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Department of Pedagogy
Head of Department:
Dr. Sulaiman bin Saleh Al-Musaytir
Office :
College of Education Building
Phone number :
01603020892
e-mail:
found@qu.edu.sa
Vision
Leadership locally and globally in the field of pedagogy and excellence in its programs and research, in order to achieve sustainable community development.
Mission
Preparing distinguished competencies in the field of pedagogy that effectively contribute to the development of educational and research practices to develop society through the latest scientific methods and techniques.
Overview
The field of the foundations of education is characterized as a discipline that brings together a wide range of diverse fields of knowledge, closely linked to educational practices within the educational system—whether within its internal environment, or in its immediate external context, such as societal culture, or in its broader context, such as the world and its current and future challenges. It is a science that examines the foundations, principles, and elements upon which any educational endeavor is based, in terms of the relationships of influence and interaction between these fields of knowledge and their scientific outcomes as they relate to educational practices. and thus its fields and foundations are diverse, ranging from the philosophical, social, economic, political, and cultural foundations of education, to adult education, sustainable education, educational planning, future studies, educational media, and educational informatics. Its approaches are diverse and its tools numerous, aiming to achieve a holistic and comprehensive understanding and to delve into the depths of the phenomenon to elucidate the forces and factors that led to it, to arrive at the general and comprehensive visions, concepts, and goals of any educational practice within or outside the educational system, and the successful and effective solutions for them in the short and long term. Reductionism and fragmentation are not the tasks of research in the field of the foundations of education, unless it serves as a means to achieve understanding and clarification, ensuring a comprehensive perspective and holistic approach, diagnosing the actual role of educational institutions in resolving the problems and issues of the educational system, and presenting a future vision for developing this role; in harmony with the nature of educational practices, which are characterized by comprehensiveness and holism. The Department of Foundations of Education is one of the main pillars upon which the College of Education at Qassim University is based. The department aims, in integration with the other departments in the college, to achieve comprehensive development plans for society; to realize the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its programs, particularly the Human Capacity Development Program 2021, This is achieved by preparing distinguished professionals in the field of Foundations of Education who effectively contribute to the development of educational and research practices; to develop society using the latest scientific methods and techniques, to achieve local and global leadership, and excellence in its programs and research; thereby achieving sustainable community development, within the framework of the department’s vision, mission, goals, values, and policies; to provide a work environment based on team spirit, striving for the careful selection of inputs and the continuous improvement of processes, to achieve outputs characterized by quality and excellence. The Department of Foundations of Education takes pride in its constant commitment to maintaining an elite group of distinguished faculty members, a select group of current students, and a steady stream of graduates of the highest quality and proficiency in the field of education, who go on to hold senior positions in various educational sectors and institutions within the local and international community. Since the department’s establishment in 1429 AH, and with the support of the Deanship of the College of Education and Qassim University, the department has been committed to equipping its students with the fundamentals and policies of the teaching profession, as well as the applications of continuing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers several academic programs at various levels, including undergraduate courses, as well as academic programs such as the Master’s Program in Foundations of Education, which has been offered since 1430 AH under a course-and-thesis system and is fully accredited as the first accredited program of its kind in the Kingdom, and the PhD program in Education with a specialization in the Foundations of Education, which has been offered since 1438 AH under a course-and-thesis system as well. The department seeks to have it accredited in the near future within an educational system characterized by diligent efforts to continuously improve the level of academic education and its outcomes, and to contribute to the development of the field of education. We ask Allah to grant our department success, guidance, and wisdom to achieve our nation’s goals and its wise vision.
Academic programs :
Objectives :
- Providing outstanding education to contribute to the preparation and professional development of teachers and graduates to qualify them scientifically, culturally and professionally to perform their roles in public education, universities and educational research centers.
- Developing educational knowledge in the field of pedagogy through theoretical and applied research, which promotes innovation and educational entrepreneurship.
Educational goals:
- Preparing a generation of educational researchers in the field of pedagogy, capable of providing innovative solutions to educational issues, and developing educational policies and programs in educational institutions to achieve sustainable societal development locally and internationally.
Enhancing community engagement and knowledge exchange to address educational and pedagogical challenges and issues in order to meet societal needs and aspirations.
Program achievements
The Ph.D. program in Education has achieved a set of academic, institutional, and community accomplishments, most notably:
Leadership and Institutional Contribution
• Program members assumed leadership and academic positions within and outside the university, including: the Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, deanships of scientific research, colleges, college vice deanships, the Deanship of Library Affairs, chairmanship of academic departments, supervision of the university campus in Dariya Governorate, and the executive management of the Applied College.
• Supervising the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Rashed Al-Humaid Chair for Serving the Prophet's Biography.
• Editorial Board of the Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences at Qassim University.
• Membership in the Supreme Council of Culture in Egypt, and the local council and presidency of the educational and cultural committee in Dhariyah Governorate.
Acting and professional experience
• Representing Qassim University in the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA), at international book fairs, and during scientific visits to a number of universities in Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia.
• Participation of program members as certified experts, reviewers, and trainers in quality and academic accreditation, e-learning, and course and digital content design.
• Contributing to educational and community initiatives and projects inside and outside the Kingdom, and continuous volunteer participation in non-profit sector institutions.
Awards and Excellence
• The program received the Shield of Excellence in Quality and Accreditation, and eight of its members received certificates of appreciation in the same field.
• Program students and graduates receiving awards for academic and research excellence, including: the Best Thesis Award, the University-Level Best Research Plan Award, the Faculty of Education Award for Research Excellence, and the Shaqaiq Al-Rijal Award.
The most important committees operating in the department – For your information
Postgraduate Committee
It undertakes the organization and follow-up of the department's postgraduate affairs from admission to graduation, studying academic cases, following up on advising, supervision, and scientific progress, verifying the integrity of procedures for plans, dissertations, and defenses and their compliance with regulations, and submitting recommendations to the department council.
Scientific Committee
It handles the study of scientific and academic matters related to faculty members, foremost among which are academic promotions, contracting, retirement or extension, the evaluation and documentation of scientific production, providing opinions on matters referred to it by the department council, and submitting the necessary recommendations regarding them.
Quality Committee
You are responsible for leading the quality assurance and continuous improvement system in the department's programs by following up on program and course specifications and reports, measuring learning outcomes, performance indicators, and benchmarking, managing self-assessment and accreditation requirements, and translating results into documented improvement plans and following up on their implementation.
Alumni impact:
Program graduates have contributed to a number of sectors and professional fields, and among the most prominent examples of their impact are:
• Assuming leadership and supervisory positions in educational departments, schools, and universities; working in university teaching, public education, educational supervision, student counseling, training, and professional development.
• Contributing to the fields of school planning, institutional excellence, information technology, gifted care, intellectual awareness, quality, and educational consulting.
• Working in a number of government and security entities, alongside private educational institutions, education and training companies, and educational platforms.
• Leading and managing programs and projects in the non-profit sector, including associations for disability care, housing, community development, and Quran memorization, as well as executing scientific, volunteer, and community initiatives.
This diversity reflects the ability of the program's graduates to apply their knowledge and expertise in the fields of education, leadership, development, and community service across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.