The English Language Teacher Education Program is designed to provide an array of courses that familiarize students not only with the mechanics of the English Language as a whole, but with progressive methods of teaching literature, writing, and communication skills. Furthermore, course instructors employ a variety of teaching methods including active learning, digital language and microteaching labs to achieve stated objectives.
In order to graduate, students need to successfully complete a total of 126 credit hours. Students study General University Education courses (33 CR.H.), compulsory college requirements (15 CR.H.), compulsory core courses (42 CR.H.), compulsory professional courses (24 CR.H.), elective courses (9 CR.H.), and free elective courses (3 CR.H.).
The study plan is divided into 8 semesters (Fall and Spring). The suggested study plan does not include summer semesters which are optional for students and this means that if they do decide to study in the summer, students will be able to graduate in less than 4 years.
During the final semester of study, the student teachers in the department are required to teach learners in the local schools. As stated in the course description for the Practicum (Clinical Practice), “The aim of this course is to provide candidates with an opportunity to spend a full semester of student teaching in one of the schools. During the course, candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of all standards for beginning teachers that have been adopted by the College of Education teacher programs.”.
The evaluation of students occurs in many contexts, this is done through exams, quizzes, homework assignments, projects and class participation. These tools are used to determine how well each student meets the outcomes of each course, and they complement each other in order to provide the grade given to each student.
The Department requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 in order for any student to graduate. Some of these instruments used to reach decisions intended to improve the program and its outcomes include presentations, mid-term and final exams, projects, quizzes, term papers, students’ portfolio, and practicum.
To provide one of the most comprehensive English Language Education programs for teachers in the UAE, the region, and the world.
Preparing highly-qualified English language teachers that are capable of teaching English creatively. Also, enhancing the future-teachers' ability to contribute positively to the advancement of language teaching and the educational process in the UAE.
The English Language Teacher Education Program aims to:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Aligned with L7 QFE Descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate proficiency in English language concepts and skills and serve as a good language model. | QFE 1,3 |
| 2 | Apply content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge in their teaching. | QFE 2,4 |
| 3 | Use critical thinking skills, communicative and reflective skills in their teaching. | QFE 2,4 |
| 4 | Demonstrate mastery of life-long learning skills and continuous professional development. | QFE 5,9,10 |
| 5 | Demonstrate competency in social and cultural skills needed to become role model teachers to help improve the school community and the society as a whole. | QFE 6,8 |
| 6 | Analyze the different teaching methodologies and select the most appropriate to serve their purpose. | QFE 3,5 |
| 7 | Demonstrate knowledge of Instructional Technology techniques to support and foster interaction in the classroom. | QFE 4,7 |
| 8 | Attain an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and act accordingly in school and society. | QFE 9,11 |
| EmSAT | TOEFL ITP | TOEFL iBT | TOEFL CBT | IELTS Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 | 500 | 61 | 173 | 5 |
To obtain a Bachelor degree of EDUCATION - ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATION, a student must successfully complete 126 credit hours, with a minimum.
Course No
Course Title
CR.H.
Prerequisite
First: General University Education (33) CR.H.
(1) Compulsory Courses (27) CR.H.
0102120
Computer Skills
3
0201111
Science and Life
3
0401120
English(1)
3
0401121
English (2)
3
0401120
0405100
Arabic Language
3
0406110
Islamic Culture
3
0409103
UAE Studies
3
0508203
Scientific Research Skills
3
0501170
Fund. of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3
(2) Elective Courses (6) CR.H.
The student is required to choose Only One course from each of the following groups:
(a) Society and Civilization (3) CR.H.
0406100
Arabs and Muslims’ Contributions to Arts & Science
3
0408100
Introduction to Psychology
3
0408101A
Physical Education & Health
3
0409100
Ethical Awareness
3
0409102
Environmental Awareness
3
(b) Managerial Skills (3) CR.H.
0303100
Law and Society
3
0408103
Thinking Skills
3
0408104
Self-Assessment
3
0501100
Introduction to Time Management
3
0501150
Leadership and Teamwork
3
Second: Compulsory College Requirements (15) CR.H.
0402100
Educational Psychology
3
0408100
0402101
Teaching Diverse Students
3
0402201
Curriculum and Instruction
3
0402202
Foundations of Education
3
0402203
Educational Technology
3
0102120
Third: Specialization Courses (51) CR.H.
(1) Compulsory Courses (42) CR.H.
0401230
Basic Grammar
3
0401120
0401220
Reading Comprehension
3
0401120
0401221
Listening and Speaking Skills 1
3
0401120
0401222
Listening and Speaking Skills 2
3
0401221
0401223
Writing Skills 1
3
0401230
0401224
Writing Skills 2
3
0401223
0401231
Phonetics and Phonology 1
3
0401222
0401320
Advanced Writing
3
0401224
0401330
Introduction to Linguistics
3
0401121
0401300
Survey of English/American Literature
3
0401220
0401331
Advanced Grammar
3
0401230
0401332
Phonetics and Phonology 2
3
0401231
0401400
Children's Literature
3
0401121
0401430
Applied Linguistics
3
0401330
(2) Elective Courses (9) CR.H.
0401200
Introduction to Literature
3
0401220
0401333
Translation
3
0401230
0401431
Language and Society
3
0401121
0401315
English for Specific Purposes
3
0401121
0401415
English for Job Applications
3
0401121
0404101
French Language 1
3
Fourth: Compulsory Supporting Professional Courses (24) CR.H.
0401321
Teaching Composition
3
0401320
0401420
Teaching Literature
3
0401300
0402300
Assessment and Classroom Environment
3
0402201
0402400
Teaching Methods of English Language
3
0402201
0401499
Capstone
3
0402400
0401490
Practicum
9
0402400
Fifth: Free Elective Courses (3) CR.H.
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3
| No. | Course | Course Name | Book Name & Alternative book | Author | Publication | Pub. Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0401400 | Children’s Literature | Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature. 9th edition | Barbara Kiefer, Janet Hickman, and Susan Hepler | McGraw-Hill Higher Education | 2007 |
| 2 | 0401230 | Basic Grammar | Grammar in Context 1. 4th Edition | Elbaum, Sandra, N. | Heinle | 2005 |
| 3 | 0401224 | Writing II | Introduction to academic writing (3rd ed.) | Oshima, A. and Hogue, A. | Pearson: Longman | 2007 |
| 4 | 0401121 | English II | Passages 2. 2nd Edition | Jack C. Richards & Chuck Sandy | CUP | 2008 |
| 5 | 0401221 | Listening and Speaking Skills 1 | *Real listening and speaking 3*Tapestry Listening & Speaking, Level 3 (Middle East Edition) | Craven, MRebecca L. Oxford | CUPHeinle & Heinle Publishers | 20082004 |
| 6 | 0401220 | Reading Comprehension | *Steps to Academic Reading in Context 4*Tapestry Reading L4 (Middle East Edition) | Jean Zukowski/Faust and Susan S. JohnstonM.E. Sokolik | Thomson HeinleHeinle ELT | 20022004 |
| 7 | 0404101 | French Language 1 | *Latitudes 1 A1/A2. Méthode de Français*Le Nouveau Taxi ! | Mérieux, R & Loiseau, YGuy Capelle | Didier. ParisHachette | 20082008 |
| 8 | 0402400 | Teaching Methods of English Language | - Content based second language teaching and learning: an interactive approach.- Teaching English as a second or foreign language. (3rd Ed.). USA: - How to Teach English. | Haley, M. and Austin T.Celce-Murcia, Marianne... Harmer, Jeremy | Pearson. ( not in circulation- on shelf onlyHeinle & Heinle. USA(2 copies)Longman: Essex, England | 200420011998 |
| 9 | 0402101 | Teaching Diverse Students | Affirming Diversity: The sociopolitical context of multicultural education.3rd ed. | Nieto, Sonia | New York: Longman. | 2000 |
| 10 | 0402201 | Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum: Foundations, principles and Issues (5th.ed). | Ornstein, A. C & Hunkins, F.P. | . Boston: Pearson education, Inc. | 2009 |
| 11 | 0401430 | Applied Linguistics | *An Introduction to Applied Linguistics.*Second language learning and language teaching. | Schmitt, N Cook, V. | Routledge Routledge. | 20102013 |
| 12 | 0402203 | Educational Technology | Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom. (6th Ed.) | Shelly, G., B.; Gunter, G. A.; and Gunter, R. E | Boston, MA: Course Technology, Cengage Learning. | 2010 |
| 13 | 0401120 | Effective Communication Skills in English 1 | Passages 1 | Jack C. Richards & Chuck Sandy | Cambridge University Press | 2008 |
| 14 | 0401121 | Affective Communication Skills in English 2 | Passages 2 (Second Edition) | Jack C. Richards & Chuck Sandy | Cambridge University Press | 2008 |
| 15 | 0401120 | Affective Communication Skills in English 1 | Passages 1(Second Edition) | Jack C. Richards & Chuck Sandy | Cambridge University Press | 2008 |
| 16 | 0401009 | Intensive Remedial English | New Head Way Plus | John and Liz Soars | Oxford University Press | 2014 |
| 17 | 0401231 | Phonetics and Phonology I | Introducing phonetics and phonology.. | Davenport, M., Davenport, M. and Hannahs, S.J | Routledge | 2005 |
| 18 | 0403100 | Educational psychology | Educational psychology : 8th Ed | Woolfolk, A | Allyn & Bacon: Boston | 2000 |
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