Title:
THE USE OF DEMOCRATIC STYLE BY TEACHERS OF LEARNING DISABILITIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACCORDING TO SOME VARIABLES

Authors:
Mohamad Ahmad Saleem Khasawneh

Abstract:
This study aimed at identifying the use of democratic style in classroom management by teachers of learning disabilities in English language in the light of some variables. The study population consisted of all (60) teachers in the upper basic stage in Irbid Governorate. The study sample consisted of (30) male and female teachers. The study used the descriptive approach and developed a questionnaire as an instrument to collect data. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences for the democratic style attributed to the gender variable based on the calculated (t) value of (3.99), and the differences were in favor of females as evidenced by their high mean scores. The mean score for female teachers was (4.24) and for the male teachers was (3.99). ). It also indicated that there are differences between the mean scores according to the academic qualifications. The mean score for the Master's degree holders was (4.37), while the mean score for the Bachelor's degree holders was (4.01), and the scores were in favor of those with qualification the Master's degree.