College of Education

Dean's Message 

The College of Education (CEDU) at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is highly regarded for its role in preparing educators in the UAE. The CEDU is dedicated to ensuring that its programs are informed by the most recent scientific research in the field of education and we take great pride in offering cutting-edge programs which meet the highest international standards for the preparation of teachers and educational leaders whilst simultaneously upholding the UAE national identity and traditional values.

The objective of the CEDU is to facilitate the integration of theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and contemporary educational research into the preparation and training of teachers and school leaders. At CEDU, we offer a variety of academic programs at the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral levels, affording students the opportunity to pursue specialization in teaching, educational leadership and academic scholarship.

The CEDU family is made up of faculty and students from across the World who bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise. Such international perspective informs and enhances the academic and professional practice of the College, ensuring global competitiveness and excellence in teaching, community service, and research.

CEDU proudly serves as the host college of The Mouza bint Suhail Center for Exceptional Children. We have notable partnerships with Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, Zayed Higher Organization, Ministry of Defense, the Education University of Hong Kong, Erasmus, and with numerous other national and international collaborators. The College also provides upskilling programs for hundreds of teachers and school leaders in government schools across the seven Emirates of the country to prepare them to pass the UAE national licensure exams.

CEDU graduates are sought after and flourish in a variety of roles within ministries, institutions and foundations in the UAE and beyond. We celebrate our alumni who, having acquired distinctive knowledge, abilities and education experiences, have been instrumental in the dynamic development of education in the UAE.

Please take the time to explore our website where you will find further information about the College, faculty, students, programs and activities. We hope that you will decide to join the College of Education.

Prof. Ali Said Ibrahim

Acting Dean, College of Education

Vision and Mission

Vision

College of Education aims to be the leader in the region in utilizing research-based approaches in preparing successful future-ready learners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), through a wide range of graduate and undergraduate disciplines.

Mission

CEDU strives to address societal needs through evidence-based research, scholarship, development of learning and teaching, and service to our national, regional, and global society. In all of this, CEDU seeks excellence in its program delivery modes (i.e., face-to-face, blended, and online/distance approaches) utilizing a strong theory-practice nexus approach.

Core Values

• Excellence
  CEDU values excellence in teaching, research, and service and continuously strives for distinction and exemplary outcomes.
• Innovation
  CEDU is dedicated to embrace spirit of innovation in teaching, research and service among its faculty, students, and staff.
• Integrity and Dignity
  CEDU placing utmost value in conducting academic activities according to the highest standards of academic and professional integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
• Diversity and Equity
  CEDU carefully consider the significance of cultural diversity, equity, and social justice to ensure that faculty, students and staff are supported and valued regardless of their background and strives to embrace the power of diversity to foster an inclusive and caring environment.
• Collaboration and Public Engagement
  CEDU is committed to forging local and international collaborations and providing much needed services to the community and stakeholders through outreach, research, and partnerships.
• Empowerment
  CEDU empowers its faculty, students, and staff to thrive and make the community a source of strength and creativity.

Accreditation 

Accreditation is quality assurance through external peer review. A university, college, or specialized program is accredited when it meets standards set by an accrediting organization that represents the academic community, professionals, and other stakeholders. Accordingly, institutions and programs must undergo regular reviews to maintain their accreditation.

The College of Education (CEDU) at UAEU received in 2021 the official accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP is the world's largest top teaching education program accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a national coordinating body for U.S. accreditation that advocates for and promotes academic quality, institutional improvement, and advancement of student success. CAEP’s standards are developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation programs.

CEDU accreditation by CAEP is effective until Spring 2028. It is granted at the initial-licensure level:

1. Early Childhood Education,
2. Special Education, and
3. Health and Physical Education.

CEDU meets the rigorous CAEP Standards to prepare the teachers of tomorrow to become competent, effective, and hired by employers.

 

CAEP Standards Overview 

CAEP Standards Overview

Transition Points in CEDU 

The Quality Assurance System (QAS) of the College of Education (CEDU), Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) nurtures an assessment environment of continuous improvement that is sustainable, and evidence based. The CEDU QAS is comprised of multiple measures intended to monitor candidate progress, completer impact, and operational effectiveness. The system uses relevant, verifiable, representative, and cumulative data that are actionable. The EPP assessment process is designed to address the CAA (Commission for Academic Accreditation), CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), and professional standards.

The CEDU EPP assessment system operates at three levels:

1. Assessment of individual candidate
2. Program assessment
3. Unit assessment

Each of these levels are interrelated with each other to form a cohesive whole.

The candidate competencies include content knowledge, pedagogy, ethical practices, diversity, communication, and professionalism. These competencies are developed and maintained through multiple measures of assessment.

• CEDU Transition Points Tracking System (Diagram)
• CEDU Transition Points Tracking System (PDF)

CAEP Accountability Measures  

Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness
               
                  2020-2021

                  2021-2022

                  2022-2023

Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Program Completers 
             
                  2020-2021

                  2021-2022

                  2022-2023

Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion
                 
                  2020-2021

                  2021-2022

                  2022-2023

Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired
                 
                   2020-2021

                   2021-2022

                   2022-2023

Enrollment Data 

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

Graduation Data 

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

Accredited Training Provider by the National Qualification Center (NQC):

The College of Education was accredited as a training provider by the National Qualification Centre (NQC)  in August 2023 for three years. In addition, the College of Education received accreditation from the NQC to offer a Professional Diploma in Special Education for Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination.

Facilities

The College of Education maintains a safe, healthy and attractive campus environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors in Al Ain. The main campus is a state-of-the-art futuristic model campus complete with all modern amenities and the latest cutting-edge technology to support the needs of the University’s teaching, research and service mission.

Early Childhood Education Laboratory

Early childhood Education lab is a place where the students get to learn how a regular room in preschool or Kindergartens might look. The lab is equipped with different materials and theme corners. The materials and corners such as literacy and numeracy corner, reading corner, arts and crafts corner, exploration corner, tradition corner and Bakery corner, allow the students to engage in different activities while practicing for future calls. The lab is located in C1 building room 0013.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Education Laboratory S.T.E.M.  Laboratory

STEAM Lab is built on the integrated approach to learning that combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. It aims to develop the teaching and learning skills of Early Childhood Mathematics and Science student teachers. The lab is equipped with hands-on materials for students to engage in activities which can be used for their planning and preparation of lessons for future. This is intended for them to assist their students to have fun exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) to solve real-world problems with creativity and critical thinking. The lab is located in C1 building room 0048.

Physical Education Biomechanics Laboratory

The laboratory is a specialized facility designed to study the mechanical aspects of human movement and the physical forces involved in various activities. It is equipped with motion capture systems that precisely record the movements of individuals and high-speed cameras to capture rapid movements.  The lab is located in F3 building room 020.

Physical Education Laboratory

It is designed to help students explore, discover, and collect data related to students' projects. It enables students to evaluate health-related components of physical fitness. To enable students to complete their projects, it is equipped with tools related to exercise testing, metabolic measurements, cardiovascular system function assessment, strength, endurance, and flexibility testing, also it provides the opportunity to assess body composition.  The lab is located in C1 building room 0031.

Special Education, Child  & Family  Laboratory 

The Child and Family Laboratory provides a practical, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students in the Special Education (SPED) department. It provides them with necessary resources and guidance to reach their full potential.  In addition, child and family lab supports the community by offering consultations and sessions related to children's disabilities.

Student Development Unit

The Student Development Unit (SDU) operates as a platform upon which students are encouraged to develop their professional-oriented knowledge and self-skills. These skills then contribute to students’ success. The SDU creates an environment that is enabling and empowering, allowing the space for constructive debate and critical enquiry for students' benefit. The SDU further contributes to creating a unique out-of-classroom environment to maximize the opportunities for student personal growth and intense self-discovery through exciting and challenging co-curricular activities and student leadership training.

Future Teacher Unit  

The Future Teacher Unit (FTU) is a vehicle for delivering student learning support and initiatives that foster prospective teachers’ enrichment of experience and expertise. This unit provides an environment for students during their internship program to work on skills related to their future careers, also it includes training workshop program that prepare students before joining the educational field.

Community Service 

Since its establishment in 1981, the College of Education has been working to serve the community in many ways:

• Working with the Ministry of Education in preparing the school curriculum;
• Working with the Ministry of Education in providing professional development for principals and teachers (in-service training);
• Organizing and participating in the educational conferences, forums, and workshops;
• Providing consultancy services to schools and other education centers in teaching, assessment, student performance, classroom management, etc;
• Working closely with the educational awarding bodies in the nation to provide consultancy and to work as reviewers (e.g. Khalifa Award, Hamdan Award, Sharjah Award, etc)
• Providing special education services to the community though the ARU (Assessment and Remedial Unit) such as; hands-on workshops on instrumentation and rehabilitation of students with hearing loss. The department also conducts workshops for occupational therapy, report writing, phonetic transcription, documentation, vocal laryngeal massage and vocal function exercise.

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