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Doctor of Philosophy in General Curriculum and Instruction
Description:
Admission to the program began in the academic year 1433/1434 AH. The program is designed to meet the requirements of teaching and learning institutions (university/pre-university) and training specialists in curricula and teaching methods. This is in addition to keeping pace with the modern international trends in the fields of education and learning based on the (local, regional and global) modern trends in the field of curricula and teaching methods. In order to solve the issues of educational and training environments. In addition to raising the professional scientific competence of curriculum and pedagogy supervisors in various tracks in educational institutions and departments, deanships of education, universities and Saudi centers, encouraging scientific research in the field of curriculum and pedagogy and upgrading the level of scientific degrees in the exact specialization. This is in addition to increasing the desire of many graduates of bachelor's programs at the level of the Kingdom to continue and complete their postgraduate studies to the degree of doctorate. This program will contribute to meeting the needs of educational and training institutions by preparing scientific competencies to work successfully and scientifically in various governmental and private entities. This is in line with the vision of the National Transformation Program 2020 and the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
Eligible Applicants
Male and female students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Ph.D.
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
College Headquarters (Almelida)
Place of study (female students)
College Main Campus (Al-Malidah) (Female Section)
Required specialization
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialty is not possible
Years of study
3 years (6 semesters)
Study period
Morning and evening
Number of Credit Hours
54
Credits required for graduation
54 hours
STEP test
None
Other conditions
The Master of Professional Education in Curriculum and Instruction cannot be accepted
Tuition fees
60,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3.75
of at least 4
2.75
of at least 100
80
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Educational goals :
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education program in General Curriculum and Instruction aims to:
-Creating opportunities for scientific and research growth for those who are able to obtain a master's degree.
- Preparing specialized cadres in curricula and teaching methods to obtain this degree
- Achieving scientific and applied equivalents in the field of curricula and teaching methods that serve the issues of education in Saudi society.
- Developing scientific thinking skills, innovative thinking, interpersonal skills, and communication skills necessary for research work.
- Developing students' self-learning skills and continuous professional growth.
- Contribute to solving important educational and field issues, and the issues of curricula and teaching methods in particular, which usually arise as a result of practicing the educational process.
- Developing students' abilities to solve a pedagogical issue in an original way that advances the field of curriculum and instruction
Learning outcomes :
Knowledge and understanding
1- Know the facts, concepts, procedures and theories in the field of curriculum and instruction and its issues
2- Familiarity with the latest curriculum development projects, teaching methods, strategies and procedures
3- Utilizing the scientific knowledge obtained to solve educational issues to serve the community
Skills
1- Applying creative thinking skills and providing unconventional and innovative solutions
2- Employing quantitative and descriptive estimation skills
3. Linking the semantics of educational phenomena to the consequent resolution of issues
4- Analyze, extrapolate and interpret the results and make recommendations for improvement and development of curricula and teaching methods
Values, autonomy and responsibility
1- Commitment to scientific honesty, neutrality and justice in judging scientific issues
2- Taking responsibility for ongoing self-directed learning
3- Group participation, collaboration and leadership skills
4. Respond responsibly in personal and professional situations
5- Ethical standards of professional behavior in education and research
Career opportunities:
1- Teaching at the Ministry of Education at all educational levels.
2- Teaching at peer colleges and universities
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 textbooks 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.
Active participation in achieving sustainable development and continuous learning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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