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• TITLE: Perspectives of Students Enrolled in the Program of General Diploma in Education at Najran University regarding the Accomplishment of Its Aims

  AUTHORS: Ameen Mohammad Nimer

  KEYWORDS: In-Service Training, Teacher Competences, General Diploma in Education, Effective Teaching, Najran University

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.5 No.2, February 24, 2017

  ABSTRACT: The present study aimed to identify the extent to which the program of General Diploma in Education at Najran University could accomplish its aims from the perspectives of students enrolled in the program in the current academic year and the perspectives of a sample of graduates in previous years. To do so, a two-dimension questionnaire was developed. Items in the first dimension measured the accomplishment level of participants’ cognitive and cultural side while items in the second one tested the participants’ skill and professional aspect. Results showed that the program’s aims were achieved in a moderate extent and such result required, of course, a thorough review of the entire program, particularly strengthening the cultural aspect. Performance evaluation with regard to practicum or field training and enhancement of the skill aspect regarding scientific research and self-learning were important, too. Furthermore, negative issues that were not of a fundamental benefit for the teacher joining the program should be reduced, whereas it was very crucial to promote the program’s positive aspects and practices.