Teachers’ Perspectives on Social Values and Their Influence on Sustainable Development in Ajloun Governorate

Authors

  • Mohammad Abu Melhim Al-Balqa Applied University
  • Mahmoud Ali Rababah Al-Balqa Applied University
  • Yousef Mohammed Al-Shurman Al-Balqa Applied University
  • Yasser A. Rabab’a Al-Balqa Applied University
  • Fatima A. Zainelabdin Al-Balqa Applied University
  • Issam Al Dalaeen Al Ahliyya Amman University
  • Nasser A. Abu Zetun Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
  • Hamzeh A. A. Alqiam Jerash University
  • Lubna Ibrahim Al-khatib

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i14.6389

Keywords:

higher education, Ajloun University College instructors’ perspective, social values, sustainable development, sustainable development standards

Abstract

This study examines the level of social values among teachers and its correlation with their understanding of sustainable development requirements. The study’s sample consisted of 220 teachers randomly selected from Ajloun schools. The study's findings indicate that social values are highly regarded across various domains, except for work values, which received an average ranking. Moreover, the results reveal a statistically significant gender-based difference in the level of social values (α = 0.05), favoring females, as well as variations based on experience, favoring the “9 years or more” category. Furthermore, the study highlights a strong awareness of the interconnected requirements for sustainable development, particularly in social, environmental, and economic dimensions. The findings also demonstrate a statistically significant positive correlation (α = 0.01) between participants’ overall evaluation of social values and their comprehensive assessment of sustainable development principles. The study proposes the integration of societal ideals and sustainable development criteria into student curricula and teacher training programs. This integration aims to enhance the understanding and application of sustainable development concepts among teachers.

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Published

2023-09-15

How to Cite

Abu Melhim, M., Ali Rababah, M., Al-Shurman, Y. M., A. Rabab’a, Y., A. Zainelabdin, F., Al Dalaeen, I., Abu Zetun, N. A., A. Alqiam, H. A., & Al-khatib, L. I. (2023). Teachers’ Perspectives on Social Values and Their Influence on Sustainable Development in Ajloun Governorate. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 23(14). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i14.6389

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