Kindergarten Program

Faculty of Education

Basic Information about the Program

Program Title and Final Award	Early Childhood Education
Awarding Body/ Institution	Faculty of Education – Sana’a University.
Teaching Institution/ Responsible Department	Department of Early Childhood Education
Other Departments involved in Teaching the program	All educational departments
Medium of Instruction	Arabic
Program Start Year (for Newly Specified Programs)	2020–2021
Study Mode	Regular
Place of Study	Faculty of Education – Sana’a University
System of Study	Two semesters
Duration of the Program	Four years of study (eight semesters).
Possible Future Career Options for Graduates	Childhood teacher, researcher, childhood education counselor & childhood education expert
Levels of Award/ Final Award	*Four-year Bachelor’s Degree. Students who withdraw before graduation shall receive a Non-Graduate Transcript* reflecting the scores earned in their completed courses.**
Prerequisite Qualifications	High School Degree in any specialization, according to the University relevant Regulations and Bylaws.
Required Average Grade for Admission	According to the Faculty’s annual admission policy
Other Requirements	Requirements approved by Sana’a University/ Faculty of Education.
Program Coordinator	Dr. Bashir Ahmed Mufarreh.
Date of Program Specification/ Latest Accreditation:	2022.

Mission

Preparing and qualifying educational cadres specialized in early childhood education, equipped with academic, professional and technological skills to excel in the local and regional labor market; enhancing the role of scientific research and community service; ensuring excellence according to quality standards and Islamic principles through the quality programs offered by our Department; and providing a conducive learning environment supported by distinguished faculty members.

Aims:

The program seeks to achieve the following aims:

1. Preparing scientifically, educationally, and behaviorally qualified human cadres capable of efficiently carrying out their tasks and responsibilities in kindergartens, thereby meeting the needs of Yemeni society.

2. Equipping the graduates of the Department with the necessary information, knowledge, skills, and experience to work efficiently in kindergartens and keeping them updated about technological advancements to be employed in the field of kindergarten education.

3. Contributing to training and qualifying unskilled personnel currently working in kindergarten education, elevating their scientific and professional standards, and providing them with consultations in the field of early childhood education.

4. Supervising kindergartens scientifically and educationally, providing them with essential modern methods and techniques for promoting the development of kindergarten children.

5. Conducting scientific research and studies in kindergarten education and providing technical advice to families and professionals in the kindergarten field.

Program Study Plan:

First Semester
Courses	Course Type	Credit Hours				Responsible Department
Courses	University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major	Theoretical	Seminar	Practical	Training	Responsible Department
Arabic 101	University Requirement	2	0	0	2	University Requirement Unit
English 101	University Requirement	2	0	0	2	University Requirement Unit
Islamic Culture	University Requirement	2	0	0	2	University Requirement Unit
Arab-Israeli Conflict	University Requirement	2	0	0	2	University Requirement Unit
Introduction to Kindergarten	Major	2	0	0	2	Department of Early Childhood Education
Computer Skills	University Requirement	2	0	2(1)	0	Department of Computer Teacher
Semester Total Credit Hours	13

Second Semester
Courses	Course Type	Credit Hours				Responsible Department
Courses	University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major	Theoretical	Seminar	Practical	Training	Responsible Department
Arabic 102	University Requirement	2	0	0	0	University Requirement Unit
English 102	University Requirement	2	0	0	0	University Requirement Unit
National Culture	University Requirement	2	0	0	0	University Requirement Unit
Educational Psychology	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Children’s rights in Holy Quran and International Legislation	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Modern Methods of Kindergarten Children Education	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Yemeni Child’s Religious and Social Identity	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Field Training (1): Observing and Experiencing Kindergarten	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Semester Total Credit Hours	19

Third Semester
Courses	Course Type	Credit Hours				Responsible Department
Courses	University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major	Theoretical	Seminar	Practical	Training	Responsible Department
Teaching and Learning Skills	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Developmental Psychology	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Foundations of Islamic Education	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Child Rearing and Needs	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Islamic Studies
Language Concepts for Kindergarten Children	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Artistic Concepts for Kindergarten Children	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Introduction to Early Childhood Education Technology	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Semester Total Credit Hours	16

Fourth Semester
Courses	Course Type	Credit Hours				Responsible Department
Courses	University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major	Theoretical	Seminar	Practical	Training	Responsible Department
Curriculum Construction and Evaluation	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Islamic Education	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Electronic Learning Media	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Educational Technology
Developmental Stages of Children’s Drawings	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Field Training 2: Observing and Experiencing Kindergarten	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Readings in Early Childhood in English	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of English
Semester Total Credit Hours	14

Fifth Semester
Courses	Course Type	Credit Hours				Responsible Department
Courses	University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major	Theoretical	Seminar	Practical	Training	Responsible Department
Class Management	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Educational Measurement and Evaluation	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Teaching Methods for Children	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Children with Special Needs	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Psychology of Playing	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Scientific and Mathematical Concepts for Kindergarten Children	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Field Training (3): Observing and Experiencing with Kindergarten Teacher	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Semester Total Credit Hours	15

Sixth Semester
Courses	Course Type	Credit Hours				Responsible Department
Courses	University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major	Theoretical	Seminar	Practical	Training	Responsible Department
Practicum 1	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Teacher and Learner Ethics	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Fundamentals of Educational Research	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
E-Learning	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Technology
Life Skills for Kindergarten Children	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Physical and Motor Skills for Kindergarten Children	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Child Health and Nutrition	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Educational and Popular Games	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Semester Total Credit Hours	17

Seventh Semester
Courses	Course Type	Credit Hours				Responsible Department
Courses	University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major	Theoretical	Seminar	Practical	Training	Responsible Department
History of Islamic Thought	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Practicum 2	Faculty Requirement	0	0	4(2)	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Graduation Research	Faculty Requirement	0	0	4(2)	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Kindergarten Teacher Preparation	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Thinking Skills for Kindergarten Children	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Activity Curriculum for Kindergarten Children	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Semester Total Credit Hours	13

Eighth Semester
Courses	Course Type	Credit Hours				Responsible Department
Courses	University/ Faculty Requirement; Core/ Major	Theoretical	Seminar	Practical	Training	Responsible Department
Education System in Yemen	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Elective Course	Faculty Requirement	2	0	0	0	Department of Educational Sciences
Early Childhood Problems	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Curricula and Analysis	Major	2	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Measurement and Assessment Tools for Kindergarten Children	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Learning Environment in Kindergartens	Major	3	0	0	0	Department of Early Childhood Education
Semester Total Credit Hours	14

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