Course Description

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME Brief Course Description

0402521E Educational This course aims at introducing Students to the theories and processes of
Psychology development in general and development in adolescence stage in particular. It
also describes the physical, cognitive, moral, and social development. In
addition, this course explains concepts, models, and strategies related to
different learning theories. Furthermore, the course explains various concepts
related to diversity and the major characteristics of diversified learners and
Students with special needs. It also discusses various instructional adaptations
and strategies to be used with these learners.
0402522E Instructional The aim of this course is to introduce instructional technology as an essential
Technology and integral component of the teaching/learning process, and to highlight the
different roles it plays in improving the effectiveness of learning and instruction.
The course covers the learning principles and strategies for integrating
technology into teaching. It introduces the teacher’s role in selecting, designing,
developing, utilizing, and evaluating instructional technology effectively.
Microteaching is an integral part of this course as well.
0402523E Classroom This course aims at introducing Students to the basic concepts and theories
Management related to classroom management. The course focuses on employing research
findings to resolve specific educational problems in the classroom. It also aims at
providing Students with the skills of supervision and the development of
interpersonal relations. Finally, it helps Students to get adjusted to the work
pressure and accept constructive criticism inside and outside classroom
environment.
0402524E School Curriculum This course examines the concept of the school curriculum, its foundations in
and UAE terms of the philosophical, psychological, social and cognitive bases. The course
also discusses the components of the curriculum in terms of objectives, content
selection and organization, selection of modern teaching methods, learning
activities and finally curriculum evaluation. The course focuses on the different
ways of organizing the planning of curriculum and how to approach its
development. Finally, it relates theory to UAE context.
0402525E Teaching Diversified This course aims at studying the diversified groups characteristics and
Groups introducing students to the theory and practice of dealing with students who
have general diversified backgrounds and those with special needs. The course
covers the different characteristics of students with different diversified abilities
and disabilities who learn in different learning environments. Ways of diagnosing
and assessing diversified students in these environments are considered in this
course. Further, the course places emphasis on the adaptation and
accommodations of instruction to meet the educational needs of diversified
students.
0402526E Foundations OF This course aims to examine concepts, themes and framework of the foundations
Education of education focusing on the philosophical, cultural, and social foundations of
education due to the essentiality of such educational foundations for pre-service
teachers. It clarifies the role of the societal institutions in the educational
process school and family which facilitate teaching/learning process. The course
consists of different educational philosophies and theories, human nature,
values, goals, objectives, of education as well as the curriculum. It also aims at
introducing candidates to teacher’s educational role from the perspectives of
different educational philosophies and the Islamic thought in addition to novel
teacher’s roles throughout the globalization and information era.
0402527E Research This course provides a comprehensive introduction to research proposal writing,
Methodology research methodologies, and foundational research theories. Student teachers
learn about the nature of applied research and the process of research writing.
The curriculum is sequential, helping student teachers to identify a study topic,
formulate research questions, organize a literature review, and select
appropriate research designs and methodologies. By the end of the course,
candidates will complete a proposal that includes the introduction, problem
statement, study significance, literature review, methods section, and
references. Additionally, candidates are to conduct a study and complete a report
that includes all research methodological major sections.
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0402529 Methods of This course aims at developing students’ skills and competencies in teaching
Teaching English English as a foreign language. The course intends to introduce students to the
nature of English, goals of teaching English, and the methods of teaching English.
Students will learn the theory and practical skills for teaching the four English
language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in addition to other
skills such as teaching vocabulary and grammar. Furthermore, this course
addresses questioning and discussion techniques. Students will plan, evaluate,
and practice teaching English learning tasks. Microteaching is an integral part of
this course.
0402531 Methods of The purpose of this course is to help candidates construct a comprehensive
Teaching IT understanding of effective Information Technology instruction. This course
covers both technological applications and the methods for teaching these
applications. Candidates will develop pedagogical skills such as planning
instruction, using different instructional tools and assessing students’
performance. Major emphasis will be placed on using hands-on activities and
practicing microteaching to gain experience teaching information technology.
0402532 Methods of This course aims at developing candidates’ skills and competencies in teaching
Teaching Science science (biology, chemistry, and physics) in grades K-12. It discusses nature of
science, technology applications, safety standards, and science inquiry teaching.
Among the topics covered are: science teaching goals, instructional planning,
contemporary teaching methods, and classroom assessment. Emphasis is placed
on science lab use to inquire about science facts, theories, and problem solving.
Microteaching is part of this course.
0402534 Methods of This course aims at introducing candidates to the recent and contemporary
Teaching Math strategies and methods in the teaching of mathematics at the Elementary,
Preparatory and Secondary levels. Among the topics covered are: the basic
strands of mathematical content, instructional planning, teaching strategies, and
assessment techniques relevant to mathematics, and the role of technology as a
teacher resource and classroom tool. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and
applications of different perspectives on teaching mathematics at the
Elementary, Preparatory and Secondary levels.
0402550E Practicum This course aims to introduce student teachers to the school function and the
role of teacher by providing them opportunities for actual teaching practice in
real classrooms under the supervision of academic and professional experts such
as the cooperating teacher and the academic supervisor. The course focuses on
domains of planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction and
professional responsibilities. The course enhances the student teachers’ ability to
use research and technological techniques and to practice the ethics of the
profession by providing them with continues feedback.