scholarly journals Evaluating the General Diploma Program as Perceived by Student Teachers at the college of Education , Sultan Qaboos University

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Ahmed Bin Hamed Al-Rabani
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
College Administrators ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Diploma Program ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Selection Of

This study aimed at evaluating the General Diploma Program from the point view of student teachers of the academic year 2004/2005. The sample consisted of 210 students in different specializations. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising 44 items subsumed under seven dimensions. The instrument was validated by a panel of experts and its internal consistency was (0.92). The following are the major findings of the study. First, diploma students are convinced of their selection of teaching as a profession. Second, the diploma program positively developed students’ attitudes towards teaching. Third, the program was highly effective in developing student teachers' teaching skills and moderately effective in developing their research and technology skills. Fourth, students reported that they highly benefited from 5 courses; while their benefit from the other courses was moderate. Fifth, there were statistically significant differences in students' views that can be attributed to their majors. Sixth, there were no statistically significant differences in students' views due to their gender. Finally, students were satisfied with their relationship with professors and college administrators; but they were not satisfied with computer and library services.

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence Skills and Life Orientation in College of Education Students at Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mohamed Hassan ◽  
Hilal Zaher Al Nabhani ◽  
Taghreed Turki Al Said
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Life Orientation ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Academic Year

The results of many scientific studies indicate the importance of emotional intelligence in different aspects of life (professional and educational life). Therefore, educational institutions paid attention to it and this interest is represented in the development of its programs to include the emotional and social aspects. The aim of the research is to identify the relationship between emotional intelligence skills and the trend toward life, and to indicate whether the trend towards life can be predicted through emotional intelligence skills, and which of these skills are more significant in influencing the direction of life. The measurement tools were (Emotional Intelligence Skills Scale - A measure of the direction towards life). The research sample consisted of (210) students from the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University in the academic year 2016-2017. The results of the study indicated that there is a statistically significant relationship between emotional intelligence skills and life orientation. The value of (P) was 15.343. which is a statistical function at the level of (0.01), indicating the effectiveness of predicting the impact of emotional intelligence skills, which is the subject of research on the trend towards life. The results also show that the skill (understanding others’ emotions interacting with others) was the most influential factor in the direction of life.

scholarly journals A Suggested Technique for Cooperative Learning Implication in EFL Classroom: Mixed Methods Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-127
Author(s):  
Wagdi Rashad Ali Bin-Hady
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Suggested Technique ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

This paper aims to suggest a strategy for employing cooperative learning in situations where traditional methods are of great domination. It also explores tertiary students' attitudes toward cooperative learning. Furthermore, it checks the relationship between the total group achievement and its individual members'. Students' creativity is also another concern of this study. The sample of this study is third-year students at college of education Al-Mahra, Hadhramout University for the academic year 2017-2018. The study uses a mixed-methods research design (qualitative and quantitative) by observing the students' performances on the use of the teaching method principles applied by them and their creativity in selecting the materials for applying the chosen teaching method. Questionnaire is also used at the end of the semester to find out students' attitudes about using cooperative learning. The study found that cooperative learning plays good roles in reflecting what the students have studied to their mates. Moreover, the study revealed that there is strong relationship between group degree of success and its members' achievement in the final term scores in the course. Depending on the findings, the researcher concludes that whenever students are given the chance to select their learning habits, creativity appears

scholarly journals Effects of data feedback in the teacher training community

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-50
Author(s):  
Tamar Tas ◽  
Thoni Houtveen ◽  
Wim Van de Grift
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Year

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to answer the question, what progress student teachers make during one academic year, while being trained in a professional learning community, using objective classroom observation, using lesson preparation templates that match their developmental stage and stage-focused mentor feedback. Design/methodology/approach The teaching skills of the student teachers (n=101) were measured at the start and at the end of the academic year. For the measurements, the standardized and psychometrically tested International Comparative Analysis of Learning and Teaching observation instrument is used. Findings The student teachers achieved a small growth on the basic teaching skills and a medium growth on two of the three advanced skills for teachers. Research limitations/implications Because of the lack of a control group, causal conclusions cannot be made. This research provides knowledge on the actual observed level of teaching skills of student teachers trained in a close collaborating professional learning community. Originality/value Little is known about the actual growth of observable teaching skills of student teachers in elementary education. Teacher training colleges and internship schools in the Netherlands are in search of better ways to collaborate more closely in order to improve the quality of teaching of their student teachers. These findings can inspire teacher training communities to improve their own teaching quality and the teaching quality of their student teachers.

scholarly journals Adopting a Learner-Centered Methodology at Sultan Qaboos University

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Salma Al-Humaidi
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Feedback Form ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
E Learning

<em>Sultan Qaboos University implemented a project for adopting a learner-centered methodology in the preparation program of the teacher-trainees of English at the College of Education. The learning materials package used in the project was developed as a result of the collaboration of two parities: Sultan Qaboos University and the American Partnership Initiative represented by Seward Incorporated. In the package, two independent variables have been manipulated: (1) the principles of the learner-centered method and the e-learning Moodle platform. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of this project. To this end, two research tools (an achievement test and a student attitudinal feedback form) were developed, validated and applied to 150 ELT student teachers divided into four experimental groups and three control groups. The students in the experimental groups cover the developed package whereas those in the control groups cover the same topics in the package adopting the traditional method, (i.e. lecturing and face-to-face teaching). Preliminary indicators and views of the participants (faculty and students) show that the project is effective and successful for more than one reason: (1) involving students in active learning processes and tasks, (2) minimizing the use of lectures as the principle mode of instruction, (3) giving students increased ownership of their learning, (4) fostering team work and cooperative learning, and (5) manipulating technology and e-learning efficiently. Numerating these benefits, however, does not mean the absence of problems to do with the quantity of the readings and assignments, use of technology, and the nature of the tasks accompanying the topics.</em>

scholarly journals Evaluation of Educational Administration Bachelor Program At the College of Education , Sultan Qaboos University

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bilqis Galib Al-Sharie
Keyword(s):  
Educational Administration ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Current Development ◽  
Training School ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Administrative Skills

The aim of the study is to evaluate the bachelor program of Educational Administration. which was designed for school principals working in the Ministry of Education. The evaluation is based on the perceptions of the second patch of principals who graduated in the academic year (2006-2007). The results of the study indicated that: (1) the program enhanced the participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes and leadership skills. (2) some courses were highly theoretical With little practice (3) the program did not include scientific administrative skills, (4) the importance of training school  principals periodically to let them be aware of new trends in their g field, finally (5) the program needs periodical review to be updated and keep up with current development. 

scholarly journals Evaluating the Educational Administration Master Program in the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University from the Graduates' and their Employers' Perspectives

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Salha A. Issan ◽  
Zahra N. Al Rasbi ◽  
Dalal H. Al Hinai
Keyword(s):  
Educational Administration ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Master Program ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

This study aimed to evaluate the master program of educational administration offered by the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University. Two questionnaires were used to achieve the study objectives during the academic year 2012/2013. The first one was applied to 24 graduates from the program. It included the following themes: vision, mission, goals of the program, courses and their contents, students’ assessment, efficiency of material resources in support of the program, graduates’ competencies, and the efficiency of faculty members. The second tool was applied to a sample of 21 supervisors and included the following themes: the efficiency of the graduates at work place, relationship between the institutions where the graduates work the department of educational foundations and administration in the college of education. The results indicated that the theme of graduates’ efficiency got high degree from the graduates’ perspective themselves. However, participation in the formulation of the vision, mission and objectives of the program was low. The relationship with the department had earned a medium level, but all questionnaires’ items got low level from the perspective of employers. In light of the results, a set of recommendations were proposed to develop the program and the relationship with employers. 

scholarly journals Graphs and their vertical and horizontal significance as possible indicators for assessing/evaluating student-teachers’ performance in the teaching skills of Art Education and their attitudes towards its implementations at Sultan Qaboos University

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Mohammed Hamood Al-Amri ◽  
Yasser Mahmoud Fawzy
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Art Education ◽  
Student Teacher ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Evaluation Tools ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University

The current research aim at analyzing the teaching performance indicators in Art Education through developing assessment/evaluation tools of student/teacher’s teaching performance as visual forms in relation to graphs . It also aims at identify the contribution of these evaluation tools in following-up the level of growth indicators of student/teachers’ teaching performance and in monitoring their attitudes towards the use of graphs as indicators for assessing /evaluating teaching skills of Art Education in the preservice teaching practice course (Practicum). The implementation of the current study was conducted on a sample of 25†male and female students in their fourth-year of study at Art Education Department, Sultan Qaboos University. In this study the researchers used the descriptive and the experimental research methods. The results show the possibility of using of graphs as forms of visual significance which may be utilized as tools for assessing student performance in the art education teaching practice course. The results also showed positive attitudes towards the use of graphic drawings in the process of evaluating student/ teacher performance. The research concluded with some recommendations such as: developing the assessment and evaluation processes by using tools based on visual forms associated with the nature of art specialization; conducting further similar research in using graphs drawings in the process of assessment/ evaluation in other disciplines; examining its benefits in developing student/teacher performance in the educational process. 

scholarly journals Enhancing Microteaching at Sultan Qaboos University

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salma Hamed Al-Humaidi ◽  
Mohamed Ismail Abu-Rahmah
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Reflective Questions

<p><em>This study was an attempt to maximize the effectiveness of microteaching at </em><em>SQU</em><em>. It proposed a model incorporating five components: (1) planning and feedback, (2) teaching and observation, (3) self-assessment and reflection, (4) peers’ feedback, and (5) tutor’s feedback. The model was applied to a group of 24 student-teachers of English attending the microteaching course at the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University. To measure the effectiveness of the model, the planning tasks, self-assessment forms, reflective questions raised by peer students, and the tutor’s feedback comments were analyzed qualitatively. It was found that the proposed model helped maximize the effectiveness of EFL microteaching at SQU.</em><strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals Designing a Makerspace for Pre- and In-Service Teachers

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marguerite Koole ◽  
Jordan Epp ◽  
Kerry Anderson ◽  
Robert Hepner ◽  
Mohammad Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Comfort Levels ◽  
Technical Support Staff ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

Many educators view makerspaces as a means of increasing student engagement in K-12 classrooms. As faculty and staff of the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan, we have noted low comfort levels in using and experimenting with technology. For this reason, we decided to create a place in which pre-service teachers could test and discuss technologies that they could eventually use in their teaching practice. Our endeavor eventually morphed into a space for current teachers, student teachers, technical support staff, faculty members, and interested community members. Having piloted workshops for six months, we are now evaluating our decisions and shaping new approaches for the current academic year. Our main challenges include ensuring inclusivity across age, gender, and culture; adopting suitable facilitation styles; and ensuring the workshops lead to useful discussions of technology and teaching practice.

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