Secondary School Girls Research Articles

Influence of Gender on Stress among School Children: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: The perception of stress by students affects their academic performance significantly. Continuous exposure to stress for a long time can cause both physical illnesses (including heart disease), and mental illnesses (e.g., anxiety disorders). Furthermore, stress increases the risk of suicide in students which is an important cause of adolescent mortality. Perception of stressors depends upon the biological, social, and psychological factors of students. Moreover, biological differences between male and female students attributed to the significant difference in experiencing stress among them. Aim: To study the gender difference and stress levels among adolescent school students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Government boys higher secondary school and Government girls higher secondary school Mauganj, a town of Madhya Pradesh, India, between August 2016 to September 2016. The state board of examinations and the Hindi medium of instruction were followed in the school. Total 40 study subjects, 24 males and 16 females were recruited for study after obtaining written informed consent from participants by simple random sampling method. The self-administered student stress scale was used to measure participants’ levels of stress and socio-demographic information, including age, sex, education, was recorded in semistructured data entry proforma. The data were summarised using means with standard deviations and frequencies with percentages. Comparative analyses between the genders were conducted using the Student’s t-test (for continuous variables). The p-value ≤0.05 was considered level of significance. Results: Total of 40 study participants included, mean age 16.2±2.2 years. A total of 24 were male students and 16 were female students, amongst included subjects. Majority of student’s family practiced Hindu religion. Total stress score was 84.3±7.5 for male and 96.2±5.5 for female students (p=0.001). Conclusion: Significant amounts of stress were felt by students in high school. Male and female students perceived similar levels of stress in their academic and vocational domains, but female students felt significantly more stress in their financial, emotional, familial, and social domain. Student total stress levels were significantly higher for female students than male students.

The Effectiveness of Designing E-Learning Environment based on Mastery Learning and Artificial Intelligence on Developing English Speaking Skills among Tenth Graders in Palestine

The study aimed to design an e-learning environment based on learning for proficiency and artificial intelligence, and to know its effectiveness in developing English speaking skills for tenth grade students. To achieve the objectives of the study, the quasi-experimental approach was used on a sample of (70) female students from one female secondary school for girls by random selection. The equivalence of the two groups was verified. The researcher applied the pre-test to both groups. The experimental group was taught using the e-learning environment, while the control group was taught by the traditional method in the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. The experiment lasted for five weeks. Speaking skills test, speaking skills list has been applied to build the test. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≤ = 0.01) between the mean scores of the control group and the experimental group on the post-speaking skills test in favor of the experimental group due to the effectiveness of the e-learning environment based on learning for mastery. The study recommended that English language teachers use the e-learning environment based on learning for mastery and artificial intelligence in their lessons to improve students' English language skills, especially speaking skills.

The Impact of Teaching Using the Google Classroom Platform on the Achievement of the Tenth-Grade Students in the Subject of the Arabic Language in the Directorate of Education of Al-Qasr District

This study aimed to identify the effect of teaching using the Google classroom platform on the achievement of the tenth-grade female students in the subject of the Arabic language in the Directorate of Education of Al-Qasr District. To achieve the objectives of this study, the semi-experimental approach was used, the study sample consisted of (51) female students divided into two groups, the first group is the experimental group: which was taught using the (Google Classroom) platform and includes (25) students, and it was selected from Al-Qasr Secondary School for Girls, and the second group is the control group: which was taught using the usual method in teaching Arabic language. It includes (26) students. An achievement test was prepared in the Arabic language subject, then its validity and reliability were verified, and the studied educational material was prepared using the (Google Classroom) platform. The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the students in the test. post-achievement, which is attributed to the difference in the teaching method in the experimental group that was taught using the (Google Classroom) platform, and the control group that was taught in the usual way on assessments. The post-test achievement test, for the benefit of the students in the experimental group who studied using the Google Classroom platform. Keywords: Google Classroom platform, achievement, tenth grade. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-1-01 Publication date: January 31 st 2023

Effectiveness of Training to Overcome the Learned Helplessness on Academic Procrastination and Self-efficacy of Adolescent girls

Background and Aim: Low self-efficacy and academic procrastination are common problems for students. One of the methods that are basically based on positive psychology and can be effective in this field is overcoming learned helplessness. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of learning to overcome learned helplessness on academic procrastination and self-efficacy of secondary school girls. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population was all the female students of Javad Al-A'meh High School in Baharestan 2, who were studying in the academic year of 2020-21. The research sample consisted of 30 students who were selected by convenience sampling based on the research criteria and were randomly assigned to two experimental(n=15) and control(n=15) groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions of 90 minutes of learning helplessness overcoming intervention (adapted from Shakoor Sefat-Sadighi and Sharifi-Daramdi's package,2020) and the control group remained on the waiting list. The measurement tools were the general self-efficacy questionnaire of Sherer et al. (1982) and the academic procrastination questionnaire of Solomon and Roth Bloom (1984). Results: The results of covariance analysis showed that learning to overcome learned helplessness has a significant effect on reducing academic procrastination and its components (P>0.05; F=27/98) and increasing students' self-efficacy (P >0.05; F=28/76). Conclusion: The findings of this study show the effectiveness of learned helplessness training on academic procrastination and self-efficacy. Therefore, it is suggested that psychologists and therapists use this method to improve self-efficacy and reduce academic procrastination.

TEACHERS AS FACILITATOR TOWARDS REDUCING ANXIETY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The quantitative study was intended to compare the responses of female secondary school teachers with the responses of girl’s secondary school students regarding teacher as a facilitator towards reducing anxiety of secondary school students. The deductive research study was focused on research question; is there a significant difference among the responses of secondary teachers and students regarding the role of teachers in reducing anxiety. Aimed at this purpose all Secondary schoolgirls and female Secondary School Teachers (SSTs) of grade 9th and grade 10th in District Swabi were designated as the population of the study. The sample size of (164) female Secondary school teachers and girls students of class 9th and 10th were selected through convenient sampling technique by using Yamane Formula. Two Distinct questionnaires for the purpose of collecting data from female secondary teachers and Secondary schoolgirl’s were developed for the purpose of data collection. Research data were collected and analyzed by the help of SPSS 21. The data were analyzed by Mean, Standard Deviation as well as t-test was applied for the comparison. Results showed significant of difference between the responses of female secondary school teachers with the responses of girl’s students. Female teachers were more agreed with the statements that they help out the students in reducing anxiety as compare to the responses of girl’s secondary school student. It was recommended that professional development courses should be enriched related to reducing students’ anxiety.

Identifying the Role of Metacognitive Strategies in Promoting English as a Second language at the Secondary level

This study deals with the role of metacognitive strategies in promoting English as a second language at the secondary level. Metacognition is the thinking of one’s thoughts. Metacognition is one step ahead of cognition as it studies deeply while cognition studies on a surface level. In cognition, students analyze text on the surface level while in metacognition students critically analyze the text and their understanding is on a deeper level. Metacognition stimulates the thinking process of the reader. The thinking level of metacognition is higher than cognition. In metacognitive strategies three stages are important and theses Planning, Monitoring, Evaluating. In planning, students used their prior knowledge and teachers can ask probing questions. In monitoring students check their comprehension. In evaluation, students can have group discussions after reading the text. The study was conducted in girls’ secondary schools and for data collection, a questionnaire was adapted and a survey was conducted to collect the data from the required, selected population. It includes quantitative analysis techniques and data collection based on the survey of seven schools from the district of Rahim Yar Khan. The population of the study is comprised of 350 students from seven secondary school girls in the district of Rahim Yar Khan. Students who study English at the secondary level of 9th & 10th grade.

Investigation of Teachers’ Practices through National Professional Standards for Teachers in Pakistan

The study was designed to investigate teachers’ practices through National Professional Standards for Teachers in Pakistan at secondary school level in Lahore. Practices of teachers investigated through NPSTP (National Professional Standards for Teachers in Pakistan), delimited to four standards including human growth and development, instructional planning and strategies, assessment and professional development and code of conduct. Data were collected through two questionnaires, filled by teachers and their students. Sample was 539 (241male and 198female) teachers and 1044 students of 9th and 10th classes from 72 boys and girls secondary schools of Lahore. An observation conducted for twenty eight classrooms to investigate the practices of teachers in classroom. The statistical techniques as chi square, Cramer’s V value and percentage were applied for data analysis by using SPSS (Version20). Major findings of study indicated that though the teachers were aware of NPSTP to some extent but they were not practicing these standards in their classrooms efficiently. It was suggested that the teachers should be trained according to the National Professional Standards for Teachers in Pakistan.

Socio-cultural factors on girls’ performance in Mathematics in the Kenya certificate of secondary education in Kathiani sub-county, Machakos county, Kenya

Introduction: In Kenya, Mathematics is a vital subject that is taught as a compulsory subject in basic education and as an optional subject at the tertiary education level. However, its performance by female students in Kenya has been lacking and especially at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) examination. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of socio-cultural factors on girls’ performance in Mathematics in K.C.S.E examination in Kathiani Sub- County. In particular, the study examined the location of the school and the teachers’ competence in Mathematics as the main variables. Methodology: This study used descriptive survey design that answers the questions how, what, when, and where about the phenomenon under investigation. The target population included all secondary schools for girls in Kathiani sub-County. The total enrolment of the girls constituted of the target population of the study. The target population of the study comprised of 1804 girls, 87 Mathematics teachers, and 32 principals of secondary schools. Results: The researchers established that students’ who moved least distance daily performed well compared to those who moved long distances. The study also established that teachers who are trained with high grades have been observed to produce students with good grades when compared to teachers who train to be teachers with lower grades. Recommendations: The study recommended that adequate measures should be put in place to have day schools at close proximity of the students. In addition, instructors should develop their own pedagogical methods that would meet the students’ needs for them to excel in the subject.

Implications of Government’s Sanitary Towels Initiative on Curricular and Co-Curricular Participation of Secondary School Girls in Nakuru County, Kenya

The government of Kenya is committed to end disparity in education by ensuring equity of access and participation of all girls and boys in education. This is evidenced through education policies in place such as the Government’s Sanitary Towels Initiative (GSTI) whose aim is to minimize barriers to education for girls and put them at par with the boys. This study sought to explore the efficacy of GSTI on educational access and participation of secondary school girls in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study employed Descriptive Survey design. The sample size was 329 respondents comprising of 316 secondary school girls, 6 class teachers, 6 principals and 1 education officer. Questionnaires, interviews and documentary analysis were utilized as data collection tools. Data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The study findings revealed that lack of sanitary towels has been a major issue affecting girls’ access and participation in education. GSTI has impacted the girls’ educational access and participation through enabling them to be always present in class, freely stand and answer questions, mingle freely even among boys, concentrate in study activities, volunteer to dust the board and feel comfortable in class during their menstruation period. The findings also indicated that through GSTI the girls have comfort, confidence, motivation and dignity leading to increased participation. In conclusion, GSTI has had a positive impact on girls’ access and participation in education and strategies should be put in place to ensure its sustainability.

Quality of life and well-being problems in secondary schoolgirls in Kenya: Prevalence, associated characteristics, and course predictors.

Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa often report low levels of quality of life (QoL) and well-being, but reliable data are limited. This study examines which sociodemographic, health, and behavioral risk factors and adverse adolescent experiences are associated with, and predictive of, QoL in Kenyan secondary schoolgirls. 3,998 girls at baseline in a randomised controlled trial in Siaya County, western Kenya were median age 17.1 years. Subjectively perceived physical, emotional, social and school functioning was assessed using the Pediatric Quality of Life (QoL) Inventory-23. Laboratory-confirmed and survey data were utilized to assess sociodemographic, health and behavioral characteristics, and adverse adolescent experiences. We identified a group of girls with Low QoL (n = 1126; 28.2%), Average QoL (n = 1445; 36.1%); and High QoL (n = 1427; 35.7%). Significantly higher scores on all well-being indicators in the LQoL compared with HQoL group indicated good construct validity (Odds Ratio's (ORs) varying from 3.31 (95% CI:2.41-4.54, p < .001) for feeling unhappy at home to 11.88 (95%CI:7.96-17.74, p< .001) for PHQ9 defined possible caseness (probable diagnosis) of depression. Adverse adolescent experiences were independently statistically significant in the LQoL compared to the HQoL group for threats of family being hurt (aOR = 1.35,1.08-1.68, p = .008), sexual harassment out of school (aOR = 2.17,1.79-2.64, p < .001), and for menstrual problems like unavailability of sanitary pads (aOR = 1.23,1.05-1.44, p = .008) and stopping activities due to menstruation (aOR = 1.77,1.41-2.24, p < .001). After 2-years follow-up of 906 girls in the LQoL group, 22.7% persisted with LQoL. Forced sex (aOR = 1.56,1.05-2.32, p = .028) and threats of family being hurt (aOR = 1.98,1.38-2.82, p < .001) were independent predictors of persistent LQoL problems. Persistent QoL problems in Kenyan adolescent girls are associated with adverse physical, sexual and emotional experiences and problems with coping with their monthly menstruation. A multi-factorial integral approach to reduce the rate of adverse adolescent experiences is needed, including provision of menstrual hygiene products. ClinicalTrials.gov:NCT03051789.

Effectiveness of the Formal Aspect of the Torrance Test Identifying Levels of Creative Thinking among Tenth Grade Students: A Case Study

This qualitative study aims to identify levels of creative thinking, including the skills of fluency, originality, details and flexibility, among a group of tenth grade students in Palestine from Jerusalem and Ramallah schools, according to the gender variable, using the formal aspect of the Torrance test of creative thinking. The study sample consisted of students females selected from Secondary School for Girls and males from one of the Excellence School. The results differences in the degree of originality, flexibility and details in favor of female students, and a difference in the degree of fluency in favor of male students, which reflects the societal context with regard to their creative thinking skills. In light of these findings, the researchers recommend the manner of presenting the educational curricula be reconsidered and that teachers be given training in the use of creative thinking strategies and enrichment activities during the presentation of educational content, thus also enhancing creativity among their students.

Crochet: Engaging Secondary School Girls in Art for STEAM’s Sake

Recent STEAM programs have made accomplishments in recruiting K-12 girl students to participate in STEAM activities. Educational researchers have called for studies of how STEM programs engage girls. However, little research has embedded STEM education with girl education such as their emotional needs, identity, and self-expression. This study examined how crochet that was embedded in a STEM summer camp impacted their sense of belonging, creativity, well-being, and STEAM learning. For this qualitative study, surveys were conducted with 37 student participants and Discord was used as part of the data sources. Findings indicated that crocheting enhanced students’ sense of belonging, creativity, well-being, as well as STEM learning. This study contributes to the STEM learning program design for girls in secondary schools with two closely related theories: constructivist learning environment theory and sense of belonging theory. This study added new knowledge to the research of crochet in girl education and STEM program design.

Perception and Acceptability of Reusable Menstrual Pads among Secondary School Girls in Ilorin, Kwara State

The inability to afford disposable menstrual pads is a major problem in girls and women in the developing. Therefore, there is a need for low-cost options like reusable sanitary pads. Reusable sanitary pads are a cheap, effective and empowering tool for young girls who cannot afford disposable materials. A cross- sectional descriptive research design was used to determine perception and acceptability of reusable menstrual pads among secondary school girls in Ilorin, Kwara State. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire and a purposive sampling technique was used to select 262 respondents from the target population. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and the level of significance was set at 5%. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents attain menarche at the age of 10 and 12 years. More than half of the respondents had poor perception 145 (55.3%) and poor acceptability 148 (56.5%) about reusable menstrual pads. The major reasons for non-acceptability of reusable menstrual pad were lack of awareness 72 (27.5%), stress of washing reusable menstrual pads36 (13.7%), risk of contracting infection 24 (9.2%) and inability to afford it 10 (3.8%). This study therefore recommended that menstrual health promotion campaigns and interventions should be put in place to promote positive perception and accessibility to reusable menstrual pads among young girls in the face of the Nigeria economic crisis where women and young girls constantly experience period poverty. Keywords: Acceptability, Menstruation, Perception, Reusable pads, Secondary school girls.

Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices among Female Secondary School Students in Umuahia, South-Eastern Nigeria

Proper menstrual hygiene management is essential for the good health of women. Access to clean water and sanitary facilities is essential for maintaining good hygiene. The objective of this study was to assess the menstrual hygiene management practices among female secondary school students in Umuahia, South-Eastern Nigeria. This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study of which a well-structured questionnaire was administered among secondary school girls in Umuahia, Nigeria. Results showed that for “washing of hands with soap and running water”, 20 students representing 9.52% indicated very high level (VH) of practice, 28 students representing 13.33% indicated high level (H) of practice, while 64(30.48%) and 98 (46.67%) indicated low level (LL) and very low level (VL) of practice respectively. For “washing of hands before meals” 107 (50.95%) and 62 (29.52%) indicated that they did it to a VH and H respectively, while 29 (13.81%) and 12 (5.71%) respectively indicated LL and VL of practice. The results also showed that the absorbent most used was a disposable sanitary pad. The most common frequency of change of absorbent was twice a day. Ten (10) students representing 7.14% very often used reusable cloth/towel, 4(2.86%) very often used tampon, 78 representing 55.71% very often used disposable sanitary pad, 0(0.00%) very often used menstrual cup, while 8 representing 5.71% very often used toilet paper/tissue. The most frequently adopted rate of changing absorbents by students was twice a day (morning and night). The results showed that 68 (48.57%) of the students very often (VOF) changed their absorbents twice a day, while 16 (11.43%) rarely changed their absorbent twice a day. The findings of this study indicated that the menstrual hygiene management practices among the students were very poor. Adequate health promotion for secondary school girls and provision of basic toilet facilities at these schools was recommended. Keywords: Menstruation, Hygiene, Hand-washing, Absorbents, Sanitation.

AWARENESS OF BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS (15-17 YEARS) BETWEEN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF EBONYI STATE.

The aim of this study was to investigate the level of awareness of breast self-examination among secondary school girls (15-17 years old) in Ebonyi State's rural and urban districts. The study was designed as a cross sectional survey of female secondary school students using questionnaire for data collection. The study population was from a secondary school (1000 females), 500 females were from rural areas of Ebonyi State while 500 females were from urban areas of Ebonyi State. Data obtained was analysed using chi square Pearson correlation coefficient (r) which is one of the tools in International Business Machine Statistical Package for Social Science (IBMSPSS) version 25. From the results obtained, awareness of breast self-examination for the urban subjects were reported to be 62.3% while for the rural subjects, it was reported to be 37.7%. The major source of awareness of breast self-examination was from health workers for urban dwellers and television for rural dwellers. In conclusion, disparity in the awareness of breast self-examination between urban and rural secondary school girls (age 15-17) in Ebonyi State was found and thus it is important to create awareness of BSE among young girls most especially the rural area dwellers.

The Prevailing Values among High School Male and Female Teachers and their Role in their Educational Performance

The study identified high school male and female teachers committed to personal - moral - social - recreational values. The sample was three secondary schools for girls and four for boys in Al-Aflaj. They were 200 male and female teachers. The study tools were the values ​​scale with four dimensions: moral, subjective, social, and recreational values, and the educational performance scale (46). Standard mean - standard deviation - (t) test, Mann-Whitney test - Spearman test - Pearson test were used. The results showed no statistically significant differences between male and female high school teachers. There is no positive correlation between the high school teachers' commitment degree to different values, their educational qualification level, and the training courses they received in the educational field. There is a positive correlation between high school teachers' commitment to subjective and recreational values and the number of training courses they received in the educational field. The research concludes that directing high school teachers to the prevailing values influences male and female students. Training high school teachers on purification methods, activities, and educational means is necessary for developing values.&#x0D; &#x0D; Received: 29 July 2022 / Accepted: 3 October 2022 / Published: 5 November 2022

Stages of HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Among Guardians of Female Secondary School Students in China

PurposeFemale secondary school students are the primary recommended population for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. However, vaccine hesitancy may affect uptake. In this study, we assessed the vaccine hesitancy levels among the guardians of female secondary school students in China. MethodsWe developed a questionnaire and conducted cross-sectional surveys among guardians of secondary school girls aged 12–19 years in mainland China based on the Increasing Vaccination Model and the Precaution Adoption Process Model. ResultsWe collected 3,225 valid samples. Among the participating guardians, 53.9% were vaccine hesitant, although only 0.9% had refused HPV vaccines. Some individual characteristics of guardians (e.g. sex, education/income level) were associated with understanding HPV vaccines. Better knowledge of HPV vaccines and communication with reliable sources of information were associated with vaccine nonhesitancy. Practical barriers such as vaccine shortage and busy schedules prevented nonhesitant guardians from vaccinating their children. DiscussionA substantial proportion of the guardians surveyed were HPV vaccine hesitant. Promoting HPV knowledge and communication with reliable sources (e.g. clinical doctors) could help fight against vaccine hesitancy.

Menstrual hygiene management practices among secondary school girls in Ifakara Town, Kilombero District, Tanzania

Background: In developing countries many adolescent girls lack appropriate information, materials and access to the right sanitary facilities to manage menstruation. Therefore, this study aimed to assess menstrual hygiene management practices among secondary school girls in Ifakara Town, Kilombero District, Tanzania. Methods: A school based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2021 among secondary school girls Ifakara Town, Kilombero District, Tanzania. A total of 138 girls were selected randomly and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Results: Overall, 67.4% of the girls had good knowledge on menstrual hygiene management practices. Out of these, 94.2% used commercial disposable sanitary pads as absorbents, 92.7% Changed pads more than three times a day during menstruation, 96.4% Cleaned external genitalia with soap and water during menstruation. Conclusion: In this study, the practice of menstrual hygiene management of secondary school girls was good. This highlights the need of education on menstrual hygiene management to all secondary school girls country wide.

Determinants of menstrual hygiene practices among in-school adolescent girls in Osun State, Nigeria: a comparative descriptive cross-sectional study

&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; INTRODUCTION: Adolescence in girls has been recognized as a special period that signifies the transition from girlhood to womanhood. This study was conducted to assess the determinants of menstrual hygiene practices among in-school adolescent girls in private and public secondary schools in Osun State, Nigeria.&#x0D; METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional study (comparative) involving 650 in-school secondary students (public and private), were selected via multistage stratified sampling technique, using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Relevant data was collected via a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS 23.0. Appropriate univariate analysis using frequency tables and charts, while bivariate analysis was done using a chi-square table. Multivariate analysis was done using logistics regression.&#x0D; RESULTS: The modal age range was middle adolescence (14-16 years old). There was a statistically significant difference between public and private school respondents in terms of age menarche: More students in private schools (81.8%) had their menarche before the age of 13 compared to those in public schools (73.2%). More respondents in private secondary schools (67.1%) have good menstrual hygiene practices compared to their counterparts (55.4%). Almost all the respondents in public secondary schools and private secondary schools have good management on menstruation Multivariate analysis, more of the respondents in junior classes among public school respondents were approximately two times less likely (1/0.506 = 1.97) to have good hygiene practice compared to their counterparts.&#x0D; CONCLUSION: Based on the findings in this study, it could be concluded that more of the respondents in private secondary schools had good hygiene practices compared to their counterparts. Hence, the need for all stakeholders to intensify efforts to provide accurate and adequate information as well as enable the environment to promote menstrual hygiene practices among in-school adolescent girls.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;

The Effect of Entwistle’s Model on the Acquisition of Morphological Concepts among Second-Grade Intermediate Students and their Attitudes Towards the Arabic Language

The current research aims to know the effect of Entwistle’s model on the acquisition of morphological concepts among second grade intermediate students and their attitudes towards the Arabic language. The researcher follows the experimental design with equal groups of partial control. The researcher chooses second-grade students in the intermediate school at Al-Shaheed Ahmed Al-Fahal Secondary School for Girls. The study randomly chooses Division (A) as an experimental group with (30) female students, and Division (B) as a control group with (30) students. The results show the superiority of the experimental group students who study according to the Entwistle’s model over the students of the control group who study according to the usual method. The researcher presents a number of recommendations and suggestions including the impact of using the Entwistle’s model in acquiring language skills of different types, and the use of the Entwistle’s model in teaching Arabic to middle school students.