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Program Specifications

PhD In Physics / Assessment Methods

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Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes are provided through the following assessment methods:

  1. Passing the Ph.D qualifying exams.
  2. Exams, quizzes, competitions, assignments, and project reports.
  3. Oral presentations, group projects, and computer simulations.
  4. Project proposals, presentations, reports, oral presentations, written assignments, and research project reports.
  5. Publishing  research work  in accredited international  journals.

Ø​ Assessment methods: Are based on assessing and evaluating the extent to which the student outcomes are being attained and to assure the achievement of the program objectives. The results of these evaluations are systematically utilized as input for the continuous improvement of the program.

Ø​ The program uses two assessment methods:

The program curriculum or study plan is regularly reviewed by the constituencies. The primary constituents of the process for establishing, reviewing and assessing objectives are the faculty members, the alumni, and the employers. The employers are represented by an advisory Board , which consists almost exclusively of alumni. Alumni at large are the primary source of data for assessing objectives, through alumni surveys. 

  • What processes are followed to obtain feedback from students enrolled in the program about the quality of teaching and learning experiences provided:

  1. At the beginning of each semester, the head of the department and the graduate studies committee meet all graduate students and discuss with them the quality of teaching and learning experiences, their needs and the study plan.
  2. Students evaluation of teachers at the end of each semester is taken into consideration as a feedback of the quality of teaching and learning.

 

  • What processes are followed to develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities of faculty members:

  1. Encouraging faculty members to attend the workshops that are conducted by the Accreditation and Quality assurance Centre at the University of Jordan.
  2. Encouraging Faculty members to participate in international conferences and workshops.
  3. Facilitating the process for faculty members to participate and be leaders in international research groups.
  4. Maintaining the weekly research seminar that is managed by faculty members and graduate students.
  5. Inviting well known scholars to the Physics research seminars.

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  • What indicators and standards are used to guarantee commitment to quality in the program:

  1. The graduate studies committee monitor the progress students make throughout the program.
  2. The graduate studies committee and the curriculum committee meet regularly to evaluate the assessment process and the attainment of the program outcomes.
  3. The department council meets regularly and discuss the recommendations made by the graduate studies committee regarding the Ph.D program to enhance and guarantee the quality of the program.
  4. Monitoring the records of our graduates both in research and academia to guarantee the  achievement of the program objectives.

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