The College of Education for Humanities, Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, discussed on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, the doctoral dissertation submitted by the student Ahmed Hamid Abdul Muhammad, entitled:
“The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Transformational Learning Theory in Developing Performance Efficiency and Philosophical and Cultural Awareness among Teachers of History.”
The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a training program grounded in transformational learning theory in enhancing teachers’ performance efficiency and their philosophical and cultural awareness. To achieve its objectives, the researcher adopted both the descriptive and experimental approaches.
The researcher designed a training program that included educational objectives, supporting activities, and instructional aids. The validity of the program was verified through presentation to a group of experts and reviewers. The study employed a randomized experimental group design with pre-test and post-test measures to assess the effectiveness of the training program in developing performance efficiency and self-regulation.
The research sample consisted of a group of history teachers in Al-Dur district, randomly selected, totaling (25) teachers. They were subjected to the training program within a six-week training course.
The study reached several key findings, including:
- The success of the training program based on transformational learning theory in improving performance efficiency and philosophical and cultural awareness.
- The clarity of the training program and participants’ understanding of its objectives contributed to meeting their training needs, making the program more effective.
- The inclusion of practical activities alongside theoretical content enhanced the program’s effectiveness and supported the development of skills and knowledge among trainees.
- The training program and its multiple strategies helped participants become familiar with modern teaching strategies, which contributed to improving their teaching efficiency.
The discussion committee consisted of the following members:
- Prof. Dr. Nidal Mazahim Rashid – University of Tikrit, College of Education for Humanities / Chair
- Prof. Dr. Fathi Taha Mashal – University of Mosul, College of Education for Humanities / Member
- Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Khalil Hamad – University of Tikrit, College of Education for Humanities / Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Mubder Muhammad Ali – University of Tikrit, College of Education for Girls / Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Asaad Hamoud Abdullah – University of Tikrit, College of Education for Humanities / Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Nawfal Abbas Karim – University of Tikrit, College of Education for Humanities / Member and Supervisor
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