Evaluation of Quality Standards in The Physical Environment of Primary Education Schools According to International Standards (Reality and Proposals from The Perspective of School Principals in Damascus City).

Abstract

The current study aimed to evaluate the degree of availability of quality standards in the physical school environment and propose a standardized image of its quality. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach and a questionnaire consisting of (36) items covering three dimensions: components and physical requirements supporting learning, basic classroom components and requirements for learning, non-classroom components and requirements. The sample consisted of (91) principals from elementary schools in the first and second course.

 The study concluded the following results:

• The school principals' assessment of the availability of quality standards in the school environment was generally moderate.
• There were no statistically significant differences in their assessments' averages based on the variable of work experience in administrative roles.
• Statistically significant differences were found in their assessments' averages based on the variable of educational cycle in favor of the second cycle.
• A new image was proposed for the quality standards of the physical school environment. The study recommended a series of suggestions, the most important of which is conducting descriptive studies to evaluate quality standards in other aspects of the school environment.