https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/2848 2026-04-05T02:12:03Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3036 Title: The Quality of Services Provided in Special Education Institutions from The Point of View of Parents of Service Recipients in Palestine Authors: Hassan Halikaoui, Inayat; Al-Rimawi, Dr. Ameera Abstract: special education institutions from the perspective of parents of service recipients in Palestine, and to determine whether there are differences in the mean scores of service quality in special education institutions attributable to variables such as gender, age, educational level, marital status, economic status, type of child’s disability, and severity of the child’s disability. The researcher employed the descriptive method, and applied the “Service Quality in Special Education Institutions” scale on a convenient sample consisting of (254) respondents. The results revealed that: The overall score of the quality of services provided in special education institutions from the perspective of parents of service recipients in Hebron Governorate was moderate, with a mean score of (3.33). The highest-rated item in assessing service quality was: “The institution pays great attention to cleanliness to safeguard the health of students with disabilities”, rated high with a mean score of (3.57). In contrast, the lowest-rated item was: “Accessing the institution’s services is possible without difficulty or cost”, rated moderate with a mean score of(2.91). No statistically significant differences were found in the mean scores of service quality provided in special education institutions from the perspective of parents of service recipients in Hebron Governorate attributable to the variables of gender, age, educational level, marital status, economic status, or severity of the child’s disability. Statistically significant differences were found attributable to the variable of type of child’s disability, in favor of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2025-12-07T00:00:00Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3031 Title: The degree to which resource teachers implement the auditory awareness strategy and its relationship to developing reading skills among students with learning disabilities in Palestine Authors: Kamel Dar Al Eiss, Hiba; Abd Al Haq, D. Ibaa Abstract: This study aimed to examine the extent to which resource room teachers implement the phonological awareness strategy and its relationship with the development of reading skills among students with learning difficulties in Palestine, considering several demographic variables. The researcher employed the descriptive correlational method due to its suitability for the nature of the research problem and used a questionnaire as the main tool to collect data from resource room teachers in public schools. The findings indicated that teachers’ implementation of the phonological awareness strategy was generally high across most of its domains, and that such implementation contributed significantly to improving students’ reading skills, particularly in connecting letters to their corresponding sounds, enhancing phoneme segmentation and blending skills, and increasing reading fluency. The results also showed no statistically significant differences attributed to teachers’ gender, educational qualifications, or years of experience, suggesting a consistent level of strategy application across different teacher backgrounds. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between the degree of phonological awareness development and students’ improvement in reading skills, highlighting the crucial role of phonological awareness in fostering reading abilities. Based on these findings, the study recommended activating specialized training programs for resource room teachers and providing a rich educational environment with supportive tools and activities, which would enhance the quality of educational services for students with learning difficulties and promote their academic success and educational adaptation 2025-11-19T00:00:00Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3000 Title: The Impact of Vocational Training Programs for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities on Quality of Life from the Perspective of Their Families in East Jerusalem Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the impact of vocational training programs for adults with intellectual disabilities on their quality of life from the perspective of their families in the Eastern Jerusalem area. It sought to determine the relationship between the dimensions of quality of life (social, health, psychological) and these programs, as well as to explore differences based on variables such as gender, age, severity of disability, place of residence, and educational level The descriptive analytical method was employed in the study. To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher used a questionnaire to measure the impact of vocational training programs on quality of life, ensuring its validity and reliability using appropriate statistical methods. The questionnaire was applied to a simple random sample consisting of 188 participants, which included the parents of adults with intellectual disabilities in the Eastern Jerusalem area The results showed a positive relationship between vocational training programs and the quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities. No statistically significant differences were found in the impact of these programs on quality of life based on the variables of gender, place of residence, age, severity of disability, and educational level. The researcher noted a deficiency in support for families and relevant authorities in providing effective and continuous training In light of the results, a set of recommendations was made, including the need to enhance vocational training programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities and to develop them according to their capabilities and needs. It is also essential to raise awareness among parents and the local community about the importance of vocational training in improving the quality of life for their children. Additionally, community partnerships between vocational training centers and the private sector should be established to expand employment and rehabilitation opportunities. 2025-08-02T00:00:00Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/2969 Title: The role of group plays in improving communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder from the perspective of specialists in Palestine Authors: Abu Subha, Doaa Mousa; Awad, : Dr. Saeed Abstract: The study aimed to identify the role of group play in improving communication skills among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from the perspective of specialists in Palestine. To achieve the study's objectives, the descriptive analytical approach was adopted. The study population consisted of all specialists dealing with children with ASD in the Hebron and Bethlehem governorates. A questionnaire was used as a research tool, which was designed and distributed to a sample of (70) specialists. The study revealed that the role of group plays in improving communication skills among children with ASD, as perceived by specialists in Palestine, was significantly high, with a mean score of (3.47) and a standard deviation of (0.988). The findings showed that group play significantly enhances verbal and non-verbal communication skills, as well as social communication skills, among children with ASD. Additionally, the results indicated no statistically significant differences in the responses of the study sample regarding the role of group play in improving communication skills among children with ASD based on variables such as gender, educational qualifications, and years of experience. The study recommended integrating group play as an essential part of educational and therapeutic programs for children with ASD to enhance their communication skills. 2025-07-06T00:00:00Z