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THE STATUS OF STUDENTS PRACTICE OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE JORDANIAN UNIVERSITIES
No full textاستهدفت الدراسة تعرف واقع ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات لأردنية العامة و الخاصة كما يراها الطلبة أنفسهم، و استهدفت معرفة درجة وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة تعود لاختلاف الجنس و التخصص و الجامعة.
تكون مجتمع الدراسة من جميع طلبة السنة الرابعة و البالغ عددهم (36726) طالبا و طالبة في جميع الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة، وتم اختيار عينة مكونة من (1087) طالبا و طالبة ، و للإجابة عن أسئلة تم حساب المتوسطات الحسابية و اختبار (ت).
توصلت الدراسة إلى النتائج التالية:
- جاءت تقديرات الطلبة لدرجة ممارستهم للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات العامة و الخاصة برجة متوسطة في جميع المجالات.
- وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (a= 0.05) وفقا للجنس في مجالات اتخاذ القرار و التعبير عن الرأي على درجة ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الاكاديمية في الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة و جاءت الفروق لصالح الإناث.
- وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (a. = 0.05) وفقا لمادة التخصص في مجالات حرية التعبير عن الرأي و البحث العلمي و الدراسة على درجة ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة وجاءت الفروق لصالح طلبة مادة التخصص الأدبية.
- عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (a. = 0.05) و فقا لمادة التخصص في مجال اتخاذ القرار على درجة ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات الاردنية العامة و الخاصة.
- وفي ضوء النتائج قدمت الدراسة جملة من التوصيات العملية الإجرائية للنهوض بواقع ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة.The study aimed at identifying the status of students practice
of academic freedom in the Jordanian public and private universities.
The study also aimed at identifying any significant statistical
differences in the students practice of academic freedom in public and
private universities due to gender, field of specialty, and university.
The study population consisted of all fourth year- students of
the undergraduate program. Random samples from students were
selected. The sample was (1087) students. To answer the study
questions means, standard deviation, percentage, and t-test were used.
The study revealed the following results:
• There were significant statistical differences at (a. = 0.05) between
male and female students in the decision making and freedom of
expression themes. These differences were to the favor of female
students. There were significant statistical differences at (u = 0.05) between
students reposes in decision-making theme and freedom of
expression theme due to their field of specialty variable. These
differences were to favor of female students.
• There were no significant statistical differences at (u = 0.05)
between students responses in decision making theme and freedom
of expression theme due to their field of study.
In the light of the study results, recommendations made for
more improvement in the area of academic freedom for academics and
students
Academic freedom, university autonomy and admission policy in the Jordanian public universities
No full textThis study examines the extent of academic freedom for academics and students, university autonomy and equality of admission in the Jordanian public universities. It examines academic freedom in terms of freedom to express views and ideas, freedom to select course content, freedom to select research subjects, freedom to participate in social and political activities, freedom to participate in decision making and freedom to be promoted from one academic rank to another. Also, it considers university autonomy in terms of admission of students, appointment of academics, establishing new programmes of study and research, administration of students' affairs and university autonomy from the pressure of society. Finally, it examines the admission policy in terms of the equality of the admission criteria; these are the Tawjihi scores and the quota components.
The main subjects of the study comprised a sample of higher education academics, policy makers and postgraduate students from the six public universities. The study employed qualitative and quantitative research methods; questionnaires were used to obtain the views of the postgraduate students regarding academic freedom for students and equality of admission policy. Interviews were used to obtain academics and policy makers' views regarding academic freedom, university autonomy and equality of the admission policy. There was also analysis of related documentary material.
From this study, it appears that academic freedom for academics and students is controlled and limited by social, security and legal constraints. These limitations affect freedom of expression, freedom of publishing, freedom to select course content, freedom to select research subjects, freedom to participate in social and political activities, freedom to participate in decision making and freedom to be promoted from one academic rank to another. Also, university autonomy is restricted by social and governmental regulations and security restrictions, while university autonomy to admit students is restricted by the HEC (Higher Education Council) criteria of admission. Furthermore, the admission policy is flawed by the inequality of the criteria which have not achieved equality among students.
In the light of the findings of this study, recommendations have been made for the development of academic freedom for academics and students, university autonomy and equality of the admission policy and an indication given of possible future research studies
Academic freedom, university autonomy and admission policy in the Jordanian public universities
No full textThis study examines the extent of academic freedom for academics and students, university autonomy and equality of admission in the Jordanian public universities. It examines academic freedom in terms of freedom to express views and ideas, freedom to select course content, freedom to select research subjects, freedom to participate in social and political activities, freedom to participate in decision making and freedom to be promoted from one academic rank to another. Also, it considers university autonomy in terms of admission of students, appointment of academics, establishing new programmes of study and research, administration of students' affairs and university autonomy from the pressure of society. Finally, it examines the admission policy in terms of the equality of the admission criteria; these are the Tawjihi scores and the quota components.
The main subjects of the study comprised a sample of higher education academics, policy makers and postgraduate students from the six public universities. The study employed qualitative and quantitative research methods; questionnaires were used to obtain the views of the postgraduate students regarding academic freedom for students and equality of admission policy. Interviews were used to obtain academics and policy makers' views regarding academic freedom, university autonomy and equality of the admission policy. There was also analysis of related documentary material.
From this study, it appears that academic freedom for academics and students is controlled and limited by social, security and legal constraints. These limitations affect freedom of expression, freedom of publishing, freedom to select course content, freedom to select research subjects, freedom to participate in social and political activities, freedom to participate in decision making and freedom to be promoted from one academic rank to another. Also, university autonomy is restricted by social and governmental regulations and security restrictions, while university autonomy to admit students is restricted by the HEC (Higher Education Council) criteria of admission. Furthermore, the admission policy is flawed by the inequality of the criteria which have not achieved equality among students.
In the light of the findings of this study, recommendations have been made for the development of academic freedom for academics and students, university autonomy and equality of the admission policy and an indication given of possible future research studies
THE STATUS OF STUDENTS PRACTICE OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE JORDANIAN UNIVERSITIES
No full textاستهدفت الدراسة تعرف واقع ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات لأردنية العامة و الخاصة كما يراها الطلبة أنفسهم، و استهدفت معرفة درجة وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة تعود لاختلاف الجنس و التخصص و الجامعة.تكون مجتمع الدراسة من جميع طلبة السنة الرابعة و البالغ عددهم (36726) طالبا و طالبة في جميع الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة، وتم اختيار عينة مكونة من (1087) طالبا و طالبة ، و للإجابة عن أسئلة تم حساب المتوسطات الحسابية و اختبار (ت).توصلت الدراسة إلى النتائج التالية:- جاءت تقديرات الطلبة لدرجة ممارستهم للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات العامة و الخاصة برجة متوسطة في جميع المجالات. - وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (a= 0.05) وفقا للجنس في مجالات اتخاذ القرار و التعبير عن الرأي على درجة ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الاكاديمية في الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة و جاءت الفروق لصالح الإناث.- وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (a. = 0.05) وفقا لمادة التخصص في مجالات حرية التعبير عن الرأي و البحث العلمي و الدراسة على درجة ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة وجاءت الفروق لصالح طلبة مادة التخصص الأدبية.- عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (a. = 0.05) و فقا لمادة التخصص في مجال اتخاذ القرار على درجة ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات الاردنية العامة و الخاصة. - وفي ضوء النتائج قدمت الدراسة جملة من التوصيات العملية الإجرائية للنهوض بواقع ممارسة الطلبة للحرية الأكاديمية في الجامعات الأردنية العامة و الخاصة.The study aimed at identifying the status of students practice of academic freedom in the Jordanian public and private universities. The study also aimed at identifying any significant statistical differences in the students practice of academic freedom in public and private universities due to gender, field of specialty, and university. The study population consisted of all fourth year- students of the undergraduate program. Random samples from students were selected. The sample was (1087) students. To answer the study questions means, standard deviation, percentage, and t-test were used. The study revealed the following results: • There were significant statistical differences at (a. = 0.05) between male and female students in the decision making and freedom of expression themes. These differences were to the favor of female students. There were significant statistical differences at (u = 0.05) between students reposes in decision-making theme and freedom of expression theme due to their field of specialty variable. These differences were to favor of female students. • There were no significant statistical differences at (u = 0.05) between students responses in decision making theme and freedom of expression theme due to their field of study. In the light of the study results, recommendations made for more improvement in the area of academic freedom for academics and students
The Degree of Using Social Media in the Educational Process from the Perspective of Teachers in Jordan
No full textThis 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.</jats:p
Al-Shawkaani s Views on Marriage and Divorce in His Books Nayel Al-Awtaar and Al-Sayel Al-Jarrar . as a Doctrinal Comparative Study Compared with the Family Law Used in Islamic Courts in the West Bank
No full textBegging Phenomenon in Jordan: Family Role and Causes
No full textThe study aimed to find out the role of the family in facing begging phenomena and its causes from the point of view of Jordan Families. The study population consisted of 865339 families from Amman, the Capital of Jordan. The study sample was chosen randomly, and it consisted of 4750 families. The study used a questionnaire to collect its data. To answer the first and third questions, means and standard deviations for each item and the whole domain were calculated. To answer the second question, the means, standard deviations, t-test, and one way ANOVA Analysis were used. The study revealed that some families encourage their kids to beg and seek help from others. In addition, families are busy with other responsibilities and they do not give their kids the required support that educate them and keep them away from begging. Also, there are multiple reasons that have stood behind the wide spread of the begging phenomenon such as the current difficult situation that Jordan society experience due to economic, social, and political conditions. The study revealed that low level of education for mothers is not behind the begging phenomena, but rather it is the family income at first. Unemployment reduces family income which makes the individuals to search for other means of satisfying the family needs. This, however, finally result to begging. </jats:p
Assessing surgical outcomes in boys with symptomatic urethral meatal stenosis and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
No full textViolence against Teachers in Jordanian Schools
No full textThis aim of this study is to examine the reasons for violence against teachers in Jordan from the perspective of high school students. The study followed a qualitative research approach by interviewing (50) students from grade twelve. Students were recruited in this study via the convenience sampling approach. The study revealed that teachers, school administration, school environment, media, and family conditions, were the major causes of student’s violence against teachers. Teachers who experienced violence from students are the cause of this violence due to their actions and practices. Teachers are often exhausted, dispassionate, and overloaded with teaching and administrative duties. As a result, these duties sometimes hinder them not to communicate with students nicely or help students in solving their problems. Other times, students are violent against teachers because some teachers have low academic and educational performances. They are unable to offer counselling and psychological support to students from certain backgrounds. Subsequently, some students lack proper morals and discipline. School administrators are to be held responsible for the violence against teachers because they are unable to meet the students’ needs
Political participation in Jordan: the impact of party and tribal loyalties since 1989
No full textIn the light of the internal and regional crises in the 1980s, Jordan found itself under pressure, and various ideological and political factors pushed the country towards political reform. As a result, Jordan has undergone several transformations, and a certain degree of political liberalization has made political participation the main objective of the Jordanian political system and its various institutions. This development in turn has required participation of all segments of the society, including political parties, minorities, and women. This participation demonstrates how far the political system has been liberalized. Therefore, nobody can argue that there is no political participation in Jordan. However, important questions remain. What is the form of this participation? What is its scale? What factors influence political participation, and what are its main objectives? Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the issue of political participation in Jordan. In particular, it investigated the impact of party and tribal loyalties on political participation in Jordan since 1989. This is undertaken through examining the basic forms of political participation, particularly participation in parliamentary elections. Accordingly, this study is divided into two main parts. The first part aims to shed light on the historical development of Jordanian parliament, electoral laws and systems, and political parties' participation and in addition to examine these in context of the socio-economic, political, and cultural environment. The second part was carried out through a survey involving the distribution of 400 questionnaires to five groups of political elite in Jordan. It is concluded in this study that despite the fact that political parties in Jordan date back to the establishment of the state in 1921, the social relations of kinship and the tribe are still dominant and constitute the main motives for Jordanians to participate in parliamentary elections. Several factors explain this, but it is argued here that the most important is legislations, particularly the emergency laws which have heavily restricted political freedoms and activities
