Level of Job Creativity among Learning Disabilities Teachers from Their Perspective in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Title: Level of Job Creativity among Learning Disabilities Teachers from Their Perspective in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Language: English
Authors: Hamadneh, Burhan M.
Source: Journal of Education and Practice. 2016 7(9):40-46.
Availability: IISTE. No 1 Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR. Tel: +852-39485948; e-mail: JEP@iiste.org; Web site: http://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2016
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Education Teachers, Learning Disabilities, Job Satisfaction, Creativity, Teacher Attitudes, Measures (Individuals), Statistical Significance, Gender Differences, Teaching Experience, Special Needs Students, Job Performance, Likert Scales, Multivariate Analysis
Geographic Terms: Saudi Arabia
ISSN: 2222-1735
Abstract: The current study aims to identify the level of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers from their perspective in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and investigate the differences according to gender, scientific qualification and years of experience. The study sample consisted of (80) male and female teachers, who were randomly selected from schools of Asir, Jizan and Najran. Scale of job creativity was utilized after verification of its validity and reliability. The results showed that the mean of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers is (4.01) ranked high level of job creativity. The results also showed no statistically significant differences in job creativity and the domains due to the impact of variable of scientific qualification in favor of holders of postgraduate studies, while no statistically significant differences for the variables of gender and years of experience. The study recommended further studies handling the level of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers and comparing it with that of teachers in other specialties of special needs.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 15
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1095753
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The current study aims to identify the level of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers from their perspective in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and investigate the differences according to gender, scientific qualification and years of experience. The study sample consisted of (80) male and female teachers, who were randomly selected from schools of Asir, Jizan and Najran. Scale of job creativity was utilized after verification of its validity and reliability. The results showed that the mean of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers is (4.01) ranked high level of job creativity. The results also showed no statistically significant differences in job creativity and the domains due to the impact of variable of scientific qualification in favor of holders of postgraduate studies, while no statistically significant differences for the variables of gender and years of experience. The study recommended further studies handling the level of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers and comparing it with that of teachers in other specialties of special needs.
ISSN:2222-1735