TabsOverviewVision The kindergarten program strives to become a leader on both the local and international levels; to keep pace with the recent developments that achieve the aspirations of society. Mission Preparing specialized teachers in the field of kindergartens, nurseries, or children's audio-visual programs, in children's clubs, and children's libraries, furthermore, encouraging scientific studies in the field of kindergartens. This is done through the department's various programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and what the department has of material and human capabilities. 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. CollegeCollege of Education DammamCampusDammamTrackArts and EducationLevelUndergraduateDegreeBAGenderFemaleCredit hours123 Study planFirst year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ENGL- 111 English Language 1 3 6 - LRSK105 Learning and Communication Skills 2 2 - ARAB- 102 Applied Syntax 2 2 - QURN- 101 Reciting and Tajweed 2 3 - ISLM- 181 Creed and Family in Islam 2 2 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ARAB- 182 Arabic Language Skills 2 2 - EDU- 104 Principles of Education 2 2 - PSYCO- 103 Developmental Psychology 2 2 - KINDG- 108 Movement Education for Children 3 4 - SPEDU-106 Introduction to Special Education 2 2 - Second year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite KINDG 202 Child's Health and Nutrition 3 4 - KINDG 207 The Child in Islam 2 2 - PSYCO 162 N Developmental Psychology 2 2 - CURC142N Designing and developing curricula 2 2 - EDUC 101 N Principles of Education 2 2 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ISLM282 Islamic Ethics and Values 2 2 - KINDG 205 Developing Religious and Social Concepts for a Child 3 4 - KINDG 204 Motor & Creative Art and Education for Children 3 4 - TTECH152N Educational Technology 2 2 - Semester three Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite SPEDU 104 N Introduction to Special Education 2 2 - KINDG 206 Educational Aids and Technology in Children Education 3 4 - PSYCO 203N Educational Psychology 2 2 - CURC 501N Teaching Strategies 2 2 - HIST 281 History and civilization of KSA 2 2 - Third year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite PSYCO 316 Educational Assessment & Evaluation 3 3 - BUS 381 Entrepreneurship 2 2 - KINDG 302 Appropriate Curricula for Children Development from (B-3) 3 4 - KINDG 304 Linguistic and Cognitive Development for a Child 3 4 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite PSYCO307N Teaching Science for children 3 - - KINDG 308 Developing Language Skills in Kindergarten (B-5) 3 4 - KINDG 310 Teaching Math for Children (3-5) 3 4 - KINDG 303 Stories & Drama in Kindergarten 3 4 - Semester three Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite EDUC213N Ethics of Education 2 - - KINDG 306 Developing Language Skills in Kindergarten from(Birth -5) 3 4 - KINDG 301 Communication with Children 3 4 - KINDG 305 Classroom Environment and Order in Kindergarten 3 4 - Fourth year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Optional Course 1 2 2 - KINDG 403 Family and Community Partnership 3 4 - KINDG 403 Administration of Nurseries and Kindergarten 3 3 - CURC334N Special Teaching methods Preschool 2 - - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite EDUC 416 Educational and Action research 3 - - KINDG 401 Personal and Professional Development 3 4 - Optional Course (2) 2 - - Semester three Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite CURC426N Practical training 8 16 - Electives Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite CURC 106N Life skills for children Curriculum & instruction Dep. 2 2 - EDUM 195N Production and use of teaching aids 2 2 - SPEDU106N Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder 3 - - EDUC 196N Behavior Modification 2 2 - CURC 107N Educational Games & Applications 2 2 - EDA 107N Social Participation 2 2 - SPEDU 107N Creative Thinking learning 2 2 - EDUC 195N Educational Information 2 2 - CURC 108N Teaching children issues 2 2 - EDUC 108N Distance Learning 2 2 - EDA 108N School planning 2 2 - CURC 109N Teaching for comprehension 2 2 - PSYCO 194N Guidance and Counseling 2 2 -
