Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
postgraduate diploma
Online / Live, Online / Asynchronous, Face-to-Face, Assignments, Practical
August 2024
2 Semesters
CAA Level 8 Diploma
English, Arabic
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) stands out for its development by the University of Helsinki, leveraging the Finnish approach to teacher education. This program features innovative teaching methods, specialized content, and faculty expertise from one of the world's leading educational institutions. Participants benefit from unique resources and exclusive opportunities to engage in research projects. Additionally, it is a qualification for teaching in the UAE, certified by the Ministry of Education Commission for Academic Accreditation, ensuring completers are well-equipped to excel in diverse educational settings.
The goals of this program are to shape dynamic educators who make classroom-level decisions based on evidence, research, and theoretical soundness. The program aims to enhance the education profession in the UAE and the region by equipping teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary for high-quality teaching and learning in schools. It creates pathways for pre-service teacher development, tailored to the needs of candidates, schools, and stakeholders. This program supports teachers in achieving their licensing requirements and empowers educators in Sharjah and the UAE with world-class qualifications, enabling them to improve the quality and range of learning opportunities for students. Additionally, it enables teachers to plan, track, and deliver personalized learning and effective teaching, as well as communicate effectively with parents to engage them in supporting their child's learning.
(1) Explain, apply and analyze the foundations of human learning, motivation and social interaction in complex familiar and unfamiliar educational contexts.
(2) Demonstrate life-long learning competencies and entrepreneurship, including basic research and scientific literacy in the field of education, and promote thinking skills, metacognition, and self-regulation in their students.
(3) Develop and implement strategies for motivating students to engage in constructive dialogue and practices in the school context to participate in building a sustainable society together.
(4) Design innovative learning environments based on contemporary educational research.
(5) Problem-solve curricular issues and actively participate in curricular reforms collaboratively.
This two-semester program level-8 CAA accredited program focuses on equipping pre- and in-service teachers with advanced pedagogical knowledge to foster 21st-century competencies. The program emphasizes a transformative learning experience, supported by experienced faculty with up-to-date scientific knowledge. It aims to develop innovative educators who can inspire a love for learning and enhance the motivation and well-being of their students. Completers will be prepared to implement modern teaching practices and contribute significantly to their educational communities.
Per credit hour in an academic course (total 18 credit hours): 45 hours of directed learning, divided between face-to-face instruction (18%), online/live instruction (36%), online/asynchronous instruction (46%); plus assignments completed individually. Practicum and thesis are more independently-managed by the candidate, however, there is instructor guidance and mentoring, with occassional meetings, both online and face-to-face.
Possess an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent. Language proficiency for the English track: Score of at least TOEFL 79 iBT, 6.0 IELTS Academic, or EmSAT 1400 or equivalent.  Language proficiency for the Arabic track: Arabic EmSAT score of at least 1100 + English 4.5 IELTS.
University City, Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
