Degree of Verification of "CAEP" standards Concerning Graduates of School of Educational Sciences from their Point of View at University of Jordan

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the degree of verification of CAEP  standards for the preparation of teachers and concerning graduates of School of Educational Sciences  at University of Jordan. To achieve the goal of the study, the CAPE standards were applied. CAEP standards are  five : (1) Understanding and addressing each child’s developmental and learning needs, (2) Understanding and Applying Content and Curricular Knowledge for Teaching, (3) Assessing, Planning, and Designing Contexts for Learning, (4) Supporting Each Child’s Learning Using Effective Instruction, and (5) Developing as a Professional. The sample of the study consisted of all graduates from the specialty of classroom teacher and child education who  graduates in the first semester of the academic year 2018-2019. The results of the study show that  the degree of verification of CAEP standards was medium-level. There are no statistically significant differences between students due to specialization  , cumulative average at university ,rate in high school. The results show that there is a positive correlation between the desire to specialization and the degree of verification of CAEP standards. The author recommend that university develops its   academic programs for teacher preparation to meet CAEP standards. The study also recommend that the acceptance policy of students must be developed to accept   those with strong desire in teaching profession in addition to high average in high school .

Keywords:  CAEP, Jordan, Students, Teachers, Standards

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-12-17

Publication date: April 30^th 2020