IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ACTIVITIES IN PRESCHOOLS’ LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: A STUDY OF SOUTH JORDAN

Journal Title: The Journal of International Social Research - Year 2011, Vol 4, Issue 16

Abstract

This study discourses the techniques through which quality of activities in learning environment within the preschools in Jordan could be enhanced. A stratified random sample of preschools was selected to represent these government (n = 84) and private preschools (n = 23). Independent observers rated the activities of preschools by ECERS-R. Overall, 13% of government preschools were found to be inadequate, 43% were of minimal quality, 43% were of good quality and 1% was excellent. The quality of government preschools activities was significantly higher than the quality of private preschools activities; nevertheless there were no significant differences in the other domains. Findings suggested the importance of continuing to implement high quality of preschools activities in Jordan.

Authors and Affiliations

Entesar TURKI AL- DARABAHAH

Keywords

Related Articles

DESIGN ALGORITHM PROPOSAL FOR TRADITIONAL TEXTILE DESIGN

Design is an investigative and a problem solving process that operates under certain restrictions. Main motive of this process is to find a sustainable and creative solution in order to address the need by defining the p...

THE EFFECTS OF MIGRATION FROM RURAL TO URBAN ON TO RURAL AREAS: THE EXAMPLE BORABOY VILLAGE (AMASYA-TAŞOVA)

In Turkey, it is generally accepted that the migration from the countryside to the city accelerated after 1950. That the population flew into the cities in a time period that can be regarded as short caused science peopl...

The Theme Of European-Stylism In Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoglu’s Novels

One of the premier writer of the National Literature period (1911-1923) Yakup Kadri generaly tried to create characters who love their motherland and their nation and who struggled no mater what it costs. To Express this...

A STUDY OF OPINIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ON HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (EXAMPLE KIRKLARELI)

This study was conducted in order to inquire opinions of health care professionals on health transformation program. The study is cross-sectional and descriptive. Random sample was used for the study. Data for the study...

WOMEN IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF MALE POETS IN TURKISH INSTRUMENTAL POETRY

With its rooted history and rich heritage Turkish instrumental poetry, has been a mirror reflectingthe folk culture by placing many issues from past to present. Many personal and social facts, materialistic and spritual...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP264839
  • DOI -
  • Views 115
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Entesar TURKI AL- DARABAHAH (2011). IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ACTIVITIES IN PRESCHOOLS’ LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: A STUDY OF SOUTH JORDAN. The Journal of International Social Research, 4(16), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-264839