Al al-Bayt University Research Articles

The Relationship between Five Factors Personality Traits of Nursing Students and Their Attitudes towards Mental Patients

This study aimed to reveal the relationship between the personal traits of nursing students and their attitudes toward mental Patients. The randomized sample consisted of (144) selected students in the Faculty of Nursing at Al al-Bayt University, their ages ranged from (18 to 22) years. The result concluded that nursing students’ attitudes toward mental patients were negative. It also indicated that the trait openness to experience has a significant negative correlation on all domains of attitudes toward mental patients scale, the correlation of the conscientiousness trait with the domains of attitudes toward mental disorders is not significant, and the extraversion trait has significant positive correlation with stereotyping, pessimism and stigma domains. The agreeableness trait has a significant negative correlation with all domains of attitudes toward mental disorders scale. The neuroticism trait has a significant negative correlation with the domain of the tendency towards pity in students' attitudes toward mental patients, while the rest of the domains of students' attitudes toward mental patients were not significant. The results also indicated that there are significant differences in all domains of the attitudes toward mental patients scale due to the gender variable in favor of males; That is, males had more negative attitudes toward mental patients than females. It is also clear that there are no significant differences for the variables of academic level and cumulative average in the dimensions of attitudes toward mental disorders. The study recommends creating educational programs to educate students about the importance of carrying positive attitudes toward mental patients, which contributes to reducing the problems of mental patients.

The Degree of Technological Proficiency Attained by Al al-Bayt University Students through Blended Learning

The Degree of Technological Proficiency Attained by Al al-Bayt University Students through Blended Learning

Problems facing students of the Department of Physical Education in the athletics course

The purpose of this study was to identify and investigate the obstacles experienced by students in the Department of Physical Education participating in the athletics course al Al al-Bayt University and to determine the effect of (gender, and academic year) on the degree of the problems. The study used the descriptive approach since it suits the nature of the study, and the sample of the study consisted of 66 male and female students. The sample was chosen purposefully, and was tested by a questionnaire designed by the researchers, which consisted of 36 items divided into three dimension: problems related to capabilities, problems related to the study plan, and problems related to psychological factors. According to the findings of the study, the problems facing students at the Department of Physical Education in the Athletic course were of a high degree. The study also found statistically significant differences in the problems facing students due to the variables of gender in favor of the females, and to the variable of the academic year in favor of the sophomore.

The Effect of Using Digital Educational Content Based on Learning Styles (Audio, Visual, Kinesthetic) on the Achievement and Motivation Towards Learning among Students Enrolled in the "Design and Production Educational Materials" Course at Al al-Bayt University

This study aimed at exploring the effect of using digital educational content based on learning styles (auditory, visual kinesthetic) on academic achievement and motivation towards learning for students enrolled in the " Design and Production of Educational Materials" course at Al al-Bayt University. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design where it was conducted on (136) male and female Class Teacher students at Al al-Bayt University, and who enrolled in two sections in " Design and Production of Educational Materials" course in the first semester of the academic year 2021/2022. The two sections were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group was taught by using digital educational content, while a control group taught by using the traditional methods. To achieve the objectives of the study, an achievement test and a motivation scale were developed and validated by the researcher before being administered to the study groups. The data were analyzed using covariance analysis (ANCOVA) to test the significant differences in group means. The results showed that the use of digital educational content based on learning styles had a positive impact on academic achievement and motivation towards learning for students. The study also revealed that students who preferred different learning styles (auditory, visual or kinesthetic) greatly benefitted from digital educational content based on learning styles.

Physical Patterns and their Relationship to Sport Injuries in Gymnastics Course among Male Students in the Department of Physical Education at Al al-Bayt University

The current study aimed to reveal the relationship between physical pattern and sports injuries among male students who completed the gymnastics course at Al al-Bayt University. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a tool consisting of three sections was developed: the first is the basic information section, the second is to determine the physical type, and the third includes (7) items related to sports injuries in the gymnastics game. The validity and reliability of the study tool were verified, and the study sample included (28) students who had completed the gymnastics course. The results showed that the prevailing physical type is thin, and the incidence of injuries in the gymnastics course amounted to (1.54) injuries for each student, and the injury rates were as follows: muscles, humerus, bruises. Also, the injury was of moderate severity, and the injury was one time and the injuries associated with the parallel device and insufficient warm-up were the most frequent, and there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α = 0.05) between the sports injuries of the students of the Department of Physical Education due to the physical style and the academic year. The researchers recommended the necessity of adequate warm-up before training, paying attention to the students’ physical fitness, and taking preventive measures when using the parallel bar and floor movement mat during training.

The Effect of a Proposed Educational Program Using Mental Training on Learning Some Gymnastics Skills

This study aimed to identify the effect of a proposed educational program using mental training on learning gymnastics skills. The study sample consisted of 24 female students from the Department of Physical Education at Al al-Bayt University who are enrolled in the gymnastics course from the summer semester of the academic year 2021-2022. The study sample was divided into two equal groups: experimental and control each containing 12 students. The control group was traditionally taught gymnastics skills, while the experimental group was taught gymnastics skills using a mental training program. The results showed that the mental training accompanying the educational program is effective in teaching gymnastics skills. The researchers recommended using mental training coupled with skill learning within the educational units because of its positive effect on accelerating the learning process.

Attitudes of Graduate Students in the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Al al-Bayt University Towards using the E-learning Platform Moodle in light of the Corona pandemic

This study aimed to identify the attitudes of graduate Students at the faculty of educational sciences at Al al-Bayt University towards using the e-learning platform Moodle in light of the Corona pandemic in Jordan, to achieve the objectives, the researcher designed an E-electronic questionnaire consisting of (20) items. The validity and reliability of which were confirmed. Distributed to the study sample, which consisted of (304) male and female students at the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the researched university. The study adopted the descriptive survey methodology. The results of the study showed that the degree of attitudes of graduate Students in the faculty of educational sciences at Al al-Bayt University towards using the e-learning platform Moodle in light of the Corona pandemic from Their point of view was high, With an arithmetic mean (3.74) and a standard deviation (0.86), and there were no statistically significant differences at the significance level (α = 0.05) in the estimates of the study sample members due to the variables (Gender, Department, Path), and in light of the results of the study, the researcher presented a set of recommendations. The most important of which are riving more attention to the application of the E-learning Platform Moodle, in Jordanian universities.

Exploring Psychological Mechanisms of OCA in Jordanian Universities: A Case Study of Al al-Bayt University

Oral Communication Apprehension casts a long shadow for many Jordanian students, hindering their ability to thrive in an immersive language environment. This qualitative study examined the inner workings of Oral Communication Apprehension (OCA) fifteen Jordanian students at Al al-Bayt University, exploring the specific psychological processes and mechanisms that fuel this anxiety. Through in-depth interviews, the research investigates how students experience OCA both inside and outside the classroom, revealing a complex interplay of factors. Fear of negative judgment, avoidance behaviors, speaking anxiety, lack of confidence in English skills, and persistent self-criticism intertwine and reinforce each other, creating a vicious cycle that impedes fluency and engagement. This research builds on existing knowledge on OCA and anxiety, offering valuable insights into the unique experiences of Jordanian learners and the specific challenges they face. Finally, the study suggests that pedagogical implications can be used to reduce and alleviate the negative impacts of these psychological factors on the smoothness of oral communication and speaking fluency.

Potentials of ChatGPT in Computer Programming: Insights from Programming Instructors

Potentials of ChatGPT in Computer Programming: Insights from Programming Instructors

Students' Perceived Restoration in Campus Outdoor Spaces: The Case of Bani Hashim Square in Al al-Bayt University, Jordan

Students' Perceived Restoration in Campus Outdoor Spaces: The Case of Bani Hashim Square in Al al-Bayt University, Jordan

Predictive Ability Of Moral Intelligence In Academic Entitlement Among University Students

This study aimed to investigate the predictive ability of moral intelligence in academic entitlement in Al al-Bayt University students and to determine its level among them. It also sought to determine whether differences in academic entitlement are attributable to gender, type of college, and academic level. Two measures were utilised to achieve the study objectives. A total of (404) male and female students were recruited for this study using the convenience sample method. The level of moral intelligence and academic entitlement was found to be high. The findings showed statistically significant differences in the level of academic entitlement attributed to the gender variable (females) and statistically significant differences in academic entitlement in the college variable (scientific colleges). However, no statistically significant differences were observed in the level of academic entitlement due to the academic level variable. Moral intelligence contributed to explaining (47.1%) of the variance in academic entitlement.

Multiple Intelligences of Al al-Bayt University Students with Reference to Gender, College, and Grade Point Average (GPA)

Multiple Intelligences of Al al-Bayt University Students with Reference to Gender, College, and Grade Point Average (GPA)

Analysis of Translation Errors Among Jordanian Students When Translating the Text Al-Ġazāla Al-Ḏakillah: The Case of 4th-Year Spanish-English Students at Al al-Bayt University

Translation is a much more complicated task than it really seems. It is a work in which nuances, knowledge, culture, and the transmission of science are important. The aim is to study the translation errors made by the students of the Translation - 2 course at the University of Al al-Bayt in order to improve their level and learn about and solve the difficulties that our students have. We have asked them to translate a text taken from the book Uncle Hamdī's Tales, which is considered a simple literary text full of sentences with different tenses and highly varied vocabulary. We have detected that there are many spelling difficulties, problems with the semantic meanings in the translation, and failures in terms of correctly translating the syntactic structure of Arabic sentences into Spanish. We have proposed several ways to solve these problems, including spending more time in the course to review tenses with students, strengthening their vocabulary, and having optional tasks to raise their level of writing and spelling.

Evaluating Educational and Global Leadership Abilities of University Faculty Leaders: Perspectives from Al Albayt University Staff

Evaluating Educational and Global Leadership Abilities of University Faculty Leaders: Perspectives from Al Albayt University Staff

Mathematics Anxiety among Jordanian Pre-Service Elementary Teachers

Mathematics is considered one of the most important topics people are interested in throughout the different learning stages. A lot of people all around the world face different types of difficulties such as anxiety of mathematics. The current study aimed at investigating mathematics anxiety among pre- service Jordanian elementary teachers. The sample consisted of 472 pre-service teachers who were studying in the College of Educational Sciences at Al al-Bayt University, Jordan. Those pre- service teachers were enrolled in three different majors: Elementary Teachers Program, Early Childhood Program, and Special Education Program. The researchers used the Mathematical Anxiety Scale- Short Version developed by Suinn and Winston (2003), which consisted of 29 items with 5- point Likert-type instrument. The results of the study revealed six themes where each included some of the 29 items of the scale. In general, the responses of the participants in the study showed mathematics anxiety in the following issues: Anxiety because of thinking about the exam, anxiety after taking the exam, anxiety in the form of patterns and life situations related to the four basic processes, anxiety from mathematics, concern in the form of questions on the four basic processes, concern in the form of models of life applications on the four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and taking a math test or preparing for a math test or homework.

The Degree of Practicing Organizational Agility at Al Al-Bayt University from Its Faculty Members’ Perspective

The Degree of Practicing Organizational Agility at Al Al-Bayt University from Its Faculty Members’ Perspective

The Impact of Strategic Intelligence on Crisis Management Styles at Al al-Bayt University

The Impact of Strategic Intelligence on Crisis Management Styles at Al al-Bayt University

The Effect of Digital Content Designed Based on Learning Styles on Academic Achievement and Motivation toward Learning

This study aimed at examining the effect of using digital educational content designed by learning style (audio, visual, or kinesthetic) on the academic achievement and motivation towards learning among students of the Life Skills subject at Al al-Bayt University during COVID-19. The study sample consisted of two groups chosen randomly; one was the experimental group and comprised 55 students, while the other was the control group and comprised 50 students. An academic achievement test, consisting of 25 questions and a motivation scale of 25 items was prepared to measure the use of digital educational content based on learning style (audio, visual, or kinesthetic) in the academic achievement and motivation towards learning among Life Skills students. The validity and reliability of the study tools were determined. To answer the study questions, the means and standard deviations of the study sample were calculated, and a one-way analysis of variance (ANCOVA) was computed. The results showed a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of academic achievement and the scores on the motivation scale due to the variable of teaching method, in favor of the experimental group, which studied using digital educational content based on learning style (audio, visual, or kinesthetic). The researchers recommended generalizing the experience of using digital educational content based on learning styles (audio, visual, or kinesthetic) due to its impact on the academic achievement and motivation toward learning among students of the Life Skills subject at Al al-Bayt University during COVID-19 on various subjects in the university.

The Degree of Availability of University Life Skills among Students of Educational Technology Courses at Al al-Bayt University from their Point of View

This study aimed to identify the degree of availability of university life skills among students of educational technology courses at Al al-Bayt University from their point of view. The study population consisted of all students of educational technology courses in the first semester of the academic year (2022/2023), while the study sample was a stratified random sample, whose number was (515) male and female students. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive approach was used, by using a questionnaire as a tool for the study, and it consisted of six domains with a total of (54) paragraphs. The results of the study showed that the degree of availability of university life skills among students of educational technology courses at Al al-Bayt University was moderate, and also showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the significance level (α≤0.05) in the life skills acquired by students of educational technology courses due to the gender variable, and that there are statistically significant differences at the significance level (α≤0.05) in the life skills acquired by students of educational technology courses due to (year of study and university grade).

The Effectiveness of Using Adobe Captivate on the Master Degree Students’ Achievement in "Educational Technology" at Al al-Bayt University

The Effectiveness of Using Adobe Captivate on the Master Degree Students’ Achievement in "Educational Technology" at Al al-Bayt University