Bachelor of Education in Kindergarten

Mission

1. Qualifying educational personnel capable of innovation in childhood.
2. Enabling the student to translate theoretical experiences into practical application.
3. Providing continuous practical experience with social partnership in the field of childhood.
4. Using the best educational practices to achieve future skills requirements.
5. Enriching scientific research in the field of childhood, in light of society’s needs and future aspirations.
6. Achieving quality standards in the Bachelor of Education Program in kindergarten.

Objectives

• Preparing qualified female teachers to teach in kindergarten, and qualifying human cadres for university education in specialization and scientific research.
• Striving to make a qualitative leap in preparing a teacher compatible with the children’s growth physically, mentally, psychologically, socially, and emotionally, through experiences that translate theory into practical application, and an effective partnership between distinguished public education schools and the university.
• Building a distinguished program based on practical experience in partnership with pioneering and distinguished schools; it provides the teacher-student with an effective environment for observation and observation in the first year, and support from the school administration and practical field application in the following years of the program, which increases her knowledge and develops her skills.
• Using the best educational practices, which ensure that all elements of the educational process (children, kindergarten, curriculum, society) achieve the requirements of the twenty-first century and build a new generation that has a lot of skills of analysis, thinking, innovation, creativity, application, technical handling, and other skills that determined by the national framework for bachelor's graduates in line with the changing spirit of the times.
• Seeking academic accreditation for the program locally and internationally.

College

College of Education Dammam

Campus

Dammam

Track

Education Track

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

BA

Gender

Female

Years of study

4

Credit hours

120

Characteristics of Program Graduates

Committed to values, ethics and responsibility:

• Commitment to work ethics.
• Pride in Islamic identity and values.
• Social responsibility (citizenship and community service).
• Take personal and accounting responsibility.

Applies knowledge and lifelong learning:

• Broad knowledge in the field of major.
• Self-learning and continuous learning.
• Practice field knowledge and skills.

Active personality:

• Effective communication (verbal, written, and using technology).
• Teamwork and leadership.
• Personal skills.
• Initiative.

Capable of problem solving and decision making:

• Analyze and problem solving.
• Critical thinking.
• Decision making.

Able to use information technology:

• Digital and information technology skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

• Discusses facts, concepts, and theories related to child development and learning.
• Discusses scientific concepts in relation to her field of specialization.

Skills

• Applies differentiated teaching strategies and assessment methods in kindergarten education.
• Employs various levels of thinking in kindergarten education.
• Implements family and community partnership plans as fundamental components of the educational process.
• Applies scientific research methods to address childhood issues and challenges.
• Utilizes electronic information resources in all aspects that support kindergarten education.

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility

• Works effectively within a team to fulfill specialization requirements.
• Adheres to Islamic values and professional ethics in her learning.

Career Opportunities

1. Kindergarten teacher.

2. Researcher in the field of childhood.

3. Faculty member and the like.