the intermediate colleges now train teachers for this purpose. 25. The programme for the training of university graduates employed by the Ministry, to the level of the post-graduate diploma in education and the master's degree in education, began in the academic year 1979/80 with a limited number of teachers who were enrolled at the University of Jordan to study for the diploma in education. This procedure continued until a similar programme was instituted at Yarmouk University three years later and at the civil section of Mutah University in the first term of the academic year 1986/87. The numbers of persons enrolled for the diploma and master's degree programmes at the three universities from the first term of 1986/87 to the second term of the academic year 1988/89 were as follows: Diploma Master's degreeof Jordan 800 90Yarmouk University 270 55Mutah University 91 The number of graduates up to the end of the summer term of 1987/88 were as follows: Diploma Master's degreeUniversity 374 45Yarmouk University 120 25Mutah 25 26. The programme for the training of teachers already in eraplo 3mient and who hold intermediate college or equivalent diplomas began in the first term of the academic year 1988/89 with an intake of 300 teachers from three departments of education (Greater Amman, Zarqa and the City of Amman). A college will be opened in the city of Irbid for the departments of education situated in the northern region, and 300 teachers are expected to begin their training there in the second term of the academic year 1988/89. 27. The aim of this training is to develop the professional skills of teachers and staff employed at the Ministry and in the field, in their respective spheres of specialization, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry and the needs of individuals. Such training is usually provided 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the training of teachers in Jordan, specifically the programs offered by the Ministry of Education to develop the professional skills of teachers and staff. The focus is on education and training, with no mention of economic development, natural resources, or other related fields.

**Category**
Education