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 part of a recently developed department called the “Department of Humanities and Social Sciences”. This Bachelor’s Degree Program was developed upon a request from Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) 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 rehabilitate the teachers to qualify them to teach students with special needs in regular classrooms or in resource rooms, or in special education classes to help them solve their learning problems.
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 at Al Ain University seeks to prepare teachers to develop special education services by focusing on the principles and philosophy of inclusive education. It also strives to integrate special and regular education services under one roof to promote an inclusive classroom environment using various teaching accommodations and modifications to meet the educational needs of all students in the class.
The Bachelor of Education in Special Education program aims to:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
S.No. | Program Learning Outcomes | Aligned with L7 QFE Descriptors |
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1 | Clarify the relationship between disability, development and learning and making use of this relationship in providing teaching experiences that are challenging to individuals with disabilities. | QFE 5 |
2 | Create safe and comprehensive teaching and learning environments that respond to cultural diversity, and make individuals with special needs active and effective learners characterized by positive social and emotional maturation. | QFE 7,9 |
3 | Employ the knowledge of regular and special education curricula for individualizing teaching process to students with special needs. | QFE 1,2 |
4 | Use multiple assessment methods and a variety of data sources in making educational decisions. | QFE 3 |
5 | Adapt and modify instructional strategies to fit the characteristics and capabilities of students with special needs to enhance their learning process. | QFE 6 |
6 | Employ knowledge, skills and ethical and professional principles in teaching students with special needs. | QFE 4 |
7 | Collaborate and communicate with families, educators and service providers for the benefit of individuals with special needs. | QFE 4,10 |
8 | Develop the relationship between individuals with special needs and the various institutions in the community in a manner that is culturally responsive to meet their needs across a range of teaching and learning experiences. | QFE 2,4 |
To obtain a Bachelor degree in Arabic Languages and Islamic Studies 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
0408100A
Introduction to Psychology
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
0408101A
Physical Education & Health
3
0409100A
Ethical Awareness
3
0409101
Arab Society
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.
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3
الدولة | دار النشر | تاريخ النشر | المؤلف | اسم الكتاب | الرقم |
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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