This study aimed to raise the effectiveness of On-the-Job Training Program for teachers. It was done by using quasi experimental method. To measure variables pretest –posttest design with control group was used. The population consisted of On-the-Job Training courses for teachers from Lamerd town which were held in 2012. By using convenience sampeling method 3 samples were selected which were registered in the course of October 2012. The course effectiveness was evaluated by using three variables including satisfaction and attitude of the learners as well as amount of their learning. The data gathering tools were a satisfaction-attitude questionnaire and the Course-Test. The content validity was used as a validation tool. The reliability was measured by using Cronbach’s alpha and cooder Richardson method. The results show that On-the-Job Training course was effective in systemic and constructive problem-based environments, and the second one was more effective.

Abstract: This study has been conducted about one of the fundamental debates in educational system and curriculum development titled“social-citizenship‌training”. The methodology was descriptive-survey and the sampling population was 337 (61 male- 276 female) elementary school teachers in Tabriz which were selected on the basis of multi-staged and comparative cluster sampling For data analysis the Freidman test used. The findings showed that in the“goals”stage the failure of the goals of citizenship training in establishing an effective relationship between schools and other organizations; In“content”stage the negligence of modulation of concepts and skills of citizenship in different zones of learning; in“teaching and learning”stage lack of appropriate activities and in“evaluation”stage overlooking the creativity and innovation of learners;were among the most significant challenges. Meanwhile,the result of the independent T test showed that there was a meaningful difference between the views of female and male teachers on“content”,“learning and teaching activities” and“evaluation“stages. However,about“goal”stage there was no substantial difference.