Development of a Training Program for Secondary School Principals Based on Human Performance Technology in Light of Contemporary Administrative Trends and Assessment of its Construct Validity

This study aimed to develop a training program for secondary school principals based on the principles of human performance technology and to assess its construct validity. The population of the study consisted of all secondary school principals in the capital, Amman, who were working during the 2010–2011 academic year, totaling 395. The sample comprised 220 principals, who were randomly selected. The results indicated that the status of human performance technology application in Jordanian schools was moderate. Based on these results, the researchers developed a training program aimed at improving performance levels and bridging the gap between actual and desired performance. The researchers recommend implementing this program within the Ministry of Education.