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Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Description:
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program aims to fulfill the desire of graduates of the College of Education and other colleges to complete their master's degree in one of the eight specializations of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (Sharia Sciences, Science, Mathematics, Arabic Language, English Language, Social Studies, Computer Science, and General Studies) In order to keep pace with developments in the field of curricula and teaching methods by preparing and training students on educational research procedures to address the issues of curricula and teaching methods to identify them and propose solutions to them.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
College Headquarters (Almelida)
Place of study (female students)
College Headquarters (Al-Malidah) (Female Section)
Required specialization
Bachelor of Education in all disciplines
Admission from outside the major
An educational diploma is required for non-educational majors
Years of study
Two years (4 semesters)
Study period
Morning and evening
Number of Credit Hours
38
Credits required for graduation
38 hours (30 hours + 8 hours for the thesis)
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
2.75
of at least 4
1.75
of at least 100
70
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Educational goals :
1- Enabling outstanding students with university degrees to pursue postgraduate studies in the field of educational scientific research, to prepare a generation of scientifically qualified researchers in the field of curricula and teaching methods, enabling them to participate positively in the study of educational issues.
2- Enriching human knowledge through specialized educational studies in the field of curricula and teaching methods.
3- Contributing to the development of methodological educational culture and practice by opening up to the culture of scientific research in the field of curricula and teaching methods, by benefiting from international experiences in developing curricula and improving teaching and learning methods in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Learning outcomes :
knowledge:
1- Knowing the concept of science and the basic elements of scientific research, its characteristics and approaches in curricula and teaching methods.
2- Knowing the criteria, features and dimensions of research trends and recent international projects to develop curricula and teaching methods.
3- Knowing the components of the educational research plan and the basics of choosing research methods in the field of curriculum and pedagogy.
4- Recognizing the importance of previous studies and research in the field of scientific research and the main roles of data collection and different methods of sample selection in curriculum and pedagogy research.
5- Knowing the foundations of curriculum building, its elements, and global issues and their impact on curriculum building and design and its models.
6- Knowing the competencies of the adult educator and the basics of preparing his programs and identifying the needs of his groups, in light of some garden trends and evaluation methods in adult education stores.
7- Knowing the concept of culture and its importance for the teacher and society, its relationship with education, and the importance of studying Islamic philosophy and its role in correcting the educational contents of some philosophies.
8- Knowing the relationship of the curricula to community issues such as water, pollution, desertification, addiction, intellectual extremism, and other issues through the curricula in confronting and solving them.
9- Knowing the issues associated with the development and measurement of learning outcomes related to the affective domain (scientific inclinations, scientific attitudes, scientific values) and some issues related to the quality of learning outcomes and the role of curricula and teaching methods towards these issues.
Cognitive skills:
1- Mastering the practical presentation of some researches in the field of curricula, discussing them, expressing their opinions and defending them by providing practical evidence.
2- Peer participation in selecting a sample for research that conforms to the appropriate samples for curriculum and instruction research.
3- Collaborate on a plan to develop a curriculum.
4- Ability to negotiate and adhere to the etiquette of disagreement.
5- Commitment to the rules governing teamwork and individual responsibility.
Skills (communication, technical, numerical):
1- Possessing self-confidence and the ability to persuade in seminars and present the thesis project.
2- The ability to communicate verbally in presenting ideas.
3- Ability to prepare electronic research reports.
4- Ability to use the technique of searching for information from reliable sources in curricula and teaching methods.
5- Being able to categorize and graphically display data from the calculation of measures (dispersion - central tendency and the relationship between them.
Psychomotor skills:
Ability to explain and illustrate using educational tools and techniques.
Move positively during presentations.
Ability to manage classrooms in schools during field experiences.
Tracks :
1- Education in curricula and general teaching methods.
2- Education in curricula and teaching methods of mathematics.
3- Education in curricula and science teaching methods.
4- Education in the curricula and teaching methods of Shari'ah sciences.
5- Pedagogy in English language curricula and teaching methods.
6- Education in Arabic language curricula and teaching methods.
7- Education in social studies curricula and teaching methods.
Career opportunities:
1- Teaching at the Ministry of Education at all educational levels.
2- Teaching in the corresponding colleges.
3- Preparing experts in the field of curricula and teaching methods.
4- Designing and planning curricula at all stages of education.
5- Working in the field of writing school and university textbooks.
6- Meeting the needs of educational and training institutions by preparing scientific competencies to work successfully in various governmental and private entities.
7- Active participation in achieving sustainable development and continuous learning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.