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Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Research and Studies - No. 26 (2) - January 2012
utilizing various vehicles. Some complete undergraduate degree programs in
technology teacher education; some arrive having participated in alternative
certification programs; others migrate from other disciplinary areas. Regardless
of the path taken, all teachers of technology require professional development
that presents them with an appropriate set of skills, knowledge, and attitudes
towards the study of technology.
Statement of the Problem:
As an education specialist working in the field of curricula development,
and following development in the education system, the researcher believes
that many EFL teachers in Jordan may not be aware of the significant role that
the national teacher professional standards could play and contribute to their
professional development. This development is inevitably vital for learners’
learning. This problem can be attributed to a lack of teachers’ knowledge
and awareness of these standards. This paper aims to investigate the extent
to which these national standards contribute to EFL teachers’ professional
development from teachers as well as supervisors’ points of view.
Research Questions:
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The present study attempted to answer the following questions:
To what extent did the National Teacher Professional Standards
contribute to the EFL teachers’ professional development from their
point of view?
To what extent did the National Teacher Professional Standards contribute
to the EFL teachers’ professional development from supervisors’ point of
view?
Were there any statistically significant differences at (α=0.05) between
teachers’ and supervisors’ views due to qualification and years of
experience?
Significance of the Study:
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The results of this study should be of importance to:
Ministry of Education personnel including decision and policy makers
to emphasize and highlight all the domains of national professional
development standards in their policies. It is of importance to enhance
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