Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (English)

Program Overview

This one-year, full-time program prepares individuals to teach effectively in UAE schools. It emphasizes practical teaching experience, curriculum design, and effective teaching strategies. Graduates are equipped to design engaging curricula, understand teaching and learning principles, and critically review and implement curricula. The program boasts a strong graduate network and remains responsive to the UAE education market.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

About the program:

• Target Audience: Individuals passionate about teaching and delivering a high-quality learning experience.
• Location: Available in both Abu Dhabi and Al Ain campuses.
• Delivery Mode: Full-time, with options for day or evening classes.
• Duration: 1 year, with multiple intake options throughout the year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter).
• Language: English.
• Emphasis: Practical teaching experience through both school-based and micro-teaching laboratory environments.
• Curriculum Focus: Designing, implementing, and critically reviewing curricula, including material development.
• Teaching Strategies: Incorporates the latest research into effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Learning Styles: Equips graduates to design engaging curricula and learning environments for diverse learning styles and special needs.
• Policy & Evaluation: Covers the policy behind curriculum design and analyzes various evaluation techniques.
• Graduate Network: Leverages a strong network of schools both nationally and regionally, built from over 3,000 program graduates between 2011 and 2017.
• Market Responsiveness: Program content remains responsive to the needs of the UAE education market.

Objectives:

• Prepare graduates to teach effectively in public and private schools within the UAE.
• Equip graduates with the skills to design engaging and inclusive curricula.
• Develop graduates' understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Empower graduates to critically review and implement curricula, including material development.

Outline

Program Structure:

• Credit Hours: 24
• Module Structure:
• Major Courses (21 credit hours)
• Major Electives (3 credit hours)
• Open Electives (0 credit hours)
• Dissertation/Project/Thesis (0 credit hours)
• Assessment:
• Continuous assessment throughout the program
• Final examinations
• Course Schedule: Available upon request

Assessment

Assessment Methods:

• Continuous assessment through assignments, presentations, and projects.
• Final examinations for each module.

Assessment Criteria:

• Demonstrating a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching and learning.
• Developing effective lesson planning and classroom management strategies.
• Designing engaging and inclusive curricula for diverse learning styles and needs.
• Applying research-based teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
• Successfully completing the program's final project/dissertation.

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

• A blend of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical teaching experience.
• Utilizes the program's micro-teaching laboratory for practical skill development.
• Emphasizes interactive and collaborative learning environments.

Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified educators with expertise in various teaching disciplines.
• Regularly share their own experiences to help students become successful and thoughtful educators.

Careers

Potential Career Paths:

• Teaching positions in public and private schools within the UAE and the region.
• Subject-specific teaching roles in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, or Information Technology.
• Education management roles.
• Non-teaching positions such as counselors and advisors.

Other

• Testimonials: The program features testimonials from past students highlighting their positive experiences and career successes.
• Scholarships and Financial Aids: Abu Dhabi University offers various scholarships and financial aid options to support students.
• ADU Voice: The program showcases ADU Voice, a university publication featuring insights from faculty and students.