An Analysis of the Tenth Grade English Language Textbooks Questions in Jordan Based on the Revised Edition of Bloom's Taxonomy

This study aimed at identifying and analyzing the types and levels of questions available in the tenth grade English language textbooks which are used in Jordan during the academic year 2012-2013.The purpose of the analysis was to determine the distribution of the questions over the six levels of the new version of Bloom's Taxonomy of the cognitive domain. The sample of the study consisted of the Tenth grade English language textbooks where the researcher analyzed (655) questions. A study analysis sheet was prepared and used in the classification of the questions according to the new version of Bloom's Taxonomy to achieve the purposes of the study. The results revealed the following: most of the questions were within the first two levels; remembering and understanding (55.11%) , 16.18% for applying and less for the other levels 28.71% which reflected the preponderance of the low level question in the two investigated textbooks. The results revealed that the difference were in favor of the low level questions as the percentage was 51.9%. In light of the results, the researcher recommended to improve the questions in the textbooks to cover the six levels of the new version of Bloom's Taxonomy and to train teachers and designers of curriculum to use and write questions following the new version of Bloom's Taxonomy. Key words: tenth grade, new version of Bloom's Taxonomy, English language textbook

The relationship between EVA and EPS and DPS of listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange

Maximizing the profit from investment firms are major target of shareholders. Now, the leading indicator of economic value added is internal performance measurement. The most fundamental decision-making criteria that may be involved as investors include  EPS, DPS dividends of the shareholders. Since the company's EVA economic value can be measured properly, therefore, we decided to study the relationship between EPS and DPS and EVA, a way to achieve the main goal of maximizing the wealth of the investors through investments made ​​to increase the earned profits.  In this article, EPS and DPS data of 21 companies from 50 leading companies in Tehran Stock Exchange for the years 2009 to 2012 were collected according to available information. The results of the study showed a significant relationship between EPS and DPS with no economic value

The relationship between EVA and EPS and DPS of listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange

Maximizing the profit from investment firms are major target of shareholders. Now, the leading indicator of economic value added is internal performance measurement. The most fundamental decision-making criteria that may be involved as investors include  EPS, DPS dividends of the shareholders. Since the company's EVA economic value can be measured properly, therefore, we decided to study the relationship between EPS and DPS and EVA, a way to achieve the main goal of maximizing the wealth of the investors through investments made ​​to increase the earned profits.  In this article, EPS and DPS data of 21 companies from 50 leading companies in Tehran Stock Exchange for the years 2009 to 2012 were collected according to available information. The results of the study showed a significant relationship between EPS and DPS with no economic value

The relationship between EVA and EPS and DPS of listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange

Maximizing the profit from investment firms are major target of shareholders. Now, the leading indicator of economic value added is internal performance measurement. The most fundamental decision-making criteria that may be involved as investors include  EPS, DPS dividends of the shareholders. Since the company's EVA economic value can be measured properly, therefore, we decided to study the relationship between EPS and DPS and EVA, a way to achieve the main goal of maximizing the wealth of the investors through investments made ​​to increase the earned profits.  In this article, EPS and DPS data of 21 companies from 50 leading companies in Tehran Stock Exchange for the years 2009 to 2012 were collected according to available information. The results of the study showed a significant relationship between EPS and DPS with no economic value

The relationship between conditional conservatism in accounting and firm’s profits margin among the companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange

This study investigated the relationship between conditional conservatism in accounting and profit margins of listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange for the years 2008 to 2011 (a period of 4 years old) pays. For this purpose, a definition of theory and data about 156 companies were collected. This study was conducted to measure conditional conservatism index of Ahmad and Dolman model (2007). Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Pearson correlation coefficient were used for the analysis. The findings of this study show that there is a statistically significant relation between the conditional conservatism in accounting and profit margins of listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange although the intensity of this relationship is weak

The relationship between conditional conservatism and corporate debt ratio among the companies listed in Tehran Stock Exchange

The current paper is to study the relationship between conditional conservatism in accounting and the debt ratio in listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange. For this purpose, a hypothesis was designed. The sample in this study was the companies listed within a 4-year period between 2008 and 2011. Regarding the limitations, 152 companies were chosen. In this study, to measure conservatism Ahmad-Dolman Model (2007) was used. Statistical tests used in this study were conducted using SPSS software in accordance with Kolmogorov- Smironov test. The results show that there is a direct relationship between conservatism and debt ratio

The relationship between conditional conservatism and corporate debt ratio among the companies listed in Tehran Stock Exchange

The current paper is to study the relationship between conditional conservatism in accounting and the debt ratio in listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange. For this purpose, a hypothesis was designed. The sample in this study was the companies listed within a 4-year period between 2008 and 2011. Regarding the limitations, 152 companies were chosen. In this study, to measure conservatism Ahmad-Dolman Model (2007) was used. Statistical tests used in this study were conducted using SPSS software in accordance with Kolmogorov- Smironov test. The results show that there is a direct relationship between conservatism and debt ratio

The relationship between conditional conservatism in accounting and firm’s profits margin among the companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange

This study investigated the relationship between conditional conservatism in accounting and profit margins of listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange for the years 2008 to 2011 (a period of 4 years old) pays. For this purpose, a definition of theory and data about 156 companies were collected. This study was conducted to measure conditional conservatism index of Ahmad and Dolman model (2007). Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Pearson correlation coefficient were used for the analysis. The findings of this study show that there is a statistically significant relation between the conditional conservatism in accounting and profit margins of listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange although the intensity of this relationship is weak

A study on relationship between employees’ psychological empowerment and organizational commitment

This paper presents an empirical investigation to study the relationship between employees’ psychological empowerment and organizational commitment in revenue agency of city of Semnan, Iran. The study uses two questionnaires, one for measuring the effects of psychological empowerment developed by Mishra and Spreitzer (1998) [Mishra, A. K., & Spreitzer, G. M. (1998). Explaining how survivors respond to downsizing: The roles of trust, empowerment, justice, and work redesign. Academy of management Review, 23(3), 567-588.] and the other for measuring organizational commitment developed by Meyer and Allen (1991) [Meyer, J. P., & Allen, N. J. (1991). A three-component conceptualization of organizational commitment. Human resource management review, 1(1), 61-89.]. Cronbach alphas for psychological empowerment and organizational commitment are calculated as 0.81 and 0.92, respectively, which are well above the minimum acceptable levels. The results of our survey have indicated that there were positive and meaningful relationships between psychological empowerment and organizational commitment components including Sense of efficacy (r = 0.414, Sig. =0.000), meaningful (r = 0.481, Sig. =0.000), having a choice (r = 0.341, Sig. = 0.000) and trust (r = 0.736, Sig. =0.000). However, the survey does not support any relationship between Competency and organizational commitment

An Analysis of the Delivery of Health Education by Upper Basic Stage Science Teachers in Jordan

This study investigates the delivery of health education within the upper basic stage science curriculum in Jordan, which covers the crucial age range 13-16. It begins by exploring various definitions and models relating to health education with a view to selecting the most appropriate for use in this study. This is followed by a review of the literature to examine the different ways in which health education is delivered. Within Jordan, the policy on health education, as revealed by official documents and guidance issued to science teachers, is analysed. The teaching methods used by science teachers in the delivery of health education are also investigated, together with the content and nature of the various health education topics delivered. A variety of data collection methods were employed; questionnaires to establish the amount and content of health education taught, semi-structured interviews to find out the range of teaching and learning methods being employed and analysis of documentary materials. The study attempts to determine whether there are any particular factors that affect the amount and content of health education taught; these are teacher gender, region of Jordan, teaching subject (biology, chemistry or physics), qualifications in that subject, and teaching qualifications and experience. The data were collected in Jordan between September 1999 and January 2000. One of the major findings of the study was that the current policy regarding health education in Jordan is not clear. There is a tendency to emphasise theoretical aspects rather than practical ones, and the affective domain, resulting in values and behaviour change, receives very little attention. It was found that at present, five health areas are being delivered within the science curriculum; these are personal health, nutritional health, disease and prophylaxis, environmental health and education for married life. The amount of health education taught was in the 'moderate' or 'low' categories used in the study, with environmental health receiving the greatest emphasis, and education for family life the least. The latter was particularly variable, with significant differences among male and female teachers. This could be due to religious and cultural factors. The study suggests that the variation in the delivery of health education by science teachers is probably related to the lack of a clear policy from the Jordanian Ministry of Education, and the fact that health education topics are not clearly identified in the official curriculum documents. It recommends that a national policy is developed, from which regional and local policies can be adapted to meet different needs. Schools should also develop their own policies, particularly for the teaching of education for family life, with teachers, health professionals and local community leaders also involved. A greater precision in the description of health topics in the curriculum and the production of teacher guidance and relevant textbooks are also recommended. It is hoped that this study will help develop new strategies for the future of health education in Jordan and the future health of the nation