The level of trust in science teachers among students of the scientific stream at secondary education and its relationship to some variables

Abstract

 Abstract 

The study aimed to investigate the level of trust in science teachers among students of the scientific stream at secondary education and its relationship to gender, future orientation, school type, and teachers' specialization variables. The descriptive correlational approach was used in addition to a questionnaire applied to (1030) male and female students from the scientific stream in public and private schools in Irbid Kasbah Directorate of Education. The results indicated that the level of students' trust in science teachers was medium. There were statistically significant differences in the level of students' trust in science teachers attributed to gender and teachers' specialization in favor of males and life science teachers respectively. While there were no statistically significant differences attributed to the variables of students' future orientation and school type.  In light of the results, the study recommended educating teachers about the importance of having a strong bond of trust with their students, holding training courses that foster teachers' communication skills and giving students appropriate guidance and support according to their needs. The study further recommended conducting more research on the concept of trust, taking into account other variables such as stress, tension, and academic achievement.

Keywords: Trust in teacher; scientific stream; Science teachers; Secondary education.