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

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 reg...

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Published in:Journal of higher education theory and practice 2023-09, Vol.23 (14), p.137-155
Main Authors: Melhim, Mohammad Abu, Rababah, Mahmoud Ali, Rabab’a, Yasser A., Zainelabdin, Fatima A., Al Dalaeen, Issam, Abu Zaytoon, Nasser A., Alqiam, Hamzeh A. A., Al-khatib, Lubna Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Behavior
Behavior Patterns
Behavioral Sciences
Benchmarking
College Instruction
Community Involvement
Community Relations
Correlation
Educational History
Environment
Ethics
Group Activities
Higher education
Labor Force Development
Psychological Patterns
Resistance (Psychology)
Social Development
Social Psychology
Social Services
Social Values
Society
Sustainable development
Teacher attitudes
Teacher Improvement
Teacher Qualifications
Values
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2158-3595
DOI:10.33423/jhetp.v23i14.6389