The Implications of Idealism as an Educational Philosophy in Jordanians' Elementary Curriculum Stage as Perceived by Teachers

Authors

  • Mohammad Momany Um Al-Qura University
  • Omar Khasawneh Al-Aine Universitym
  • Arwa Alrefaie Um Al-Qura University

Keywords:

Idealism, Educational implications, Elementary curriculum, Elementary teachers, Jordan.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the educational philosophical implications of idealism as an educational theory throughout the Jordanian public schools from elementary teachers' perspectives. The study sample consisted of (104) elementary teachers randomly selected from Irbid District schools of whom (47) males, and (57) females. The researchers used a questionnaire consisted of 32 statements as a quantitative method to collect data due to its appropriateness for this study. The study findings showed that the Jordanian elementary teachers rated negatively the implemention of the idealistic educational views at schools with a mean of (2.13). The content domain occupied the first rank with a mean of (2.3), while the teachers' domain ranked last with a mean of (1.9).

 

Author Biographies

Mohammad Momany, Um Al-Qura University

أستاذ مساعد

Omar Khasawneh, Al-Aine Universitym

أستاذ مساعد

Arwa Alrefaie, Um Al-Qura University

أستاذ مساعد

Published

2017-12-18

How to Cite

Momany, M., Khasawneh, O., & Alrefaie, A. (2017). The Implications of Idealism as an Educational Philosophy in Jordanians’ Elementary Curriculum Stage as Perceived by Teachers. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Humanities and Social Studies, 1(42). Retrieved from https://journals.qou.edu/index.php/jrresstudy/article/view/1495

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