Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education | SU
Faculty of Education | SU
It is an academic department dedicated to preparing and qualifying educators specializing in the care and instruction of children from birth through the end of the kindergarten stage. The department equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand child development characteristics and psychological and educational needs, and to apply the latest teaching and learning methods suited to this stage. It also emphasizes the development of scientific research and field training skills, thereby preparing graduates capable of creating a safe and stimulating educational environment that supports the holistic development of children.
The department aims to prepare early childhood educators—equipped with the necessary teaching skills and creative abilities—who are capable of competing in local and regional labor markets, as well as to train researchers in the field of early childhood curricula. This is achieved through distinguished faculty members and courses designed and accredited in accordance with quality assurance and academic accreditation standards.
1. Preparing and qualifying early childhood educators prior to service by offering high-quality, advanced teacher preparation programs.
2. Contributing to the in-service training of early childhood educators through professional development programs that foster skills, values, and positive attitudes toward the teaching profession and the principle of lifelong learning.
3. Providing consultancy services through department faculty members and their participation in conferences and workshops dedicated to discussing educational issues related to the development of early childhood curricula, teaching methods, and instructional strategies.
4. Conducting educational research related to early childhood science, curricula, and instruction, in accordance with scientific research standards.
5. Serving the community, its educational and pedagogical institutions, and educational research centers by conducting studies and providing consultations that contribute to improving educational practices in the field and addressing any imbalances within the education system.
6. Developing early childhood teacher preparation programs that align with global standards and meet the community's need for qualified teachers across all stages of early childhood education.
7. Conducting research on the use of computers in early childhood education; monitoring the integration of technology into early childhood teacher training; and focusing on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in training student teachers enrolled in early childhood teacher preparation programs.
8. Emphasizing the ethics and professional standards of teaching, and ensuring they are upheld by department faculty members and student teachers enrolled in the department's programs.
9. Developing improvement plans for Master’s and Doctoral graduate programs in alignment with internationally recognized standards.
Master's Program in Early Childhood Education
The Master’s program in Early Childhood Education aims to prepare specialists and researchers capable of understanding the needs of early childhood. This is achieved through a qualified faculty and an outstanding educational environment that fosters creativity and innovation, enabling graduates to contribute to sustainable development at both local and global levels.
The program aims to:
1. Equip students with modern, in-depth scientific knowledge regarding various theories in the field of early childhood.
2. Develop students' scientific research skills in the field of early childhood.
3. Foster professional and research ethics among students.
4. Enable students to design educational units suitable for the early childhood stage.
In accordance with the postgraduate studies regulations
Early Childhood Curricula
Cairo University
psychological and sociological studies of childhood
Ain Shams University