QRTA - Social Studies program - Within the activities of the social studies program, a training session titled 'Assessment in Social Studies' was conducted for two days at the directorates of education in Al Mazar Al Janoubi, Arrumtha, Irbid, and Sahab.
The session aimed at deepening teachers' understanding of assessment in social studies, asking questions, and developing higher-order thinking skills through asking questions.
The teachers will plan lessons that include the content of the teaching and learning process as aligned with the requirements of the Ministry of Education.
Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) continues its training programs for 2022 in cooperation with the Jordanian Ministry of Education and with the support of the Canadian government, implementing pedagogy programs for numerous majors – namely Arabic, Science, English, Social Studies, and Math – as well as the Innovation in Education Program, Advanced Instructional Leadership Professional Diploma (AILPD), and Teacher Education Professional Diploma (TEPD).
The Social Studies Program provides a model for sustainable professional development based on the latest research findings and best practices in social studies teaching and learning. The program’s professional development activities incorporate courses related to social studies teaching, map technology, values, citizenship, classroom assessment, and special social studies skills. Additionally, the program schedules regular meetings for social studies teachers that include professional learning communities, reflective meetings on training content, field visits for onsite support, and documentation, monitoring, and evaluation activities. The program targets the directorates of education in Southern Mazar, Sahab, Irbid, and Ramtha.