Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Training Programs For Preparing Social Studies Teachers In Iraq And Its Relationship To Some Variables From The Trainees' Viewpoint

Abstract

The aim of the research is to identify the evaluation of the training programs’ effectiveness to prepare teachers of social studies in Iraq as per the variables of academic qualifications, experience years, and courses. The research sample included (133) teachers from both
genders. To achieve the mission of the research, a tool including (30) items was developed.The results revealed:
- There are no differences which can be significant at(a = 0.05) in the level of evaluating the effectiveness of training programs for preparing teachers of social studies in Iraq due to the effect of educational qualification.
- There are no differences which can be significant at (a = 0.05) in the level of evaluating the training programs’ effectiveness for preparing teachers of socialstudies in Iraq as a result of the effect of the number of experience years.
- There are no statistically significant differences (a = 0.05) in the level of evaluating the training programs’ effectiveness for preparing teachers of social studies in Iraq as a result of the effect of the number of courses previously attended. In light of the results, a set of suggestions and recommendations were presented.