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International Journal of Progressive Education 2025, Vol. 21(3) 26-40
BTEC Assessors of Levels 2 and 3 in the Kingdom of Jordan: Challenges and Solutions
pp. 26 - 40 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2025.1317.2
Publish Date: June 30, 2025 | Single/Total View: 0/0 | Single/Total Download: 0/0
Abstract
This study aims to identify the challenges faced by assessors (teachers) of the National BTEC Program at the 2nd and 3rd levels in schools across the Kingdom of Jordan, as well as the solutions proposed by the assessors themselves. The research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing a phenomenological design. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with twelve assessors (both male and female) from public and private schools, along with a focus group interview with four assessors (both male and female), in order to gather their perspectives on the challenges and proposed solutions. A criterion sampling method was used to select the sample. The assessors identified three main issues within the program: challenges related to student engagement and participation, educational challenges, and stringent administrative restrictions. In response, the assessors proposed several solutions, including the provision of essential resources for the program, enhancement of professional development for assessors, offering student support, and revising current policies. The study recommends further investigation to assess the effectiveness of these proposed solutions on the professional program.
Keywords: BTEC, Vocational Program, Education, Jordan, Educational Challenges, professional development, Assessor
APA 7th edition
Bataineh, A.Z.T., Bataineh, M.Z., Ababneh, R.A., & Altamimi, L.M. (2025). BTEC Assessors of Levels 2 and 3 in the Kingdom of Jordan: Challenges and Solutions. International Journal of Progressive Education, 21(3), 26-40. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2025.1317.2
Harvard
Bataineh, A., Bataineh, M., Ababneh, R. and Altamimi, L. (2025). BTEC Assessors of Levels 2 and 3 in the Kingdom of Jordan: Challenges and Solutions. International Journal of Progressive Education, 21(3), pp. 26-40.
Chicago 16th edition
Bataineh, Ahmad Zayed T, Marwan Zaid Bataineh, Rawan Ali Ababneh and Linda Mohammad Altamimi (2025). "BTEC Assessors of Levels 2 and 3 in the Kingdom of Jordan: Challenges and Solutions". International Journal of Progressive Education 21 (3):26-40. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2025.1317.2
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