The International Journal for Talent Development

Employing e-learning applications in learning difficulties programs from teachers and educational supervisors’ perspective

Abdelrahman A. Alfifi — 2024-07-07

The study aimed to investigate the employing e-learning applications in learning difficulties from teachers and supervisors. The study depends on a descriptive approach to describe e-learning applications. A questionnaire was prepared consisting of (37) items in three mains: (1) teachers’ attitudes towards employing e-learning applications in learning difficulties, (2) employing e-learning applications in learning difficulties, and (3) obstacles to employing e-learning applications in learning difficulties). the validity and reliability of the tool were measured. Alpha Cronbach coefficient for the tool is (0.924).

The sample was chosen randomly, consisting of (30) teachers and supervisors in Tabuk city. The results showed that the degree of employing e-learning applications came to a moderate degree with a mean (3.36). The first dimension is a large, with a mean (3.53), while the second is moderate with a mean (2.98), also the third is large, with a mean (3.58). The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the averages of the study sample in the responses to the questionnaire and in its dimensions refer to variables (job, years of experience, and training). The study recommended the need to plan professional development for teachers of learning difficulties in the light of their needs.

Predicting self-efficacy in light of school Engagement for gifted students at the secondary stage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Wafaa Saud Al-Mesned — 2024-07-07

The study aimed to determine the predictive ability of school engagement and self-efficacy among gifted students in the city of Riyadh, and to identify the significance of differences in the level of school engagement and self-efficacy among gifted students due to the variables of gender and grade. The study used the descriptive approach, and the sample consisted of (350) gifted male and female students, who were randomly selected from schools in the city of Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school engagement scale, prepared by Tarabiyah (2016), and the academic self-efficacy scale, prepared by Al-Shaboul (2016) were used. The results showed that two dimensions of school engagement (cognitive and behavioral) were able to predict self-efficacy among gifted students, as they together predicted (47.3%) of the variance. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences in school engagement and self-efficacy among gifted students attributable to the gender variable and the interaction between gender and grade, while it was found that there were statistically significant differences attributable to the academic grade variable, in favor of the third year of secondary school and the first year of secondary school. Based on the results, the study recommended increasing attention to educating gifted students in Saudi Arabia about school engagement and its positive effects on self-efficacy, and including activities that focus school engagement and self-efficacy in the school curriculum.

Standardization of The Thinking Styles Inventory (TSI) in the Arab Research: analysis study

Asma hizam alzahrani — 2024-07-07

The study aimed at analyzing Arab research standardization of the (TSI). The study used The descriptive approach based on the content analysis, and the Study group included (9) studies. The researchers prepared a data collection form. The study found that researchers prefer individual publishing. Publishing in the periodicals, and the use of the short version. first edition. Four studies were conducted in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (6) Egyptians and Syrians participated in authorship. All studies were conducted on students. I also concluded that (5) studies used the Random method Study group, the Study group sizes were small, and the equation was identified in one study, and the Study group contained males and females in (8) studies. The translation procedures were clear in only two studies, there are seven studies that used the factor analysis, internal consistency, Cronbach's alpha, extracted norms in four studies, and the Normal distribution was examined in three studies. the detection of the factor analysis of the saturation on five factors and that the indicators (RMSEA), (CFI) were used in four studies. The study referred to many shortcomings and showed that researchers did not adhere to the ITC guidelines and found that the studies contained the risk of bias, so it recommended re-standardization of (TSI).

The level of Environmental literacy among teachers of general education levels (basic, secondary) in the Electricity Directorate of the Yemeni Ibb Governorate considering some demographic variables.

Yassin Ali Muhammad al-Muqalhi — 2024-07-07

This research aimed to measure the level of environmental literacy among public education teachers in Al-Nadira District, Ibb Governorate, Yemen, using a descriptive analytical approach. The study employed an instrument developed by Al-Maqlahi (2023) with 252 items across four elements: ecological environmental knowledge, awareness of environmental pollution problems, positive environmental trends, and literacy about environmental protection and problem-solving. The instrument was validated and applied to a sample of 311 teachers, representing 38.8% of the research population for the 2022/2023 academic year.

The results indicated that the general level of environmental literacy among the teachers was low, with average scores falling below the 75% proficiency level in most elements. However, positive environmental attitudes were higher, exceeding the 75% threshold at 81.8%. There were no statistically significant differences in environmental literacy levels based on demographic variables, job, professional experience, qualifications, or specialization.

The study recommended enhancing environmental literacy among teachers to better equip them for educating students on environmental issues, promoting the adoption of environmentally informed scientific practices, and encouraging the search for effective and positive solutions to environmental challenges.

The effectiveness of the academic support tool (ChatGPT) on stimulating learning for A'Sharqiyah University students in the Sultanate of Oman from their point of view

Ali Said Al Matari — 2024-07-07

The study aimed to identify the relationship of the effectiveness of the academic support tool (ChatGPT) on stimulating learning for A'Sharqiyah University students in the Sultanate of Oman from their point of view. The researchers used the descriptive survey method. The study sample consisted of (250) male and female students, while the study tool consisted of a questionnaire. The results of the study showed: The degree of practice of A'Sharqiyah students of the academic support tool (ChatGPT) was average, and the results of the study showed that the degree of possession of A'Sharqiyah students to stimulate learning was to a large degree, and there were no statistically significant differences between the averages of the answers of A'Sharqiyah students on the degree of practice of A'Sharqiyah students of the academic support tool (ChatGPT) and the degree of their possession of motivation to learn in the total degree, according to the variables of gender, academic year, and college. There is also a positive correlation between the practice of A'Sharqiyah University students of the academic support tool (ChatGPT) and their possession of stimulating learning, and the study recommended the need for A'Sharqiyah students to activate the academic support tool (ChatGPT) in university life.