires studying the reality of sustainable development to manage school buildings and its ability to meet the future needs of the teaching and learning processes. From here, the objective of the study was to reveal the administrative practices necessary to achieve sustainable development of school buildings in the exploratory schools (technology schools in Jordan) by answering the following questions:1) What administrative needs are required to achieve sustainable development practices in the management of exploratory schools in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from the point of view of school principals, their assistants and Main Teachers in these schools?2) Do the sustainable development practices in the management of exploratory school buildings in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan differ at the level (α = 0.05) according to gender, type of school, job?To achieve the objective of the study and answer its questions, a questionnaire was prepared consisting of (47) items, each reflecting the school management practices necessary to achieve the sustainable development of the school building. The coefficient of reliability and validity of the instrument was verified with alpha-Cronbach (0.96) for the instrument as a whole. The study sample included (623) individuals. For data analysis, the arithmetical means, standard deviations, T test, and mono-variance analysis were used.The results of the study showed that the management of the exploratory schools needs administrative practices to achieve the sustainable development of the school building to a high degree in the field of school and service facilities. The responses of the sample members of the study recorded the highest mean of 4.13, while the lowest need was recorded for the field of management of the site of the school building with a mean of 3.67. The results of the T-test analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) between the responses of the sample of the study in the management of the site of the school building in favor of the Main Teacher with a mean of 3.81 compared with the responses of school principals and their assistants. The results of the study also showed that there were statistically significant differences between the responses of the sample of the study in the field of school building site due to the type of school in favor of basic education schools (first and second cycle ) compared to primary schools (1-10). As for the gender variable, the results of the T-test analysis showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the arithmetical means of the responses of the sample of the study in all fields of study.
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Hammouri, Qais, and Emad Abu-Shanab. "Exploring Factors Affecting Users' Satisfaction Toward E-Learning Systems." International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education 14, no. 1 (January 2018): 44–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijicte.2018010104.
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E-learning is emerging as the new phenomenon of modern education. Universities are adopting e-learning as a strategy for the improving the teaching/learning process. The primary question addressed in this paper is related to the factors influencing the adoption of e-learning. An integrated model was used to explore the factors influencing students' satisfaction with e-learning in Jordan. The model adopted five variables from the technology acceptance model, Delone and McLean model and the social cognitive theory to predict students' satisfaction with e-learning. A sample of 386 students was utilized and an instrument with 30 items was used. Results indicated that perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, system quality, information quality, and computer self-efficacy are major factors influencing students' satisfaction. The coefficient of determination estimated to be 0.498, and yielded a full support of all proposed hypotheses. Conclusions and future work are reported at the end of this study.
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Dandis, Ala' Omar, and Len Tiu Wright. "The effects of CARTER model on attitudinal loyalty in Islamic banks." International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences 12, no. 2 (April 27, 2020): 149–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijqss-03-2019-0050.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the CARTER model impact on attitudinal loyalty in Islamic banks. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents primary data collected by self-administered questionnaires involving a sample of 655 respondents from all local Islamic banks in Jordan. SPSS was used to analyse the data and AMOS was used to analyse confirmatory factor analysis. Findings In terms of the dimensions of CARTER model, the results show that empathy, assurance and compliance are the most influential factors leading to attitudinal loyalty. Insignificant relationship between tangibles and attitudinal loyalty was found. The findings also show that customer satisfaction plays as a mediating variable between dimensions of service quality and attitudinal loyalty. Practical implications Islamic banks should focus on continuous improvement of service quality because of the direct effect on attitudinal loyalty. Managers should pay special attention to the quality provided by their employees and develop their skill set through training and education programmes using Islamic knowledge. They should make sure that all activities are carried out in the right manner the first time and every time to enhance customer loyalty at all times. They also are recommended to comply with the Shariah board alliances and collaboration and other decisions of the Islamic Fiqh Academy. Originality/value As the first study of its kind in Jordan, the paper’s contribution stems from filling the research gap in examining the effects of the various service quality dimensions on the impact of attitudinal loyalty in Islamic banks using the CARTER model.
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Maharmah, Hamza. "The Effectiveness of Electronic Software in Developing English Language Skills for Eighth Grade Students in Wadi Al-Seer Directorate of Education/Jordan." Modern Applied Science 15, no. 4 (June 16, 2021): 37. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v15n4p37.
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The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of using electronic software in the development the English language skills among students at primary stage, the researcher used a semi-experimental approach, and he chose an intentional sample, which consisted of (100) eighth grade students from Marj Al-Hamam Elementary School in the Directorate of Education in Wadi Al-Seer in Amman during the first semester of 2019/2020. The study sample was randomly distributed into two groups: the experimental and control with (50) students in each. The study tool was prepared, which is an achievement test (before and after me) and their validity and reliability were verified. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level (a = 0.05) between the mean scores of the control group and the experimental group, in favor of the experimental group in the post-test first studied using the electronic software. The study showed that there is an effect of electronic software in the development of English language skills. In light of the results, the researcher recommended the use of electronic software in schools.
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Al-Rashdan, Omar, Zaid AlZoubi, Mahmoud Ibrahimi, Amal Al-khraisha, and Nabeel Almajali. "Mother’s Characteristics and Socioeconomic Status as Possible Risk Factors for Children’s Caries in Jordan." International Journal of Dentistry 2022 (March 16, 2022): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2006088.
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Background. Clinical oral health status of children affects their health-related quality of life. A major determinant of oral health is early childhood caries, which possesses a negative effect. Objective. The primary objective of the study was to examine the association between socioeconomic status and different mother’s characteristics and the risk of dental caries in children using the decay missing filled (DMF) score as an indicator. Methods. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was in the pediatric dental clinic in Hashem Ibn Al-Hussein medical military hospital in Jordan. Pearson correlation was used to examine associations between two continuous variables. Linear regression was used to detect variables that might predict the decayed missing filled teeth (dmft) score of the child. Results. A total of 264 children were enrolled in the study. Average age of children was 4.80 ± 1.99 years, and average mothers’ age was 32.74 ± 5.68. Mothers had an average DMFT score of 8.84 ± 5.39, while children had an average dmft score of 6.17 ± 4.82. There was no association between the mother’s age and the dmft score of the child (Pearson correlation = 0.08, and P value = 0.215). However, a moderate, statistically significant correlation was found between the mother’s and the child’s DMFT scores (Pearson correlation = 0.418, and P value = 0.001). Children who belonged to low and middle-income families had a higher dmft score compared to those that belonged to families with high income. Conclusion. Socioeconomic status of the family, mother’s habits, dental hygiene, and education level are important factors that influence the child’s oral health. Strategies that focus on children with these characteristics can help them achieve better oral health.
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Parmar, Parveen K., Fatma Rawashdah, Nahla Al-Ali, Raeda Abu Al Rub, Muhammad Fawad, Khaldoun Al Amire, Rowaida Al-Maaitah, and Ruwan Ratnayake. "Integrating community health volunteers into non-communicable disease management among Syrian refugees in Jordan: a causal loop analysis." BMJ Open 11, no. 4 (April 2021): e045455. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045455.
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ObjectivesGlobally, there is emerging evidence on the use of community health workers and volunteers in low-income and middle-income settings for the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), provision of out-of-clinic screening, linkage with health services, promotion of adherence, and counselling on lifestyle and dietary changes. Little guidance exists on the role of this workforce in supporting NCD care for refugees who lack access to continuous care in their host country. The goals of this work were to evaluate the current roles of community health volunteers (CHVs) in the management of diabetes and hypertension (HTN) among Syrian refugees and to suggest improvements to the current primary care model using community health strategies.Setting and participantsA participatory, multistakeholder causal loop analysis workshop with representatives from the Ministry of Health of Jordan, non-governmental organisations, United Nations agencies, CHVs and refugee patients was conducted in June 2019 in Amman, Jordan.Primary outcomeThis causal loop analysis workshop was used to collaboratively develop a causal loop diagram and CHV strategies designed to improve the health of Syrian refugees with diabetes and HTN living in Jordan.ResultsDuring the causal loop analysis workshop, participants collaboratively identified and mapped how CHVs might improve care among diagnosed patients. Possibilities identified included the following: providing psychosocial support and foundational education on their conditions, strengthening self-management of complications (eg, foot checks), and monitoring patients for adherence to medications and collection of basic health monitoring data. Elderly refugees with restricted mobility and/or uncontrolled disease were identified as a key population where CHVs could provide home-based blood glucose and blood pressure measurement and targeted health education to provide more precise monitoring.ConclusionsCHV programmes were cited as a key strategy to implement secondary prevention of morbidity and mortality among Syrian refugees, particularly those at high risk of decompensation.
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Shdaifat, Sameer, and Jaafar Abusaa. "الضغوط المهنية لدى معلمي ومعلمات التربية المهنية في الأردن في ضوء بعض المتغيرات." مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية للأبحاث 7, no. 2 (September 15, 2019): 59–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.53671/pturj.v7i2.75.
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The present study aimed to identify the occupational stress level of occupational education female and male teachers. It also aimed to identify whether there is any difference between the respondents’ occupational stress levels which can be attributed to their (gender, experience or school stage). The study’s population consists from all the all the occupational education female and male teachers who work at the public schools affiliated with the first and second directorates of education in Irbid (i.e. 320 teachers). As for the sample, it consists from 100 female and male teachers. Those teachers were selected through using the random stratified sampling method. Those teachers were selected from the public schools affiliated with the first and second directorates of education in Irbid. The researchers chose a descriptive survey research design. They developed an instrument (i.e. a questionnaire) for measuring the occupational stress level of teachers. It was found that the occupational stress level of the occupational education female and male teachers is high. It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the respondents’ occupational stress levels which can be attributed to gender. The latter difference is for the favor of males. It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the respondents’ occupational stress levels which can be attributed to experience. The latter difference is for the favor of the ones who possess moderate experience. It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the respondents’ occupational stress levels which can be attributed to the school stage. The latter difference is for the favor of the lower primary teachers. In the light of the aforementioned results, the researchers recommend exerting effort to reduce the occupational stress level of occupational education female and male teachers. Such efforts include creating convenient psychological and occupational environments. The researchers also recommend providing the lower primary teachers with attention by the Ministry of Education in Jordan. That can be done through providing those teachers with training & development programs. That can be also done through raising their socio-economic levels and providing them with financial & moral incentives & rewards.
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Shdaifat, Sameer, and Jaafar Abusaa. "الضغوط المهنية لدى معلمي ومعلمات التربية المهنية في الأردن في ضوء بعض المتغيرات." مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية خضوري للأبحاث 7, no. 2 (September 15, 2019): 59–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.53671/ptukrj.v7i2.75.
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The present study aimed to identify the occupational stress level of occupational education female and male teachers. It also aimed to identify whether there is any difference between the respondents’ occupational stress levels which can be attributed to their (gender, experience or school stage). The study’s population consists from all the all the occupational education female and male teachers who work at the public schools affiliated with the first and second directorates of education in Irbid (i.e. 320 teachers). As for the sample, it consists from 100 female and male teachers. Those teachers were selected through using the random stratified sampling method. Those teachers were selected from the public schools affiliated with the first and second directorates of education in Irbid. The researchers chose a descriptive survey research design. They developed an instrument (i.e. a questionnaire) for measuring the occupational stress level of teachers. It was found that the occupational stress level of the occupational education female and male teachers is high. It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the respondents’ occupational stress levels which can be attributed to gender. The latter difference is for the favor of males. It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the respondents’ occupational stress levels which can be attributed to experience. The latter difference is for the favor of the ones who possess moderate experience. It was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the respondents’ occupational stress levels which can be attributed to the school stage. The latter difference is for the favor of the lower primary teachers. In the light of the aforementioned results, the researchers recommend exerting effort to reduce the occupational stress level of occupational education female and male teachers. Such efforts include creating convenient psychological and occupational environments. The researchers also recommend providing the lower primary teachers with attention by the Ministry of Education in Jordan. That can be done through providing those teachers with training & development programs. That can be also done through raising their socio-economic levels and providing them with financial & moral incentives & rewards.
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El Hayek, S., M. Cherro, N. El Harake, and E. Ghossoub. "Self-Immolation in the Arab World: A Systematic Review." European Psychiatry 65, S1 (June 2022): S837. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.2168.
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Introduction Self-immolation is the centuries-old act of setting fire to oneself. Recent spikes in self-immolation events have been noticed in the Arab world, specifically in the aftermath of the Arab Spring in 2011. Objectives To examine the literature assessing the characteristics and patterns of suicide by self-immolation in the Arab world. Methods We registered our systematic review in Prospero [CRD42020207164]. We searched PubMed, Medline, PsycInfo, Embase, and Scopus databases from inception until 6 September 2021. We collected relevant articles via title and abstract screening followed by full-text screening. We then conducted a narrative synthesis of the results. Results We found 31 out of 314 articles that fit our inclusion criteria: 4 qualitative and 27 quantitative cross-sectional studies. The quantitative studies had a sample size ranging from 22 to 600 self-inflicted burn victims. The studies emanated from Iraq (n=16), Tunisia (n=6), Saudi Arabia (n=2), Libya (n=2), Jordan (n=2), and Egypt, Palestine and Bahrain collectively (n=3). Studies showed that self-immolators are commonly married females, age ranging between 13 and 66 years old, having no education or solely primary education, and of low socioeconomic status. Self-immolation was more likely to happen at home, usually following marital conflicts, with the primary motive being suicide. Studies highlighted an increase of self-immolation as a form of protest. Kerosene was the most commonly used accelerant. Depression was the most comorbid mental health diagnosis. Conclusions Self-immolation is not uncommon in the Arab world. Specific interventions directed at the population at risk are warranted. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Kraishan, Osama M., and Ismail Almaamah. "Evaluation of the Third Class Science Text Book from the Teacher’s Perspective at Madaba Municipality." International Education Studies 9, no. 3 (February 25, 2016): 123. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ies.v9n3p123.
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<p class="apa">This study aimed at evaluating the science textbook of the third grade primary school in Jordan from the point of view of the teachers who have taught this textbook, in order to find out how suitable and relevant this textbook is to the structure of the curriculum and its guidelines, by trying to answer this question: What is the evaluation of science textbook of the third grade from the standpoint of science teachers in the following aspects: general appearance, the book’s introduction, content of the book, aids and activities in the book, the contribution of the book to the development of students’ attitudes toward science, evaluation methods contained in the book, the appropriateness of the number of weekly classes to the content of the book, the availability of laboratories and the necessary materials to carry out activities, and finally the language of the book. The study population consisted of all 110 science teachers in governmental schools in Madaba who have taught the science textbook. While The study sample consisted of (51) teachers who were selected randomly, then the researchers prepared a questionnaire as an instrument for their study consisting of (62) paragraphs displayed by a number of arbitrators and specialists for the sake of verifying its validity and reliability, and it covers nine aspects. Results related to study main question showed that the total score of teachers evaluating for science textbook of the third grade was high as the percentage reached (70.6), and this is evident that the Jordanian experience in curriculum development and design is a rich experience and with high level, parallel with the experiences of other countries. Finally, the researchers recommend that science teachers and their supervisors should necessarily take part in designing the science textbook because they are only the ones who work with it. They also recommend that more studies on science textbooks should be done for the sake of the development of its curriculums.</p>
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Al Shdaifat, Amjad, and Therese Zink. "Pilot study to build capacity for family medicine with abbreviated, low-cost training programme with minimal impact on patient care for a cohort of 84 general practitioners caring for Palestinian refugees in Jordan." BMJ Open 9, no. 8 (August 2019): e028240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028240.
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PurposeStudies document that primary care improves health outcomes and controls costs. In regions of the world where primary care is underdeveloped, building capacity is essential. Most capacity building programmes are expensive and take physicians away from their clinical settings. We describe a programme created, delivered and evaluated from 2013 to 2014 in Jordan.DesignCohort study.SettingPhysicians providing primary care in the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees clinics in Jordan.ParticipantsEighty-four general practitioners (GPs) were invited to participate and completed the training and evaluation. GPs are physicians who have a license to practice medicine after completing medical school and a 1 year hospital-based rotating internship. Although GPs provide care in the ambulatory setting, their hospital-based education provides little preparation for delivering ambulatory primary care.Intervention/ProgrammeThis three-stage programme included needs assessment, didactics and on-the-job coaching. First, the learning needs and baseline knowledge of the trainees were assessed and the findings guided curriculum development. During the second stage, 48 hours of didactics covered topics such as communications skills and disease management. The third stage was delivered one on one in the trainee’s clinical setting for a 4 to 6-hour block. The first, middle and final patient interactions were evaluated.Primary and secondary outcome measuresPreknowledge and postknowledge assessments were compared. The clinical checklist, developed for the programme, assessed eight domains of clinical skills such as communication and history taking on a five-point Likert scale during the patient interaction.ResultsPreknowledge and postknowledge assessments demonstrated significantly improved scores, 46% to 81% (p<0.0001). Trainee’s clinical checklist scores improved over the assessment intervals. Satisfaction with the training was high.ConclusionThis programme is a potential model for building primary care capacity at low cost and with little impact on patient care that addresses both knowledge and clinical skills on the job.
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Ali, Kareema, and Amal Sawalha. "THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL GAMES ON MOTIVATION TOWARDS E-LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ARAB SOCIETIES." International Journal of Humanities and Educational Research 03, no. 06 (December 1, 2021): 74–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.47832/2757-5403.6-3.6.
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This study investigates the effect of employing digital educational games (DEGs) on motivation towards e-learning, and life skills of primary school students in more than one Arab context: in Palestine, Jordan, Bahrain, and United Arab Emirates. It also investigates the need to employ these games in the educational process, the challenges which faced the employment of these games, and ways to develop their employment in the learning process. This qualitative study used a multiple case study by conducting open, semi-structured interviews on a sample of four teachers and four parents of two from each country to reveal in-depth views to clarify the mechanism of employing these digital educational games. Data were subjected to multiple case study analysis using Ary et al. (2010) model. The results show that DEGs were a contributing factor in increasing students' motivation towards e-learning and enabling them to acquire the life skills necessary to live in this era when adding these games to the elements of fun and excitement to learn in a collaborative environment. They provide students with communication, problem-solving, decision-making and technological skills. The results also show the challenges that face employing them in the e-learning process, represented in material ones, such as the weakness of the technological infrastructure, and educational ones, such as the weakness of teachers in dealing with DEGs and choosing the appropriate game for the age category and subject. The study recommends adopting the employment of DEGs officially in public education institutions, and providing material and technical support to teachers, students and parents.