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JordanLeah Osborn

Jordan

Jordan is located off the south eastern

shore of the Mediterranean Sea

Middle East, Northwest of Saudi Arabia

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Capital AmmanArea 89 km2

Slightly smaller than Indiana

Gross National Income$ 4, 760

Life expectancy 71

Adult Literacy rate

Total 90 %

Men 95 %

Women 85 %

Jordan Facts Population5.5 Billion

0-14 years of age 35.9 %

15-64 years of age 60.5 %

65 years and over 3.6 %

Median Age: 21.8

Population Growth 2.78 %

Fertility rate: Average of 3 children per family

Nationality: Jordanian

Ethnic Groups: Arab, Jordanian 98%, Circassian 1%, Armenian 1%

Gender-

52% Male

48% Female

JordanIslam is the predominate religion92%, are Sunni Muslims 6% are Christian2% are Shi’a Muslim

Arabic is the official language English is spoken widely.

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yourself

The Holy Qur’an

The Holy Qur’an can be listened to and seen by clicking the Qur’an

below

When the windows opens click on reciter

Government Jordan is a constitutional monarchy,

ruled by King Abdullah Hussein

Legal system is based on Islamic Law and French codes

Interesting Facts of Jordan

Jordan 30% of the people live below the poverty line.

Labor force is chiefly in services

25-30% of its people are unemployed

Radio stations 6-AM 5-FM

Internet providers – 5

Internet users 212 thousand

What is going on in Jordan Today ?

The Jordan Times

Click the link above to read what is going on in Jordan today

Education

Education in Jordan is free and compulsory, starts at the age of 5.

Pre-school education Kindergartens (2 years)

Basic Compulsory education (10 years)

Secondary education

(2 years )

Community College

University

(depends on degree)

Middle East Webquest  INTRODUCTION:

 To learn more about the Middle East, I have devised a Web Quest for this region. A group of three students will work together to explore the three major religions of the Middle East.  The goal of this project is to familiarize the student with the three major religions of the Middle East, and to gain insight into the problems religious differences can cause.   By the completion of this Web Quest, the student will have acquired an understanding of the three major Religions of the Middle East, and the importance of Religious tolerance in order to coexist peacefully in this area.  Go to TASK

INTRODUCTION TASK RESOURCES PROCESS LEARNING ADVICE EVALUATION CONLUSION

General Objectives of Education Using Arabic language to express and communicate with othersConscious assimilation of facts, concepts and relationships pertaining

to natural, geographic, demographic, social and cultural environment.Assimilation of heritage to comprehend and develop the present.Assimilation of Islam as an ideology and legislation, and conscious

manifestation of its values and trends.Using mathematical systems and correlation in the fields of science

and in general life affairs.Assimilation of facts, concepts, principles and theories, dealing with

them, using explaining universal phenomena, and utilizing them for the service and happiness of man, as well as solving his problems.

Using special abilities and free time to develop his knowledge, creativity, imitative.

Education Interesting is that boys and girls are educated separately. Girls, must be picked up from school by a family member.They incorporate daily prayer time into their school day.Children must attend school until the age of 16.They read Arabic from right to leftPublic School systems do not provide bussing to and from school.Private Education provides bussing for students.

National Plan for EducationStaff development

Developing examination/assessment

School-based innovations

Technical and vocational education and training

Developing pre-school education

Non-formal education

National Assessment Program

Learning resource centers

Educational Facts

Academic Year – September to June

Hours in school 8:00 – 1:00

Do the math 5hrs. X 6 days =30 Hours weekly

Days in attendance Monday through Saturday

National Assessments of Education Achievements are given on a regular basis.

Educational LadderAt the end of the 10th class students are classified for 2

major streams: that last for a period of two years, at the conclusion of their two years are given the General Secondary Certificate only after passing an Exit Exam. Called a (Tawjihi)

Comprehensive Secondary - (Academic ) – includes study in scientific and literary specialization.

Applied Secondary Education Stream - (Vocational )- includes industrial, commercial, agricultural, nursing, hotel and home economics education.

The two year applied secondary program provides vocational education and training for skilled labor to meet the needs of society.

Educational Ladder

University education (B.A. level)Public Universities – (6) are funded by the

government, and students fees.Private Universities – (13) are funded by student

fees and cost 4 times as much to attend.Academic Degrees

Intermediate --Bachelor’s --Higher Diploma --Master’s P.H.D.

Special Education & GiftedSpecial Education At present handicapped

students are not mainstreamed, they attend separate institutions provided by the government. However, it is their goal to slowly begin integrating students with special needs in public schools by accepting mild to medium

handicapped. Gifted Supports the gifted, whereby a gifted

student may be promoted to a higher class suitable to his mental age, but not more than twice in one year.

Gifted cont.

Gifted Supports the gifted, whereby a gifted student may be promoted to a higher class suitable to his mental age, but not more than twice in one year. The educational institutions offer developmental programs for the gifted in science, mathematics, languages and computer, as well ad developmental activities oriented towards curricula approved by the MOE to suit the needs and abilities of those students.

Other Educational Institutions for Gifted and Special Education

♥ Ministry of Social Development - concern with the education of the mentally handicapped and those with special needs.

♥ UNRWA - is responsible for 203 schools for Palestinian refugees

♥ Nor Al -Hussein Foundation - An institution for the gifted beyond the ninth basic class.

♥ Queen Alia Fund – a non governmental organization that focuses on the Kindergarten level for those with special needs.

♥ Union of Charity Societies – a non governmental organization educational institution at the kindergarten level for the handicapped and those with special needs.

Diversity in Education

The Government focuses on enhancing the education of students and teachers with many different cultures and experiences. Exchange of, and exposure among teachers , experts and, students. Exchange of experiences, educational materials and documents.Exchange of study scholarships.Promoting democratic practices such as decentralization, delegation of authority, participation in decision making and Pupil’s Councils and Committees.

Curricula and TextbooksThe curricula and textbooks are chosen by the M.O.E. Assessment test are developed by the M.O. E. The curricula and textbooks development plan focuses on improving the content with the aim of developing creative thinking and promoting academic, vocational, and applied educational tracks; focuses on developing skills for analyzing and processing information.Studies include: Science, Physics, Chemistry, Arabic – Islamic History, World history, Geography, Math, Religion, Arabic and English Language Arts, Art, Reading, and Physical Education,

Teaching FactsTeachers are considered the most important element of the educational process. They provide incentives and set annual quantitative and qualitative developmental plans. Teachers are distributed according to years of experience and supervising authority. Teachers are selected for the job through competitive measures and on the basis of capability, experience, and educational qualifications. Special consideration of employment is given to sons and daughters of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Poor families, and the handicapped who hold academic qualifications. Teacher promotion takes place after 5 years in a new grade, class, or category, but may be promoted based on higher academic degree or distinctive performance. Training of Pre-Primary and Basic school teachers must hold a Bachelor’s degreeSecondary teachers must hold a Bachelor’s and one year postgraduateTraining of Higher Education Teachers must hold a Doctorate, some times only a Master’s Degree.

Compare and Contrast Teachers in both countries are to develop an

improvement plan after initial certification. Both programs stress technology in classroom Women/Men are only assigned to teach same gender

in Jordan. This is not the case in the United States Both programs pay in accordance with continued

education. Both programs have a higher Office that set

standards to be taught. Government in Jordan decided what textbooks are to

be used. Here teachers are allowed to choose books and format.

Compare and Contrast Cont. Teachers in Jordan are given incentives to improve

their status. Examples include, special allowances, housing funds, teacher’s clubs, better office furniture, medals, celebrations on Teacher Day and 5% of university seats for teacher’s sons and daughters. I do not know of any incentives that teachers here are offered, we make less than factory workers, are given a free lunch ticket for Christmas, and pay $5.00 a month or .25 for each cup of coffee. However, our ice is free, and occasionally the cooks will put extra cookies in the teachers lounge for us.

RESOURCES

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