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Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

مجلة الدراسات التربوية والنفسية

JEPS

Sultan Qaboos University · ISSN 2218-6506 · eISSN 2521-7046

Articles
500
Authors
853
Years covered
2007–2024
Peer review
Peer reviewed
Frequency
Quarterly
Country code
Oman

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Volumes and issues
  • Volume 18, Issue 1 (1)
  • Volume 17, Issue 4 (7)
  • Volume 17, Issue 3 (7)
  • Volume 17, Issue 2 (7)
  • Volume 17, Issue 1 (7)
  • Volume 16, Issue 4 (6)
  • Volume 16, Issue 3 (5)
  • Volume 16, Issue 2 (7)
  • Volume 16, Issue 1 (7)
  • Volume 15, Issue 4 (6)
  • Volume 15, Issue 3 (9)
  • Volume 15, Issue 2 (9)

Articles 49

Research article

Inclusion of an Autistic Child in Kindergarten Facility: A Case Study

Ibrahim Al-Qaryouti, Ghazwa Nachabe, Tamara Leeder · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp803-817

This study aimed to investigate the effects of inclusion of an autistic child, at entrance age of four years and seven months, into the Child Care Center of the Sultan Qaboos University. The study was designed to specifically answer: (1) Which domains of the ASDA scale did „Ahmad‟ show notable improvement? (2) Which ar …

Research article

The Impact of Small Group Instruction on Preschool Literacy Skills

Majedah Abu Al Rub · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp794-802

This study focused on 17 preschool students in a northern Jordan city. Preschoolerswere taught specific literacy skills in a small group instructional setting. The students’ skill level was assessed at the beginning and middle of the school year. The researcher’s goal was to determine if teaching literacy skills in a s …

Research article

Student Attitudes toward Career Counseling Services at Sultan Qaboos University

Mahmoud AlMa’wali · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp781-793

This study investigated student attitudes toward career counseling services at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). A total of 134 full-time undergraduate students took part in the study. Using Rochlen, Mohr, and Hargrove’s (1999) Attitudes Toward Career Counseling Services (ATCCS) scale, student attitudes were obtained. AT …

Research article

Differential Item Functioning in Students Rating of Teaching Effectiveness Surveys in Higher Education According to Academic Disciplines: Data from a Saudi University

Mahmoud AlQuraan, Ahmed Al Kuwaiti · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp770-780

This study explored academic discipline as a source of differential item functioning(DIF) in students’ rating of teaching quality and effectiveness at higher education institutions. Data utilized in this study was collected by Imam Abudalruman Bin Faisal University - KSA. The total number of surveys analyzed for the pu …

Research article

Psychological Happiness among Sultan Qaboos University Students in Oman

Manal K. Al Fazari · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp762-769

The aim of this research was to investigate the relation of psychological happinessof Sultan Qaboos University students with some variables using a specific questionnaire that was designed for the purpose of this study. It consisted of 36 items that represent 3 dimensions (personal aspect, academic aspect, and social a …

Research article

Evaluating the Dispositions of Teacher Education Candidates: A Place for Self-Assessment

Amneh Al-Rawashdeh, Gary Ivory, Jeanette H. Writer · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp749-761

The study explored how New Mexico State University (NMSU) teacher candidatesunderstand the assessment form, the assessment process, and the meaning of dispositions assessment according to NCATE standards as related to their development of professional dispositions. The study utilized a qualitative methodology. We used …

Research article

The Impact of Using Reading Storybooks and Writing Journal Activities on Print and Phonemic Awareness of Jordanian Kindergarten Children

Ebtesam Rababah · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp736-748

This study investigated the impact of reading storybooks and writing journal activities on print and phonemic awareness of Jordanian kindergarten children. Subjects participated in book-reading sessions with a print focus, and writing journals. A total of 50 children were recruited for the study from one kindergarten i …

Research article

The Effect of Group Counselling Based on the Modification of Negative Self-Statements on Reducing Gender-Biased Foreign Language Anxiety among Ajloun National University Students

Mohammad Abood, Nadia Ahouari-idri · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp730-735

This study investigated the effectiveness of a training program, based on themodification of negative self-statement, to reduce foreign language anxiety (FLA) among EFL students at university in Jordan. To achieve this goal, the foreign language classroom anxiety scale was used. Participants were 30 male and female stu …

Research article

How Jordanian Students Learn about Americans? A Case Study at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan

Irene Gibson, Mohammed S. Banihani · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp718-729

This study investigated how educational programs affect Jordanian students‟ perceptions of Americans. Students were from Yarmouk University in Jordan. The focus was twofold: first, to document opinions about Americans and American-related topics. Second, to determine if various educational programs relating to American …

Research article

Developing Critical Thinking in Female Teacher Candidates at SQU: A Predictive Model

Caroline Ladewig · Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies · 2017 · 10.53543/jeps.vol11iss4pp707-717

The purpose of this paper was to articulate the way in which socio-cultural factorsinfluence the propensity for critical thinking among female teacher candidates at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman. The sample consisted of 274. Twelve independent variables were ascertained, relating to key Omani institutions and …