دور التربية المهنية في تنمية المهارات الزراعية لدى طلاب البكالوريوس لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة
This study aimed to investigate the role of vocational education programs in developing agricultural skills among undergraduate students at Al-Balqa Applied University -Al-Huson University College, in light of the requirements for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study adopted the descriptive-analytical approach, as it is the most appropriate for the nature of the study's objectives, allowing for systematic description and analysis of the phenomena under investigation and the relationships between its dimensions. The study sample consisted of 300 male and female students from Al-Huson University College, selected using a convenience sampling method. To achieve the research objectives, the researcher developed a questionnaire composed of 30 items distributed across six main domains: Development of theoretical agricultural knowledge Development of practical agricultural skills utilization of modern agricultural technologies promotion of innovation and agricultural entrepreneurship raising awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals Challenges and obstacles associated with vocational agricultural education. The questionnaire was distributed electronically to the study sample, and the collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The findings revealed that the role of vocational education in developing agricultural skills was rated at a moderate level. Moreover, statistically significant differences were found based on certain demographic variables: in favor of male students with respect to gender, in favor of fourth-year students regarding academic year, and in favor of students from the vocational stream concerning high school track. In light of these findings, the study recommended several practical actions, most notably: Systematically integrating smart agriculture applications and innovative agricultural technologies into the curricula of vocational education programs. Encouraging students to conduct applied research projects that address sustainable agriculture challenges and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals, particularly in the areas of food security and efficient resource use. (Published abstract)