Commitment of Faculty Members at Al-Rustaq’ College of Education in Saltant of Oman to Professional Teaching Ethics from the Perspective of Students

Abstract

The study aimed at identifying the degree of commitment of faculty members to professional teaching ethics of at Al-Rustaq’ College of Education in Oman from the students’ perspective. This study also aimed at identifying the different in student perspective based on gender, Academic program, and level of education. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was used to collect data from (285) students. The questionnaire consisted of (39) divided into five dimensions: (1) teaching ethics; (2) dealing with students; (3) regulations and instructions; (4) development; and (5) personality. The results of the study showed that there is a statistically significant different in students perceptions related to gender for male students, college level for second year students, and academic program for education. In light of the results, the study recommends to increase the number of training courses on the one hand and encouraging the enrollment of faculty members in the E - learning courses on the other hand. As well, the study recommends preparing code of ethics in the college as a reference for academic departments and faculty members.