Educational and Psychological Sciences Series

the Invisible Shackles: Unveiling Superstitious Thinking Level among High Diploma Students at Al al-Bayt University

Reem Zoubi — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The study aimed to examine the prevalence of superstitious thinking among postgraduate diploma students at the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Al al-Bayt University. A mixed-method approach was adopted to collect and evaluate both qualitative and quantitative data. The quantitative phase involved a convenient sample of 247 postgraduate diploma students. In the qualitative phase, 76 students were selected using the snowball sampling technique, and structured interviews were conducted with them.

The results indicated that the level of superstitious thinking was low among the study sample. However, gender differences were observed, with female students being more inclined to adopt superstitious thinking. The study recommended emphasizing the role of religious commitment and enhancing critical thinking skills in academic environments.

Keywords: Superstitious thinking, postgraduate students, Al al-Bayt University.

Oral Error Correction in the Foreign Language Classroom: Students’ Attitudes

Manal Alghazo — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This study aimed to investigate the attitudes of tenth grade male and female students in public schools in Southern Almazar district towards teachers’ correction of their oral errors. The study also aimed to investigate the students’ attitudes towards the types of errors corrected by their teachers in the EFL classroom. This study is a descriptive analytical study that used a five likert scale questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of (25) items. It was checked for validity and reliability prior to distributing it to the students. The participants of the study were 342 male and female students from public schools in southern Almazar district. After obtaining the data, the results were analyzed statistically through mean scores, standard deviations, t-test and Levenes’ test. The results of the study showed that participants both male and female have positive attitudes towards oral error correction, results also showed that the participants have a positive attitude towards the different types of errors corrected namely, lexical, pronunciation and grammatical errors respectively. There were no significant statistical difference at (a≤0.05) in students’ attitudes towards oral error correction in the classroom due to gender, and no significant statistical difference in students’ attitudes towards the types of errors corrected by their teachers due to gender. The conclusion is that students want and need their teachers to correct their oral errors whether these errors are lexical, pronunciation or grammatical errors. Making errors is a natural part of the process of learning a foreign language. Teachers should use the best techniques to make students feel at ease for being corrected. Recommendations include conducting research to investigate teachers’ attitudes towards error correction of students’ oral errors.

Keywords: Error Correction; oral error correction, learners’ Attitudes

Reasons for Jordanian University Students' Use of Social Media Networks in Light of Certain Variables

Barham Al Rahamneh, mohammad Al-Zboon — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This study aimed to identify the reasons why Jordanian university students use social media networks from their own perspective in light of certain variables. The study sample consisted of (550) male and female students from public universities (The University of Jordan, Mutah University, and Yarmouk University) for the academic year 2024-2025. To achieve the study’s objectives, a questionnaire comprising (26) items was developed, and the descriptive research method was employed.

The results indicated that the reasons that drive Jordanian university students to use social media networks, from their own perspective, were found to be of a moderate level across all dimensions. Moreover, the findings revealed no significant differences at the significance level (α = 0.05) in students’ perceptions of their reasons for using social media based on the variable of faculty type. However, statistically significant differences were found based on sex and cumulative average.

In light of these findings, the researchers recommend utilizing social media networks to reduce the phenomenon of university violence by monitoring and regulating content shared on these platforms and engaging influential students to promote anti-violence messages. Additionally, they suggest updating universities’ learning resources by integrating social media as a tool for knowledge dissemination.

Exploring the use of artificial intelligence applications by students of the practical education course at Al al-Bayt University to enhance their teaching practices

Kawthar Al Shadifatt, Farouq Almeqdadi — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

As AI increasingly impacts diverse sectors of society, its integration into educational settings, particularly in preschool classrooms, raises important questions about its impact on teaching and learning processes. This research focused on how a practicum course at Al al-Bayt University prepared pre-service teachers to use AI applications in their future classrooms. The population of the study included 2072 female students and the sample of this study was the whole population (2072 female students). Throughout the practicum course, students engaged with a variety of AI tools relevant to teaching practices. The study assessed the impact of the practicum course on pre-service teachers’ views of AI’s ability to improve teaching methodologies. By evaluating students’ projects, presentations, and feedback on the practicum course, the research sought to determine the effectiveness of the practicum course in preparing future teachers to seamlessly integrate AI into their teaching strategies. The findings may inform the design of practicum programs that aim to equip future teachers with the essential skills and knowledge to adapt to the changing educational landscape shaped by AI.

Persuasive Leadership among Academic Leaders at Jordanian Private Universities and its Relationship with Effective Communication

yumna atoum, Hussein Atoom , Osama Hasouneh, Mohammed Al-Magableh — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The study aimed to identify the degree of practicing persuasive leadership among academic leaders in private Jordanian universities and its relationship to communication effectiveness. The study used the descriptive correlational approach, and the questionnaire was a study tool, consisting of (37) paragraphs distributed over five areas: (commitment, credibility, participation, rewards and incentives, and the area of communication effectiveness), after verifying its validity and reliability. The study sample consisted of (254) members who were randomly selected. The results of the study showed that the degree of practicing persuasive leadership among academic leaders at private universities was moderate. The results of the study also revealed that the effectiveness of communication was moderate, and that there was a positive correlation between practicing persuasive leadership among academic leaders in Jordanian private universities and the effectiveness of administrative communication. It was recommended that awareness of the concept of persuasive leadership as an effective leadership style in Jordanian universities and its relationship to communication effectiveness be raised, and that training courses be held for academic leaders in Jordanian private universities related to persuasive leadership and its relationship to communication effectiveness.

educational technology Factors Influencing Al al-Bayt University Students’ Acquisition of Digital Skills

faread khazaleh, Jafar Aladwan — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This study aimed to identify Factors Influencing Al al-Bayt University Students’ Acquisition of Digital Skills. The study population consisted of all Al al-Bayt University students in the first semester of the academic year (2024/2025), while the study sample was a stratified random sample totaling (524) male and female students.To achieve the study objectives, the descriptive methodology was used, employing a questionnaire as the research instrument, which consisted of six domains with a total of (55) items. The study results indicated that the degree of possession of digital skills among Al al-Bayt University students was moderate. The results also showed no statistically significant differences at the significance level (α≤0.05) in the digital skills acquired by Al al-Bayt University students attributed to the gender variable. However, there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α≤0.05) in digital skills attributed to the academic year and cumulative average.

Performance of High School Students in Multiple-Choice Questions in English

Abdulrahman Olwi — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This research examined high school students’ performance in English language multiple-choice questions and the differences in performance between Grade 12 students and other students who have not yet reached Grade 12. A dataset of 301 students, collected from different international high schools, was used as a sample. The results showed that female students outperformed male students in questions related to evidence search skills, but the difference was not significant. Also, Grade 12 outperformed pre-Grade 12 students in most of the language skills, except the contextual usage language skills. Therefore, more effort needs to be dedicated to urging pre-Grade 12 students to start preparing themselves for English language multiple-choice questions.

The effectiveness of Group Counseling Program in Reducing academic procrastination among students with Learning Disabilities at Sultanate of Oman

Ahmad Alfawair, Shahla Al-Maqbali, Somaiya Al Riyami — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The current study aimed to identify the level of academic procrastination among students with Learning Disabilities in the Sultanate of Oman. The study also aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a counseling program in reducing academic procrastination among students with Learning Disabilities. The study followed a descriptive and semi-empirical design. To achieve the study's objectives, an academic procrastination scale was used, and a group counseling program was developed. The descriptive study sample consisted of (80) students with Learning Disabilities in the Sultanate of Oman enrolled in the learning disabilities program in the Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman, selected randomly. The semi-empirical study sample consisted of (20) students with Learning Disabilities who scored highest on the academic procrastination scale. They were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group consisting of (10) students with Learning Disabilities who received a group counseling program (12 sessions), and a control group that did not receive any intervention. The descriptive study results indicated that the level of academic procrastination among students with Learning Disabilities was high. The semi-empirical study results showed significant differences between the experimental and control groups (pre-test and post-test) in favor of the experimental group, attributable to the program. The results also indicated no significant differences in the means of the experimental group between the post-test and follow-up test.

Contemporary Intellectual Challenges Facing School Students from the Perspective of Islamic Education Teachers in the State of Kuwait

Fahad al azimi, Mohammad Al-Zuboun — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The study aimed to identify the contemporary intellectual challenges faced by school students from the perspective of Islamic education teachers in Kuwait. The study sample consisted of 236 Islamic education teachers in Kuwait for the 2023-2024 academic year. To achieve the study’s objective, a questionnaire comprising 20 items was developed, and a descriptive survey methodology was employed. The results indicated that the contemporary intellectual challenges faced by school students, according to Islamic education teachers in Kuwait, were rated at a high level. The findings also revealed that there were no statistically significant differences at the (α=0.05) level in the study sample’s assessment of these intellectual challenges based on the gender variable. In light of the study’s findings, it recommended the active involvement of educational institutions in raising awareness and providing guidance on the importance of achieving intellectual security.
The study also recommended the dissemination of correct Islamic educational thought through social media platforms, enabling society to benefit from and engage with it. It emphasized the importance of highlight the risks of intellectual challenges and demonstrate their negative effects on both individuals and society.
Keywords: Intellectual challenges, contemporary intellectual challenges, school students, Islamic education, Kuwait.

Predictive Ability of Digital Narcissism on Social Media in Machiavellianism Personality among a Sample of Al al-Bayt University Students

Ahmad Bani Khalid, Ibrahim Bani Khalid, Omar Al-Adamat — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This study aimed to determine the level of digital narcissism on social networking sites, the level of Machiavellian personality among Jordanian university students, and the degree of the relative contribution of digital narcissism on social networking sites to Machiavellian personality among Jordanian university students. The study sample consisted of (368) male and female students (53 males, 315 females) selected by convenience sampling. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers used the Digital Narcissism on Social Media Scale by Akdeniz and colleagues (Akdeniz et al., 2022) and the Abbreviated Machiavellianism Scale by Tianwei and colleagues (Tianwei et al., 2021) after checking for validity and reliability. The results of the study indicated that the total level of digital narcissism was (medium), and for the dimensions, the level of (narcissistic admiration) came at the medium level, while the dimension of (narcissistic competition) came at the low level, and the total level of Machiavellian personality was also (medium), and for the dimensions, the level of the (efficacy) dimension came at the high level, while the level of the (planning and hostility) dimensions came at the medium level. The results of the study showed the ability of digital narcissism on social networking sites to predict Machiavellian personality; they explained (14.2%) of Machiavellian personality, and the predictor variables explained (10.1%) of the (competitiveness) dimension. The predictor variables explained 2.8% of the Narcissistic Competition dimension; the predictor variables explained 2.8% of the Narcissistic Admiration dimension; and the predictor variables explained 1.3% of (number of hours of social media use per day); and the predictor variables explained 1.3% of (number of hours of social media use per day).

Keywords: Digital Narcissism, Machiavellianism personality, Students at Jordanian Universities.

The effect of a proposed educational program using the paired-directed learning strategy in teaching some floor movements skills in gymnastics

Saleh Qawaqzeh, Abdel Mawla Al-Ayasra — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This study aimed to identify the effect of a proposed educational program using the learning strategy to guide pairing in teaching some of the gymnastics skills, and to achieve the goals of the study, the researchers used the experimental approach, and the study sample consisted of (34) students from the gymnastics course (1) from the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Mu'tah University For the first semester of the academic year (2019/2020), they were divided into two equal experimental and control groups. Use the peer-to-peer tutorial and the control group used the traditional program. The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences between pre-measurement and post-measurement and in favor of post-measurement on learning basic skills in gymnastics and in favor of the experimental group that used the peer-directed learning strategy as it positively affected the learning process in addition to developing enthusiasm among students towards learning The study recommended using the learning strategy By directing peers on the rest of the gymnastics skills, especially those of hardware and other sports skills.