The role of the teaching staff in enhancing the independent learning skills of university students, Palestine Technical University–Khadoorie Model

Abstract

The study aimed at identifying the role of the teaching staff in enhancing the independent learning skills of university students, Palestine Technical University–Khadoorie Model from teaching staff and students' point of view. The study aimed at identifying the effect of the variables of gender, academic level and position from teaching staff point of view and identifying the effect of the variables of gender, academic level and address from students' point of view. The researcher designed two instruments: the first instrument for teaching staff included (33) items, the sample number is (40) teachers selected randomly. The second instrument for students included (26) items, the sample number is (260) students selected randomly. The study findings were average degree in teaching staff and students' point of view and by a percentage of 76.2. There was no significant difference in opinions of teaching staff due to gender, academic level, and position. There was no significant difference in opinions of students due to gender and address. There was a significant difference in opinions of students due to academic level in favor of Bachelor. The study also showed a great convergence between the views of the teaching staff and students towards enhancing independent learning skills. The study recommended the need to provide a supportive environment for the application of independent learning in universities