PhD Program in Education Foundations

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

First: Knowledge and Understanding 

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

A1

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, principles, and theories in Islamic, social, and economic foundations of education, adult education, and primary education.

A2 

Exhibit the capability to identify educational research problems, establish clear objectives, formulate hypotheses and research questions, and select appropriate research methodologies for their investigation.

A3

Display extensive knowledge of their community’s structure, characteristics, educational needs, and collaborative institutions.

A4

Demonstrate the ability to articulate the definition of education foundations and its diverse fields, contextualized within the classification of educational sciences and societal changes.

Second: Intellectual Skills   

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

B1

Analyze and interpret the interrelationships between education as a system and other societal structures, as well as the correlations between school as an institution and other social entities.

B2 

Extract beneficial educational methodologies from the idealist, realist, and pragmatic philosophies, thereby enhancing the teaching and learning processes.

B3

Compare the educational system in Yemen with various Arab and international education systems.

B4

Explain educational phenomena by applying concepts, principles, and theories from the field of education foundations.

Third: Professional and Practical Skills   

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

C1

Develop long-term and short-term plans at all educational levels.

C2 

Utilize parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques for data analysis, employing tools such as the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).

C3

Apply educational research methodologies to improve their practice and effectively address professional challenges.

C4

Employ a diverse range of assessments to diagnose issues within the fields of education foundations.

Fourth: General and Transferable Skills   

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

D1

Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of education foundations by utilizing accredited academic and professional sources.

D2 

Effectively and positively communicate with others, demonstrating leadership and teamwork across diverse situations.

D3

Interact with students, colleagues, and community members in alignment with the values of justice and equality.

D4

Adhere to the methodology of the Holy Quran and the teachings and principles of the noble Islamic religion in their administrative, educational, professional and academic behavior.