The Degree of Applying Knowledge Management Processes from the Perspective of Faculty Members at Colleges of Educational Sciences in Private Jordanian Universities in the Capital Governorate

The study aimed to identify the degree of applying processes of knowledge management at colleges of educational sciences in private Jordanian universities in the Capital Governorate from the perspective of faculty members, and the effect of gender, academic rank and experience variables on the degree of application. To achieve this, the analytical descriptive survey method was used, and a questionnaire was developed and included (25) items, covering three dimensions: knowledge generation, knowledge storage, knowledge transfer, and knowledge application. The questionnaire was distributed to as ample of (77) faculty members in the college of educational sciences in private universities in the capital governorate (Al-Zaytouna, the Middle East, Al-Isra and Petra) during the academic year 2018/2019. The results showed that the degree of application of knowledge management processes by colleges in the field of knowledge generation and knowledge transfer were medium (2.07) and (1.91), while the degree of application in the two fields of knowledge application and knowledge generation was low with means of (1.64) and (1.40). Results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences at (α<0.05) on all domains of knowledge management attributed to the variable of sex. There were statistically significant differences at (α<05.0) for the domains of knowledge management processes, all attributable to the variable of academic rank. However, there were no statistically significant differences at (α<05.0) in the degree of applying knowledge management processes among faculty members attributed to the variable of experience in all majors. It can be concluded that the degree of applying knowledge management processes at Colleges of Educational Sciences in private Jordanian universities in the Capital Governorate varied between medium and low. Therefore, the study recommended that knowledge management processes be adopted by Jordanian private universities in the Capital Governorate.

Obstacles to Applying the Principle of Disclosure and Transparency in Higher Education Institutions: An Exploratory Study in Private Universities in the Sultanate of Oman

The study aimed to explore the obstacles to applying the principle of disclosure and transparency in higher education institutions in private universities in the Sultanate of Oman. The qualitative method was used through in-depth interview as a tool to reveal the opinions of the study sample about the obstacles to applying the principle of disclosure and transparency in private universities, Oman. The sample consisted of (12) individuals from the administrative leaders in the universities under study. The study results reported a number of obstacles to the application of disclosure and transparency in Omani private universities, where (83%) of the sample agreed that there was weak disclosure transparency in the university's budget and the spending items. In addition, (50%) of the sample agreed that there was weakness of credibility and transparency when applying policies, internal work controls, subjective evaluation of the employee’s performance by his direct manager, and weak awareness of the importance of disclosure and transparency among managers. Therefore, the study recommended activating disclosure and transparency mechanisms in private universities in Oman by adding the principle of disclosure and transparency as an independent measure within the standard of governance and management to obtain institutional accreditation, and by providing electronic systems with integrated services and functions.

The effectiveness of the Blackboard Elements During Corona Pandemic in Light of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Standards from the Viewpoint of Faculty Members: A Case Study of the Mathematics Department at Umm Al-Qura University

The study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the Blackboard elements during Coronavirus pandemic in light of the quality assurance and accreditation standards from the viewpoint of faculty members at the Mathematics Department, Umm Al-Qura University. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive analytical method was used. The study sample consisted of (45) members of the teaching staff in the mathematics departments of Umm Al-Qura University, who taught mathematics courses during Coronavirus pandemic. The questionnaire, which consisted of (33) items, was used to collect relevant data. The results of the study indicated that the effectiveness of the four components of the Blackboard that were studied during the Corona pandemic in light of the standards of quality assurance and accreditation was at a medium degree of (3.32), while the effectiveness component of cloud storage on the Blackboard got the highest score (3.68). The effectiveness component of the digital library on the Blackboard got the lowest score among the four elements (3.11). These results suggested the need to increase attention to the requirements of achieving quality assurance and work to raise them in higher education institutions for interactive mathematics courses, as the lack of interest in them may have affected the results and outcomes of mathematics students. The study concluded with a number of recommendations, including supporting the elements of the Blackboard and using them in the educational process, developing and evaluating them in the light of quality standards; conducting further studies on the use of the Blackboard; providing all facilities for the success of the educational process; and seeking to achieve quality and accreditation requirements whenever possible.

The Current Status of Applying E-Learning Quality Standards from the Perspective of Faculty Members at Arab American University

The study aimed to identify the current status of applying e-learning quality standards at the Arab American University from the point of view of faculty members, and to what extent average means differ according to the different demographic variables. To achieve this, the descriptive analytical method was used, and (211) members were randomly selected, who represented (45.4%) of the study population (465) faculty members working at the Arab American university. A questionnaire consisting of (39) items covering (3) dimensions (the lecturer’s role in using e-learning system, the quality of e-learning system, the role of the university administration in the quality of e-learning system) was used after testing its validity and reliability. After the descriptive statistical analysis, the results showed that the average means of the study sample towards the current status of applying the quality standards of e-learning at the university received a high degree. There were also statistically significant differences in the gender variable in favor of females; in qualification in favor of PhD holders; and in experience in favor of (more than 10 years). The study concluded with a number of recommendations, including developing and innovating new methods of evaluation suitable for the e-learning system, providing all kinds of support to faculty members, and relieving the psychological stress faced during the e-learning process.

The Level of Practice by Students of the College of Education at the University of Hail for Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and its Relationship to Their Academic Achievement Motivation

The current study aimed to identify the level of students’ practice of self-regulated learning strategies, their level of motivation for academic achievement, and whether there is a correlation between self-regulated learning strategies and motivation for students’ academic achievement, at the University of Hail. The study sample consisted of (836) male and female students from the College of Education at the University of Hail; They were selected randomly. To achieve the objectives of the study, a scale of self-regulated learning strategies was developed, and the Hazen, Sobhi and Shaheen scale (2014) was used to measure the students' academic achievement motivation. The results of the study revealed that the level of students’ practice of self-regulated learning strategies at the University of Hail was at a high level, and statistically significant at the significance level (α = 0.05). The level of motivation for academic achievement was at an average level. There was also a positive correlation between the self-regulated learning strategies and the motivation for academic achievement among students, where the correlation coefficient reached (760). In light of the results of the study, the study recommended building training programs aimed at training university students to practice self-regulated learning strategies, and other programs that would lead to raising the level of academic achievement.

Adopting E-learning in Academic Accounting Programs from the Perspective of Faculty Members in Sudanese Public Universities

The adoption of e-leaning in higher education in Sudan is one of the challenges of post-Coronavirus Pandemic. This study aimed to identify the reality of adopting e-learning in academic accounting programs in Sudanese public universities. To achieve this objective, the descriptive mothed was used; and a questionnaire for collecting relevant data was administered to a sample of (135) faculty members of accounting programs at 17 public universities in different states of Sudan. The study findings showed that the faculty members have sufficient knowledge of e-learning and the benefits of using it in teaching and learning. The faculty members’ sufficient level of knowledge of in e-learning had a clear impact on building sufficient conviction towards the adoption of e-learning and using it in the curricula of the accounting programs. There was also a relationship between the faculty members’ level of knowledge of e-learning and their knowledge of the requirements for adopting e-learning. In addition, there was a relationship between the requirements of the application of e-learning and the obstacles, as the requirements of the application constitute real obstacles that prevent the adoption of e-learning in accounting programs. The study recommended that the ministry of higher education should have a clear vision towards the adoption of e-learning to be gradually implemented by using a blended system of education (electronic & traditional) in order to prepare and equip students with e-learning skills.

Level of Utilizing New Media in Spreading Security Awareness among Students of Palestinian Universities in the Governorates of Southern Palestine

The study aimed to identify the degree to which a sample of Palestinian university students in the southern governorates of Palestine appreciated the level of benefits that could be gained from new media in developing their security awareness, and its relationship to the study variables (sex - university - college).To achieve this, the descriptive analytical method was used by applying an electronic questionnaire that included (37) items distributed over (3) dimensions on a sample of (353) students of level four of (Al-Azhar University, Al-Quds Open University, and Israa University) who were selected from a total sample population of (4204) male and female students by the stratified random sampling method. The results showed that the overall assessment of the level of utilization of new media in developing security awareness from the viewpoint of the study sample was average. There were also no statistically significant differences at the level of (α ≤ 0.05) between the mean scores of the participants’ responses regarding the level of benefit of new media in developing security awareness among university students in the southern governorates of Palestine attributed to all study variables (sex, university, college). The most used devices to benefit from the new media was mobile phone, which was mostly used for 3-6 hours a day, while social media networks (Facebook, Twitter) were the most preferred among the study participants. The study recommended creating a supportive legislative and cultural environment that would criminalize any negligence in the role of the media and educational institutions in the field of security awareness.

The Extent of Applying Quality Assurance and Program Accreditation Standards from Students’ Perspective in the Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences – Tobruk University

The study aimed to investigate to what extent quality assurance and program accreditation standards are applied from students’ perspective in the accounting program at the Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences at the University of Tobruk in accordance with the standards of the National Center for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Educational and Training Institutions. The study used the descriptive and analytical method based on the evaluation form issued by the National Center for the undergraduate programs. The survey forms were distributed to the entire study population of 36 male and female students. Major study findings revealed that quality assurance and program accreditation standards regarding the evaluation aspects of the university study program (educational program, faculty members, educational support services, student affairs, facilities, quality assurance and continuous improvement) are not applied in the accounting program. The study recommended the need to pay attention to quality assurance standards in all items and themes.

Attitudes of Teaching Staff Members towards Research and Teaching at the University of Bakht Al-Ruda, Sudan

The study aimed to identify the attitudes of teaching staff members at the University of Bakht Al-Ruda towards research and teaching from their perspective, and to investigate if there are statistically significant differences between the means of the study participants due to the variables of gender (male, female) and academic rank (associate professor, assistant professor). To achieve this, the descriptive method was adopted and a questionnaire was developed and administered to a sample of (65) teaching staff members who were randomly selected. The final version of the questionnaire consisted of 17 items on teachers’ attitudes towards research and teaching. The study results revealed that teaching staff members’ attitude towards research and teaching at the University of Bakht Al-Ruda was medium, and there were no significant differences in the means of their responses due to gender (male, female), and academic rank (associate professor, assistant professor). The study concluded with a number of recommendations, including that the university administration should provide sufficient financial support for research by providing tools, equipment, laboratories and libraries to encourage research.

Educational and Technical Standards for Designing Mobile Learning Applications from the Perspective of Educational Technology Experts

This study aimed to identify the educational and technical standards for designing mobile learning applications. To achieve the research objective, the descriptive method was adopted to analyze and describe the previous literature in order to deduce standards. A list of standards was developed in a form of questionnaire in order to identify significance and relevance of standards. The tool was applied in an electronic form to a sample of (35) educational technology experts from the teaching staff members in Faculties of Education in Egypt. After the analysis of the results, a list of educational and technical standards for designing mobile learning applications was identified. These included (5) educational standards with a total of (43) indicators, and (5) technical standards with a total of (48) indicators. In light of these results, a number of recommendations were proposed.