Abstract

The present study aimed at exploring the role of Jordanian public universities in promoting international educational principles from the perspective of their faculty members. In order to meet the study’s goals, a descriptive approach was adopted and a questionnaire was developed. The questionnaire consists from twenty five (25) items. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were measured. The study’s sample consists from three hundred (300) faculty members. They were selected from three Jordanian public universities (i.e. the University of Jordan, Yarmouk University and Mu’tah University). The researchers concluded the following results:
 
 1)- The Jordanian public universities play a moderate role in promoting international educational principles from the perspective of the faculty members
 
 2)- There isn’t any statistically significant difference between the respondents’ attitudes towards the role of Jordanian public universities in promoting international educational principles which can be attributed to gender. However, there are statistically significant differences between the respondents’ attitudes in this regard which be attributed to their academic rank. The latter differences are for the favor of the associate professors. There are statistically significant differences between the respondents’ attitudes in this regard which be attributed to type of faculty. The latter differences are for the favor of the ones who work in scientific faculties.
 
 The researchers of the present study recommend exerting more efforts by the administrations of Jordanian public universities to promote international educational principles. They also recommend providing more attention for international education in Jordanian universities. That should be done through holding seminars in order for faculty member to attend and hold discussions about international educational principles and concepts. Such seminars shall enrich the knowledge that faculty members have in this regard. The researchers also recommend promoting awareness among faculty members about the significance of addressing international education-related issues in their lectures.

Highlights

  • Several changes have been witnessed, and technological developments and knowledge have been increasing

  • That should be done through holding seminars in order for faculty member to attend and hold discussions about international educational principles and concepts

  • In the light of the aforementioned, the present study aimed to explore the role of Jordanian public universities in promoting international educational principles from the perspective of the faculty members

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Summary

Introduction

Several changes have been witnessed, and technological developments and knowledge have been increasing. That requires having knowledge and values by the members of each nation Addressing such problems requires promoting international educational principles. It seeks promoting knowledge about the way of protecting the environment Another field is the international education that seeks promoting knowledge about cultural, social, economic, and political human rights. It seeks promoting respect to such rights in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international conventions Another field is the international multicultural education. International education aims to promote educational knowledge and develop positive educational orientations It aims to promote an international respect for cultures, customs and traditions of every nation and civilization. The challenges facing international education have been increasing due to witnessing several social transformations Such transformations required keeping up with social developments, and acquiring values that are necessary in the modern civil society. In the light of the aforementioned, the present study aimed to explore the role of Jordanian public universities in promoting international educational principles from the perspective of the faculty members

The Study’s Objectives and Questions
The Study’s Significance
Definition of Terms
The Study’s Limits
Previous Studies
Foreign Studies
The Study’s Population
The Study’s Instrument
The Instrument’s Validity
The Study’s Variables
Statistical Analysis Methods
The Study’s Results
18 The university seeks promoting acceptance for multiculturalism
Results related to the study’s second question
Recommendations
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