— The National Innovation System found that research in Jordan did not contribute sufficiently to economic growth and to solving real-world challenges, particularly those related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This was attributed to several reasons, including the inability of educational curricula to guide students in dealing with real-world issues. In addition, education in Jordan is content-intensive and primary school children lack the time to build functional competencies such as problem-solving. Therefore, it was necessary to adopt an approach allowing students to learn the theoretical content on their own while allocating class time to practice problem-solving activities with their teacher and peers. To address this gap, this study aimed at designing an engineering-based module for a flipped STEM classroom to aid grade seven students in developing their problem-solving abilities based on Merrill’s first principles of instruction as an instructional design model. To generate the module components and aspects, semi-structured interviews were performed with 9 subject matter experts. Then, 29 experts responded and offered a consensus on what was reached in the previous interview. A total of 36 items were discussed by the expert panel using the Likert 7-point scale in the fuzzy Delphi approach. The five-module aspects namely; the form of STEM integration, the assessment, the resources, and the pre-class and in-class instructional activities, were determined. This research will usher in a new era for the Ministry of Education. in planning and teaching integrated STEM disciplines in line with Jordan’s vision 2025 to equip all learners with 21st-century skills such as problem-solving to enhance education standards to international levels.

Using a quasi-experiment with the pre-/post-test control group design, the present study investigated whether flipping an advanced pre-calculus class would lead to a statistically significant gain in the learning of conic sections for high school students. The subjects were 50 11th graders (n=50), who were equally divided into two groups. The treatment group (n=25) learned conic sections via the flipped classroom model, while the control group (n=25) was taught the same topic traditionally via the didactic approach. The intervention comprised flipping mathematics class with four video-assisted lessons and notetaking. All subjects were pre-tested on their prior knowledge on conic sections before starting the experiment and post-tested after intervention. The results of the post-test indicated statistically significant difference between the mean score of the treatment group and that of the control group, reflecting the effectiveness of the flipped instruction. Participants enjoyed the intervention.

The current study uses the lens of Robert Gagne’s nine events of instruction and the flipped classroom approach to construct a proposed educational module to teach the instructional technology course for preservice teachers at Al Ain University in UAE. The content was broken down into small parts and presented to students through videos and interactive learning exercises. A quasi-experiment was conducted to study the designed module’s effectiveness. The sample involved two groups of 50 female postgraduates from different fields of specialization. The experimental group students were taught through the implementation of the flipped microlearning module, while the control group was taught the same way, except that the educational content was conveyed without chunking. The researcher collected data by administering an achievement test and using the UTAUT questionnaire to determine student acceptance of the module. The result of the ANCOVA test revealed the existence of a substantial difference between the two groups, as f reached 4.427 in favor of the experimental group, with a significance level of 0.038. The questionnaire findings indicated high student acceptance of the module. The findings are of great importance for educational policy and curriculum designers and highlight the advantages of this module in enhancing student performance in different specialist fields.

The three-month quasi-experimental study examined the impact of Purple Mash, an educational website, on grade four students’ academic achievement and perception. The study involved 28 participants, divided into control and experimental groups. Initial assessment scores were similar between the groups, but after the intervention, the experimental group showed a significant increase in post-test scores compared to the control group. The experimental group achieved an average score of 89.9, while the control group scored 77.2. Additionally, the students reported high levels of satisfaction with the interactive learning experiences provided by Purple Mash. Based on these findings, the study recommends the development of dedicated websites for each lesson to enhance accessibility and improve academic achievement and student perception in information and communication technology (ICT) courses. The integration of various data sources, such as pre- and post-test scores, classroom observations, and interviews, supported the credibility and dependability of the research findings. This thorough approach allowed for a deeper understanding of ICT class dynamics and the establishment of robust conclusions. The findings of this study provide compelling evidence of the positive impact of Purple Mash, a web-based mathematics learning platform, on primary school students’ mathematics achievement.

The quantitative research aims to investigate the perceptions of Jordanian teachers towards Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Digital Transformation of Education aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 4 “Quality Education”. A total of 232 Amman teachers from public and private schools participated in an online questionnaire consisting of 41 points related to their perceptions of ESD and the quality of digital transformation in education. The instrument had satisfactory reliability (α = .82) and excellent content and construct validity. Descriptive information and Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) have been applied to check variations by gender, specialization, years of experience, teaching stage, and school type. Significant multivariate effects on subject specialization, type of school, and teaching experience were found. Women and government-school teachers, and those with less than a decade of experience, showed higher awareness and digital competency levels regarding the incorporation of ESD. The results highlight the requirement for specific professional development and institutional support so that teachers’ digital readiness for sustainable education can be enhanced. The study contributes Arab evidence from experience to empirical research, offering policy and practice suggestions for achieving fair and transformative education consistent with SDG 4.

This chapter examines the use of design-based research (DBR) in instructional technology in the Middle Eastern educational context, focusing on its strengths and problems. DBR tailors teaching methodologies to cultural and technical contexts, promoting active learning and creativity through iterative design, implementation, and refining. Despite its promise to improve educational practices, DBR confronts challenges such as cultural barriers, institutional limits, and inadequate teacher preparation. To address these, we must first understand the regional context and commit to continued development. Future research should concentrate on long-term DBR viability, bridging the gap between theory and practice, assuring equity and access, and creating scalable models. The chapter concludes that DBR has the potential to alter instructional technology in the Middle East if problems are solved via concerted, intentional efforts.