scholarly journals Mathematics Teachers’ Practice Level of Alternative Evaluation Strategies and Tools in Basic Education in Sultanate of Oman: درجة ممارسة معلمات الرياضيات لاستراتيجيات التقويم البديل وأدواته  في مرحلة التعليم الأساسي في سلطنة عُمان

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (42) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal Abdulrahman Al-Mandharia, Mohammed Nassir Al-Riyami
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Peer Evaluation ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Alternative Evaluation ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Strategies ◽  
Authentic Evaluation ◽  
High Level

The aim of this study was to investigate the degree of mathematics teachers’ practice of authentic evaluation strategies and tools in the basic education stage in the Sultanate of Oman. The researcher prepared a questionnaire to measure the degree of use of the authentic evaluation strategies and tools. The sample consisted of (266) teachers where (211) teachers from the first cycle and (55) teachers from the second cycle of basic education schools in the province of Muscat. After statistical processing using averages, frequencies and tests, the results of the study showed that the teachers’ use of authentic evaluation strategies and tools in both the first and second cycles in the basic education schools was high. The results showed that the strategies of self-evaluation and peer evaluation are the most widely used by the teachers. The strategy of evaluating the performance by the concept's maps obtained the least degree of use although it has a high level. The results also showed that there are statistically significant differences in the degree of practice the authentic evaluation strategies and these differences are in favor of the teachers who have an experience of more than ten years. The results showed no statistically significant differences among the teachers of both the first and second cycles in the practice of authentic evaluation strategies and tools. Consequently, the researcher recommended directing the institutions that are responsible for the preparation of new teachers to add training programs on authentic evaluation strategies and tools. The researcher also recommended conducting studies on the difficulties faced by teachers on the practice of all authentic evaluation strategies and tools in a balanced manner.

Implementing the Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics: Self-Evaluation as an Act of Teaching

1994 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 354-358
Author(s):  
Vicky L. Kouba
Keyword(s):  
Professional Standards ◽  
Peer Evaluation ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Teaching Standards ◽  
Reflective Teachers ◽  
Professional Teaching Standards ◽  
High Level ◽  
Professional Teaching

A common call heard today is that we want “reflective teachers” who have the skills and expetiences necessary to engage in a high-level examination of teaching. Indeed, the authors of the NCTM's Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics (Professional Teaching Standards), published in 1991, recommend that teachers assume more of the responsibility for both self-evaluation and peer evaluation.

scholarly journals The Degree of Practicing Alternative Evaluation Strategies by Mathematics Teachers in the Elementary Stage in Hail City

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Othman N. Mansour ◽  
Mohammed F. Al–Rashidi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Alternative Evaluation ◽  
Elementary Stage ◽  
Random Methods ◽  
Evaluation Strategies ◽  
Training Courses

This study aimed at discovering the degree of practicing alternative evaluation strategies by mathematics teachers in Hail city. The study sample consisted of (55) teachers of mathematics in elementary stage. They were chosen by using random methods. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers used the descriptive methodology. An observation card was designed. Data were processed statistically. The results of the study showed that the degree of practicing alternative evaluation strategies as a whole by mathematics teachers was medium. Its mean was (2.12). The results also showed that there were no significant differences in the degree of practicing alternative evaluation strategies by mathematics teachers in the elementary stage due to the variable of experience, while there were significant differences due to the variable of training courses in favor of teachers participation in three training courses and more.

scholarly journals Reluctance Reasons for Grade 10th Students to choose physics from their point of view in Sultanate of Oman: أسباب عزوف طلبة الصف العاشر عن اختيار مادة الفيزياء من وجهة نظرهم في سلطنة عمان

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (42) ◽  
Author(s):  
Said Mohammed Al-Kalbani, Abdulaslam Al-Adili
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
High Level

The aim of study was to reveal the reasons for the reluctance of students in the tenth grade to choose physics in the Sultanate of Oman, from the point of view of the students themselves post-basic education schools. The study used the descriptive analytical approach. The sample of the study consisted of 367 students and it was selected in a stratified random method. A questionnaire was developed to answer the research questions. The results of the study showed that the reasons related to the subjects of physics and to the science teachers have a high level of influence in the reluctance of students to choose physics.  The results showed statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α = 0.05) in the axis of the reasons related to physics subjects in favor of female students and differences in the axis of the reasons related to the students themselves. Consequently, the researcher recommended analyzing the subjects and the curricula of physics by specialists in the fields of education and science and redesigns them in accordance with the scientific development and levels of students according to international standards. The researcher directed school professionals to intensify guidance for 10th grade students towards the requirements of the labor market associated with physics.

scholarly journals The application level of governance principles from the perspective of cycle two teachers of basic education schools in Al- Dakhiliya and South  Al- Sharqiya governorates in the Sultanate of Oman: مستوى تطبيق مبادئ الحوكمة من وجهة نظر معلمي مدارس الحلقة الثانية للتعليم الأساسي بمحافظتي الداخلية وجنوب الشرقية بسلطنة عُمان

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (22) ◽  
pp. 20-1
Author(s):  
Muslem Salim Alharrasi, Amina Rashed Alrasbi Muslem Salim Alharrasi, Amina Rashed Alrasbi
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
The Third ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Method

    The present study aimed to identify the application level of governance principles from the point of view of cycle two teachers of basic education schools in the governorates of Al- Dakhiliya and South Al- Sharqiya in the Sultanate of Oman. The study used the descriptive method depending on the questionnaire tool which consist of 29 statements distributed to a sample of 410 teachers from cycle two school in Al Dakhliya and South Al Sharqiya governorate. The results of the study showed that the level of application of the governance principles obtained an overall average (3.71 out of 5), with an application level (high), and at the level of dimensions, the first dimension obtained transparency with the highest average (3.80), then the accountability dimension with an average (3.75), and the two were at a (high) level. While the third was the participation dimension with an average of (3.67), and finally the justice dimension with an average of (3.59), and the two were with the level of application (average). The results also showed that there are no statistically significant differences at the level of significance less than (0.05) between the averages of the estimates of the teachers of the second cycle of basic education schools in the governorates of Al Dakhiliya and South Al Sharqiya in the Sultanate of Oman for the application of governance principles due to variables (years of experience, educational qualification), while there are statistically significant differences at the level of significance less than (0.05) due to variables (gender). In favor of females, and based on the results, the researchers presented a set of recommendations and proposals to improve the level of application of governance principles in schools of the second cycle of basic education in the governorates of Al Dakhiliyah, South Al Sharqiyah and the whole of the Sultanate.    

scholarly journals Professional Development and its Relationship with some Variables in the Light of Sullivan Theory among Male and Female Teachers in the Basic Education Schools in Sultanate of Oman

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 63-83
Author(s):  
Salim Nasser Said Al-Kahali
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
Standard Deviations ◽  
High Level

The study aims to reveal the level of professional development in basic education schools from the male and female teachers’ viewpoint in the Sultanate of Oman. It further aims to examine its relationship with some variables in light of Sullivan theory, and the differences in the level of professional development (teachers’ skills, professional participation, professional development problems) according to the gender variable, and the educational stage (first cycle/ second cycle). The study sample consisted of (93) teachers distributed as such: (46) male teachers, and (47) female teachers. A questionnaire was prepared and applied to measure the level of the professional development of the male and female teachers. The questionnaire consisted of (45) paragraphs. The researcher analyzed the means, standard deviations, and (T) test. Results have shown that that there is a high level of professional development among male and female teachers in the basic education schools in the Sultanate of Oman. Moreover, the dimensional levels have come first after teachers’ skills, second after professional participation, and third after professional development problems. Further, there are no statistically significant differences attributed to the gender and the educational stage variables (first cycle/ second cycle). The study has recommended the importance of benefiting from the applications of psychology and its theories in building, and developing the personalities of male and female teachers and in education sector’s professionals professionally, scientifically, socially, psychologically and academically. It has also recommended to encourage male and female teachers to pursue postgraduate studies and employ procedural research in electronic training and professional development operations.

scholarly journals OBSTACLES OF APPLYING SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ OF FUTURE SKILLS IN BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISORS

2022 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 346-364
Author(s):  
Humaid Muslem ALSAIDI ◽  
Khalid Juma ALSHIDI
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Arithmetic Mean ◽  
Average Degree ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Science And Mathematics Teachers

This study aimed to show the obstacles that prevent the employment of science and mathematics teachers in employing future skills in basic education schools. A sample of (157) male and female teachers, and (51) supervisors. The results of the study revealed that the degree of obstacles faced by science and mathematics teachers in employing future skills in basic education schools in the Sultanate of Oman. From the point of view of teachers and educational supervisors, it came to a large extent with an arithmetic mean (3,64). The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α = 0.05) between the average degree of obstacles due to job variables, while the results indicated that there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α = 0.05) between The average degree of obstacles is due to the variable of specialization in favor of mathematics teachers. The researchers recommended the necessity of urging teachers to apply modern teaching strategies and assessment activities that focus on future skills, and to reduce administrative burdens on teachers.

scholarly journals A Study on Work Stress and Job Satisfaction among Headmasters: A Case Study of Bilingual Schools in Sultanate of Oman - Muscat

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arvind Hans ◽  
Soofi Asra Mubeen ◽  
Sultan Khan ◽  
Abdulla Said Mohammed Al Saadi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Bilingual Schools ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
High Level ◽  
Bilingual School

The Study made an attempt to identify the work stress and job satisfaction among headmasters of bilingual school in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Work stress and Job Satisfaction are vital organizational issues affecting performance and growth of an organization in emerging competitive environment. Descriptive research design was adopted and simple random sampling with a sample of 40 headmasters of bilingual schools in Muscat was chosen for the study. The data was collected through two structured questionnaires on job satisfaction and work stress. The data was analyzed and reported through descriptive statistics. Result indicated that the headmasters of bilingual schools were more likely to experience stress at work and had a high level of Job satisfaction in their challenging work.

scholarly journals Pre-service Science and Mathematics Teachers’ Teaching Efficacy Beliefs and Attitudes toward Teaching: A Partial Correlation Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (9) ◽  
pp. 42-61
Author(s):  
Busra Kartal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Elementary Science ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
High Level ◽  
Science And Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

Teachers with a high level of self-efficacy and positive attitudes are more likely to use new and constructivist approaches and to create a learning environment in which students may develop 21st-century skills. Examining pre-service teachers’ attitudes and beliefs related to teaching allow teacher preparation programs to evaluate their effectiveness on beliefs and attitudes. This correlational research investigated pre-service elementary science and mathematics teachers’ beliefs and attitudes due to gender, grade level, and department, and revealed the reliable correlation between beliefs and attitudes performing partial correlation. Results show that females feel more efficacious in teaching and have more positive attitudes than males. 4th grades also perceive a higher level of efficacy for student engagement and using instructional strategies than 1st grades. Partial correlation coefficients revealed positive strong relationships between attitudes and efficacy beliefs. Recommendations are suggested based on implications.

scholarly journals The Level of Psychological Security among Sample of Nizwa University students in the Sultanate of Oman: مستوى الأمن النفسي لدى عينة من طلبة جامعة نزوى في سلطنة عمان

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nasser Said Al-Sawafi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

    This study aimed to find out the level of Psychological Security of Nizwa University students and to find out the differences in level of Psychological Security according to gender (males/ females), the sample included (238) males and females. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive approach was used. The researcher used the Maslow scale for the sense of Psychological Security and interpolation by Dawani and Dirani (1983) in the Abdullah’s study (1996) after verifying its validity and stability. The study sample (238) students from Nizwa University in the Sultanate of Oman were randomly chosen. The findings of the study could be summarized as the following: there is a high level of Psychological Security with Nizwa University students according to the comprehensive Psychological Security scale with a median (2.24) feeling with Psychological Security compares to threat with average (2.29) and feeling love to hatred with average (2.25) feeling with loyalty to loneliness with average (2.19), there is a significant difference at the level of α=0.05 between males and females in favour of the males. In light of the results, a number of recommendations and proposals were submitted to enhance the level of psychological security among students of the University of Nizwa, and the general Omani and Arab universities.    

scholarly journals PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL JAWA SEBAGAI STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN KETERAMPILAN GLOBAL DI MI/SD

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andi Prastowo
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Textual Criticism ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Global Skills ◽  
High Level

The study of games in education is not new, from traditional games to modern website-based games have been done. Studies have even proved that traditional games have more proven value and benefits in the long run for education than modern games. However, the fact that the quality of education in various countries of the world is uneven, although they also know and have traditional games as part of its cultural elements. Like one of them can be seen in the quality of basic education in Indonesia, especially in the ability of thinking high level is still low. Moreover, in the 21st century students are required to have global skills of the 21st century. From this point the need to be studied about how the traditional Javanese games, as one of the greatest cultural heritages in Indonesia, can serve as a strategy to cultivate 21st century global skills for madrasah ibtidaiyah / primary school. This research is done by literature study with the method of textual criticism and external critic and then continued with synthesis. The findings of this study indicate that some traditional Javanese games are basically potential as a strategy to cultivate 21st century skills. This is not apart because the characteristics and form of some traditional Javanese game contains characteristics of 21st century skills that include critical thinking, communication, cooperation, and creativity.

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