scholarly journals The Practice of Human Relations of the Taibah University Preparatory Year Faculty Members from their Students Perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-94
Author(s):  
Orwah Mohammed Hamdan
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Members ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
Preparatory Year

Achieving a Working Balance Between Technology and Personal Contact Within a Classroom Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 212-226
Author(s):  
Stephen Springer
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Faculty Member ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Personal Contact ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
Exchange Of Information ◽  
Counseling Theory

This chapter addresses the author’s model to assist faculty members in gaining a closer relationship with distance learning students. The model that will be discussed consists of a greeting, message, reminder, and conclusion (GMRC). The GMRC will provide concrete recommendations designed to lead the faculty through the four steps. Using these steps in writing and responding to electronic messages demonstrates to the distance learning student that in fact the faculty member is concerned with each learner and the learner’s specific questions and needs. It is a practical application of human relations theory and is based on ideas generated by counseling theory. In addition, the chapter will take the reader through issues and examples that will arise during the duration of discussions and exchange of information using electronic messages. It is the intent of the author to provide not simply a theoretical model, but a model that can be learned and applied immediately upon completion of reviewing the article.

scholarly journals Utilizing the Blackboard Learning Management System at the University of Ha’il from the Perspective of Faculty Members using Internet Of Things (IOT)

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 214-222
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Ali ◽  
Khaled Abu Sheirah
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Management System ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Teaching Language ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The study aims to investigate the perceptions of faculty members in the preparatory year at the University of Ha’il concerning the use of the Blackboard learning management system, and to identify the impact of the study variables (gender, discipline, teaching language, and number of training courses) on the responses of the study sample members. A descriptive methodology has been used, as the study was applied to a sample of (123) faculty members, and to collect information, a questionnaire of (32) items was developed. The results of the study showed that the level of using the Blackboard at the University of Ha’il by faculty members was high. It indicated that there were no statistically significant differences due to gender. Moreover, the results revealed that there were no statistically significant differences (p=0.218) in the use of Blackboard based on the number of training courses, and that there were no statistically significant differences (p=0.390) in the use of Blackboard based on academic ranking.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Myth Busters: Comparing knowledge and perceptions amongst the dental workforce at an institution in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0260698
Author(s):  
Shazia Sadaf ◽  
Doaa AlEraky ◽  
Faraz Farooqi ◽  
Faiyaz Syed ◽  
Muhanad Alhareky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
World Health ◽  
Awareness Campaign ◽  
Faculty Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization

Background Currently, world is suffering from a respiratory disease names as COVID-19. This is a novel coronavirus (n-CoV), a new strain which has not been previously identified in humans and it has spread in more than 100 locations internationally due to which it is termed as “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization So far, no study done as yet to assess whether the dental workforce is aware about the facts and myths related to Covid-19 awareness. Objective This study aims to analyze and compare the level of awareness about the facts and myths related to COVID-19 amongst faculty, dental students and prep year students of the College of Dentistry (COD) as part of an awareness campaign. Methods An awareness test about COVID-19 was designed using information from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Myth Busters Awareness webpage. The questionnaire was administrated online to faculty and students, of the College of Dentistry and preparatory year students who had applied for the admission to the dental college using a secure enterprise online assessment platform (Blackboard). The tests were administered over a period of three months from March to June 2020. A written informed consent was obtained. Results The online COVID-19 awareness test was administered to 810 participants, out of which 325 (40%) were prep year students, 429(53%%) were dental students, and 56 (7%) were faculty members. Analysis of the results showed that 86% of the Faculty were able to correctly identify the facts and the myths related to COVID-19 followed by 81% of the prep year students and 74% of the dental students. Preparatory year student’s knowledge related to COVID-19 was found to be high when compared to dental students (26.47±4.27, 23.67±6.2). Student to faculty knowledge score did not differ significantly (p = 0.808). Conclusion This study reports about a successful pilot test conducted to assess the perceived knowledge about facts and myths related to corona virus amongst the dental workforce.

scholarly journals Enhancing Language Assessment Skills among Faculty Members in Saudi EFL Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 138-152
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nazim ◽  
Abduljalil Hazaea
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
Educational Measurement ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Instructional Skills ◽  
Assessment Skills ◽  
Design Skills ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
The Impact

In Saudi higher education, assessment has shifted to incorporate intended learning outcomes rather than merely textbook content. Subsequently, faculty members unwillingly participate in high-stakes competitive and harmonized assessment in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) courses during the preparatory year (PY). These challenges emphasize the importance of need-based training for faculty members. Accordingly, this context-specific study scrutinized faculty members’ needs as well as the impact of a training program on engaging the participants and on fostering language assessment skills (LASs) among them. In so doing, an action research design used pre- and post-questionnaires and included a training portfolio to collect data from 31 faculty members. The study first identified those needs as instructional skills, design skills, and educational measurement skills. In the context of professional development, the researchers designed a training program based on those reported needs. During training, the participants expressed their satisfaction with the language assessment. After the training, the participants greatly improved their LASs. The paired tests indicated that the faculty members increased their instructional skills, design skills, and skills of educational measurement. Further research is recommended for enhancing LASs among EFL students.

scholarly journals Estimating the Reliability of Students' Scores in University Courses on Tests during the Semester and the Extent of Influence of these Scores Based on Determining their Relative Weights

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 246
Author(s):  
Ahmad Audeh ◽  
Majed Al Joudeh
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Members ◽  
Original Sample ◽  
University Courses ◽  
Estimate Reliability ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Standard Deviations ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
The University ◽  
Very High ◽  
Reliability Coefficients

The aim of this study was to estimate the reliability coefficients of the tests prepared by faculty members in the preparatory year courses for both males and females at the University of Tabuk, using the Raju formula based on the predetermined fixed weights in the university regulations, regardless of their differentiating capability or the students' actual differences. Reliability coefficients were estimated again using the standard deviations of scores on these tests that were compared with the coefficients estimated by the Feldt-Gilmer formula that uses the variance covariance matrix of these tests. To address the questions of the study, the scores for all the students in 663 sections and 15 courses were analyzed, and the reliability coefficients were estimated. In light of the study’s hypothesis, another sample of 30 sections was selected randomly from the original sample to estimate reliability coefficients through the Feldt-Gilmer formula. The results indicated that the estimated mean of coefficients 0.68 in the average were lower than expected. Based on the university strategy which focuses on quality and excellence, higher reliability is required; mediocrity in this situation is not accepted. This means  that 0.68 was compared to 0.67 and 0.69 estimated by the adjusted Raju formula using standard deviations as weights, and by the  Feldt Gilmer respectively. The correlation between the reliability estimations using the last two formulas was very high (r = 0.98). The results revealed enough evidence statistically and practically for recommending the use of the modified Raju formula in practical situations to estimate the tests' reliability.

scholarly journals Perception of Students and Faculty Members of the Impact of a Preparatory Year Program on the Students of Health Professions Education Colleges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Aldarmahi ◽  
Mohammed Alrabia ◽  
Fatimah Alserhani ◽  
Hanan Alzahrani ◽  
Norah Alrabia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professions ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Health Professions Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Health Occupations ◽  
Preparatory Program ◽  
One Year ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The Preparatory Year Program (PYP) is a one-year preparatory program to prepare students for a full multi-year degree curriculum. It offers a bridge between students’ high-school and university-level studies. The study aimed at evaluating the impact of the King Abdulaziz University preparatory year program on students of the health professions education colleges from both students' and faculty viewpoints. Methods: This is a descriptive study that depended on the collection of data from both students and faculty members based on their perceptions. It was conducted during the period from May 2019 to January 2020. Data was collected from students through self-administered questionnaires and from faculty members through structured interviews. Descriptive statistics were applied. Results: Around half of the students agreed that the preparatory year made them self-confident and reinforced their discipline (49.2% and 46.9%, respectively). Less than two-thirds agreed that the preparatory year reinforced their sense of responsibility and helped them adapt to the university educational environment (60.6% and 64.3%, respectively). On the other hand, more than half of them (58.5%) disagreed that the preparatory year classes helped them select their majors. Also, more than half of them (57.2%) disagreed that the preparatory year prepared them for their major classes. Conclusion: The impact of the preparatory year on students of the health professions colleges is weak. This is the opinion of both students and faculty members. In-depth studies are needed to further investigate this impact. Keywords: Universities; Health Occupations; Undergraduate; Curriculum; Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Textbook Evaluation: A Case Study of Cutting Edge

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1021-1033
Author(s):  
Mohd Nazim
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Textbook Evaluation ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
Video Material ◽  
Method Approach

This paper, in deviation from the traditional practices of textbook evaluation, reports the faculty members’ evaluation of Cutting Edge, Student Book, KSA Third Edition Intermediate Level, by Sarah Cunningham & Peter Moor, published by Pearson 2013 in terms of Language Development Skills, in general, and, Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary, and Style & Appropriacy in particular. 20 EFL teachers participated in this mixed method approach of study who work at the Department of English Skills, Preparatory Year, Najran University, Saudi Arabia. A google form questionnaire, consisted of 57 numerically rated items & open-ended questions under 7 domains, was created to elicit faculty members’ responses. The validity of the questionnaire was examined by a group of experts in the textbook evaluation and content analysis. The analysis indicates that the respondents evaluated the textbook contents positively and the majority viewed them mostly suitable in terms of language skills, usage, and appropriacy. However, the researcher, based on the adverse comments like video material for listening, lack of specific strategies for conversation or other spoken activities, and hardly distinction between active and passive vocabulary under listening, speaking and grammar & vocabulary domains, suggests that a latest EFL commercial textbook or series be reviewed which, potentially, will cover the space. To conclude, the researcher recommends developing authentic materials that are tailored to the needs and interests of the learners.

scholarly journals Evaluation Teaching Performance of Faculty Members at the Faculty of Education, University of Sirte in Libya From the View Point of College Students as an Approach to Achieve Quality of University Education.

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-159
Author(s):  
Amhaimmed Essa ◽  
Hassan Alshahopi
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Member ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
University Education ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
View Point ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Level Of Significance

The present study aims to evaluate the teaching performance of the faculty member at the Faculty of Education, University of Sirte, from the point of view of the students of the faculty as an approach to achieve quality in university education. The study uses the descriptive analytical method using the evaluation card of the faculty member in the fields of lecture planning, preparation, human relations, and evaluation methods. The study reached a number of conclusions, most notably: - Evaluation of the performance of the faculty member at the Faculty of Education is moderate, reflecting the dissatisfaction of students with this performance. - There are no statistically significant differences at the level of 0.01 due to the variables of gender, the semester, and the course in their responses about evaluating the performance of the faculty member. - There are statistically significant differences at the level of significance 0.05 for the variable of the scientific departments in the responses of students about the evaluation of the performance of the faculty member of the Faculty of Education in favor of the departments of (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology).

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