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Department of English
The Department of English has two degrees focused on the training of teachers in English; the Bachelor
of Education (BEd in English) and the Master of Education (MEd). The MEd program is described in
the section on Graduate Programs. The department offers courses in critical thinking, communication
skills, and scientific and technical writing as part of the University General Requirement (UGR)
program.
Bachelor of Education (BEd in English)
Overview
The BEd in English (Elementary Education Program) “Teacher as Facilitator of Learning” is designed
for pre-service teachers who have not received formal professional preparation in kindergarten through
elementary teaching at an accredited Faculty or university. The program responds to ALHOSN
University mission of developing up-to-date programs. It is both anchored to and aligned with the
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) standards. The program has been prepared
based on the new trends in teacher education namely performance-based education.
Goals
The Department of Education is committed to a learner-centered philosophy, environment, and focus.
Planning, research, and collaboration are the key to being successful in preparing teachers for their
roles in helping all students learn. To assist in meeting our goals we will form collaborative
partnerships with the Ministry of Education and Youth, school zones, schools around the country as
well as all stakeholders involved in the education of the youth in the UAE.
Objectives
The Department of Education Program will enable candidates to:
1. Show evidence of systemic planning.
2. Create learning experiences that make instruction meaningful to their future students.
3. Use their knowledge and skills of effective verbal, nonverbal, media and information technology
techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction in the classroom.
4. Understand and use a variety of instructional strategies, including those that are adapted to
diverse learners to encourage development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance
skills.
Outcomes
(Adopted form ACEI 2000 Standards developed by Association for Childhood Education International-
ACEI).
1. Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts, principles, theories, and
research related to development of children and young adolescents. Candidates construct
learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge,
and motivation.
2. Candidates know, understand, and use the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures
of content for students across grades.
3. Candidates can create meaningful learning experiences that develop students’ competence
in subject matter and skills for various developmental levels.
Curriculum
The BEd in English requires a minimum of 129 credit hours including “Student Teaching”. The BEd
Program includes 42 credits for University requirements, 24 credits for elective courses with the
remainder being compulsory courses as shown in the Study Plan below.
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