Volume 11, Issue 8, August 2023 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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The Quality of Teaching and the Individual’s Personality: How do early childhood Arab college students perceive the impact of the quality of teaching in the kindergarten on their personalities in Israel? []


This study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the quality of teaching in kindergarten impacts the individual’s personality from the perspective of early childhood Arab college students. To answer this goal the researcher used a mixed method, 472 Arab college students were approached to participate in the research. The main findings of this study indicated that the individual’s personality development is affected by the physical environment, the educational climate, the management quality, the educational effectiveness, and the interactions between the actors involved (children, teachers, parents) in the kindergarten class. Moreover, according to the results of this research, the quality of the kindergarten education received by Israeli Arab children appears to have a substantial influence on the children's resulting personality traits. The findings of this study will be used to inform the development of educational policies and practices that will best support teachers in fostering these outcomes.

How do Bedouin Students at Higher Education Institutions in Israel Evaluate the Impact of Educational Leadership on their Science Achievement at School? []


" This dissertation investigates how principals' management and leadership styles in Bedouin schools in Israel's Arab sector impact their students' science performance, from the perspective of Bedouin college science students. Specifically, the study sought to understand how the principal’s different leadership and management approaches may have impacted the science performance of college students in this community and to identify any areas where changes in leadership and management may have led to improvements in science achievement. This research aimed to critically examine how school leadership and management can impact student learning outcomes, focusing on the Bedouin community in the Arab sector in Israel. For this purpose, 400 teachers were surveyed from 20 different schools from Araba sector, and 50 teachers were interviewed. For quantitative analysis, demographic analysis, correlation, t-test, one-way ANOVA and PLS-SEM were used. However, for the qualitative analysis were conducted through thematic analysis. The findings of the study suggests that family and community (FAC), leadership practices (LP), learning and school excellence (LSE), management practices (MP) and school leadership (SL) have a positive and significant impact on the science achievement of the students in Bedouin community in the Arab sector in Israel. However, the effect of curriculum implementation does not have significant impact on the science achievement."

How do Students of Educational Counseling Perceive the Role of Guidance and Counseling in Enhancing their Motivation and Engagement at School? []


Guidance and counselling program play a significant role in school settings, boosting an individual's future success. The study recognizes the importance of guidance and counselling in transforming pupils by helping them learn what needs to be learned in and outside school. The purpose of the paper is on guidance and counselling and their role in the success of the child's future. The study recognizes that counselling in schools is a transformative process that aids people in learning all they want to apprehend in and out of school. The study's design and methodology approach is qualitative and quantitative since it is an opinion and insight paper. The findings from this research are that there is a need for counsellors within the school setting to promote guidance and counselling programs to build confidence in a pupil by providing the right information needed to help the child. Similarly, the paper acknowledges that the counsellors within the school setting must build confidence in a pupil to give the right. The practical implications show that the guidance and counselling personnel should encourage their pupils to undergo therapy sessions to attain success in the future. The relevance and value of this research idea with the guidance and counselling programs' role in effective learning. Similarly, the paper deals with the role of guidance and counselling in effective teaching in schools for pupils' future success.

How do Arab Special Needs Students in Higher Education Institutions Perceive the Role of the School Counselor in their Integration into Regular Educational Institutions? []


The paper discusses the significant role of school counselors in counseling students with special needs in education in the Arab sector in Israel from the perspective of Arab students with special needs in higher education in Israel. Special needs students are citizens in Israeli within the Arab sector who, because they are exceptional due to their impairment, require special attention and services through their education pursuit to enable them to cope in life and contribute their quota in the nation's development. This research paper examines the concept of special needs education, which means special needs children, with identification of the different categories of needs found within the Arab sector in Israeli within the education sector. Also, the research paper examines the meaning of a counselor and the roles and obligations aligned for a school counselor within special needs education. The study methodology was a mixed method which included both quantitative and qualitative parts. The sample of the study composed of 400 participants for the quantitative part out of which 50 also participated in the qualitative part. The study tools were an interview and a questionnaire. The main finding is that the school counselors act as an advocate for the integration of pupils with special needs with the main aim of involving policies to mainstream them in the education system in the Arab sector in Israel. Furthermore, significant impact of the social, family and school related factors on the integration of students within the educational institutions were found. Conclusions and recommendations were made, with the main recommendation being to adopt a special needs policy for all the mainstream schools in the Arab sector in Israel.

Arab Family Communication Patterns and Social Adaptation: The Case of Arab Students in Higher Education in Israel []


The main idea behind the purpose of this research is to allocate the bindings which relate to the impact of family communication patterns on adolescents’ social adaptation at school in the Arab sector within Israel. Although many generalized studies, as well as findings, have been presented concerning this domain, they have mainly been addressing the generalized version of it, without presenting much focus on the area of Israel’s Arab sector. Therefore, the study was aimed at determining impact of family communication patterns on adolescents' social adaptation at school in the Arab sector in Israel. For this purpose, the study conducted surveys and interviews from parents, students, teachers and school principals. Furthermore, the statistical analysis has been used in following that includes frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, normality of dependent variable, and ordinary least square (OLS) to address the research questions pertaining to empirical investigation. Meanwhile, to analyse the interviews data, the thematic analysis technique was applied to address the research questions pertaining to qualitative aspect of the study. The empirical findings of the study suggests that there is a significant and positive impact of family communication patterns on the social adaptation at school in Arab sector Israel. Meanwhile, similarly findings from the thematic analysis suggests that family communication pattern play an important role in Arab culture that influence the social adaptation in the schools. Meanwhile, the study also provide recommendations and practical implications based on key findings and intervention program.

The Impact of the management style on the organizational climate at higher education institutions in Israel []


This study's major objective is to analyze the ways in which the styles of leadership of respective administrators influence the organizational climate. The atmosphere of higher education institutions is one of the most essential contributors to the level of academic success that students attain, and administrators are the most critical influence in creating this atmosphere. Therefore, the leadership actions of administrators are worthy of investigation. The perspectives of, administrators, lecturers and students were used in this research to identify the various styles of leadership used by administrators. It was decided to conduct interactive interviews with a few of the administrators, students, and lecturers and distribute questionnaires. Their comments were evaluated, categorized, and classified so that a correlation could be drawn among the style of leadership of administrators and the atmosphere of the education institutions. These results may be included in leadership training in order to acquaint both present administrators and those who want to become administrators with leadership qualities that might have a good influence not only on the environment of the educational institutions but also on the academic performance of the students. Tests were also conducted to draw quantitative results relating to various aspects of administrators' leadership styles and their impacts on the atmosphere of institute.

Gender and Equality in the Workplace at Higher Education Institutions in Israel: a study of Arab Female Employees in leadership and Management positions compared to Arab Male Employees []


The development of leadership is a key concept in the current business environment. However, when it comes to gender-based roles among organizations of different natures and workplaces, women are the ones who remain subject to inferiority, discrimination and bias, particularly when it comes to assuming organizations’ management and leadership roles. In this regard, women inhabiting the Arab sector of Israel continue to face discrimination and gender inequality when they endeavor to acquire key organizational roles among the majority community. In the case of Israel, despite having more presence, good education and the required workplace expertise, they are still reeling from the evils of facing discrimination and bias from their male counterparts. Socio-religious practices and taboos established in households are one major factor of such discrimination, negatively affecting their workplace presence among organizations. From this perspective, this comprehensive research attempts to analyse leadership and management positions acquired by the women belonging to the Arab community dwelling in Israel. The results showed that even though a lot has been done to make workplace policies for women more open, both at the organisational and government levels, the fact that women have less education than men, their families are more conservative, and Arab women are still seen as different or less capable because of their gender and ethnicity. All of these things make it hard to give Arab women more leadership and management positions.

How do Early Education college students evaluate the effect of providing guidance to parents by the school in times of crisis on the individual’s areas of development? []


There is an impact of crisis of any sort on people in general and children in particular, especially when regarding the development needs of the latter. Such crisis impacts the cognitive, behavioural and emotional development of children which both positively as well as adversely affect their academic growth and social well-being. In this regard, this research aims to evaluate the effect of providing guidance to parents by the school in times of crisis on the child's areas of development by opting for the case study of Israeli educational sector. For this, the methodology opted for the study is mixed-method, where the extent to which academic guidance for parents to help children in times of crisis manifests their socio-behavioral development was comprehensively assessed. The findings accumulated exhibits association of emotional intelligence with pro-social behaviours among children alongside reduction of anti-social behaviour as a result of parental guidance propounded by the schools.

Technology Development and Educational Leadership: How do Arab Students at Higher Education Institutions Perceive the Impact of Technology Development on Educational Leadership in the Arab Sector in Israel? []


The traditional approach to education has shifted toward a more technological-focused pedagogy. This new curriculum requires educational leaders to have the necessary skills and knowledge to lead and implement new technology. According to various studies, educational leaders need to be able to integrate technology into their operations and meet the expectations of their students. Information and data are necessary for educational leaders to integrate technology into their operations effectively. Hence, in today's world, technology is very important to the development and teaching of at educational institutions. There is a strong need for educational leaders to use it to enhance their learning and leadership. Therefore, this study was conducted that aimed at to empirically investigate the impact of technology development on educational leadership in the Arab sector in Israel. The survey and interviews were conducted where 400 college students were surveyed and 50 were recruited for the interviews. The study has used SPSS and SmartPLS for empirical analysis but for the interviews analysis, the thematic analysis technique was used in the following study. The findings of the study reveal that attitude towards technology use, leadership practices, leadership role, perception of technology, students’ attributes, resource availability, technology availability and technology integration have a positive and significant influence on the educational leadership. Meanwhile, based on the findings of the study intervention study was conducted that also contributed to significantly for enhancement of educational leadership to enhance impact of technological development on educational leadership specifically in Arab sector. The study also provides recommendations and implications at the end.

The Principal as a Leader, as a Coach, and as an Organizational Climate Setter in Tomorrow's Learning Organizations in the Arab Sector of Israel: The Perspective of Arab Students in Higher Education in Israel. []


School principals play a central role in the success of learning organizations. However, the extant literature has largely focused on the role of teachers, instructors, and educators in organizations concerning student achievement and learning outcomes. While a growing body of literature has investigated teacher roles in learning organizations, little is known about principals’ role in leading tomorrow’s organizations. Specifically, there is a potential knowledge gap on the roles principals play as leaders, coaches, and organizational climate setters. The objective of this study was to investigate the role of Arab principals as leaders, coaches, and climate setters within tomorrow’s organizations in the Arab sector of Israel. To understand this research problem, a mixed research method was used where relevant data were collected using survey questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. A total of 407 students drawn from the Arab sector of Israel participated in the survey questionnaires, while 69 students also participated in interview sessions. Results from surveys and findings from interviews showed that Arab principals play a key role as leaders in tomorrow’s organizations. That is, Arab principals, provide leadership, direction, and coordination within the school. In elaboration, principals achieve this by developing and maintaining effective educational programs within their schools and promoting the improvement of teaching and learning. As coaches, principals facilitate training, knowledge acquisition, skills development, and learning of effective instructional methods for their teachers. As climate setters, principals create positive interpersonal relationships among stakeholders like teachers, parents, students, and faculty. Also, principals support a safe and secure learning environment and create guidelines for discipline while formulating measures to correct indecent behaviors.

How Do Israeli Students in Higher Education Institutions Perceive the Impact of the Principal Management & Leadership Style on Building Teachers & Students as Leaders []


The sole purpose of this discussion is to make people aware of how a great leader can have a positive impact on society and also associate with different aspects such as cultural, political, etc. This idea needs to be implemented by especially the principal of a school in such a way that it leads its teachers and students toward a better future. The upper management of an educational institution should heed this concept and follow it. Therefore, the following study was aimed at determining the impact of principal management and leadership style on built teachers and students as leaders and how their performance is affected. For this purpose, a mixed methods study was conducted in which 400 Israeli students in higher education institutions were recruited for the survey and 50 students for interviews. Meanwhile, the analysis was conducted through thematic analysis by identifying the patterns and themes from the study, and for quantitative analysis, various statistical tests were conducted that including; normality, spearman’s correlation, Mann-Whitney U Test, Kruskal-Wallis Test, factor loadings, discriminant validity, variance inflation factor (VIF) and Path analysis. The findings of the study suggests that the Autocratic, democratic, and Laissez-Faire style has a positive and significant impact on the teachers’ and students’ leadership skills and performance as well. Hence, based on the key findings of the study key recommendations and future implications are provided.

The Arab kindergarten teacher as a leader in the eyes of early childhood students in higher education institutions. []


This study aimed to explore the Arab kindergarten teacher as a leader in the eyes of early childhood students in higher education institutions. In the educational arena, leadership plays a significant role in shaping students' futures and improving the educational system. According to this perspective, teachers play a substantial role in promoting quality education, which is not without managing children's early childhood period to train them to become good leaders. In this regard, this research attempts to assess the impact of early childhood management on creating a kindergarten teacher to become an educational leader in the Arab sector of Israel. Through the mixed-method research strategy, it is identified that though there are certain barriers to the early development of children from both sides, parents and teachers have a substantial role in the early development of children and influence the teaching and learning methods of teachers and students, respectively.

The Impact of the Management and Leadership Style on the Staff's Organizational Citizen Behavior (OCB) at Higher Education Institutions in Israel. []


The aim of this study is to explore the impact of the management and leadership style on the staff's organizational citizen behavior (OCB) at higher education institutions in Israel. In the educational area, leadership plays an important role in increasing the staff’s organisational citizen behviour. According to this perspective, principal leadership conduct may influence staff's confidence in and contentment with the organization, and employees' acts of organisational citizenship strengthen the connection between leadership style and loyalty to the organization. The mixed method approach was used to access to phenomenon in which questionnaire surveys and interviews were conducted. From the results, it was evaluated that a principal leadership style with a positive organizational culture can contribute to staff engagement, satisfaction, and OCB. It is also linked with organisational culture that is used to define the voluntary acts and behaviours of teachers that go above and beyond the formal job duties and have a positive impact on the organizational aims and objectives of the school. OCB can significantly influence the formulation and application of the institution's improvement plans with an effective organizational culture. Organizational culture increases the performance of students. To meet the institution's improvement objectives, teachers who show OCB are more motivated to collaborate and work together as a team. They do everything they can to help their co-workers and share their wisdom, which enhances problem-solving and decision-making. Teachers who display OCB are more likely to help the leadership of the institution in putting their improvement plans into action.

How do Out-of-School Youth Perceive the Impact of Quality of Education on their Sense of Belonging and Dropping out of School in Israel? []


The research aimed to highlight the in-depth discussion over different prospects of quality of education and sense of belonging regarding the way it affects the at-risk high school student dropping out in the case of Israel. It further evaluated the concept of risk of dropping out among high school students along with the dynamics and reasons of dropout rate in high schools of Israel. In addition, the impact of the quality of education and the sense of belonging on the at-risk high school students’ dropping out is also evaluated. The research design of the study was mixed where both qualitative and quantitative data were analysed using thematic analysis and CB-SEM modelling respectively obtained from 600 respondents. It was found that a negative relationship is present between the quality of education and risk of dropout; sense of belonging and risk of dropping out; and that significant relation between perception of school and risk of dropout also exists followed by the subjective hypothesis that only little steps taken by schools towards reducing dropout rates will be found. Meanwhile, in the qualitative part, it was found that schools lack effective measures to reduce the dropout ratio. Hence, considerable measures are required to be taken by the Israeli government.

How do College Students in the Early Childhood Department Perceive the Impact of their Kindergarten Teacher on their Personality Development? []


Effective class management for kindergarten pupils must be provided so they learn optimistic behaviours that positively impact their personalities. The management style of the kindergarten class managers has a crucial impact on the Israeli students in their personality development. The study aims to understand the importance of pupils' personality development at the kindergarten stage. Conducting a research study on the impact of the management style of the kindergarten class manager on the Israeli pupils' personalities is important because it can provide valuable insights into how different management styles affect the development and well-being of young children (Shaked, 2021). A mixed-method research design was chosen to conduct the study. 400 college students in the Early childhood department were addressed to participate in the study. The main results were, there are significant positive correlations between class management style and personality traits of children. there are also positive correlations between the attitude of teachers and the personality traits of children. Moreover, there is a significant positive correlation between the behaviour of the teacher and the attitude of the teacher. The main conclusion is that there is a complex relationship between class management style, behaviour of the teacher, attitude of the teacher, and personality traits of children and that improving class management style and teacher attitude may have a positive impact on children's personality traits.

How do Arab students at higher education institutions perceive the role of the Arab principal in Israel in leading the school to excellence? []


In the last two decades, the role of school principals has become more complex regarding school performance and growth toward excellence. While educational researchers and practitioners have largely agreed on the potential impact that principals have on school success, most of the extant literature is limited to Western countries. In the Middle East, and the Arab sector of Israel in particular, little is known regarding how Arab principals lead their schools to excellence. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the role of the Arab principal in Israel in leading the school to excellence. To understand the study problem, mixed-method research was used. Suitable data on the topic was collected from Arab students at higher education institutions from across the Arab sector. A total of 381 Arab students at higher education institutions participated in the survey questionnaires and 69 of them took part in individual interview sessions. Findings from survey responses with 381 students, in addition to insights from interview feedback from 73 students from across the Arab sectors showed that Arab principals have a central task of supporting their schools and ensuring they become successful. The principals lead their schools to excellence by initiating and implementing relevant curricula. In addition, principals lead schools to excellence by influencing decision-making regarding effective teaching and learning. Another important observation was that Arab principals create school excellence through collaborative school, family, and community engagement. Despite these findings, principals experience hurdles that might hinder their efforts to lead schools to excellence. Part of the challenges includes a lack of sufficient resources like learning materials, libraries, financial allocation, and lack of workshops. Also, there are inadequate opportunities for professional and skills development to ensure Arab principals have relevant leadership qualities that enable them to lead their schools to excellence.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis on Education in Israel: How do Students in Higher Education institutions evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis on learning in higher education? []


The aim of this study was to examine the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the education system in Israel, specifically the impact of online learning during the lockout on the different levels and aspects of the students in higher education institutions in Israel. These aspects included level of satisfaction, students' achievement, students' goals, students' feelings, and student’s academic and social interactions. In order to answer the research question, the researcher has chosen to conduct mixed-method research, which includes both qualitative and quantitative. While in the qualitative part, 50 students were interviewed, in the quantitative part a questionnaire was distributed to 400 students from higher education institutions in Israel. The main findings were, first a positive correlation between students’ satisfaction and the flexibility of online learning was found. The second finding, a positive correlation was found between the variable being involved during online education and students’ satisfaction. Third a negative correlation between students’ satisfaction and the lack of face-to-face contact during online learning was found. Fourth, a negative correlation was found between the variable lack of communication during online education and students’ satisfaction. Finally, both from the quantitative part and the qualitative part the students have indicated that COVID-19 and online learning have a significant impact on their social and academic interaction. The main conclusion was the COVID-19 pandemic has created many negative effects for students in higher education in Israel on different levels, social, emotional, psychological, and academic. Consequently, educational administrators and higher education leaders should take into account all facets of teaching and learning in higher education and adapt and adjust policies in emergency situations

How do College Students in Special Education Departments Perceive the Principals’ Role in the Integration of Pupils with Disabilities in the Mainstream Schools in the Arab Sector in Israel? []


Achieving sustainable goals is the main purpose of the education system of Israel. The inclusion of disabled students is extremely important, especially given the increasing globalization in the educational sector and the pledge to ensure equal inclusion of all children regardless of disability. Such students are often left out of educational and mainstream development, which requires teachers to integrate effectively with these students. Considering this perspective, this research attempts to analyse the role of principles in integrating students with disabilities in mainstream schools. Thus, to explore the phenomenon in this study, the case research of the Arab sector in Israel was chosen. For this, a mixed-method research framework was adopted, which helped infer qualitative and quantitative analysis on the subject. The results of this research have found key barriers to inclusion, such as physical barriers to inclusive education and policy implementation barriers to inclusive education. The findings showed that a mental issue is a substantial barrier to learning for students with disabilities. Some children with disabilities suffer cognitively and socially, which affects their performance in comparison to other students who do not have these problems. The study's findings also revealed that the role of the principal has a positive and significant influence on the integrated learning environment.

The Impact of Intervention Programs on Out-of-School Youth-At-Risk in the Arab Sector in Israel. []


Out-of-school youth at risk in the Arab sector in Israel face continuous challenges as a result of early school dropout, engagement in crime, and poor transition into adulthood. Most of the risks these youth face can be addressed early in school days through the use of effective intervention programs. In Israel, students from the Arab sector are more likely to be at risk than students from the Jewish sector due to cultural background, ethnic differences, and historical issues. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of intervention programs for youth at risk on Arab middle and high school students in Israel. A mixed method approach involving qualitative research, case study, and quantitative research was used to examine the research aim and objectives. Appropriate data was collected through survey questionnaires and interview questions to assess the effectiveness of the traditional intervention programs on Arab students. Results from the study reveal that generally intervention programs are fundamental to the success of students in terms of enhancing their engagement to school, promoting the students’ educational aspects in regard to learning motivation, learning self-efficacy, and sense of belonging to the school. Also, the study found that intervention programs mitigate students against potential risk factors discipline problems and involvement in violence while promoting their future normative motivations such as occupational aspirations. However, the existing intervention programs are largely pro-Jewish centered and less effective on students from the Arab sector. In conclusion, new intervention program should be applied to at-risk Arab middle and high school students in Israel to better cultivate their academic potential and help inform better future career prospects.

The Influence of the Manager on the Employees in Higher Education Institutions in Israel. []


This study investigates the relationship between the manager's management style, employee relations, and organizational productivity within higher education institutions in Israel. a mixed-methods research approach was used. The primary research question explores the existence of a relationship between these factors, while five research sub-questions focus on employees' and managers' perceptions of employee relationships, the impact of the school manager's leadership, and the influence of employee relationships on productivity. Four hypotheses predict differences in employees' and managers' perceptions, the manager's significant influence on employee relationships, the effect of employee relationships on productivity, and the impact of the manager's leadership on productivity. The mixed-methods research methodology addresses the limited data and research available on the manager's influence Higher Education Institutions in Israel. Findings from the quantitative and qualitative analyses reveal a significant relationship between the manager's leadership style, employee relations, and organizational productivity in Higher Education Institutions in Israel. The results also emphasize the importance of effective leadership and strong employee relationships in fostering a productive work environment in educational institutions. The study's implications for educational policymakers and administrators stress the need for investing in professional development, promoting collaboration among employees, and fostering a healthy work environment. This study contributes to understanding factors affecting productivity in Higher Education Institutions in Israel by examining the role of leadership and employee relationships.

How do Early Education College Students Perceive the Impact of Family Crises on Individuals’ Personality Development? []


This study was conducted to assess the impact of family crises on preschool children's development in the Arab sector in Israel; A case study covid-19. The topic demanded a thorough and vigorous investigation of all interrelated aspects. The aims and objectives were explicitly stated to make this research work valid and reliable. The variables were extracted from the main and sub-objectives for their study and accurate measurement. All the variables were operationalized by scientific ethics and the related theories were reviewed for constructing a conceptual framework for the study. The qualitative approach was used to collect and analyse qualities related to the impact of family crises on preschool children's development in the Arab sector in Israel on the one hand. On the other hand, the quantitative research approach was employed to quantify and measure the impact of family crises on preschool children's development in the Arab sector in Israel. The questionnaire was a data collection tool in a quantitative approach while the interview was a tool for qualitative data collection. The main findings of the study were, there is a significant correlation between Family crises and mental, cognitive, speech, and language, moral, emotional, and social behavior of preschool children in the Arab sector in Israel. Moreover, a correlation was found between the COVID-19 period and child development, the child’s relation with others and child development, and the child with any cognitive negative symptoms & and child development.

COMPARATIVE EVALUTION OF NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION AND ACCEPTABILITY OF CEREAL- BASED COMPOSITE PORRIDGE SUPPLEMENT WITH SOY AND ALMOND MILKS. []


Traditional complementary foods are with limiting nutrient quality and can be fortified using protein rich crops like soy beans and almond seeds. This research thus aimed at investigating nutritional quality of infant formulated diet from locally underutilized almond seeds, soybeans and coconut. The milks were produced from locally accessible plant –based vegetable. The energy was supplied from cereals. This finding was set to evaluate the formulation of weaning food from cereal-based composite porridges that supplement with soy-milk and almond milk as an alternative source for breast milk. The mixture of malted rice, powdered carrot, date and almond milk were mixed to slurry (formulation I) and boiled for 3-4mins. The same procedure was repeated for formulation II. The formulations and commercial based meal (control) were fed to experimental animals (white albino rat) for the period of three week (21-days). The performance in term of protein efficiency ratio, nitrogen retention and tissue weights were comparable with those of similar commercial weaning food (cerelac) sold in the market. The proximate and sensory analyses were also determined on new baby food as well. The results showed that the study successfully produced two different formulated diets of rice, carrot, date palm and using soy and almond milk as alternative sources for breast milk with acceptable sensory characteristic as well as excellent nutritional quality.