The Degree to Which Male and Female Arabic Language Teachers at the Secondary Stage Possess Teaching Skills Based on the Dimensions of the Knowledge Economy, and Their Attitudes Towards Them

Abstract

The aim of the research was to identify the degree to which Arabic language male and female teachers at the secondary stage possess teaching skills based on the dimensions of the knowledge economy in -Mecca Education- possess teaching skills based on the dimensions of the knowledge economy, and to investigate their attitudes towards them. The research followed the descriptive analytical approach; using a questionnaire; that included four main dimensions, including (23) sub-indicators., and an attitude scale whose validity and reliability have been verified. The research was applied to a sample of (n=480), and the results revealed that: The sample members had a high level of skill acquisition, with an overall average of (2.73), with education coming first with an average of (2.75), followed by thinking in last place with an average of (2.70). Also, the results showed positive attitudes among the sample members towards these skills. Then the results revealed statistically significant differences in favor of female teachers in the thinking dimension and the total score of the questionnaire at the level of (0.05),  also there were significant differences found in the second dimension in favor of those with doctorates at the level of (0.01), while there were no significant differences recorded for the variables: the number of training courses and years of experience, with the exception of the attitudes scale in favor of those with more experience. In light of these results, the study recommended the inclusion of teaching skills based on the knowledge economy in teacher preparation and qualification programs.