Title:
THE ROLE OF DARSAK"'DARSAK'" PLATFORM IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF BIOLOGY TEACHERS IN THE SOUTH REGION

Authors:
Somaya Khalaf Al-Bayaydah and Porf. Majid Al-Khataybeh ,Jordan

Abstract:
The study aimed at knowing the role of 'Darsak' platform in professional development from the point of view of biology teachers in the south region. The study used the descriptive analytical approach. The study sample consisted of all the biology teachers in the schools of the South region (Karak, Tafila, Maan, Aqaba) during the second semester of the 2021/2022 school year, whose number was (161) teachers, based on the statistics and planning departments. As for the study sample, the study community was completely and exclusively taken. As for the study tool, it consisted of three items, with a questionnaire of (20) items. The results of the study showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the role of 'Darsak' platform in professional development that can be ascribed to the variables of gender, academic qualification, and experience. The results of the study concluded that all dimensions of 'Darsak' platform had an average role. In light of the results of the study, many recommendations emerged, like the need to provide appropriate training for teachers on how to manage educational technologies in online education.