{"id":833,"date":"2016-08-15T20:32:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T20:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/teachers-teacher-education-and-professional-development\/"},"modified":"2016-09-13T19:28:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T19:28:33","slug":"teachers-teacher-education-and-professional-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/teachers-teacher-education-and-professional-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Teachers, Teacher Education, and Professional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"carouselwrap\"><div id=\"menu-jordan\" class=\"carouselmenu\"><a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>Introduction<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/the-mathematics-curriculum-in-primary-and-lower-secondary-grades\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>The Mathematics Curriculum in Primary and Lower Secondary Grades<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/the-science-curriculum-in-primary-and-lower-secondary-grades\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>The Science Curriculum in Primary and Lower Secondary Grades<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/teachers-teacher-education-and-professional-development\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>Teachers, Teacher Education, and Professional Development<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/instruction-for-mathematics-and-science-in-primary-and-lower-secondary-grades\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>Instruction for Mathematics and Science in Primary and Lower Secondary Grades<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/monitoring-student-progress-in-mathematics-and-science\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>Monitoring Student Progress in Mathematics and Science<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/special-initiatives-in-mathematics-and-science-education\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>Special Initiatives in Mathematics and Science Education<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/use-and-impact-of-timss\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>Use and Impact of TIMSS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/suggested-readings\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>Suggested Readings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timss2015.org\/encyclopedia\/countries\/jordan\/references\/\" class=\"menu-link main-menu-link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom\"><span>References<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<style>\n\t\t.carouselwrap{\n\t\t\tbackground: #e5eaef;\n\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t.owl-item a{\n\t\t\tbackground: #ffffff;\n\t\t\tborder: 4px #00b2cc solid;\n\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t.owl-item a:hover,\n\t\t.owl-item a:focus,\n\t\t.owl-item a.current-menu-item{\n\t\t\tbackground: #00667f;\n\t\t\tborder: 4px #00b2cc solid;\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tcolor: #ffffff;\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n<h2>Teachers, Teacher Education, and Professional Development<\/h2>\n<p>The Ministry of Education in Jordan recognizes that improving the quality of education is a priority for the nation\u2019s development, and therefore an ultimate goal to be achieved. Important tools for achieving this goal include developing the quality of teacher education through progressive reform of education policies and strategies and improving teacher training.<\/p>\n<p>Decision makers in the Ministry believe that the Jordanian education system must prepare and qualify young people to be critical thinkers who acquire life skills in a changing world.<sup>10<\/sup> They have identified an urgent need in the Jordanian education system to have highly qualified, competent teachers. The Ministry has responded to this need by implementing the Education Reform for the Knowledge Economy (ERfKE) project in two phases: ERfKE I in 2003\u20132009 and ERfKE II in 2010\u20132015. Key components of this reform are improved professional development and education, and improved learning resources.<\/p>\n<h3>Teacher Education Specific to Mathematics and Science<\/h3>\n<p>The minimum requirement for becoming a teacher in Jordan is completing a bachelor\u2019s degree. Requirements specific to teaching mathematics and science include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of a specific preservice program for mathematics and science teachers<\/li>\n<li>Teacher professional development, now a component considered during teacher certification<\/li>\n<li>Closer coordination with schools of education to satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of Education for preparing competent mathematics and science teachers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The efforts of the Ministry of Education Directorate of Training, Qualification, and Supervision concentrate on providing information to foster areas of strength and minimize areas of weakness in teachers. The directorate\u2019s ultimate goal is to help Jordanian students become innovative thinkers who can build their local community and participate in the development of the international community. <\/p>\n<h3>Requirements for Ongoing Professional Development<\/h3>\n<p>Through the implementation of the Education Reform for the Knowledge Economy project, teacher competencies are being developed, and a comprehensive teacher professional development plan is being prepared. The in-service training of mathematics and science teachers has been moved to the Queen Rania Teachers Academy through a formal agreement that is scheduled to last for the next five years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teachers, Teacher Education, and Professional Development The Ministry of Education in Jordan recognizes that improving the quality of education is a priority for the nation\u2019s development, and therefore an ultimate goal to be achieved. 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