دور جامعة القدس المفتوحة في التنمية البشرية للمرأة الفلسطينية من وجهة نظر طالباتها (منطقة قلقيلية التعليمية نموذجا)‎

Abstract EN

This study aimed at investigating the role of Al Quds Open University in human development of the Palestinian women from the students’ point of view in Qalqilya Educational Region.

Also, the present study sought to determine the influence of some demographic variables such as : major, marital status, place of residence, work and educational level on the students’ perspectives of the role of Al Quds Open University in human development of the Palestinian women.

The population of this study consisted of all female students (1934) at QOU in Qalqilya Educational Region.

A random sample of (195) female students was selected.

As it is suitable for the purpose of the current study, the descriptive approach was used.

A five-point Likert scale was developed so as to measure students’ points of view.

The questionnaire consisted of 64 items distributed on six domains.

The researcher analyzed data using means, SDs, One-Way ANOVA, T-test and LSD.

Results revealed that the highest means were respectively on the following domains : flexibility assimilation of women, women continuing education, women employment, the development of society’s view of women, and developing women’s self-confidence.

Meanwhile, the domain of developing women’s capacity of family health ranked the lowest.

Although there were some slightly significant differences on the study variables and the domains, results indicated that there were no significant differences at (α = 0.05) in the students points of view towards the role of Al Quds Open University in human development of the Palestinian women due to the study variables (major, marital status, place of residence, work and educational level).

Based on the results of the study, the researcher recommended the following : 1.

Women’s awareness of their role in the community should be consolidated and emphasized.

This comes through cooperation with the local societies and organizations who are concerned with women’s affairs.

2.

It is also recommended that QOU should take in consideration the flexibility of registration schedules so that women can reconcile between their homes and study load.

3.

A special emphasis should be paid for women health extension programmes at QOU through curriculum and training courses.