期刊名称:Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies
印刷版ISSN:2218-6506
电子版ISSN:2521-7046
出版年度:2012
卷号:6
期号:2
页码:41-58
DOI:10.24200/jeps.vol6iss2pp41-58
语种:English
出版社:Sultan Qaboos University
摘要:The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of readiness for change and stage of concern on Web Quest level of use among staff members at the Arabian Gulf University.To achieve this purpose,a descriptivecorrelational study was conducted on a sample consisted of 47 staff members during the academic year of 2010 – 2011.To collect the needed data to answer research questions,three instruments were applied the Readiness for Change Survey,the Stage of Concern Survey,and the Web Quest usages survey.The findings of the research revealed that the majority of Arabian Gulf University’ staff members rarely used Web Quest in teaching.The results also showed that the majority of staff members are having a high level of readiness for change and a moderate level of concern towards using Web Quest in teaching.The findings revealed that the Web Quest level of use was not affected by the academic degree and the major of staff members.Based on these findings,a set of educational recommendations and suggestions provided.
关键词:Human Rights;Readiness for Change;Stages of Concern;Web Quest;Instructional Practices;University Teaching.