Amman:Jordan's Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission and the Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education held a virtual meeting on Monday to explore cooperation and exchange expertise in the field of school education quality assurance.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Jordanian side expressed interest in leveraging Oman's experience in evaluating school performance and developing quality standards. This collaboration aims to support the Commission's efforts to expand its work and establish an integrated system for education quality assurance, ultimately leading to improved educational outcomes.
The meeting was attended by Commission President Dhafer Sarayreh, Vice President Saad Bani Mohammad, Assistant to the President Feda Tamimi, Zaid Bashaireh, as well as specialists and officials from both countries. Sarayreh emphasized the importance of learning from Oman's practical expertise in school performance evaluation as the Commission develops standards and indicators tailored to Jordan's educational system.
Sarayreh noted that expanding the Commission's work to include government, private, and international schools necessitates drawing on Arab and international experiences, in addition to consulting experts and stakeholders. A national model based on clear standards and practical procedures that consider the specific nature and needs of school education is essential.
Thuraya Alhosni, director general of the School Education Quality Assurance Center at the Omani authority, presented Oman's experience in developing a school performance evaluation system. Her presentation included the framework, standards, and guidelines prepared by drawing on international studies and expert consultations. These standards were implemented in schools across several governorates, and feedback from teachers and school leaders was used to make improvements.