scholarly journals The Extent to Which the Islamic Education books Include the Needs of Second Cycle Basic Education Students in the Sultanate of Oman "This article is extracted from an unpublished Master’s thesis by the first author"

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 98-130

The research aims to identify the extent to which the Islamic education books include the needs of the students of the second cycle basic education in the Sultanate of Oman. In order to achieve this objective, the research adopts the descriptive and analytical methodology. Additionally, a content analysis card has been created as a research tool. After ascertaining their validity and reliability, 42 needs have been found on the basis of the following four axes: physical, psychological, mental and social needs. The research concluded that the axis of psychological needs occupied the first rank, followed by the axis of social needs, then the axis of mental needs, while the axis of physical needs came in the last rank in terms of degree of inclusion. The seventh-grade book ranked first among the grades of the stage in the students' needs, while the least of them included the fifth-grade book. In the light of the results reached, the research recommended that the balance of students' needs in the content of Islamic education textbooks should be considered in the second cycle of basic education. Keywords: Islamic Education Books, the second cycle of basic education, the needs of students

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 1517-1534
Author(s):  
Aziza Saif Harith Alkharusi ◽  
Noor Azizi Bin Ismail

This quantitative study aimed to investigate Islamic education teachers’ role in developing citizenship values among students in the post- basic school (Grades 11-12) in the Sultanate of Oman. Many studies have revealed that citizenship values not addressed adequately through the curriculum, and teachers experience many challenges in teaching citizenship values in the era of globalization and modernity. Therefore, this study planned to examine the effectiveness of Islamic education teachers in developing citizenship values, and to investigate challenges facing them in achieving such learning outcomes. To achieve these aims, a questionnaire designed to examine the perceptions of supervisors and senior Islamic teachers. Random sample of (152) supervisors and senior Islamic teachers was selected from the whole study population of (274). Results showed that supervisors and senior teachers of Islamic education express high satisfaction regarding Islamic education teachers’ effort in developing citizenship values among their students. However, the study revealed several challenges facing the Islamic education teachers to be more effective in teaching citizenship values. Challenges associated with increased negative impacts of the media identified to be at the top list. Keywords: teacher role, citizenship values, post-basic education.


Author(s):  
Abdelfattah Mohammed Said Alkhawaja, Shahin Mohammed Ali Kam

The main of this study is to identify the motivation for using social media among grade (11-12) school students at Al-Buraimi governorate in Oman through the following variables (class, gender, time, type of media mostly visited & the purpose of using the site). Among sample (240 male & female) students, who were distributed into 13 different schools from Al-Buraimi, mahdah & as-sunaynah. A questionnaire of motivation for using Social Media has been used. The sample percentage was 13% of the whole population target. The results showed that there are no statistical differences between grade 11 and grade 12 students in using social media. In addition, there is no significant difference in (gender) in using social media. Also, the study revealed that the most highlighted usage of social media amongst the study sample was for exploring the public culture. While the results showed that the number (155) of the study sample, which means (60%), they are using social media according to the available conditions. (47.9%) percentage of the sample was on social media about (1-3 hours). The most popular site was Instagram. The study recommended activating the role of the school administration, teacher & social worker in the school for helping students to take the benefit from social media & address the negative aspects of these means through school radio, lectures, seminars, scientific journals & etc.


Author(s):  
Akram M. El-Hujuj ◽  
Zeinab A. Badawy

The research aims at constructing an instrument for measuring the selective visual attention of basic education students in Gaza, and verifying its validity and reliability. The research sample consisted of 200   grade ten students in Khan Younis (for the academic year, 2018 -2019). The evidence of constructive validity and the factorial validity of the instrument were  investigated. Results of the predictive factorial analysis showed that the three tasks of the instrument  covered a single  potential factor  namely selective visual attention. All slides of the selective visual attention tasks have achieved statistically significant correlations with the overall scores of the instrument.  The content of the slides was also validated in relation to the instrument. The instrument reliability was also checked with the alpha coefficient for the final form of the instrument as a whole (0,962), and the split–half  reliability coefficients ranged from (0.770 – 0.907). The final form of the instrument  showed three major functions.


Author(s):  
Ahmad Al Rabaani

The study aimed at investigating Omani post basic education students' attitudes towards national identity. Data was collected by using a questionnaire consisting of -36- items which fall under five domains. The questionnaire was checked for both validity and reliability. The study sample consisted of -1928- male and female students from five provinces in Oman. The results showed that Omani post basic education students were highly proud of their national identity and showed concern for the embodiment and representation of their national identity in their behavior. They also showed a high level of rejection of all types of behavior that are contrary to national identity. Moreover, they showed great fear of the threat to national identity. In addition, they strongly supported the enhancement of national identity through national and social events. The results also revealed that there were significant differences between males and females where females showed a higher level of pride in their national identity than their male counterparts, whereas males showed a high level of fear of the threat sources to national identity. The study recommended continuously promoting national identity through national and social events.


Author(s):  
Maimuna Al-zedgali

The aim of this study was to identify the jurisprudence provisions related to women, included in the textbooks of the second cycle (grades 5-10) of basic education. To achieve this, a list of these provisions, consisting of 65 items and an achievement multiple-choice test were prepared. After confirming the validity and reliability of the two instruments, the test was administered to a sample of 280 tenth grade students. The most important findings of this study were: Imbalance in the distribution of provisions according to class/grade, where most of the provisions are focused the textbook of the seventh grade. The degree of students' acquisition of these provisions was 70.39% which is less than the educationally acceptable level set by the researcher at 75%. The study made a number of recommendations, including the need to achieve balance and diversity in the distribution of jurisprudence provisions relating to women in the second cycle (grades 5-10) of basic education. 


Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Algaraidih ◽  
Ahmed S. N. AL-Azri

The study aimed at identifying the degree of effectiveness of educational supervisors in improving the educational practices of the post-basic education school teachers in the Governorate of Dakhlya in the Sultanate of Oman. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire composed of 34 items was designed. After checking the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, it was administered to 63 male and female teachers. The degree of educational supervisors' effectiveness in improving the educational practices of the post-basic education school teachers was at the average level. The study also indicated the absence of statistically significant differences (p. > 0.0 5) of the perception of effectiveness of supervisors in improving the educational practices of the teachers due to academic qualification, gender and experience. The researchers recommend that teachers should have training sessions to enhance their professional capabilities, specially, in the effective use of educational aids, preparation of teaching plans, production of educational aids, assessment, and strategies of teaching. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e04942784
Author(s):  
Andrea Aline Mombach ◽  
Carla Grasiele Zanin Hegel ◽  
Rogério Luis Cansian ◽  
Sônia Beatris Balvedi Zakrzevski

The perception of a basic education of the importance of agroecological agricultural systems for human and environmental health is fundamental for changes in consumption habits, the conservation of local biodiversity and long-term social transformation. We analyzed, by utilizing a questionnaire consisting of open and closed questions, the perceptions about agroecological and conventional agricultural production systems in 360 final students of basic education residing in nine Functional Planning Regions of southern Brazil. We used classification categories for answers within thematic axes, expressed in percentages and analyzed by means of Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. In general, students recognize agroecological systems as healthier for their families and for soil and water conservation, largely because they do not use agrochemicals. However, they demonstrated difficulties when arguing their importance for the conservation of biodiversity, ecosystems and for ensuring the food security of populations. Television was the main source of information related to agroecology, mainly for students residing in rural areas, thus pointing out shortcomings in basic education regarding the approach of the theme in schools. Our results show the need to build a complex network of knowledge and discussions on agroecological agricultural systems in basic education, involving changes in student perceptions, behaviors and sustainable choices.


KUTTAB ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-133
Author(s):  
Achmad Fageh

Islamic education is one field of Islamic studies who received a lot of attention from scientists. This is because in addition to a very strategic role in order to enhance human resources, as well as in Islamic education there are a variety of complex problems. Ibn Taymiyyah for example, he was known as a scholar, thinker and politician. The thinking in the field of education is a response to the various problems facing the Islamic society that demands split logically through education. Philosophy of education, he said, should be built on the foundation of monotheism, the belief in the oneness of God. Monotheism which is the basis of education include; rububiyah monotheism, monotheism asthma wa uluhiyah and nature. Based on the insights of faith is then Ibn Taymiyyah describes the purpose of education, students, teachers, curriculum and so on.


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