Perceptions of Vocational Teachers Regarding the Extent of Application of Curriculum Standards for Selected Vocational Programs in Jordan Utilizing the State of California Standards for Vocational Programs Quality and Effectiveness

The main purpose of this study is to determine the perceptions of vocational teachers concerning the extent of application of curriculum standards for selected vocational programs in Jordan. The survey instrument developed for this study was based on the state of California (1993) vocational curriculum standards, which included seven dimensions represented by 37 items. The study surveyed 141 vocational teachers employed by vocational schools in the second educational district of Amman. Descriptive analyses were used to analyze the data collected. Results of the study indicated overall moderate agreement toward the application of curriculum standards in the chosen three vocational programs. More specific, the standard program development and evaluation received the lowest degree of application whereas the standard attention to the program received the highest degree of application. Data have been discussed in light of demographic variables of vocational teachers. The study ended by offering a number of practical and theoretical implications for the field of vocational education.