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Statistical Analysis of Teachers Perspectives on Social Networking Site Barriers in Teaching |
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PP: 1091-1106 |
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doi:10.18576/jsap/150409
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Laila Muhammad Sidqi Al-Junaidi,
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Abstract |
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| This study examines intermediate-school teachers experiences in Hail City regarding the challenges of using social networking sites (SNSs) for educational purposes, with particular attention to how demographic factors shape these obstacles. Using a descriptive-analytical research design, data were collected through a survey administered to a randomly selected sample of 130 intermediate-school teachers. The findings revealed substantial obstacles across three dimensions: infrastructure and curriculum (weighted mean = 4.46), student-related barriers (4.41), and teacher-related barriers (4.45). The most prominent obstacles were the lack of adequate technological infrastructure (4.50), the limited integration of SNSs into the curriculum (4.50), and insufficient teacher training (4.45). Statistical analyses revealed no significant differences in teachers perceived obstacles across age group, educational qualification, years of experience, or level of social media use, at a significance level of a = 0.05. The survey further showed that 56.2% of teachers were aged 35-44, 85.4% held university degrees, and 66.9% reported high social media use. The study recommends implementing targeted teacher-training programs, designing curricula that integrate social media, upgrading technological infrastructure, and establishing comprehensive frameworks to support SNS integration. Overall, the study advances understanding of the challenges of SNS integration in intermediate education and offers insights of value to educational policy development. |
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