Special Education is one of the programs that have been newly developed in the College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at Al Ain University to become an independent program in the college. This Bachelor’s Degree Program was developed upon a request from Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge(ADEK) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. This reflects the needs for this specialty in the UAE as it is also needed in the Arab world as a whole. However, this program aims to train teachers to teach students with special needs in regular classrooms, resource rooms, or in special education classes.
The special Education Program at Al Ain University is aspiring to be a pioneering program in preparation of special education teachers who will be committed to meet the educational needs of all students with special educational needs. It also aspires to prepare special education professionals who strive to improve the quality of life of individuals with special needs.
The Special Education Program seeks to prepare candidates and qualify them to be special education teachers who are able to develop the services of this field by focusing on the principles and philosophy of inclusive education and integrating special education and regular education services under one roof and teaching all students regardless their abilities and needs in the same classroom, using various teaching modifications and adaptations to meet the educational needs of all students in class.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
| S.No. | Program Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Determine the impact of family cultural, linguistic, social and economic diversity, developmental factors and individual differences on the learning of people with special needs. |
| 2 | Provide support and advice to general education teachers in order to create safe, inclusive, culturally and socially responsive learning environments. |
| 3 | Employ appropriate motivational teaching and behavioral interventions to teach individuals with special needs how to adapt to different environments. |
| 4 | Employ ethical and professional principles related to teaching and its fields. |
| 5 | Use the results of scientific research and objective and appropriate formal and informal assessment tests in order to make educational and behavioral decisions for individuals with special needs. |
| 6 | Adapt the educational experiences of individuals with special needs to suit their abilities and interests, and their teaching and learning environments. |
| 7 | Use augmentative and alternative communication technology and systems in assessment, educational planning and teaching for people with special needs. |
| 8 | Use multiple educational and behavioral strategies to improve behavior, communication skills, and language development for individuals with special needs. |
| 9 | Prepare educational plans, various learning experiences, behavior modification plans, and transition plans in cooperation with families of individuals with special needs and other professionals. |
| 10 | Provide the student with the skills of self-evaluation and professional development, which contributes to developing the ability to take responsibility and make decisions independently. |
| EmSAT | TOEFL ITP | IELTS Academic |
|---|---|---|
| 950 | 450 | 4.5 |
To obtain a Bachelor degree in Special Education, a student must successfully complete 126 credit hours, with a minimum (CGPA) of 2 out of 4.
| Course No | Course Title | CR.H. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| First: General University Education (33) CR. H. | |||
| (1) Compulsory Courses (27) CR.H. | |||
| 0102120 | Computer Skills | 3 | |
| 0201111A | 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 | |
| 0501170A | Fund. of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| 0508203A | Scientific Research Methodology | 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 | |
| 0408100A | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| 0408101A | Physical Education & Health | 3 | |
| 0409100A | Ethical Awareness | 3 | |
| 0409102A | Environmental Awareness | 3 | |
| (b) Administrative Skills (3) CR.H. | |||
| 0303100 | Law and Society | 3 | |
| 0408103A | Thinking Skills | 3 | |
| 0408104A | Self-Assessment | 3 | |
| 0501100A | Introduction to Time Management | 3 | |
| 0501150A | Leadership and Teamwork | 3 | |
| Second: Compulsory College Requirements (15) CR.H. | |||
| 0402101A | Teaching Diverse Students | 3 | |
| 0404200A | Instructional Technology | 3 | 0102120 |
| 0405205A | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | |
| 0405206A | Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| 0408102A | Educational Psychology | 3 | 0408100A |
| Third: Specialization Courses (75) CR.H. | |||
| (1) Compulsory Courses (66) CR.H. | |||
| 0403121 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 | |
| 0403123 | Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403124 | Early Intervention Programs and Services | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403239 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403148 | Gift and Talent | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403226 | Learning Difficulties | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403231 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403233 | Behavioral and Emotional Disorders | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403234 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | 3 | 0403121 - 0403232 |
| 0403235 | Integration and Inclusion for Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403237 | Communication Disorders | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403240 | Hearing Impairment | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403241 | Visual Impairment | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403320 | Curriculum and Instruction in S.E | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403321 | Diagnosis and Assessment of Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403423 | Assistive and Adaptive Technology for Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0404200A-0403121 |
| 0403431 | Teaching Reading and Writing to Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0403320 |
| 0403432 | Teaching Math to Children with Special Needs | 3 | 0403320 |
| 0408234 | Principles of Descriptive Statistics | 3 | 0102120 |
| 0403490 | Practicum in Special Education | 9 | |
| (2) Elective Courses (9) CR.H. | |||
| 0403125 | Daily Living Activities of Sp. Needs Children | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403147 | Current Trends and Issues in Special Education | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403232 | Child Normal and abnormal Development | 3 | 0403121 |
| 0403238 | Physical and Health Disorders | 3 | 0403121 |
| Fourth: Free Elective Courses (3) CR.H. | |||
| - | - | 3 | |
| الدولة | دار النشر | تاريخ النشر | المؤلف | اسم الكتاب | الرقم |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| الامارات | الكتاب الجامعي | 2016 | د. عماد عبدالرحيم الزغول | مبادئ علم النفس التربوي | 1 |
| الأردن | دار المسيرة | 2015 | د. أسامة البطاينة ، مالك الرشدان | صعوبات التعلم النظرية والممارسة | 2 |
| الامارات | الكتاب الجامعي | 2016 | د. كمال سالم سيسالم | مدخل إلى التربية الخاصة | 3 |
| الأردن | المسيرة | 2011 | بطرس حافظ بطرس | إعاقات النمو الشاملة | 4 |
| الأردن | المسيرة | 2011 | مصطفى نوري القمش | الإعاقة العقلية | 5 |
| مكتبة المتنبي | 2014 | صائب كامل اللالازياد كامل اللالا | المدخل إلى الموهبة والتفوق والإبداع | 6 | |
| الأردن | المسيرة | 2010 | بطرس حافظ بطرس | تكييف المناهج للطلبة ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | 7 |
| الأردن | المسيرة | 2013 | أسامة فاروق مصطفى | اضطرابات التواصل بين النظرية والتطبيق | 8 |
| الأردن | المسيرة | 2013 | كمال سيسالم | الدمج في مدارس التعليم العام وفصوله | 9 |
| الأردن | المسيرة | 2013 | محمد مصطفى العبسي | ‘طرق تدريس الرياضيات لذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | 10 |
| الأردن | المسيرة | 2014 | عبدالله الكيلانيفاروق الروسان | تشخيص وتقويم الطلبة ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | 11 |
| الاردن | دارحنين | 2015 | جمال الخطيبمنى الحديديعبدالعزيز السرطاوي | إرشاد ذوي الحاجات الخاصة وأسرهم | 12 |
| الاردن | المسيرة للنشر والتوزيع والطباعة | 2014 | احمد عبداللطيف ابو اسعد | تعديل السلوك الانساني النظرية والتطبيق | 13 |
| الاردن | دار الفكر | 2015 | جمال الخطيبمنى الحديدي | التدخل المبكر التربية الخاصة في الطفولة المبكرة | 14 |
| الاردن | المسيرة للنشر والتوزيع والطباعة | 2015 | اسامة محمد البطاينةمالك احمد الرشدانعبيد عبدالكريم السبايلةعبدالمجيد محمد الخطاطبة | صعوبات التعلم النظرية والممارسة | 15 |
| العين: الامارات العربية المتحدة | دار الكتاب الجامعي | 2009 | الشيخلي، خالد خليل | سيكولوجية الطفولة والمراهقة | 16 |
College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Al Ain University
P.O.Box: 64141
Al Ain - UAE
Phone No: +971 3 7024888
Fax No: +971 3 7024777
E-mail(Al Ain): Special.Education@aau.ac.ae
E-mail(Abu Dhabi): Special.Education_ad@aau.ac.ae
