Soheil S Salha
Biographic Data
| ID | 3072070 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Soheil S Salha |
| GIVEN NAMES | Soheil S |
| FAMILY NAME | Salha |
| SIGNATURE | SALHA S S |
| AFFILIATIONS | An-Najah National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2791-9925 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Leading schools through wartime in Palestine
Purpose This research explores the experiences and leadership strategies of school principals navigating the war in Palestine. It aims to understand how these principals are leading their school communities amidst armed conflict. Design/methodology/approach Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 13 school principals in Gaza and its surrounding regions and analysed using thematic analysis. Fin…
Human-Machine symbiosis in educational leadership in the era of artificial intelligence (AI): Where are we heading
The issue of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and educational leadership has become a central topic following the shift to knowledge technology and digital literacy in recent years. Despite increasing attention to the topic among scholars and policymakers during the last decade, we lack a comprehensive review of AI and educational leadership. Therefore, by using bibliometric analysis of data derived from the Scopus database, this paper represents a s…
Taking gamification from online to offline: A mixed-methods study on the (novelty) effects of a gamified blended course on English literature
This study investigates the effects of designing both online and offline gamification on students’ learning outcomes in a blended course. It first designs a blended gamified course on English literature, where both online and offline learning activities were gamified using six game elements (points, badges, leaderboards, feedback, chat, and progress bar). It then examines the (novelty) effect of gamification on students’ learning achievements, en…
Science or His-Story?” Gender Representation in Science Textbooks of Thirteen Arab Countries
Uncovering the black box effect of Open Educational Resources (OER) and practices (OEP): A meta-analysis and meta-synthesis from the perspective of activity theory
Conflicting results exist in the literature on whether Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) can improve learning performance. Additionally, limited studies, in this context, have attempted to systematically measure and understand this phenomenon. To address this research gap, this study conducts a two-level analysis based on a systematic review of the OER and OEP literature. It first conducts a meta-analysis to me…
The Opinions of Female Students Regarding the Application of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Mathematics Learning Reema B. Jaber
Objective: This study aims to identify the female students' opinions regarding the use of ChatGPT and Symbolab (Math Problem Solver) applications to improving academic achievement, enhance problem-solving skills in mathematics, and increase motivation to learn the subject in Palestine. Methodology: The researchers used a qualitative approach with a case study design based on structured interviews by posing open-ended questions. Data analysis was …
Investigating the effect of artificial intelligence in education (AIEd) on learning achievement: A meta-analysis and research synthesis
Scant information exists about how AI with its different technologies might affect learning achievement in different educational fields across different educational levels and geographical distributions of students. Closing this gap can therefore help stakeholders understand under which learning conditions artificial intelligence in education (AIEd) might work or not, hence achieving better learning achievement. To address this research gap, this…
The Effect of Using Wordwall on Academic Achievement and Motivation Towards Learning Mathematics among Sixth Grade Students in Nablus District
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of using Wordwall on academic achievement and motivation towards learning mathematics among sixth grade students in the Nablus District. Methodology: this study used the experimental method with a semi-experimental design, and the study was applied to a sample of 46 female students from the sixth grade at Sarra Secondary School for Girls. They were divided equally into two groups: control and experi…
Israeli Educational Policy Procedures on the Book “Geography of Palestine and its Modern and Contemporary History” for the Tenth Grade
Objective: The study aimed to verify the procedures of the Israeli educational policy on the book “Geography of Palestine and its Modern and Contemporary History” for the tenth grade. Method: The descriptive analytical approach was used by analyzing and comparing the content of “The Geography of Palestine and its Modern and Contemporary History” for the tenth grade, first and second parts, issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Education, with the…
The Impact of Using Augmented Reality Technology on Development of Scientific Concepts Among Primary Education Students
Aim: This research aims to identify the impact of using augmented reality technology on developing scientific concepts and to determine the extent to which the grade level variable affects the development of scientific concepts among primary school students in Palestine. Methodology: A quantitative approach was used, specifically a quasi-experimental design. The study sample consisted of 161 female students from Al-Joulan Basic School for Girls, …
Preparing Teachers to Re-Build Democratic Communities and Disappearing Middle Class to Reverse Global Inequality: A Typology Applying Bourdieusian ‘Taste’ and Dewey-Inspired Tools to Transform World M…
‘Double structuring’ of objective economic wealth and subjective perception of wealth through language and culture produce a common world of divisions in the classroom from ‘bad taste’ to ‘good taste’. Teachers’ language and culture of instruction and ‘good taste’ perpetuate systemic injustice with unconscious bias. The tool ‘A Blueprint for Character Development for Evolution (ABCDE) offers five steps to prepare teachers to recognize bias and re…
The effect of educational mobile games on learning performance: A meta-analysis and research synthesis
While several studies have investigated the effects of educational games in education, less attention has been paid specifically to the effects of educational mobile games in education. To address this gap, this study conducted a meta-analysis and research synthesis of 38 studies (N = 3302 participants) to investigate the effects of educational mobile games on students’ learning performance. The analysis included field of education, level of educ…
Which pedagogical approaches are more effective in mobile learning? A meta‐analysis and research synthesis
Reading Anxiety in Arabic University Students
Reading anxiety measures are newly available in English, but none is available in Arabic. The goals of the present study were to adapt the English Reading Anxiety in College Students (RACS) scale to Arabic-speaking college students (RACS-Arabic), evaluate its reliability and other psychometric properties in comparison to the English US sample, and assess its relation to self-assessments of reading ability and measured reading ability. A sample of…
Fostering a culture of qualitative research and scholarly publication in a leading university in the West Bank: A Palestinian-UK capacity-building collaboration
Research practices in Arab universities, especially the use of qualitative methods, tend to fall behind international standards of excellence; hence, the relatively small number of qualitative journal articles published by Arab academics. Conducting research in Palestine is particularly problematic due to the continued Israeli occupation and its negative impact on Palestinian education. Certain cultural and historical factors pose further difficu…
Teachers’ attitudes toward gifted children in pre-schools in Palestine
Gifted pre-school children are often identified as those who read words, interpret signs, and demonstrate interests of children older than them, and are considered an exceptional group of children compared to other normal children. Therefore, early identification of gifted children helps to provide educational opportunities and a rich environment for the development of their talents. The main purpose of the current study is to examine the teacher…
A critical analysis of education policy in turbulent times: A comparative study
This study is a qualitative investigation of education policies and decision making during COVID-19 pandemic in five Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) countries: Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Qatar. It aims at scrutinizing how these countries responded to the education disruption caused by the pandemic between February 2020 and July 2021 and how they managed the resulting turbulence. We also investigate the extent to which the…
Cross-language contributions of rapid automatized naming to reading accuracy and fluency in young adults: Evidence From Eight Languages Representing Different Writing Systems
Archaeological Fieldwork Training in Palestinian Universities: A Review
The Motives and Challenges of developing and delivering Moocs courses
This paper described the experience of developing a MOOC at An Najah National University and how it was transferred into a SPOC from the perspective of its team developers. Learners' responses and participation had been analyzed in order to understand its content. The data collected described the motivation for developing the MOOC and then using it as a SPOC, in addition to presenting the challenges that face its development and implementation. T…
Analysis of technology textbook for the tenth grade in Palestine according to the Standards for Technological Literacy
This study aimed to analyze the Technology textbook for tenth grade according to Standards for Technological Literacy (STL) issued by International Technology Education Association (ITEA). In order to achieve the aim of the study, the researchers used the analytical descriptive methodology, specifically the method of content analysis. The researchers used content analysis tool and translated the list of Standards for Technological Literacy (STL) …
Factors that foster and deter STEM professional development among teachers
The present study seeks to identify teachers' perceptions regarding STEM teaching professional development and to identify the factors that facilitate or hinder the success of teachers' professional development. The participants of the study were 35 teachers. A qualitative approach was used for data collection by conducting semistructured interviews with 11 teachers out of 35. All the participants were involved in the three focus group sessions. …
Cross-language contributions of rapid automatized naming to reading accuracy and fluency in young adults: Evidence From Eight Languages Representing Different Writing Systems
A critical analysis of education policy in turbulent times: A comparative study
This study is a qualitative investigation of education policies and decision making during COVID-19 pandemic in five Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) countries: Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Qatar. It aims at scrutinizing how these countries responded to the education disruption caused by the pandemic between February 2020 and July 2021 and how they managed the resulting turbulence. We also investigate the extent to which the…
Factors that foster and deter STEM professional development among teachers
The present study seeks to identify teachers' perceptions regarding STEM teaching professional development and to identify the factors that facilitate or hinder the success of teachers' professional development. The participants of the study were 35 teachers. A qualitative approach was used for data collection by conducting semistructured interviews with 11 teachers out of 35. All the participants were involved in the three focus group sessions. …
Archaeological Fieldwork Training in Palestinian Universities: A Review
The Motives and Challenges of developing and delivering Moocs courses
This paper described the experience of developing a MOOC at An Najah National University and how it was transferred into a SPOC from the perspective of its team developers. Learners' responses and participation had been analyzed in order to understand its content. The data collected described the motivation for developing the MOOC and then using it as a SPOC, in addition to presenting the challenges that face its development and implementation. T…
Analysis of technology textbook for the tenth grade in Palestine according to the Standards for Technological Literacy
This study aimed to analyze the Technology textbook for tenth grade according to Standards for Technological Literacy (STL) issued by International Technology Education Association (ITEA). In order to achieve the aim of the study, the researchers used the analytical descriptive methodology, specifically the method of content analysis. The researchers used content analysis tool and translated the list of Standards for Technological Literacy (STL) …
Cross-language contributions of rapid automatized naming to reading accuracy and fluency in young adults: Evidence From Eight Languages Representing Different Writing Systems
Fostering a culture of qualitative research and scholarly publication in a leading university in the West Bank: A Palestinian-UK capacity-building collaboration
Research practices in Arab universities, especially the use of qualitative methods, tend to fall behind international standards of excellence; hence, the relatively small number of qualitative journal articles published by Arab academics. Conducting research in Palestine is particularly problematic due to the continued Israeli occupation and its negative impact on Palestinian education. Certain cultural and historical factors pose further difficu…
Teachers’ attitudes toward gifted children in pre-schools in Palestine
Gifted pre-school children are often identified as those who read words, interpret signs, and demonstrate interests of children older than them, and are considered an exceptional group of children compared to other normal children. Therefore, early identification of gifted children helps to provide educational opportunities and a rich environment for the development of their talents. The main purpose of the current study is to examine the teacher…
A critical analysis of education policy in turbulent times: A comparative study
This study is a qualitative investigation of education policies and decision making during COVID-19 pandemic in five Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) countries: Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Qatar. It aims at scrutinizing how these countries responded to the education disruption caused by the pandemic between February 2020 and July 2021 and how they managed the resulting turbulence. We also investigate the extent to which the…
Preparing Teachers to Re-Build Democratic Communities and Disappearing Middle Class to Reverse Global Inequality: A Typology Applying Bourdieusian ‘Taste’ and Dewey-Inspired Tools to Transform World M…
‘Double structuring’ of objective economic wealth and subjective perception of wealth through language and culture produce a common world of divisions in the classroom from ‘bad taste’ to ‘good taste’. Teachers’ language and culture of instruction and ‘good taste’ perpetuate systemic injustice with unconscious bias. The tool ‘A Blueprint for Character Development for Evolution (ABCDE) offers five steps to prepare teachers to recognize bias and re…
The effect of educational mobile games on learning performance: A meta-analysis and research synthesis
While several studies have investigated the effects of educational games in education, less attention has been paid specifically to the effects of educational mobile games in education. To address this gap, this study conducted a meta-analysis and research synthesis of 38 studies (N = 3302 participants) to investigate the effects of educational mobile games on students’ learning performance. The analysis included field of education, level of educ…
Which pedagogical approaches are more effective in mobile learning? A meta‐analysis and research synthesis
Reading Anxiety in Arabic University Students
Reading anxiety measures are newly available in English, but none is available in Arabic. The goals of the present study were to adapt the English Reading Anxiety in College Students (RACS) scale to Arabic-speaking college students (RACS-Arabic), evaluate its reliability and other psychometric properties in comparison to the English US sample, and assess its relation to self-assessments of reading ability and measured reading ability. A sample of…
Uncovering the black box effect of Open Educational Resources (OER) and practices (OEP): A meta-analysis and meta-synthesis from the perspective of activity theory
Conflicting results exist in the literature on whether Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) can improve learning performance. Additionally, limited studies, in this context, have attempted to systematically measure and understand this phenomenon. To address this research gap, this study conducts a two-level analysis based on a systematic review of the OER and OEP literature. It first conducts a meta-analysis to me…
The Opinions of Female Students Regarding the Application of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Mathematics Learning Reema B. Jaber
Objective: This study aims to identify the female students' opinions regarding the use of ChatGPT and Symbolab (Math Problem Solver) applications to improving academic achievement, enhance problem-solving skills in mathematics, and increase motivation to learn the subject in Palestine. Methodology: The researchers used a qualitative approach with a case study design based on structured interviews by posing open-ended questions. Data analysis was …
Investigating the effect of artificial intelligence in education (AIEd) on learning achievement: A meta-analysis and research synthesis
Scant information exists about how AI with its different technologies might affect learning achievement in different educational fields across different educational levels and geographical distributions of students. Closing this gap can therefore help stakeholders understand under which learning conditions artificial intelligence in education (AIEd) might work or not, hence achieving better learning achievement. To address this research gap, this…
The Effect of Using Wordwall on Academic Achievement and Motivation Towards Learning Mathematics among Sixth Grade Students in Nablus District
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of using Wordwall on academic achievement and motivation towards learning mathematics among sixth grade students in the Nablus District. Methodology: this study used the experimental method with a semi-experimental design, and the study was applied to a sample of 46 female students from the sixth grade at Sarra Secondary School for Girls. They were divided equally into two groups: control and experi…
Israeli Educational Policy Procedures on the Book “Geography of Palestine and its Modern and Contemporary History” for the Tenth Grade
Objective: The study aimed to verify the procedures of the Israeli educational policy on the book “Geography of Palestine and its Modern and Contemporary History” for the tenth grade. Method: The descriptive analytical approach was used by analyzing and comparing the content of “The Geography of Palestine and its Modern and Contemporary History” for the tenth grade, first and second parts, issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Education, with the…
The Impact of Using Augmented Reality Technology on Development of Scientific Concepts Among Primary Education Students
Aim: This research aims to identify the impact of using augmented reality technology on developing scientific concepts and to determine the extent to which the grade level variable affects the development of scientific concepts among primary school students in Palestine. Methodology: A quantitative approach was used, specifically a quasi-experimental design. The study sample consisted of 161 female students from Al-Joulan Basic School for Girls, …
Leading schools through wartime in Palestine
Purpose This research explores the experiences and leadership strategies of school principals navigating the war in Palestine. It aims to understand how these principals are leading their school communities amidst armed conflict. Design/methodology/approach Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 13 school principals in Gaza and its surrounding regions and analysed using thematic analysis. Fin…
Human-Machine symbiosis in educational leadership in the era of artificial intelligence (AI): Where are we heading
The issue of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and educational leadership has become a central topic following the shift to knowledge technology and digital literacy in recent years. Despite increasing attention to the topic among scholars and policymakers during the last decade, we lack a comprehensive review of AI and educational leadership. Therefore, by using bibliometric analysis of data derived from the Scopus database, this paper represents a s…
Taking gamification from online to offline: A mixed-methods study on the (novelty) effects of a gamified blended course on English literature
This study investigates the effects of designing both online and offline gamification on students’ learning outcomes in a blended course. It first designs a blended gamified course on English literature, where both online and offline learning activities were gamified using six game elements (points, badges, leaderboards, feedback, chat, and progress bar). It then examines the (novelty) effect of gamification on students’ learning achievements, en…
Science or His-Story?” Gender Representation in Science Textbooks of Thirteen Arab Countries
Psychology (12 works) · Mathematics education (9 works) · Computer Science (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Pedagogy (7 works) · Qualitative research (6 works) · Palestine (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Artificial Intelligence (4 works) · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies (4 works)