Faculty of Education

Curriculum and Pedagogy

 

EDAR251 - Teaching Classical Arabic Literature - 3 credits

This course involves the study of outstanding aspects of the Jahilite age (diction, poetry, writing) in the context of the social structure of Jahilite society. It also deals with Islamic literature represented in the early period of the Umayyad period. Texts from the Qur’an, Hadith and poetry are included.
Pre Requisite: ( ARAB120 and ARAB121 )

EDAR351 - Applied Linguistics - 3 credits

This course emphasizes phonetics, Arabic sounds, morphology, structure, the Arabic word, stems, phonology, semantics and transformational generative grammar as it applies to the language arts curriculum in the grades 5-10.
Pre Requisite: ARAB252

EDAR352 - Language Skills - 3 credits

This course is designed to enhance the students' writing ability using various techniques of paragraph development and expository writing at the essay level.

EDAR361 - Methods of Teaching Reading & Oral Skills - 3 credits

This course introduces the subject area teacher to the methodology of teaching reading skills, formulation of behavioral objectives and the basis of oral and spoken reading of poems.

EDAR362 - Methods of Teaching Grammar - 3 credits

In this course, students learn methods of teaching Arabic grammar skills from the fifth to the tenth grade. Major problems in teaching grammar, formulating teaching objectives, and class applications are addressed.

EDAR451 - Methods of Teaching Writing - 3 credits

This course introduces the methodology in teaching writing skills within the following main areas: • Types of Arab Calligraphy and the formulation of its objectives and pedagogy. • Dictation types and the behavioral objectives for teaching them. The obstacles and issues related to teaching this vital area are also addressed. • Writing skills include: problems, the formulation of objectives, the sources of improvement and the ways of teaching.

EDAR452 - Testing - 3 credits

This course guides students in procedures for planning, writing, administering and analyzing classroom language tests. Testing of specific skills is addressed: reading, listening, writing, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis is not only on understanding principles of language testing but also on how these principles are applied in practice.

EDAR461 - Teaching Literary Criticism - 3 credits

Students, in this course, are exposed to the nature of literary criticism and the nature of critical work of Arabic literature in its various periods. Emphasis is based on literary texts drawn from the curriculum of grades 5-10.

EDEN261 - English Literature - 3 credits

This is a survey course of the most significant works and authors of English literature beginning from Shakespeare till the present. It examines these works within their cultural contexts and emphasizes the intellectual and literary development from one age to another. It aims at giving the student a general view of English literature as a whole.

EDEN361 - Teaching Listening & Speaking - 3 credits

This course introduces students to the latest methods and techniques used in teaching listening and speaking skills and sub-skills. Students are offered the opportunity to analyze, evaluate and design listening and speaking activities and tasks for the English class at the grade school level.
Pre Requisite: EDEN261

EDEN451 - Topics in Professional Self-Development - 3 credits

This course offers students the opportunity to utilize reflection, self-inquiry and self-evaluation as a way of professional development. It adopts an action-research component to teacher education. The following topics are covered: lesson planning, classroom management, approaches to classroom investigation in testing, classroom talk (teacher questions, error correction, giving feedback,instructions), and materials evaluation and adaptation. Students engage in action-research oriented tasks and activities that help them acquire some basic professional skills that a reflective, self-directed teacher should possess.
Pre Requisite: EDEN361

EDEN452 - Teaching Reading, Writing & Grammar - 3 credits

This course introduces students to the latest methods and techniques used in teaching reading and writing skills and sub-skills as well as grammar. Reading and writing are approached as creative processes that involve interaction between reader and text and writer and audience. They are also introduced to a variety of techniques and resources they are used in teaching grammar in a meaningful context with emphasis on the use of dramatic activities, role-playing, pictures, songs, games and problem-solving and text-based activities.
Pre Requisite: EDEN361

EDEN453 - Teaching Literature - 3 credits

This course explores the important role that literature plays in the English language classroom. This course aims to instruct students how to approach texts of various literary genres in the grade school classroom. The course also examines the various difficulties of teaching/learning literature within the English language school syllabus and proposes ways for overcoming these difficulties.
Pre Requisite: EDEN361

EDEN461 - Testing - 3 credits

This course guides students in procedures for planning, writing, administering and analyzing classroom language tests. Testing of specific skills is addressed: reading, listening, writing, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis of the course is not only on understanding the principles of language testing but also on how these principles are applied in practice.
Pre Requisite: EDEN452

EDGH222 - Teaching & Reading Maps - 3 credits

This course defines maps and their basic characteristics, the study and teaching of kinds of maps, basic elements in a map or map projections, scales and helping elements such as color and contour lines, reading and analyzing detailed topographic and geological tourist maps, aerial photos, satellite photos and their use in geographical aspects. Making maps by computer and studying the Geographic Information System (GIS) are included.
Pre Requisite: GEOG211

EDGH312 - Critique of the Geographical Text - 1 credit

This course promotes students critical analysis and thinking in the literature of geography. It develops their ability to analyze facts and realities as well as reading them objectively. The historical and geographical narration, especially in our region, was subject to modification, falsification, and denial of the facts in order to serve the interest of the colonial powers. A critical study of the texts enables students to identify the reality and to criticize the forged version.
Pre Requisite: GEOG311

EDGH415 - Teaching Oral History - 3 credits

This course involves both theoretical and field studies.Students are introduced to oral history methods and literature on the subject. This is followed by step by step instructions on how to make interviews, collect data and teach oral history in grade schools.

EDGH432 - Field Trips - 4 credits

In this course, offered during the spring semester, senior students take six trips to geographical, historical, archeological sites as well as ancient settlements in Palestine. Students have the opportunity to visually observe what they have studied throughout the years. They are accompanied by specialists who prepare them for guiding their schools in the future.
Pre Requisite: GEOG411

EDMA100 - Pre-Calculus (Algebra & Trigonometry) - 4 credits

Mathematical reasoning and Problem Solving strategies, functions with emphasis on polynomials, rational, absolute value and trigonometric functions. Solving quadratic equations, inequalities, and absolute value. Translation and rotation of axis. Right triangle trigonometry and applications. Mathematics of finance.

EDMA239 - Geometry for Teachers - 3 credits

Inductive and deductive study of Euclidean geometry; includes transformations, tessellations, polyhedra, classical theorems, introduction to non-Euclidean Geometry. Review of the middle school Geometry and its teaching strategies.
Pre Requisite: MATH238

EDMA241 - Calculus III & Complex Variables - 4 credits

Vectors and the Geometry of Space, vector functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, double integrals, basic properties of complex numbers, geometric representation of complex numbers and operations on the complex numbers, Euler’s formula, De Moivre’s Theorem,finding roots of complex numbers and the fundamental theorem of algebra.
Pre Requisite: MATH142

EDMA333 - Advanced Statistics - 3 credits

Introduction to Sampling Theory, the student T and F distributions, estimation theory, testing hypothesis for means, proportions, variance and some regression. Applications using a software package will be heavily stressed.
Pre Requisite: MATH331

EDMA334 - Real Analysis for Teachers - 3 credits

Careful examination of the theory of calculus through the study of the real line. Rigorous development of the concepts and methods of calculus ,the real number system and its topology, theory of limits, continuity, differentiability, Riemann integrals, infinite series .
Pre Requisite: EDMA241 and MATH238

EDMA431 - Algebra for Teachers - 3 credits

Introduction to Algebraic Structures: basic concepts of groups, rings of polynomials, rings of matrices and fields
Pre Requisite: MATH238 and MATH235

EDUC131 - Psyc. Foundations of Teaching & Learning - 3 credits

This course is a general introductory survey, presenting fundamental concepts in psychology with emphasis on mental functions and personality. It also deals with essentials in developmental theories

EDUC200 - Foundations of Education - 3 credits

This course introduces students to the concept, principles and historical development of education. It also covers the development of education through the ages and a group of educational philosophies, and a study of significant modern and old educational philosophies

EDUC201 - Developmental Psychology - 3 credits

This course introduces fundamental concepts in psychology and developmental psychology with greater emphasis on mental functions and personality, developmental stages and theories. Focus is placed on their implications in relation to educational process.

EDUC202 - Educational Psychology - 3 credits

The course includes the application of the behaviorist, gestalt, and humanist theories of the cognitive and affective factors in the teaching-learning process and their applications to classroom management, active learning, motivation, creativity, and discipline.
Pre Requisite: EDUC131 or EDUC201

EDUC205 - Measurement & Evaluation in Education - 3 credits

The course studies the theory of testing and measurement in the school. Emphasis is given to construction, administration, evaluation, and interpretation of teacher-made tests. Study is made of the techniques for measuring intelligence and achievement.
Pre Requisite: EDUC202

EDUC212 - Initial School Experience - 1 credit

This course offers students the opportunity to understand school environment, regulations, curricular and extra-curricula activities. Students learn the role and duties of school principals, teachers and various school committees, the relationship between school and its local community. Students learn teaching ethics, the educational context of the school, how decisions are made. This course helps students test their aptitudes, readiness and desire to be a teacher.

EDUC213 - Instructional Materials - 3 credits

This course deals with practical experiences in locating, adapting, and constructing inexpensive materials to use in the classroom to increase the skills and the comprehension and retention of cognitive information. Attention is given to the efficient and effective use of audiovisual materials.

EDUC213 - Instructional Materials - 3 credits

This course deals with practical experiences in locating, adapting, and constructing inexpensive materials to use in the classroom to increase the skills and the comprehension and retention of cognitive information. Attention is given to the efficient and effective use of audiovisual materials.

EDUC213 - Instructional Materials - 3 credits

This course deals with practical experiences in locating, adapting, and constructing inexpensive materials to use in the classroom to increase the skills and the comprehension and retention of cognitive information. Attention is given to the efficient and effective use of audiovisual materials.

EDUC213 - Instructional Materials - 3 credits

This course deals with practical experiences in locating, adapting, and constructing inexpensive materials to use in the classroom to increase the skills and the comprehension and retention of cognitive information. Attention is given to the efficient and effective use of audiovisual materials.

EDUC302 - General Methods Grades 5-10 - 3 credits

This course includes the study of the school curriculum grades 5-10 in the students’ major field of study. Students develop educational goals and objectives, establish long-range and daily plans, prepare and practice various presentation skills and develop materials and aids to enhance the learning process.

EDUC305 - Guidance & Counseling - 3 credits

This is a practical course for students with a strong interest in psychology and education. It acquaints students with fundamentals of modern guidance programs and general counseling principles and techniques. Students develop psychological foundations for the counseling setting on the West Bank
Pre Requisite: EDUC202

EDUC313 - Computer & Statistics - 3 credits

This course introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, different statistical techniques and how to use them in the students/teachers related fields and work. The course also includes an introduction to the computer and how to use it in statistical work.

EDUC314 - School Curriculum - 3 credits

This course qualifies prospective student teachers through acquainting them with the characteristics of the subject curriculum and analyzing it. It also trains them how to identify and formulate instructional objectives in all their cognitive, affective and psycho-motor domains. Moreover, the course helps them prepare daily, term and annual plans.
Pre Requisite: ( EDUC200 and EDUC202 )

EDUC315 - Special Methods of Teaching Math I - 3 credits

This course deals with basics and principles of teaching and skills that are consistent with the nature of the specialization and modern teaching approaches. This includes surveying teaching methods and various skills, analyzing the content, deriving objectives and specifying the appropriate activities.

EDUC316 - Special Methods of Teaching Math II - 3 credits

This course develops skills in lesson planning and application of various instructional methods, skills and technology in the subject through the use of inductive and deductive approaches and problem solving in teaching facts, curricula, principles and self-learning. The course also includes a practicum to develop teaching skills.
Pre Requisite: EDUC315

EDUC317 - Special Methods of Teaching Science I - 3 credits

This course deals with the basics and principles of teaching and skills that are consistent with the nature of the specialization and the modern teaching approaches. This includes surveying teaching methods and various skills, analyzing content, deriving objectives and specifying appropriate activities.

EDUC318 - Special Methods of Teaching Science II - 3 credits

This course develops skills in lesson planning and application of various instructional methods, skills and technology in the subject through the use of inductive and deductive approaches and problem solving in teaching facts, curricula, principles and self-learning. The course also includes a practicum to develop the teaching skills
Pre Requisite: EDUC317

EDUC319 - Special Methods of Teaching Arabic I - 3 credits

This course deals with basics and principles of teaching and skills that are consistent with the nature of the specialization and the modern teaching approaches. This includes surveying teaching methods and various skills, analyzing content, deriving objectives and specifying appropriate activities.

EDUC320 - Special Methods of Teaching Arabic II - 3 credits

This course develops skills in lesson planning and application of various instructional methods, skills and technology in the subject through the use of inductive and deductive approaches and problem solving in teaching facts, curricula, principles and self-learning. The course also includes a practicum to develop the teaching skills
Pre Requisite: EDUC319

EDUC321 - Special Methods of Teaching English I - 3 credits

This course deals with basics and principles of teaching and skills that are consistent with the nature of the specialization and modern teaching approaches. This includes surveying teaching methods and various skills, analyzing content, deriving objectives and specifying appropriate activities

EDUC322 - Special Methods of Teaching English II - 3 credits

This course develops skills in lesson planning and application of various instructional methods, skills and technology in the subject through the use of inductive and deductive approaches and problem solving in teaching facts, curricula, principles and self-learning. The course also includes a practicum to develop teaching skills.
Pre Requisite: EDUC321

EDUC323 - Special Methods of Teaching Civics I - 3 credits

This course deals with basics and principles of teaching and skills that are consistent with the nature of the specialization and modern teaching approaches. This includes surveying teaching methods and various skills, analyzing content, deriving objectives and specifying appropriate activities.

EDUC324 - Special Methods of Teaching Civics II - 3 credits

This course develops skills in lesson planning and application of various instructional methods, skills and technology in the subject through the use of inductive and deductive approaches and problem solving in teaching facts, curricula, principles and self-learning. The course also includes a practicum to develop the teaching skills
Pre Requisite: EDUC323

EDUC326 - Research Methods in Education I - 3 credits

This course acquaints students with the significance of educational research with respect to their role as an educator. It also enables students to acquire skills of planning and conducting educational research, to design and use tools of research, and to analyze and interpret the results.

EDUC327 - Research Methods in Education II - 1 credit

This course is a continuation of EDUC 326. It emphasizes data analysis, interpretation of results and conclusions.
Pre Requisite: EDUC326

EDUC328 - Methods of Teaching Christian Religion I - 3 credits

This course deals with basics and principles of teaching and skills that are consistent with the nature of the specialization and modern teaching approaches. This includes surveying teaching methods and various skills, analyzing content, deriving objectives and specifying appropriate activities.

EDUC329 - Methods of Teaching Christian Religion II - 3 credits

This course develops skills in lesson planning and application of various instructional methods, skills and technology in the subject through the use of inductive and deductive approaches and problem solving in teaching facts, curricula, principles and self-learning. The course also includes a practicum to develop the teaching skills
Pre Requisite: EDUC328

EDUC337 - Classroom Observation - 1 credit

In this course students observe classes in their major in grades 5 – 10, to experience the classroom environment, teaching methods, educational activities, education methods and teaching aids. This course acquaints students with the roles of the teachers and pupils and the nature of the relationship between them.
Pre Requisite: EDUC212

EDUC338 - Participating in Teaching - 2 credits

In this course, students plan, implement, evaluate and follow-up teaching/ learning sessions in their major for grades 5–10 under the full supervision, guidance, follow-up and presence of cooperative school teachers to learn from their advice and consultation. Students are expected to attend and participate in school meetings, activities, programs, committees and take on any task assigned from the principal and/or cooperative teacher.
Pre Requisite: EDUC337

EDUC409 - Special Methods in Grades 5-10 - 3 credits

The course helps students develop skills in planning and presenting effective teaching for grades 5-10 in the specialty field, such as Arabic Language, English Language or science and mathematics. Topics included in this course are: a model for instruction, individualized instruction, and improving creative and critical thinking skills.
Pre Requisite: EDUC302

EDUC413 - Teaching in School - 2 credits

Students take the full role and responsibility of the cooperative teacher in their major for grades 5–10. Practicing students are required to present and discuss their teaching plans with the cooperative teacher, listen to his/her comments and advice to improve performance as a teacher.
Pre Requisite: EDUC338

EDUC414 - E-Learning in Education - 2 credits

This course focuses on the status of the computer and internet in the teaching and learning process as a tool and as a source of information. It focuses as well on the role and areas of using computers and internets in classroom teaching and in various educational activities.
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