The Educational Systems Components and Their Effects on Understanding the Learning Content among Jordanian Universities EFL Students

Authors

  • Adawiya Taleb Shawaqfeh

    Department of English Language and Literature, Jadara University, Irbid 21110, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9308
Received: 2 April 2025 | Revised: 21 April 2025 | Accepted: 25 April 2025 | Published Online: 26 April 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between the components of the educational systems and their effects on comprehending the educational content among Jordanian university EFL students. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach and included a sample of 409 male and female students randomly selected from Jordanian universities in the academic year 2024\2025. A 28-item research instrument was designed to measure the impact of components of the educational system on comprehension of educational content, divided into three dimensions: teaching strategies component (10 items), the role of the teacher component (8 items), and university administration component (10 items) of which constructed according to the five Likert scale. The study results showed that the impact of teaching strategies, the teacher, and university administration on achieving content comprehension was moderate, with the highest impact being achieved by teaching strategies that take into account a variety of learning styles. The preferred learning style was also found to be the most influential factor in content comprehension, while no statistically significant differences were found based on gender or major variables. The study recommended promoting the use of diverse teaching methods and providing appropriate academic support by teachers and university administration to improve EFL students' comprehension of academic content. Moreover, Improve communication between EFL instructors and students through online platforms. Stay current with technological advancements in education to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Keywords:

Educational Systems; Educational Content; Understanding; Jordanian Universities

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Shawaqfeh, A. T. (2025). The Educational Systems Components and Their Effects on Understanding the Learning Content among Jordanian Universities EFL Students. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(5), 549–560. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.9308

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