THE REALITY OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (VE) IN THE BASIC GRADES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE LIGHT OF DELIVERING DISTANCE EDUCATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF VE TEACHERS IN JORDAN

Abstract

This research investigated the reality of vocational education (VE) in the basic grades in public schools in the light of delivering
distance education from the view of VE teachers in Jordan. 200 VE teachers were sampled from public schools in Amman. The
researcher of the present study developed a two-part questionnaire. Through the first part, he obtained data about (gender and
experience). The second part collects data about the study’s areas (i.e. teacher, students, VE curricula and technologies). It was
found that the respondents have negative attitudes towards the reality of (VE) in the basic grades in public schools in the light of
delivering distance education in Jordan. No significant differences exists between the respondents’ attitudes which can be
attributed to gender and experience. The researcher of the present study provided various recommendations. For instance, he
recommend using e-learning platforms that involve more interaction than the ones used currently in Jordan. That is needed due to
the nature of VE topics.