University Student Perception of Teacher Confirmation as Perceived by Instructors at the Faculty of Educational Science at the Hashemite University

Ahmad M. Mahasneh

Abstract


The purpose of this study was to determine university students’ perceptions of teacher confirmation in the Hashemite University in Jordan. A total of 258 students participated in the study, completing the Teacher Confirmation Scale (TCS). Results indicated the means for the first dimension: teacher response to questions, as 3.58, the means for the second dimension: demonstrating interest, as 3.62, and the means for the third dimension: teaching style, as 3.48. Findings also revealed that there were statistically significant differences between male and female students’ perceptions regarding the teacher response questions, and also indicated significant differences among the four academic level groups regarding the teaching styles, as well as significant differences among the four GPA level groups regarding teacher demonstration of interest.

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University student; Student perceptions; Teacher confirmation

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