Essa A . Alibraheim | Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (original) (raw)
Thesis Chapters by Essa A . Alibraheim
Florida Institute of Technology, 2019
This study of freshman engineering students enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (I... more This study of freshman engineering students enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) in Saudi Arabia investigated the relationship between the students’ attitudes and their demographic characteristics. Specifically, the study assessed the relationship between students’ demographic characteristics and how the characteristics related to five variables associated with attitudes toward mathematics: attitude toward success in mathematics, confidence in learning mathematics, mathematics anxiety, awareness of the usefulness of mathematics, and effectance motivation in mathematics. A total number of 157 male students enrolled in Calculus 1 participated in the survey. Findings revealed that the freshman engineering students had positive attitudes toward mathematics; furthermore, the results indicated that there are positive relationships between the fathers’ career types and all the five attitudes of the students toward mathematics. Also, the mothers’ career types and geographical regions had a positive relationship with students’ confidence in learning mathematics. In contrast, the findings indicated that there are a negative relationship between mothers’ educational levels and two of the students’ attitudes (confidence in learning mathematics and mathematics anxiety). Similarly, students’ attitudes toward success in mathematics were also impacted by their nationalities.
Interviews with 26 participants helped the researcher to discover students’ ideas about the survey's questions in greater depth. The results of the interview indicate that the freshman engineering students’ attitudes are more affected by their fathers and their teachers. The reasons that form students’ attitudes toward mathematics can be divided into two parts: internal and external. The internal reasons result from the students themselves, which includes practice and preparation, assessments and grades, English language effect, time management, pride in themselves, competition with their colleagues, weak mathematical foundation, consideration of mathematics as a favorite subject, pressure of other courses, awareness of the relationship between mathematics in their daily lives and mathematics within other scientific subjects, awareness of the relationship between mathematics and their engineering major, and awareness of the benefit of mathematics in their future careers. The external reasons include teachers’ characteristics, parental support, and respect from their fathers.
Papers by Essa A . Alibraheim
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2024
Mathematics teachers face significant challenges in developing number sense among students. This ... more Mathematics teachers face significant challenges in developing number sense among students. This study investigates the teaching practices of Saudi Arabian primary school mathematics teachers for fourth-grade female students. Using a descriptive-analytical approach and validated observation cards, the study sampled 20 teachers and analyzed data through statistical measures. Results revealed teaching practice levels as low in planning, moderate in implementation, and high in evaluation, with overall moderate effectiveness. No significant differences were found based on teaching experience, academic degree, class size, training programs, or teaching load. The study recommends the Saudi Ministry of Education enhance teaching practices via targeted professional development and suggests future research on instructional methods across different educational levels and the use of digital tools.
Kurdish Studies, 2024
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the level of female mathematics teachers'... more The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the level of female mathematics teachers' use of artificial intelligence applications and their students' mathematics anxiety. A descriptive approach was employed, where a questionnaire was distributed to 76 mathematics teachers in secondary education in Kuwait, and a mathematics anxiety scale was administered to 361 female students at the secondary level. The results indicated that the level of mathematics teachers' use of artificial intelligence applications was moderate (Mean = 1.994). Similarly, students' mathematics anxiety was also at a moderate level (Mean = 2.836). The study's findings suggested no significant relationship between teachers' use of artificial intelligence applications and their students' mathematics anxiety. The study recommends providing mathematics teachers with a guide for using artificial intelligence applications and intensifying training courses in the field of artificial intelligence in mathematics education, enabling teachers to better incorporate these applications into their lessons.
Migration Letters, 2024
The aim of the current research is to investigate the impact of integrating the learning for mast... more The aim of the current research is to investigate the impact of integrating the learning for mastery strategy supported by smart electronic applications and the peer tutoring strategy in teaching Calculus 1 on the development of academic achievement and selfefficacy in mathematics among female students in the College of Science, Saudi Arabia. To achieve the research objective, a quasi-experimental design was employed. The research instruments included an achievement test and a mathematics self-efficacy scale, which were distributed to 60 female students from the Biology Department at the College of Science. The research results revealed statistically significant differences between the average scores of the experimental group and the control group in the post application of the achievement test and the mathematics self-efficacy scale in favor of the students in the experimental group. The current research recommends the importance of utilizing the integration of various teaching strategies, such as learning for mastery and peer tutoring, in teaching Calculus 1 at the university level. It also suggests training faculty members to use these strategies to develop different aspects for their students, such as self-efficacy in mathematics.
Migration Letters, 2023
This research employed a quasi-experimental design to investigate the impact of Peer Flipped Lear... more This research employed a quasi-experimental design to investigate the impact of Peer Flipped Learning (PFL) on academic achievement (AA) and mathematical thinking (MT) among mathematics department students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's College of Science, Saudi Arabia. Two assessment tools were employed: an AA test for the financial mathematics course and an MT test. A sample of 70 students was randomly divided into an experimental group (n=35) exposed to PFL and a control group (n=35) taught through traditional methods in a financial mathematics course. Results from post-assessment AA and MT tests revealed statistically significant differences, favoring the experimental group. These findings highlight the efficacy of PFL as a modern teaching strategy for enhancing university-level mathematics education and underscore the importance of training educators in its implementation to foster students' academic achievement and critical thinking skills.
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2023
The aim of the current study is to reveal the effectiveness of a training program using an educat... more The aim of the current study is to reveal the effectiveness of a training program using an educational platform on developing the skills of employing augmented reality apps to enhance the teaching of mathematics among elementary school teachers. The experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design, a one-group pre-/post-test design, was used in this study. The study sample consisted of 36 elementary school mathematics teachers in Saudi Arabia, and an achievement test and an observation card were used as measurement tools. The study identified a statistically noteworthy distinction, with a significance level of 0.05, in the mean scores of the study group before and after the administration of the achievement test and the observation card, favoring the post-application results. The study suggested the importance of directing those in charge of developing training programs within the Ministry of Education to incorporate educational platforms as a key component of distance education methods.
Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction
Children spend a large period of their lives close to their mothers gaining knowledge, learning m... more Children spend a large period of their lives close to their mothers gaining knowledge, learning many skills, and emulating them. Therefore, the objective of this research is to identify the relationship between mothers' educational levels and their children's academic performance. To achieve this objective, a quantitative research method (correlation design) was applied to explore the relationship and a SPSS program was used to analyze the data. The data was collected from 50 random mothers in the Kingdom of Bahrain that have at least one child in the primary stage of school. An electronic questionnaire was used to describe the studying atmosphere at home and to determine the nature of the relationship between the study variables. The relationship was analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (Spearman's rho). The results revealed that there is no relationship between a mother's educational levels and their children's performance.
International Journal of Instruction
The current study sought to reveal the level of tolerance towards non-Muslims among graduate stud... more The current study sought to reveal the level of tolerance towards non-Muslims among graduate students in Saudi Arabia. To achieve this goal, the dimensions of tolerance were determined; which are cultural tolerance, religious tolerance, and political tolerance; and a scale was built to measure them. The study used a descriptive analytical method obtaining data from (40) male and female students who were randomly selected from among the students at the College of Education at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University. The results showed that the level of tolerance is average. This may well reflect the dilemma of not spreading and deepening the idea of tolerance among university students. Also, the findings demonstrated that there are no differences between the students due to the variables (gender-academic major) in the level of tolerance. The study recommends the need to enhance the dimensions of tolerance among students and to include them in the preparation programs, to pay attention to activities that help to enhance the dimensions of tolerance, and to spread a culture of tolerance.
Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 2023
Children spend a large period of their lives close to their mothers gaining knowledge, learning m... more Children spend a large period of their lives close to their mothers gaining knowledge, learning many skills, and emulating them. Therefore, the objective of this research is to identify the relationship between mothers' educational levels and their children's academic performance. To achieve this objective, a quantitative research method (correlation design) was applied to explore the relationship and a SPSS program was used to analyze the data. The data was collected from 50 random mothers in the Kingdom of Bahrain that have at least one child in the primary stage of school. An electronic questionnaire was used to describe the studying atmosphere at home and to determine the nature of the relationship between the study variables. The relationship was analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (Spearman's rho). The results revealed that there is no relationship between a mother's educational levels and their children's performance.
Journal of Positive School Psychology, 2023
The study sought to investigate the relationship between female teachers' self-efficacy and their... more The study sought to investigate the relationship between female teachers' self-efficacy and their practice of science standards for the next generation. The descriptive approach was used, where a questionnaire was distributed to 67 science teachers at the middle school level in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The results showed that the level of self-efficacy of the participating female teachers was high (average = 3.761), and their practice of Next Generation Science Standards was also high (average = 3.871). In addition, there are no statistically significant differences in the level of self-efficacy or the practice of Next Generation Science Standards according to the variables of the years of experience and the academic major. The results also illustrated that there is a positive correlation at the 0.01 level between self-efficacy and the practice of the standards among the participating female teachers. The study recommends the importance of integrating the sources of self-efficacy related to the practice of Next Generation Science Standards in the teacher training programs because of its benefit in the teachers' practice of those standards. The current study also suggests conducting more future studies on the effectiveness of training programs based on Next Generation Science Standards and their impact on the development of self-efficacy and science teaching for female middle school teachers.
International Journal of Instruction, 2023
The current study sought to reveal the level of tolerance towards non-Muslims among graduate stud... more The current study sought to reveal the level of tolerance towards non-Muslims among graduate students in Saudi Arabia. To achieve this goal, the dimensions of tolerance were determined; which are cultural tolerance, religious tolerance, and political tolerance; and a scale was built to measure them. The study used a descriptive analytical method obtaining data from (40) male and female students who were randomly selected from among the students at the College of Education at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University. The results showed that the level of tolerance is average. This may well reflect the dilemma of not spreading and deepening the idea of tolerance among university students. Also, the findings demonstrated that there are no differences between the students due to the variables (gender-academic major) in the level of tolerance. The study recommends the need to enhance the dimensions of tolerance among students and to include them in the preparation programs, to pay attention to activities that help to enhance the dimensions of tolerance, and to spread a culture of tolerance.
This study of freshman engineering students enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (I... more This study of freshman engineering students enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) in Saudi Arabia investigated the relationship between the students’ attitudes and their demographic characteristics. Specifically, the study assessed the relationship between students’ demographic characteristics and how the characteristics related to five variables associated with attitudes toward mathematics: attitude toward success in mathematics, confidence in learning mathematics, mathematics anxiety, awareness of the usefulness of mathematics, and effectance motivation in mathematics. A total number of 157 male students enrolled in Calculus 1 participated in the survey. Findings revealed that the freshman engineering students had positive attitudes toward mathematics; furthermore, the results indicated that there are positive relationships between the fathers’ career types and all the five attitudes of the students toward mathematics. Also, the mothers’ career types and geographical regions had a positive relationship with students’ confidence in learning mathematics. In contrast, the findings indicated that there are a negative relationship between mothers’ educational levels and two of the students’ attitudes (confidence in learning mathematics and mathematics anxiety). Similarly, students’ attitudes toward success in mathematics were also impacted by their nationalities. Interviews with 26 participants helped the researcher to discover students’ ideas about the survey's questions in greater depth. The results of the interview indicate that the freshman engineering students’ attitudes are more affected by their fathers and their teachers. The reasons that form students’ attitudes toward mathematics can be divided into two parts: internal and external. The internal reasons result from the students themselves, which includes practice and preparation, assessments and grades, English language effect, time management, pride in themselves, competition with their colleagues, weak mathematical foundation, consideration of mathematics as a favorite subject, pressure of other courses, awareness of the relationship between mathematics in their daily lives and mathematics within other scientific subjects, awareness of the relationship between mathematics and their engineering major, and awareness of the benefit of mathematics in their future careers. The external reasons include teachers’ characteristics, parental support, and respect from their fathers.
International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 2022
The study aimed to identify the importance of training female early childhood teachers in educati... more The study aimed to identify the importance of training female early childhood teachers in educational design processes through project-based learning in order to improve their educational design processes. In addition, the study sought to identify the pros and cons of training on instructional design through project-based learning from the students' perceptions, and to provide recommendations and suggestions to overcome any negatives. A mixed-method research design was used in this study, in which a questionnaire was distributed to (40) female students in the early childhood major in the College of Education, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, and interviews were conducted with (12) of them to get a deeper understanding of possible areas of improvement in the instructional design processes, and the pros and cons of training. The results of this study revealed a clear improvement in the educational design processes represented in analysis, design, development, experimentation, and evaluation. The students also showed positive improvement and development in 1) the cognitive and skill aspects of instructional design processes, 2) social skills, such as communication skills, leadership skills, exchange of experiences, and appreciation of teamwork, and 3) emotional skills, such as reducing anxiety and tension. At the end of this study, the researchers have presented some recommendations and suggestions in light of the improvement aspects suggested by the participants.
Res Militaris, 2023
Most countries closed their educational institutions and suspended the attendance educational act... more Most countries closed their educational institutions and suspended the attendance educational activities hoping to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and switch to distance learning using various educational platforms. The current research reviews the effects of Corona virus "Covid-19" pandemic on education, under the conditions of distance learning. A specific detailed methodology was used to select the chosen studies including key words filter phase, publisher filter phase, and abstract filter phase. The researchers conclude with 44 articles reviewed from different countries of the world and quoted their experiences. Results indicated that students and teachers considered the distance education to be a lifeline in the success and continuation of the educational process during the COVID-19 even though there were several challenges faced students, parents, and teachers. Further investigation showed that the using distance learning enabled students to become more independent in their learning. It is suggested to conduct comparative studies on the preventive methods that universities were used to reduce the impact of the pandemic and compare them with the procedural steps taken by schools (from elementary to high school) to determine the best methods that can benefit the rest of the educational sectors.
International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 2022
The study aimed to identify the importance of training female early childhood teachers in educati... more The study aimed to identify the importance of training female early childhood teachers in educational design processes through project-based learning in order to improve their educational design processes. In addition, the study sought to identify the pros and cons of training on instructional design through project-based learning from the students' perceptions, and to provide recommendations and suggestions to overcome any negatives. A mixed-method research design was used in this study, in which a questionnaire was distributed to (40) female students in the early childhood major in the College of Education, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, and interviews were conducted with (12) of them to get a deeper understanding of possible areas of improvement in the instructional design processes, and the pros and cons of training. The results of this study revealed a clear improvement in the educational design processes represented in analysis, design, development, experimentation, and evaluation. The students also showed positive improvement and development in 1) the cognitive and skill aspects of instructional design processes, 2) social skills, such as communication skills, leadership skills, exchange of experiences, and appreciation of teamwork, and 3) emotional skills, such as reducing anxiety and tension. At the end of this study, the researchers have presented some recommendations and suggestions in light of the improvement aspects suggested by the participants.
Eurasia journal of mathematics, science and technology education, May 26, 2022
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
In light of the rapid and increasing spread of technology in all aspects of life, developing the ... more In light of the rapid and increasing spread of technology in all aspects of life, developing the skills for producing e-courses for teachers has become an important need. This empirical research aims at designing a digital repository based on interactive learning objects and measuring its impact on developing the skills necessary for producing e-courses based on Quality Matters (QM) standards for middle school mathematics teachers. We apply both a descriptive analytical approach and an experimental approach to achieve this objective. This empirical research was conducted on a random sample of 60 schoolteachers, who were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental one, consisting of 30 schoolteachers who were trained using the digital repository based on interactive learning objects; and the control, consisting of 30 schoolteachers who were trained using the traditional training method. The research tools consisted of an achievement test and a quality assessment card for e-cour...
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 2022
In light of the rapid and increasing spread of technology in all aspects of life, developing the ... more In light of the rapid and increasing spread of technology in all aspects of life, developing the skills for producing e-courses for teachers has become an important need. This empirical research aims at designing a digital repository based on interactive learning objects and measuring its impact on developing the skills necessary for producing e-courses based on Quality Matters (QM) standards for middle school mathematics teachers. We apply both a descriptive analytical approach and an experimental approach to achieve this objective. This empirical research was conducted on a random sample of 60 schoolteachers, who were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental one, consisting of 30 schoolteachers who were trained using the digital repository based on interactive learning objects; and the control, consisting of 30 schoolteachers who were trained using the traditional training method. The research tools consisted of an achievement test and a quality assessment card for e-courses based on QM standards. To analyse the data, an independent sample t-test was used. The results revealed that, in contrast with the control group, the experimental group acquired superior skills in designing and producing e-courses, as well as in the quality of e-courses. These results confirm the importance of using digital repositories based on interactive learning objects as one of the modern directions for future development in the production of e-courses based on QM standards for middle school teachers.
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2022
The aim of this research is to treat the shortcomings of teacher training programs in Saudi Arabi... more The aim of this research is to treat the shortcomings of teacher training programs in Saudi Arabia. Some of these programs are not able to fulfill the requirements of professional development because they neglect the impact of different interaction patterns (group and content-individual, content, and trainer-group, content, and trainer) within the e-training environment. This research used the experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design. The research sample was limited to a random sample consisting of 60 mathematics teachers, who were randomly divided into three experimental groups, equally. The results revealed that there are statistically significant differences at 0.05 between the average scores for middle school mathematics teachers in the post application of the cognitive achievement test, observation card, and product evaluation card related to the skills of producing interactive lessons due to the impact of the different interaction patterns in the e-training environment.
This study aims to identify the perceptions of female student teachers enrolled in the Primary Cl... more This study aims to identify the perceptions of female student teachers enrolled in the Primary Classroom Teacher Program (PCTP) at a university in Saudi Arabia. It will focus on Collaborative Online Project-Based Learning (COPBL), its advantages, challenges facing the implementation of this strategy, and provide suggestions and recommendations to overcome these challenges. A mixed-method research design was used to analyze the data. Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from fifty-five students, and nine of them were interviewed to collect qualitative data. The interview sample was intentionally chosen based on the diversity of responses in the questionnaires. The results of this study revealed that there is a consensus between the perceptions of the study sample in the questionnaires and interviews. Participants showed positive perceptions about COPBL. Researchers presented some recommendations and suggestions at the end of this study.
Florida Institute of Technology, 2019
This study of freshman engineering students enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (I... more This study of freshman engineering students enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) in Saudi Arabia investigated the relationship between the students’ attitudes and their demographic characteristics. Specifically, the study assessed the relationship between students’ demographic characteristics and how the characteristics related to five variables associated with attitudes toward mathematics: attitude toward success in mathematics, confidence in learning mathematics, mathematics anxiety, awareness of the usefulness of mathematics, and effectance motivation in mathematics. A total number of 157 male students enrolled in Calculus 1 participated in the survey. Findings revealed that the freshman engineering students had positive attitudes toward mathematics; furthermore, the results indicated that there are positive relationships between the fathers’ career types and all the five attitudes of the students toward mathematics. Also, the mothers’ career types and geographical regions had a positive relationship with students’ confidence in learning mathematics. In contrast, the findings indicated that there are a negative relationship between mothers’ educational levels and two of the students’ attitudes (confidence in learning mathematics and mathematics anxiety). Similarly, students’ attitudes toward success in mathematics were also impacted by their nationalities.
Interviews with 26 participants helped the researcher to discover students’ ideas about the survey's questions in greater depth. The results of the interview indicate that the freshman engineering students’ attitudes are more affected by their fathers and their teachers. The reasons that form students’ attitudes toward mathematics can be divided into two parts: internal and external. The internal reasons result from the students themselves, which includes practice and preparation, assessments and grades, English language effect, time management, pride in themselves, competition with their colleagues, weak mathematical foundation, consideration of mathematics as a favorite subject, pressure of other courses, awareness of the relationship between mathematics in their daily lives and mathematics within other scientific subjects, awareness of the relationship between mathematics and their engineering major, and awareness of the benefit of mathematics in their future careers. The external reasons include teachers’ characteristics, parental support, and respect from their fathers.
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2024
Mathematics teachers face significant challenges in developing number sense among students. This ... more Mathematics teachers face significant challenges in developing number sense among students. This study investigates the teaching practices of Saudi Arabian primary school mathematics teachers for fourth-grade female students. Using a descriptive-analytical approach and validated observation cards, the study sampled 20 teachers and analyzed data through statistical measures. Results revealed teaching practice levels as low in planning, moderate in implementation, and high in evaluation, with overall moderate effectiveness. No significant differences were found based on teaching experience, academic degree, class size, training programs, or teaching load. The study recommends the Saudi Ministry of Education enhance teaching practices via targeted professional development and suggests future research on instructional methods across different educational levels and the use of digital tools.
Kurdish Studies, 2024
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the level of female mathematics teachers'... more The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the level of female mathematics teachers' use of artificial intelligence applications and their students' mathematics anxiety. A descriptive approach was employed, where a questionnaire was distributed to 76 mathematics teachers in secondary education in Kuwait, and a mathematics anxiety scale was administered to 361 female students at the secondary level. The results indicated that the level of mathematics teachers' use of artificial intelligence applications was moderate (Mean = 1.994). Similarly, students' mathematics anxiety was also at a moderate level (Mean = 2.836). The study's findings suggested no significant relationship between teachers' use of artificial intelligence applications and their students' mathematics anxiety. The study recommends providing mathematics teachers with a guide for using artificial intelligence applications and intensifying training courses in the field of artificial intelligence in mathematics education, enabling teachers to better incorporate these applications into their lessons.
Migration Letters, 2024
The aim of the current research is to investigate the impact of integrating the learning for mast... more The aim of the current research is to investigate the impact of integrating the learning for mastery strategy supported by smart electronic applications and the peer tutoring strategy in teaching Calculus 1 on the development of academic achievement and selfefficacy in mathematics among female students in the College of Science, Saudi Arabia. To achieve the research objective, a quasi-experimental design was employed. The research instruments included an achievement test and a mathematics self-efficacy scale, which were distributed to 60 female students from the Biology Department at the College of Science. The research results revealed statistically significant differences between the average scores of the experimental group and the control group in the post application of the achievement test and the mathematics self-efficacy scale in favor of the students in the experimental group. The current research recommends the importance of utilizing the integration of various teaching strategies, such as learning for mastery and peer tutoring, in teaching Calculus 1 at the university level. It also suggests training faculty members to use these strategies to develop different aspects for their students, such as self-efficacy in mathematics.
Migration Letters, 2023
This research employed a quasi-experimental design to investigate the impact of Peer Flipped Lear... more This research employed a quasi-experimental design to investigate the impact of Peer Flipped Learning (PFL) on academic achievement (AA) and mathematical thinking (MT) among mathematics department students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's College of Science, Saudi Arabia. Two assessment tools were employed: an AA test for the financial mathematics course and an MT test. A sample of 70 students was randomly divided into an experimental group (n=35) exposed to PFL and a control group (n=35) taught through traditional methods in a financial mathematics course. Results from post-assessment AA and MT tests revealed statistically significant differences, favoring the experimental group. These findings highlight the efficacy of PFL as a modern teaching strategy for enhancing university-level mathematics education and underscore the importance of training educators in its implementation to foster students' academic achievement and critical thinking skills.
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2023
The aim of the current study is to reveal the effectiveness of a training program using an educat... more The aim of the current study is to reveal the effectiveness of a training program using an educational platform on developing the skills of employing augmented reality apps to enhance the teaching of mathematics among elementary school teachers. The experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design, a one-group pre-/post-test design, was used in this study. The study sample consisted of 36 elementary school mathematics teachers in Saudi Arabia, and an achievement test and an observation card were used as measurement tools. The study identified a statistically noteworthy distinction, with a significance level of 0.05, in the mean scores of the study group before and after the administration of the achievement test and the observation card, favoring the post-application results. The study suggested the importance of directing those in charge of developing training programs within the Ministry of Education to incorporate educational platforms as a key component of distance education methods.
Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction
Children spend a large period of their lives close to their mothers gaining knowledge, learning m... more Children spend a large period of their lives close to their mothers gaining knowledge, learning many skills, and emulating them. Therefore, the objective of this research is to identify the relationship between mothers' educational levels and their children's academic performance. To achieve this objective, a quantitative research method (correlation design) was applied to explore the relationship and a SPSS program was used to analyze the data. The data was collected from 50 random mothers in the Kingdom of Bahrain that have at least one child in the primary stage of school. An electronic questionnaire was used to describe the studying atmosphere at home and to determine the nature of the relationship between the study variables. The relationship was analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (Spearman's rho). The results revealed that there is no relationship between a mother's educational levels and their children's performance.
International Journal of Instruction
The current study sought to reveal the level of tolerance towards non-Muslims among graduate stud... more The current study sought to reveal the level of tolerance towards non-Muslims among graduate students in Saudi Arabia. To achieve this goal, the dimensions of tolerance were determined; which are cultural tolerance, religious tolerance, and political tolerance; and a scale was built to measure them. The study used a descriptive analytical method obtaining data from (40) male and female students who were randomly selected from among the students at the College of Education at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University. The results showed that the level of tolerance is average. This may well reflect the dilemma of not spreading and deepening the idea of tolerance among university students. Also, the findings demonstrated that there are no differences between the students due to the variables (gender-academic major) in the level of tolerance. The study recommends the need to enhance the dimensions of tolerance among students and to include them in the preparation programs, to pay attention to activities that help to enhance the dimensions of tolerance, and to spread a culture of tolerance.
Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 2023
Children spend a large period of their lives close to their mothers gaining knowledge, learning m... more Children spend a large period of their lives close to their mothers gaining knowledge, learning many skills, and emulating them. Therefore, the objective of this research is to identify the relationship between mothers' educational levels and their children's academic performance. To achieve this objective, a quantitative research method (correlation design) was applied to explore the relationship and a SPSS program was used to analyze the data. The data was collected from 50 random mothers in the Kingdom of Bahrain that have at least one child in the primary stage of school. An electronic questionnaire was used to describe the studying atmosphere at home and to determine the nature of the relationship between the study variables. The relationship was analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (Spearman's rho). The results revealed that there is no relationship between a mother's educational levels and their children's performance.
Journal of Positive School Psychology, 2023
The study sought to investigate the relationship between female teachers' self-efficacy and their... more The study sought to investigate the relationship between female teachers' self-efficacy and their practice of science standards for the next generation. The descriptive approach was used, where a questionnaire was distributed to 67 science teachers at the middle school level in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The results showed that the level of self-efficacy of the participating female teachers was high (average = 3.761), and their practice of Next Generation Science Standards was also high (average = 3.871). In addition, there are no statistically significant differences in the level of self-efficacy or the practice of Next Generation Science Standards according to the variables of the years of experience and the academic major. The results also illustrated that there is a positive correlation at the 0.01 level between self-efficacy and the practice of the standards among the participating female teachers. The study recommends the importance of integrating the sources of self-efficacy related to the practice of Next Generation Science Standards in the teacher training programs because of its benefit in the teachers' practice of those standards. The current study also suggests conducting more future studies on the effectiveness of training programs based on Next Generation Science Standards and their impact on the development of self-efficacy and science teaching for female middle school teachers.
International Journal of Instruction, 2023
The current study sought to reveal the level of tolerance towards non-Muslims among graduate stud... more The current study sought to reveal the level of tolerance towards non-Muslims among graduate students in Saudi Arabia. To achieve this goal, the dimensions of tolerance were determined; which are cultural tolerance, religious tolerance, and political tolerance; and a scale was built to measure them. The study used a descriptive analytical method obtaining data from (40) male and female students who were randomly selected from among the students at the College of Education at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University. The results showed that the level of tolerance is average. This may well reflect the dilemma of not spreading and deepening the idea of tolerance among university students. Also, the findings demonstrated that there are no differences between the students due to the variables (gender-academic major) in the level of tolerance. The study recommends the need to enhance the dimensions of tolerance among students and to include them in the preparation programs, to pay attention to activities that help to enhance the dimensions of tolerance, and to spread a culture of tolerance.
This study of freshman engineering students enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (I... more This study of freshman engineering students enrolled at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) in Saudi Arabia investigated the relationship between the students’ attitudes and their demographic characteristics. Specifically, the study assessed the relationship between students’ demographic characteristics and how the characteristics related to five variables associated with attitudes toward mathematics: attitude toward success in mathematics, confidence in learning mathematics, mathematics anxiety, awareness of the usefulness of mathematics, and effectance motivation in mathematics. A total number of 157 male students enrolled in Calculus 1 participated in the survey. Findings revealed that the freshman engineering students had positive attitudes toward mathematics; furthermore, the results indicated that there are positive relationships between the fathers’ career types and all the five attitudes of the students toward mathematics. Also, the mothers’ career types and geographical regions had a positive relationship with students’ confidence in learning mathematics. In contrast, the findings indicated that there are a negative relationship between mothers’ educational levels and two of the students’ attitudes (confidence in learning mathematics and mathematics anxiety). Similarly, students’ attitudes toward success in mathematics were also impacted by their nationalities. Interviews with 26 participants helped the researcher to discover students’ ideas about the survey's questions in greater depth. The results of the interview indicate that the freshman engineering students’ attitudes are more affected by their fathers and their teachers. The reasons that form students’ attitudes toward mathematics can be divided into two parts: internal and external. The internal reasons result from the students themselves, which includes practice and preparation, assessments and grades, English language effect, time management, pride in themselves, competition with their colleagues, weak mathematical foundation, consideration of mathematics as a favorite subject, pressure of other courses, awareness of the relationship between mathematics in their daily lives and mathematics within other scientific subjects, awareness of the relationship between mathematics and their engineering major, and awareness of the benefit of mathematics in their future careers. The external reasons include teachers’ characteristics, parental support, and respect from their fathers.
International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 2022
The study aimed to identify the importance of training female early childhood teachers in educati... more The study aimed to identify the importance of training female early childhood teachers in educational design processes through project-based learning in order to improve their educational design processes. In addition, the study sought to identify the pros and cons of training on instructional design through project-based learning from the students' perceptions, and to provide recommendations and suggestions to overcome any negatives. A mixed-method research design was used in this study, in which a questionnaire was distributed to (40) female students in the early childhood major in the College of Education, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, and interviews were conducted with (12) of them to get a deeper understanding of possible areas of improvement in the instructional design processes, and the pros and cons of training. The results of this study revealed a clear improvement in the educational design processes represented in analysis, design, development, experimentation, and evaluation. The students also showed positive improvement and development in 1) the cognitive and skill aspects of instructional design processes, 2) social skills, such as communication skills, leadership skills, exchange of experiences, and appreciation of teamwork, and 3) emotional skills, such as reducing anxiety and tension. At the end of this study, the researchers have presented some recommendations and suggestions in light of the improvement aspects suggested by the participants.
Res Militaris, 2023
Most countries closed their educational institutions and suspended the attendance educational act... more Most countries closed their educational institutions and suspended the attendance educational activities hoping to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and switch to distance learning using various educational platforms. The current research reviews the effects of Corona virus "Covid-19" pandemic on education, under the conditions of distance learning. A specific detailed methodology was used to select the chosen studies including key words filter phase, publisher filter phase, and abstract filter phase. The researchers conclude with 44 articles reviewed from different countries of the world and quoted their experiences. Results indicated that students and teachers considered the distance education to be a lifeline in the success and continuation of the educational process during the COVID-19 even though there were several challenges faced students, parents, and teachers. Further investigation showed that the using distance learning enabled students to become more independent in their learning. It is suggested to conduct comparative studies on the preventive methods that universities were used to reduce the impact of the pandemic and compare them with the procedural steps taken by schools (from elementary to high school) to determine the best methods that can benefit the rest of the educational sectors.
International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 2022
The study aimed to identify the importance of training female early childhood teachers in educati... more The study aimed to identify the importance of training female early childhood teachers in educational design processes through project-based learning in order to improve their educational design processes. In addition, the study sought to identify the pros and cons of training on instructional design through project-based learning from the students' perceptions, and to provide recommendations and suggestions to overcome any negatives. A mixed-method research design was used in this study, in which a questionnaire was distributed to (40) female students in the early childhood major in the College of Education, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, and interviews were conducted with (12) of them to get a deeper understanding of possible areas of improvement in the instructional design processes, and the pros and cons of training. The results of this study revealed a clear improvement in the educational design processes represented in analysis, design, development, experimentation, and evaluation. The students also showed positive improvement and development in 1) the cognitive and skill aspects of instructional design processes, 2) social skills, such as communication skills, leadership skills, exchange of experiences, and appreciation of teamwork, and 3) emotional skills, such as reducing anxiety and tension. At the end of this study, the researchers have presented some recommendations and suggestions in light of the improvement aspects suggested by the participants.
Eurasia journal of mathematics, science and technology education, May 26, 2022
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
In light of the rapid and increasing spread of technology in all aspects of life, developing the ... more In light of the rapid and increasing spread of technology in all aspects of life, developing the skills for producing e-courses for teachers has become an important need. This empirical research aims at designing a digital repository based on interactive learning objects and measuring its impact on developing the skills necessary for producing e-courses based on Quality Matters (QM) standards for middle school mathematics teachers. We apply both a descriptive analytical approach and an experimental approach to achieve this objective. This empirical research was conducted on a random sample of 60 schoolteachers, who were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental one, consisting of 30 schoolteachers who were trained using the digital repository based on interactive learning objects; and the control, consisting of 30 schoolteachers who were trained using the traditional training method. The research tools consisted of an achievement test and a quality assessment card for e-cour...
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 2022
In light of the rapid and increasing spread of technology in all aspects of life, developing the ... more In light of the rapid and increasing spread of technology in all aspects of life, developing the skills for producing e-courses for teachers has become an important need. This empirical research aims at designing a digital repository based on interactive learning objects and measuring its impact on developing the skills necessary for producing e-courses based on Quality Matters (QM) standards for middle school mathematics teachers. We apply both a descriptive analytical approach and an experimental approach to achieve this objective. This empirical research was conducted on a random sample of 60 schoolteachers, who were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental one, consisting of 30 schoolteachers who were trained using the digital repository based on interactive learning objects; and the control, consisting of 30 schoolteachers who were trained using the traditional training method. The research tools consisted of an achievement test and a quality assessment card for e-courses based on QM standards. To analyse the data, an independent sample t-test was used. The results revealed that, in contrast with the control group, the experimental group acquired superior skills in designing and producing e-courses, as well as in the quality of e-courses. These results confirm the importance of using digital repositories based on interactive learning objects as one of the modern directions for future development in the production of e-courses based on QM standards for middle school teachers.
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2022
The aim of this research is to treat the shortcomings of teacher training programs in Saudi Arabi... more The aim of this research is to treat the shortcomings of teacher training programs in Saudi Arabia. Some of these programs are not able to fulfill the requirements of professional development because they neglect the impact of different interaction patterns (group and content-individual, content, and trainer-group, content, and trainer) within the e-training environment. This research used the experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design. The research sample was limited to a random sample consisting of 60 mathematics teachers, who were randomly divided into three experimental groups, equally. The results revealed that there are statistically significant differences at 0.05 between the average scores for middle school mathematics teachers in the post application of the cognitive achievement test, observation card, and product evaluation card related to the skills of producing interactive lessons due to the impact of the different interaction patterns in the e-training environment.
This study aims to identify the perceptions of female student teachers enrolled in the Primary Cl... more This study aims to identify the perceptions of female student teachers enrolled in the Primary Classroom Teacher Program (PCTP) at a university in Saudi Arabia. It will focus on Collaborative Online Project-Based Learning (COPBL), its advantages, challenges facing the implementation of this strategy, and provide suggestions and recommendations to overcome these challenges. A mixed-method research design was used to analyze the data. Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from fifty-five students, and nine of them were interviewed to collect qualitative data. The interview sample was intentionally chosen based on the diversity of responses in the questionnaires. The results of this study revealed that there is a consensus between the perceptions of the study sample in the questionnaires and interviews. Participants showed positive perceptions about COPBL. Researchers presented some recommendations and suggestions at the end of this study.
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
The (virtual) International Conference on Education in the Arab World: Problems and Solutions, 2021
The purpose of this study was to adapt and assess the psychometric properties of an Arabic transl... more The purpose of this study was to adapt and assess the psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the shortened version of the Fennema-Sherman Mathematics Attitudes Scales (aFSMAS) in terms of evidence of reliability and validity of scores. The aFSMAS was administered to 157 university students in Saudi Arabia. The results of a confirmatory factor analysis supported the four-factor correlated structure, which was chosen from the original instrument, based on several fit indices. Thus, the findings of this study provided evidence that confirmed the good psychometric properties of the aFSMAS. The present study provides a scale that is valid and reliable to measure the attitudes toward mathematics suitably for Saudis and Saudi culture. The scale may be a helpful tool for teachers and school counselors interested in determining individuals who may have low mathematics performance and achievement because of their attitudes.
مكتبة المتنبي للنشر والتوزيع, 2021
هدف هذا الكتاب لتزويد طلاب الدراسات العليا في التخصصات التربوية في الجامعات العربية وبالخصوص الجا... more هدف هذا الكتاب لتزويد طلاب الدراسات العليا في التخصصات التربوية في الجامعات العربية وبالخصوص الجامعات السعودية بالمعلومات والخطوات والاستراتيجيات التي تساعدهم على إعداد وكتابة ومناقشة رسائلهم الجامعية بطريقة بسيطة وسلسة يفهمها الجميع. احتوى الكتاب على مقدمة وأربعة فصول وملاحق وجزء خاص بالمصطلحات العلمية. الفصل الأول: تناول طريقة اختيار الفكرة البحثية، وطرق اختيار العينات، والضوابط اللغوية في الكتابة الأكاديمية، وتوثيق واقتباس البحوث والدراسات في متن الرسالة، وضوابط طباعة وإخراج الرسالة الجامعية. الفصل الثاني: تناول نبذة عن منهجيات البحث العلمي (الكمية - والنوعية - والمنهجيات التي تدمج بين الكمية والنوعية)، وثم الاستراتيجيات والأساليب الإحصائية التي يحتاجها الطالب عند إعداد رسالته وتحليل بياناته. الفصل الثالث: تناول كيفية كتابة مقترح خطة البحث، وكيفية مناقشة الخطة البحثية. الفصل الرابع: تناول طريقة كتابة الرسالة بصورتها النهائية، وتوجيهات مهمة حول مناقشة الرسالة والدفاع عنها.
دار ريادة للنشر والتوزيع, 2021
إن هذا الكتاب الماثل بين يديك - أخي الكريم - ويُعدُّ محاولة من المحاولات العلمية التي تناولت مشكل... more إن هذا الكتاب الماثل بين يديك - أخي الكريم - ويُعدُّ محاولة من المحاولات العلمية التي تناولت مشكلة الأبحاث الإلكترونية، وبشكل أدق مشكلة اختيار العينات للدراسات البحثية المسحية الإلكترونية. تناول فيه مؤلفه طرق وأساليب اختيار العينات بصفة عامة، والعينات الإلكترونية بشكل خاص، والمشكلات والعقبات التي تواجه الباحثين في اختيار العينات للدراسات المسحية الإلكترونية، وغيرها من الموضوعات المهمة.
مركز النشر العلمي بجامعة الإمام عبدالرحمن بن فيصل, 2022
يهدف الكتاب إلى: 1- إعطاء الطالب جملة من الأدوات والمفاهيم الإحصائية الأكثر استخدامًا في العلوم ا... more يهدف الكتاب إلى: 1- إعطاء الطالب جملة من الأدوات والمفاهيم الإحصائية الأكثر استخدامًا في العلوم التربوية والبرمجية، مثل: الإحصاء الوصفي والاستدلالي، ومستويات القياس، والأشكال البيانية، ومقاييس النزعة المركزية، ومقاييس التشتت، تفسير الدرجات المحولة، وغير ذلك من المصطلحات والمفاهيم الإحصائية. 2- استخدام برنامج SPSS في التطبيقات الإحصائية. 3- تعويد الطالب التفكير والتحليل المنطقي السليم في تجميع، ظاهرة إحصائية تربوية معينة، وتنظيمها وتحليلها وتفسيرها، واستخلاص نتائج مقبولة لاعتمادها في دراسته الإحصائية. ويحوي الكتاب سبعة فصول؛ هي: الفصل الأول: عُرِضَ فيه مفهوم الإحصاء بشكلٍ عام، ومفهوم الإحصاء التربوي بشكلٍ خاص، وقُدِّمَ فيه أهمية علم الإحصاء ومستويات القياس وقياس البيانات. الفصل الثاني: قُدِّمَ فيه طرق عرض البيانات والأشكال والرسوم البيانية وبعض أنواع التوزيعات والمنحنيات التكرارية. الفصل الثالث: دُرِسَ فيه مقاييس النزعة المركزية وهي: الوسط الحسابي، والوسيط، والمنوال. وقُدِّمَ فيه العلاقة بين المتوسطات السابقة. الفصل الرابع: نُقِشَ فيه مقاييس التشتت وهي: المدى، والمدى الربيعي، والانحراف الربيعي، والتباين، والانحراف المعياري. كما قُدِّمَ فيه العلاقة بين المتوسطات ومقاييس التشتت، ومعامل الالتواء والاختلاف. الفصل الخامس: دُرِسَ فيه الدرجات المحولة، والمعيارية، والتائية والمئينيات. الفصل السادس: عُرِضَ فيه مقاييس العلاقة ( الارتباط ) حيث تم تعريف الارتباط والانحدار، وشكل الانتشار، وطرق حساب معامل الارتباط وذلك بطريقة بيرسون وسبيرمان وبوينت بايسيريال. الفصل السابع: قُدِّمَ فيه بعض التطبيقات في الإحصاء الوصفي، مثل: إحصاءات الوفيات، والهجرة، والمواليد والخصوبة. كما أُلحِقَ بالكتاب ملحقين: الأول عُرِضَ فيه برنامج SPSS وكيفية استخدامه وفي إنشاء الرسومات الإحصائية، والثاني: شمل العلاقات الواردة في الكتاب جميعها، وعُرِضَ في نهايتة دليل المصطلحات العلمية، والمراجع.
دار المسيرة, 2024
تعتبر هذه الصفحات القليلة مرجعًا مهماً للمعلمين، حيث يستعرض الكتاب أحدث الأبحاث والتطورات في مجال... more تعتبر هذه الصفحات القليلة مرجعًا مهماً للمعلمين، حيث يستعرض الكتاب أحدث الأبحاث والتطورات في مجال فنون التدريس. سيجد المعلمون هنا مجموعة متنوعة من الاستراتيجيات المثلى والأدوات التي يمكنهم استخدامها لتعزيز تجربة التعلم لدى الطلاب.
أحتوى الكتاب على ٢٠ فصلاً، وضم أكثر من ٢٠ استراتيجية للتدريس، من أبرزها:
1- استراتيجية التعلم البنائي.
2- استراتيجية التعلم التعاوني.
3- استراتيجية لعب الأدوار.
4- استراتيجية حل المشكلات.
5- استراتيجية التعلم بالاكتشاف.
6- استراتيجيات التدريس من خلال تطبيقات الويب.
7- استراتيجية الصراع المعرفي.
8- استراتيجية التدريس التبادلي.
9- استراتيجية العصف الذهني.
10- استراتيجية التفكير بصوت عالٍ.
11- استراتيجية التعلم الالكتروني.
12- استراتيجيات التدريس من خلال توظيف تطبيقات الأنشطة التعليمية.
وغيرها الكثير من الاستراتيجيات الأخرى... ومن خلال رحلة متنوعة تمتد بين فنون التدريس التقليدية والتقنيات الحديثة، ستكون هذه الصفحات دليلًا قيمًا للمعلمين الطموحين الذين يسعون لتحسين مهاراتهم وتطوير أساليبهم التدريسية.