Components of the Professional Development Skills

Mean

S.D.

1. Implementing a standards-based curriculum.

4.15

3.14

2. Developing curriculum and thematic units.

4.56

3.19

3. Using effective learner-centered teaching strategies.

3.50

2.49

4. Using and maintaining Arabic language.

3.81

3.07

5. Implementing differentiated language instruction.

3.06

2.10

6. Integrating technology and Arabic instruction.

3.35

2.27

7. Implementing performance assessment methods.

4.85

3.05

8. Conducting constructive action research in Arabic instruction.

5.06

3.15

9. Learning how to be a certified Arabic teacher in Michigan.

6.02

3.70

10. Conducting the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).

5.60

3.55

Overall Ratings Assigned to the Professional Development Skills

4.39

1.69