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. 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 | applying ethical and professional principles related to teaching behavior modification and designing individualized educational programs for individualized with special needs. |
| 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. |
- The student must have completed the minimum required duration of study.
The student must not exceed the maximum allowable duration of study.
| 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. | |||
| 0403101A | Teaching in a Divers Environment | 3 | |
| 0404200A | Educational 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 (69) 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 | Life Skills for Ind. of Sp.Ne | 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 |
| 0403322 | Regabilitation of persons with Disabilities | 0403121 | |
| 0403440 | Educational Programs for persons with S.P 3 | 3 | 0403121 |
| 1 | 0403241 | الإعاقة البصرية | مقدمة في الإعاقة البصرية | منى الحديدي | دار الفكر | 2017 |
| 2 | 0403423 | التكنولوجيا المساعدة لذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | تكنولوجيا تعليم ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة والوسائل المساعدة | عبد المعطي، حسن | دار الجامعة الجديدة | 2014 |
| 3 | 0403238 | الإعاقات الجسمية والصحية | الإعاقات الجسمية والصحية | عبدالعزيز السرطاوي وجميل الصمادي | دار الفكر | 2018 |
| 4 | 0403226 | صعوبات التعلم | صعوبات التعلم: النظرية والممارسة | أسامه البطاينة وآخرون | دار المسيرة | 2018 |
| 5 | 0403235 | دمج ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | دمج الطلبة ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | كمال سالم | دار المسيرة | 2016 |
| 6 | 0403431 | تدريس القراءة والكتابة لذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | صعوبات التعلم الأكاديمية | محمد الخصاونة وآخرون | دار الفكر | 2019 |
| 7 | 0403237 | اضطرابات التواصل | اضطرابات التواصل بين النظرية والتطبيق | أسامة فاروق مصطفى | دار المسيرة | 2013 |
| 8 | 0403432 | تدريس الرياضيات لذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | طرق تدريس الرياضيات لذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | العبسي، محمد مصطفى | دار المسيرة للنشر والتوزيع | 2020 |
| 9 | 0403123 | الإعاقات العقلية والنمائية | مقدمة في الإعاقة العقلية | الروسان، فاروق | دار الفكر للنشر والتوزيع | 2018 |
| 10 | 0403123 | الإعاقات العقلية والنمائية | إعاقات النمو الشاملة | بطرس حافظ | دار المسيرة للطباعة والتوزيع | 2015 |
| 11 | تأهيل ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | تأهيل ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | نايف الزارع، عبد الهادي حيمور | دار الفكر | 2017 | |
| 12 | أسر ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة | استراتيجيات إرشاد وتدريب ودعم أسر الأطفال المعوقين | جمال الخطيب | دار وائل | 2009 | |
| 13 | 0408233 | مبادىء الإحصاء الوصفي | مبادىء الإحصاء | محمد أبو صالح | دار اليازوري | 2010 |
| 14 | 0408232 | تعديل السلوك الإنساني | تحليل السلوك التطبيقي | جمال الخطيب | دار الشروق | 2017 |
| 15 | 0408102 | علم النفس التربوي | علم النفس التربوي: مبادئء ونظريات | منذر البعاوي، سامر عبد الهادي، حسين المجالي، ماجد الصالح | جامعة العين | 2024 |
| 16 | 0403121 | مدخل إلى التربية الخاصة | مقدمة في التربية الخاصة بين النظرية والتطبيق | دقماق، سمير جبرا و عيسى، مراد علي | مكتبة دار الفلاح | 2020 |
| 17 | 0403148 | التفوق العقلي والموهبة | مدخل إلى تربية المتميزين والموهوبين | سرور، ناديه | دار الفكر | 2010 |
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
