أثر برامج التنمية المهنية على الأداء التدريسي لمعلمات رياض الأطفال بالمملكة العربية السعودية

Abstract EN

The objective of the current research was to measure the impact of professional development programs on the teaching performance of the kindergarten teachers in Saudi Arabia.

The researcher used the analytical descriptive method and a random sample of (189) kindergarten teachers, was chosen in (Riyad, Abha and Hfr Al-Batin) at Saudi Arabia.

The researcher adopted the questionnaire as a tool for collecting information.

The results indicated that the level of professional development programs in kindergartens in Riyadh, Abha and Hafr al Batin in Saudi Arabia was very high.

Results also indicated that the level of effectiveness of professional development programs in kindergartens in Saudi Arabia was also high.

In addition, there were no statistically significant differences between the average scores of the professional development programs on the educational performance of kindergarten teachers in Saudi Arabia according to the variables (age, city, , Years of service) in the sample.

The study recommended the importance of kindergarten officials to review the professional development programs that kindergarten teachers are subject to in accordance with a clear and flexible plan to ensure the effectiveness of these programs and increase their positive impact on their performance.