The Role of Al-Quds Open University in Enhancing the Popular Heritage and National Identity in Palestine

Authors

  • د.خالد نظمي عبد الفتاح قرواني

Keywords:

Enhancement, Popular heritage, Palestinian national identity, QOU.

Abstract

This Study aims to investigate the role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing the popular heritage and national identity in Palestine.  To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the theoretical and qualitative analysis and semi- structured interview to collect the necessary data from a purposive sample comprising (30) students at Salfeet branch.

By analyzing the collected data qualitatively including mediations and (t) test and using theoretical analysis for four courses textbooks at Al-Quds Open University to find out whether they include heritage elements and enhance national identity and Palestinian popular heritage, the study reveals:

1- The content of these courses participated positively in enhancing the national identity and popular heritage in Palestine.

2- There is a great role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing Palestinian popular heritage with average 72.18%.

3- There is a great role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing Palestinian identity with average 73.27%.

4-There are significant statistical differences in students' responds towards the role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing Palestinian popular heritage at statistical level (α≤0.05) due to the variable of sex for female favor.
5-There are significant statistical differences in students' responds towards the role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing the Palestinian identity at statistical level (α≤0.05) due to the variable of sex for male favor. In light of the study results, the researcher stated some recommendations as follows:

- Establishing a refereed journal which will focus on dissemination of scientific researches related to the Palestinian popular heritage.

- Establishing a heritage institution which deals with the Arabic popular heritage.

- Carrying out annual forum of popular culture and held alternately in the Arab countries.

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Published

2018-02-18

How to Cite

قرواني د. ن. ع. ا. (2018). The Role of Al-Quds Open University in Enhancing the Popular Heritage and National Identity in Palestine. Palestinian Journal for Open Learning & E-Learning, 6(12). Retrieved from https://journals.qou.edu/index.php/jropenres/article/view/1662

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 12 (2018): المجلد السادس-العدد الثاني عشر-كانون ثاني2018

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