Bachelor of Education in Preparatory and Secondary Education

The overall goal of the proposed Preparatory & Secondary Education Program (Cycles 2 & 3 according to the Ministry of Education’s classification) is to prepare highly qualified teachers as professional practitioners who are able to contribute to the development of preparatory and secondary education in particular and education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in general. This four year teacher education program purports to prepare instructors to teach in grades 6 through 12.

Program Objectives

• Teachers who are reflective practitioners and actively seek opportunities for professional growth to enhance both teaching and classroom based action research skills.
• Teachers who have the necessary academic background, professional educational knowledge, instructional skills and dispositions to respond effectively to students of diverse needs and abilities in preparatory & secondary education settings.
• Teachers who have an understanding of a variety of instructional strategies (including planning, implementation and assessment), curriculum, resources and tools to support students’ development and to create effective student-centered learning environments.
• Teachers who can apply effective communication techniques to foster active inquiry, creative and innovative thinking skills, collaborative learning environments and supportive interaction inside and outside the classroom.
• Teachers who encourage to create positive communities of motivated learners and positive social interaction environments that support active engagement in learning.