Obstacles of Implementation of Dry Laboratories from the Science Teachers' Perspective in Na'our District

Abstract

The current study aimed to identify the obstacles ofimplementation of dry laboratories from the science teachers' perspective in Na'our District. The study used the descriptive analytical method.To collect data, a questionnaire wasdeveloped. In its initial form, this questionnaire consisted of (50) items and in its final form (49) items They are divided into (5) fields: the computer lab equipment, (10) items, the curriculum: (11) items, the school administration: (9) items, the teacher’s field: (11) items and the student’s field: (8) items. The study population consisted of all science teachers in Na'our District, who were (92) male and female teachers - (47) male and (45) female teachers- according to the statistics of the Jordanian Ministry of Education for the academic year 2021/2022. The sample was chosen randomly as (59) male and female teachers accounted for (64%) of the study population. The results showed that thedegree of obstacles of implementation of virtual laboratories from the perspective of the science teachers in Na'our District was high, and the results of the study indicated that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of The significance (α≥0.05) in the obstacles to implementationof virtual laboratories from the perspective of science teachers in Na'our District was attributed to gender, scientific qualification and experience. The study introduced several recommendations, the most important of which is providing the appropriate infrastructure for the implementation of dry laboratories through qualified and trained human resources, as well as the required communication lines. Also, the need to prepare training programs for students, teachers and administrators in schools to make the most from technology in conducting dry experiments. Other recommendations were the Ministry initiative to develop policies and strategies for education based ontoday's requirements and scientific and technical development, and adopting educational and technological plans to utilize scientific transformations in comprehensive human development projects. Keywords: Dry laboratories, Obstacles . DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-18-15 Publication date: June 30 th 2022