scholarly journals A Reciprocal Model of Psychographic Attributes Related to Their Learning among Preparatory Year of Undergraduate Students in West Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Feras Talafha
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Preparatory Year

scholarly journals Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning English in Rural University Branches in KSA: A Case Study of Al-Kamil's Branch

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hamda A. Laouini ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
The University ◽  
Learning English ◽  
Attitudes Towards Learning

The present study was conducted to assess and investigate the attitudes of the Preparatory Year students towards leaning English at rural branch of the University of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The author endeavours to examine and measure the University students’ opinions and perceptions regarding the importance of Learning English. He also attempts to explore the areas of difficulties in foreign language Learning within the rural context of AlKamil College of Sciences and Arts (Makkah, Saudi Arabia). 75 randomly selected students (40 male and 35 female) participated in this study project. In this study, the researcher opted for a mixed research method. For quantitative data collection a five-point Likert scale questionnaire was adapted from Gardner’s ‘Attitude Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) along with a silent interview for a qualitative data collection in order to assess the participants’ attitudes and perceptions regarding learning English. Overall, the results reveal that students in rural university branches in Saudi Arabia hold positive attitudes towards learning English and they are constantly attempting to improve their language proficiency. This study also explores the different obstacles impeding the students’ sought progress in language learning along with the possible solutions that may enable them to use and practise English in a more spontaneous way.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Investigation of Factors Influencing University Students’ Academic Performance in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alabdulkarem ◽  
Mohammad Alhojailan ◽  
Saad Alabdulkarim
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Education Outcomes ◽  
Professional Careers ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Undergraduate Programs ◽  
Relationship Of

Academic success in undergraduate programs is indicative of potential achievements for graduates in their professional careers. The reasons for an outstanding performance are complex and influenced by several principles and factors. An example of this complexity is that success factors might change depending on the culture of students. The relationship of 32 factors with the reported academic performance (RAP) was investigated by using a survey distributed over four key universities in Saudi Arabia. A total of 3565 Saudi undergraduate students completed the survey. The examined factors included those related to upbringing, K-12 education, and structured and unstructured activities. Statistical results validate that many factors had a significant relationship with the RAP. Among those factors, paternal’s education level and work field, type of intermediate and high schools, and the attendance of prayers in mosques were significantly associated with the reported performance. This study provides important insights into the potential root causes of success so that they can be targeted by educators and policy makers in the effort to enhance education outcomes.

scholarly journals A Study on the Rationale of Social Media Use by the Students of King Khalid University

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed Salahuddin Ahmed ◽  
Abdulkhaleq Q. A. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Language Preference ◽  
Subject Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Media

s not it deplorable that in a country that tops in the entire world in using several social media sites does not utilize the same media in acquiring knowledge and skills? In Saudi Arabia, undergraduate students spend a significant amount of time on social media every day, but they are reluctant (or not motivated enough) to use the same media for educational purposes. This study was carried out on the undergraduate English majors of King Khalid University in Muhayil Asir in Saudi Arabia. In the English department, every student carries at least one smart phone with Internet connection, and they are found occupied with their phones on the campus, sometimes even in classrooms, but they are weak both in subject knowledge and skills of English language. The teachers-cum-researchers were baffled with students’ competence because regular users of Internet and social media are supposed to be updated with the subject knowledge as well as confident in using English language. The researchers designed an empirical study to explore students’ rationale of using the social media and their language preference. The study concludes with gloomy findings that students use the media mainly for entertainment and ineffective communication in English language. The worst fact is: they are not motivated enough to use the social media for educational purposes.

Critical Consciousness and Empowerment Issues in Undergraduate Classrooms

2021 ◽  
pp. 1231-1239
Author(s):  
Sarah M. Alajlan ◽  
Obaidalah H. Aljohani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Critical Consciousness ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Critical Skills ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

It is important to practice critical skills in the classroom in order to empower learners and to have a critical consciousness, such as critical thinking, dialogue, and problem solving. In the present study, undergraduate students' perceptions (by gender) of the practice of critical consciousness in the classroom at Taif University, Saudi Arabia is investigated. Freire's conceptualization of critical consciousness is used as the study's theoretical framework. That conceptualization is focused on critical thinking, dialogue, and problem-solving. A quantitative approach is utilized with a self-administered questionnaire in collecting data from the respondents. The results of this study indicated that Saudi undergraduate students' perspective was positive about the practice of the three elements of critical consciousness. Furthermore, there were statistically significant differences at α = 0.05 among undergraduate students' perspective on the practice of critical consciousness, including dialogue, critical thinking, and the total practice based on their gender. The direction of the differences was a benefit for females.

Critical Consciousness and Empowerment Issues in Undergraduate Classrooms

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Sarah M. Alajlan ◽  
Obaidalah H. Aljohani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Critical Consciousness ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Critical Skills ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

It is important to practice critical skills in the classroom in order to empower learners and to have a critical consciousness, such as critical thinking, dialogue, and problem solving. In the present study, undergraduate students' perceptions (by gender) of the practice of critical consciousness in the classroom at Taif University, Saudi Arabia is investigated. Freire's conceptualization of critical consciousness is used as the study's theoretical framework. That conceptualization is focused on critical thinking, dialogue, and problem-solving. A quantitative approach is utilized with a self-administered questionnaire in collecting data from the respondents. The results of this study indicated that Saudi undergraduate students' perspective was positive about the practice of the three elements of critical consciousness. Furthermore, there were statistically significant differences at α = 0.05 among undergraduate students' perspective on the practice of critical consciousness, including dialogue, critical thinking, and the total practice based on their gender. The direction of the differences was a benefit for females.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Radiographic Protection by Dental Undergraduate and Endodontic Postgraduate Students, General Practitioners, and Endodontists

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amal A. Almohaimede ◽  
Mohammad W. Bendahmash ◽  
Feras M. Dhafr ◽  
Abdullah F. Awwad ◽  
Ebtissam M. Al-Madi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
National Council ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
X Ray

The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of radiation hazard and preventive measures among dental undergraduate students, general practitioners, endodontic postgraduate students, and endodontists in Saudi Arabia. Multiple choice questions questionnaires were distributed among undergraduate and endodontic postgraduate dental students, general practitioners, and endodontists in the colleges of dentistry in Saudi Arabia, government hospitals, and private clinics. The questionnaire included sociodemographic data, assessment of the knowledge of radiation physics and biology, assessment of the practice of dental radiography, and assessment of knowledge of radiation protection. Chi-square test was used for individual and multiresponse analysis. Level of statistical significance was set at P≤0.05. Three hundred and twenty-nine responded to the questionnaire. More than half of the respondents agreed that dental X-ray is hazardous to health (60.79%), and 68.1% were familiar with ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle. However, only 34% are familiar with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection (NCRP) and International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). The use of lead apron and thyroid collar for patients’ protection from X-ray radiation was practiced among endodontic postgraduate students more frequently as well as those who are proactive in the academic field. Undergraduate students, endodontic postgraduate students, and endodontists in the academic field were the most aware towards radiation reduction measures. The use of the preventive measures needs to be emphasized more among general practitioners, endodontic postgraduate students, and endodontists especially in governmental hospitals and private sectors.

Exploring the Application of Flipped Classrooms on EFL Saudi Students' Speaking Skill

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal Al-Ghamdi ◽  
Abdullah Al-Bargi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
English Language ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Preparatory Year

This qunatitatively based research utilising quasi experimental design, sought to explore the effect of implementing the flipped classroom (FC) pedagogical approach on female, preparatory year program (PYP) English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at the English Language Institute (ELI), King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Saudi Arabia. An experimental group as well as a control group were assigned in this study. The data collection was carried out using multiple sources, including pre- and post-speaking achievement tests in addition to two custom designed questionnaires. The results revealed that the FC did not sufficiently enhance the experimental group’s speaking skill to cause a statistical significance in comparison to the controlled group. On the other hand, students held a positive attitude toward the FC experiment and the used instructional videos. The study also aims to enlighten and familiarise EFL colleagues within the context of Saudi Arabia, as well EFL colleagues from around the world, with this pedagogical approach in the area of EFL education. Conclusions and recommendations for future research studies are presented at the end of this paper.

scholarly journals A Proposed Courses Structure for the Preparatory College Year

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Mohammed H. S. Al Ashry (Ashry)
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Large Percentage ◽  
High School Education ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Preparatory Year

Colleges in Saudi Arabia receive many college applicants with all sorts of high-school education, knowledge and skills. A large percentage of these applicants have a weak background in the English language, math and science. As a result, most Saudi Universities have a precollege year labeled the preparatory year. During this year accepted applicants are scrutinized to weed out the less qualified, and prepare those with limited deficiencies for college. It is important for a freshman to acknowledge his/her lacking and or lagging in any of the mentioned fields above. Such recognition facilitates the learning process for those who realize their deficiencies. This paper presents samples of a course structure that meets the needs of those with inadequate background in all or two of the three mentioned subjects. The paper offers examples of two curriculum courses in the two main topics, English and math, and suggests a basic curriculum set of courses for the physics discipline. The first semester introduces fundamental material in the two subjects, with more in depth intermediate courses in the second semester. The paper presents a few simple examples for both semesters.

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