Samih Al Karasneh

• Professor at University of Sharjah/ Yarmouk University

Abstract Background/purpose. Education is crucial for fostering sustainability awareness and thinking among university students in a world increasingly defined by mounting environmental crises. Textbooks, as fundamental learning resources, have the potential to shape the minds of global citizens by offering insights into contemporary environmental...

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, educators worldwide have been diligently researching effective online teaching methods. Their goal is to be prepared for any future lockdowns and ensure a smooth transition to online learning. Creating effective virtual environments for young learners is a crucial aspect of professional development and capacity...

The study examined mindfulness availability degree among Arab public school principals and its relationship with teachers’ organizational loyalty. The survey descriptive correlational methodology was employed. The sample included (413) school principals and teachers selected using simple random sampling. Mindfulness of School Principals and Organiz...

The study aimed to reveal the degree of practice of secondary school principals in the Northern Triangle region within the Green Line of electronic management and its relationship to achieve total quality standards from the point of view of principals and teachers.The researchers used the correlational descriptive survey method. The study populatio...

Objective: Global citizen value has been a significant element that societies need to survive in the global world, and this aspect demands researchers' emphasis. Thus, the current article examines the impact of educational interventions and socio-demographic variables on the global citizenship values in the UAE. The article delves into the mediatin...

The twenty-first century is witnessing an increasing and clear interest in studying the relationship between student teachers’ motivation and their participation in professional development programs. This study was designed to find out the student teachers’ motivation toward participation in professional development programs and to identify the rol...

Although the current study was implemented in a developing country, the methodology that was followed, the context, and its variables can be internationally applied and generalized, as the content knowledge of any history subject, locally or internationally, consists of concepts, events, and complex problems and issues. This study aimed to investig...

Purpose The current study aimed at investigating self-regulated learning skills among preservice mathematics and science teachers during their field experience at the University of Sharjah in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: The data were collected via the self-regulated learning skills questionnaire. The sample of the study consisted of (70) p...

This article analyses the impact of a constructivist approach to learning in Jordan, where a traditional context of passive/receptive philosophy of teaching prevails. Student teachers were introduced to journal writing. It was expected that their experiences with journal writing would afford them a better understanding of how it would affect their...

This paper aims at identifying the main features of creativity from an Islamic perspective. To achieve this aim, the researchers used a content analysis approach. The Qur’anic verses were the source of the analysis. In accordance with this perspective, a model for teachers of social studies as leaders is suggested. It is an attempt to contribute to...

The aim was to establish the views of the participants, in particular, professors, the supervisors, co-operating teachers, and student teachers of visionary leadership as an approach to social studies teacher preparation programmers’ reform in Jordan. The sample for this study included student teachers(n=18), professors(n=6), university supervisors...

This study invest igates how parental social support promotes physical activity in children. A sample of 581 mothers and fa thers participated in the study. A 43-item questionnaire was developed to determine level of parental social support, quantitatively. The reliabili ty and validity of the quest ionnaire were evaluated. Also, semi -structured i...

This study investigates how portfolios support pre‐service teachers' learning to teach. The findings revealed that the portfolio provides pre‐service teachers with productive learning experiences which help them develop their library use, knowledge, skills, attitudes, personal traits, motivation to learn, interpersonal relationships and an informat...

This study investigates the appropriateness of the Action Pack Textbook Series (APTS) currently taught in the first four primary stage classes in Jordanian public schools. An evaluation checklist, compiled from the literature, and a semi-structured interview were used to evaluate the content, layout, assessment tasks, teacher’s book and the availab...

This study investigates the appropriateness of the Action Pack Textbook Series (APTS) currently taught in the first four primary stage classes in Jordanian public schools. An evaluation checklist, compiled from the literature, and a semi-structured interview were used to evaluate the content, layout, assessment tasks, teacher's book and the availab...

The exploration of the contribution of school textbooks to the preparation of young children to be effective citizens is the primary aim of the study reported here. To achieve this aim, 75 primary teachers were interviewed. The analysis of these interviews showed that school textbooks provide young children with specific knowledge that can affect t...