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

Cooperative Learning in Small Groups: Recent Methods and Effects on Achievement, Attitudes, and Ethnic Relations

1980 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shlomo Sharan
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Peer Tutoring ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Ethnic Relations ◽  
Small Group Teaching ◽  
Achievement Attitudes ◽  
Affective Variables ◽  
Students Attitudes

Five recently published methods for conducting cooperative small-group learning in the classroom, and the experimental studies conducted by the authors of these methods are examined, evaluated, and compared in this study. The five methods are: Aronson’s Jigsaw classroom, DeVries’ Teams-Games-Tournaments (TGT), Slavin’s Student Teams and Academic Divisions (STAD), the Johnsons’ cooperative learning approach, and the Sharans’ Small-group Teaching method. The former three methods are categorized as Peer-Tutoring methods, while the latter two are classified as examples of a Group-Investigation (G-I) approach. Findings are considered from experimental studies with these five methods, in terms of their differential effects on academic achievement, students’ attitudes, and on ethnic relations in desegregated classrooms. The implications of the distinction between Peer-Tutoring and G-I methods are explored. New directions for research are suggested with these cooperative small-group techniques which appear to exert noteworthy effects on a variety of cognitive and social-affective variables.

Disambiguating the Role of Paradigms in Mixed Methods Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Ghiara
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Single Study ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Ongoing Dialogue

In the mixed methods research (MMR) literature, the term paradigm is used in a number of ways to support very different accounts. This article aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the relationship between MMR and paradigms by analyzing two main claims discussed in the literature: (a) MMR is a new paradigm and (b) MMR mixes different paradigms. Focusing on the notion of paradigms used to support each claim, it clarifies why MMR can be considered a new paradigm and discusses conditions under which it is possible to mix two or more paradigms within a single study. This clarification promotes a more clear-cut use of concepts such as paradigms and worldviews in the literature.

scholarly journals University Students’ Attitudes Toward the Formal Integration of Facebook in Their Education: Investigation Guided by Rogers' Attributes of Innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Reham Mohammad Almoftadi ◽  
Intisar Turki Aldarabah
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Formal Integration ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Method

The aim of the study was to examine students’ attitudes toward the formal integration of Facebook in their education at Al- Hussein Bin Talal University and to examine the relationship between their attitudes and their perceptions of Facebook’s attributes. The investigation was guided by Rogers' (2003) attributes of innovation. A descriptive method was adopted in which a questionnaire was used to collect data from 99 undergraduate university students from the college of education. The results show that the students have positive and high attitudes toward the formal integration of Facebook in their teaching. In addition, the students have positive perceptions of Facebook in terms of its relative advantage, ease of use, compatibility, trialability, and observability. Furthermore, Regression analysis showed that 46% of the variance of the students’ attitudes toward the formal integration of Facebook in their education can be accounted for by its linear relationship with the five independent variables: relative advantage, ease of use, compatibility, trialability, and observability. Based on the results, set of recommendations were provided.

scholarly journals Dialogue Culture and Its Relationship with Psychological Compatibility of Students of “Learning Disabilities” Course at the College of Education, Najran University

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Naseh Husen Salem ◽  
Gomaa Farouk Helmi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
University Students ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

\<p>The study aimed to identify the nature of the relationship between dialogue culture of college of education students at Najran University and their psychological compatibility. In addition, it aimed to define the impact of age variable on this culture. It also tried to explore the possibility of predicting the level of these students’ psychological compatibility by variables of dialogue culture. The study instruments involved a scale for measuring university students’ dialogue culture prepared by the researchers in addition to a test for psychological compatibility prepared by Shoqir (2003). The sample consisted of all students enrolled in “Learning Disabilities” course in the second semester of the academic year 2014/2015. Findings showed a significant positive correlation (α=0.01) between students’ dialogue culture and all dimensions of their psychological compatibility. There were differences between 19-year old students group and 22-year old students group in favor of the latest due to cognitive, affectional and behavioral levels of dialogue culture. Findings also indicated that the three dimensions of dialogue culture (cognitive, affectional and behavioral) could predict the psychological compatibility levels of students of “Learning Disabilities” course at the college of education.</p>

Positive Psychology and Humanistic Psychology: Evil Twins, Sibling Rivals, Distant Cousins, or Something Else?

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant J. Rich
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Humanistic Psychology ◽  
The Past ◽  
Positivity Ratio ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

This article builds on earlier work by Rich in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology on relations between positive psychology and humanistic psychology and examines both developments and challenges over the past 15 years, including discussion of leading critics of positive psychology such as Brown, Friedman, Held, Kagan, Waterman, and Wong. The discipline of positive psychology is contextualized with respect to the history of psychology in general, and humanistic psychology in particular, and several notable examples of well-being research are examined critically, including work by Fredrickson on the positivity ratio, and mixed-methods research by anthropologists. The article explores some limitations of the use of quantitative methods in positive psychology, notes some advantages of the use of qualitative methods for positive psychology, and discusses issues regarding the relationship between positive psychology and humanistic psychology, including how, whether, if, and when scholars from the two disciplines could collaborate in meaningful and effective ways.

I’ve 500 friends, but who are my mates? Investigating the influence of online friend networks on adolescent wellbeing

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Best ◽  
Brian Taylor ◽  
Roger Manktelow
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Influence Perceptions

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between online friend networks and the mental well-being (MWB) of adolescent males. Design/methodology/approach – The study used a mixed methods approach: first, questionnaire involving a validated MWB scale and questions regarding online friendship to 14-15 year old males (n=521); and second, focus group interviews (n=8) of between six and eight members three months later. Findings – Positive and negative associations were recorded between online friends and well-being. A positive relationship (p < 0.05) was found between the number of online friends and well-being scores. However, higher numbers of online friends were also associated with increases in negative online experiences namely, receiving embarrassing posts online or risky activities such as, chatting frequently with strangers. Online friends may influence perceptions of social support, status and belonging, each of which may contribute positively or negatively to well-being. However, by increasing these perceptions, online friends may cause additional distress when their presence does not provide tangible support during a crisis period. Originality/value – Online friends provide the context to which young males explore and negotiate the online world. To date, little mixed methods research has focused exclusively on the MWB of online friends. Policy makers could do well to consider the growing prominence of online social networking and produce targeted programmes to educate young people on the benefits and pitfalls of building large online “friend” networks.

scholarly journals Students’ attitudes toward technology: exploring the relationship among affective, cognitive and behavioral components of the attitude construct

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Svenningsson ◽  
Gunnar Höst ◽  
Magnus Hultén ◽  
Jonas Hallström
Keyword(s):  
Technology Education ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Attitudes Toward Technology ◽  
Affective Component ◽  
Cognitive Component ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Interest In Technology

AbstractWhen studying attitudes toward technology education, the affective attitudinal component has primarily been the focus. This study focuses on how the affective, cognitive and behavioral attitudinal components of technology education can be incorporated using a two-step survey: the traditional PATT-questionnaire (PATT-SQSE) and the recently developed Mitcham Score questionnaire. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship among the cognitive, affective and potential behavioural components of students’ attitudes toward technology in a Swedish context, using the PATT-SQ-SE instrument including the Mitcham score open items. Results of the analyses show that relationships among the attitudinal components are observable. The results also imply that relationships among the attitudinal components are different for girls than boys. A key factor for the participating students’ attitudinal relations was interest (affective component) in technology education. An individual interest in technology education was related to both the cognitive component and behavioral intention. Another key relationship, for girls, was that the cognitive component had a strong relationship with behavioral intention, which was not the case for boys. Based on the observed relations between the cognitive, affective and behavioural components we have identified two key implications for educational practice: Girls should learn a broader conception of technology in technology education, if we want them to pursue technology-related careers to a higher degree; Students’ interest in technology should be stimulated through engaging tasks in technology education.

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 Cyber Bullying and Its Relationship with The Psychological Unity among The Students of College of Education at Umm Al-Qura University: التنمر الإلكتروني وعلاقته بالوحدة النفسية لدى طالبات كلية التربية بجامعة أم القرى

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sawzan Sadaqa Basyouni, Malak Ali Alharbi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

The current study aimed to know the level of the phenomenon of cyber bullying among university students، and the relationship between practicing this behavior "cyber bullying" and psychological loneliness. The researchers applied the cyber bullying scale to find out the level of this phenomenon among the students. Also، they applied the measure of psychological loneliness to determine the level of the feeling of psychological loneliness among the students. The sample of the study consisted of (133) female students of the College of Education at Umm Al-Qura University، included all College specialties and all levels of study during the first semester of the academic year 1440 AH. The results of the study showed that the mean averages of all expressions of the cyber bullying scale ranged between (medium and high). This means that the terms of the scale illustrate the reality of female students in practicing the behaviors that express cyber bullying. The mean averages of all expressions of the psychological loneliness scale were medium، which indicate that the sample members also suffer from psychological loneliness. The results also showed a statistically significant correlation between the psychological loneliness and the behavior of cyber bullying at 0.05 level.

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