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Table 2 Descriptive statistical analysis of students’ evaluation of the FS program at the Al-Istiqlal University

From: Curriculum of bachelor’s degree in forensic science at Al Istiqlal University in Palestine and students’ evaluation of the model

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Mean

Std.

1.

Students’ evaluation of faculty members

1.

The semester plan is distributed to the students at the beginning of the semester

3.83

1.10

2.

The lecturer takes into account answering the students’ questions

4.09

0.56

3.

Students’ notes are worked out and feedback is taken

3.66

0.73

4.

The lecturer shall abide by the time specified for the lecture

3.74

0.78

5.

The lecturer sets the course requirements: exams, readings, and worksheets at the beginning of the semester

3.54

0.78

6.

The department in the college determines lecture times

4.23

0.55

7.

The lecturer presents the topic sequentially and logically

3.97

0.57

8.

The lecturer directs the students on how to obtain information sources

3.77

0.55

9.

The lecturer employs a variety of teaching resources

3.54

0.82

10.

The lecturer employs a variety of teaching methods

3.71

0.83

11.

The lecturer uses sound language and appropriate terminology that is easy to understand

4.03

0.62

12.

The lecturer works on brainstorming students’ ideas during lectures

3.80

0.47

13.

The lecturer motivates the students during class participation

3.83

0.75

14.

The lecturer uses various methods of discussion

3.69

0.68

15.

The lecturer collects the scientific material related to the topic of the lecture from multiple references

3.57

0.81

16.

The lecturer does modern pedagogical strategies during the semester

3.31

0.93

17.

The lecturer shows enthusiasm and vitality in the lecture

3.63

0.73

18.

The lecturer encourages students to think and be creative

3.77

0.77

19.

The lecturer takes into account the humanitarian conditions of the students during the lectures

3.74

0.78

20.

The lecturer cooperates with the military side in conducting the educational process

3.69

0.93

21.

The lecturer concludes the lecture by summarizing its highlights

3.60

0.95

The overall score for the first field

3.75

0.39

2.

Students’ evaluation of curricula and contents

22.

Clarity of language in university teaching courses used

3.71

0.79

23.

The general and specific objectives of the curriculum are specified in the course units

3.60

0.81

24.

Correlation between general and specific objectives and the curriculum content

3.69

0.90

25.

Compatibility between technology and curricula

3.37

1.11

26.

Sequence of displaying information according to the course material

3.83

0.71

27.

Diversity in the evaluation methods used

3.63

0.73

28.

The relationship between students’ abilities, their learning environment, and the knowledge content of the subject

3.60

0.81

29.

The courses motivate the students

3.23

1.00

30.

Knowledge experiences fit the needs of society and students

3.49

0.95

31.

The proportion between the size of the lectures and the number of lectures scheduled for teaching

3.49

0.85

32.

The courses link theoretical and applied information

3.29

1.07

33.

The courses include activities that help critical thinking, inquiry, and analysis

3.26

0.92

34.

Courses are compatible with the requirements of the labor market

3.43

0.98

35.

The courses contain elements of attraction and suspense

3.51

0.92

The overall score for the second field

3.51

0.62

3.

Students’ evaluation of academic support services

36.

The university library facilitates the teaching process and increases experiences

3.49

0.95

37.

The university library employs modern technology

3.60

0.91

38.

The university employs modern technology to facilitate students’ transactions and needs

3.31

1.02

39.

The university provides the appropriate environment to assist students in academic interaction

3.11

1.13

40.

The university has facilities to provide food to suit the needs of students

3.66

0.97

41.

The university provides psychological counseling centers for students and works to treat some cases

2.94

1.14

42.

The university administration works on developing student talents

3.43

1.04

43.

Health, security, and safety conditions are met in the university facilities

3.83

0.98

44.

The university attaches importance to extracurricular activities to deepen the relationship between students and faculty members

3.37

0.97

45.

The university has computer laboratories in proportion to the number of students

3.31

0.99

46.

The university buildings and their grounds are under constant maintenance

3.54

0.95

47.

The classrooms have the means and devices that facilitate the learning process

3.69

0.87

48.

The university provides private and comfortable rooms for students to rest in the department and college

3.23

1.33

The overall score for the third field

3.42

0.70

The overall score for the three fields

3.56

0.50