The Effectiveness of MOE-Endorsed Professional Development Programs as Perceived by Jordanian EFL Teachers

This study aims at examining the potential effect of Ministry Education (MOE)- endorsed teacher professional development programs on Jordanian EFL teachers’ practices as perceived by teachers themselves. A five-section Likert-scaled questionnaire was distributed to a sample 328 (of 681) enrolled in Qasabet Irbid Directorate 2021/2022. The respondents expressed moderate views effectiveness MOE. General dissatisfaction reported for several reasons, most important amongst which is inability satisfy needs due inadequate coverage general competencies, teaching skills and methodology, classroom management, assessment. findings also revealed agreement with training programs, were need better address integrated assessment constructive feedback be subjected continuous evaluation improvement. Several relevant recommendations pedagogical implications put forth.