Educational and Psychological Sciences Department

Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences

Department Overview

The Educational and Psychological Sciences Department is a vital, supporting department for all academic departments in the faculty. Its primary mission is to provide the faculty's required educational and psychological courses (such as: Foundations of Education, Educational Psychology, Curricula and Teaching Methods, Measurement and Evaluation, and School Administration). The department aims to refine the student/teacher's personality, equipping them with professional competencies and psychological skills that enable them to understand learners' characteristics, manage the classroom environment effectively, and apply the latest teaching strategies, thereby ensuring the graduation of professionals who possess a precise balance between specialized knowledge and educational skill.

Vision

To achieve leadership and excellence in providing educational and psychological knowledge, and developing educational practices that contribute to preparing a creative and qualified teacher capable of leading the learning process in accordance with comprehensive quality standards.

Mission

Equipping college students across various specializations with the educational, psychological, and professional competencies necessary for effective teaching, through a stimulating educational environment and courses that keep pace with global developments. The department seeks to advance educational and psychological scientific research and provide consultations and training programs that meet the needs of the local community and elevate the educational landscape.

Aims

1. Professional Preparation: Equipping student-teachers (across all specializations) with modern educational and psychological foundations and concepts that enable them to perform their profession competently and capably.
2. Skill Development: Developing students' skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and the design and application of modern educational measurement and evaluation tools.
3. Psychological and Behavioral Understanding: Enabling students to understand the developmental and psychological characteristics of learners at various educational stages, as well as how to address individual differences and solve behavioral problems.
4. Keeping Pace with Educational Technology: Training students to integrate modern technologies and multimedia into curriculum design and teaching strategies.
5. Scientific Research: Encouraging faculty members and students to conduct educational and psychological research and studies that contribute to solving field problems in schools and developing the educational system.
6. Community Service: Providing training courses, educational and psychological consultations, and workshops for schools and community institutions to contribute to the professional development of in-service teachers.