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Mission

To prepare qualified teaching, educational, and pedagogical cadres, as well as research-competent specialists in Curriculum and Instruction, in a manner that meets quality assurance and academic accreditation standards and responds to the needs of Yemeni society. This is achieved through a supportive and appropriate learning environment, a high-quality academic program, a professional teaching staff, and effective community partnership.

Objectives

The program aims at:

Developing students’ research skills, enabling them to deepen their expertise in curriculum and instruction and keep pace with scientific and educational developments.
Preparing highly competent national educational cadres in curriculum and instruction who contribute to improving the educational process and meeting the requirements of sustainable community development in Yemen.
Contributing to addressing the needs of colleges of education in Yemeni universities by supplying qualified specialists in curriculum and instruction.
Providing relevant ministries and educational institutions with national cadres capable of planning, developing, and improving educational processes in line with educational policy and the national education strategy.
Promoting educational research by equipping educational research centers with competent researchers capable of conducting high-quality educational studies that contribute to improving the educational process.
Developing skills related to curriculum design, evaluation, and development.

About

The PhD Program in Curriculum and Instruction is one of the highest academic programs offered by the Department of Curriculum at the Faculty of Education. The program aims to prepare a distinguished group of researchers and academics capable of leading educational development through in-depth study of modern educational theories and advanced research methodologies.

The program emphasizes the integration of theoretical foundations with practical application, enabling researchers to analyze, design, and develop curricula in line with digital transformation and international quality standards. This contributes to addressing educational problems through innovative, evidence-based scientific approaches.

Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and Understanding (A)

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

A1: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of modern concepts, principles, theories, knowledge bases, and contemporary trends related to curriculum and instruction, including curriculum planning, evaluation, and development.
A2: Explain theories and knowledge related to educational research methodologies, advanced statistical methods, and their application in quantitative and qualitative educational research to address educational problems in curriculum and instruction.
A3: Demonstrate deep understanding of the components of curriculum content in their area of specialization and the strategies for teaching it.

B. Intellectual Skills (B)

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

B1: Discuss modern principles, theories, and trends in curriculum and instruction.
B2: Analyze and evaluate educational research in curriculum and instruction using sound educational research methodologies.
B3: Compare contemporary approaches and curriculum systems worldwide.
B4: Distinguish between contemporary models and theories of curriculum planning, evaluation, and development, as well as instructional strategies.

C. Professional and Practical Skills (C)

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

C1: Apply modern educational principles, theories, knowledge, and trends in curriculum and instruction to improve the educational process.
C2: Conduct creative and original scientific research and educational studies in curriculum and instruction.
C3: Use technological tools, modern statistical techniques, and their applications to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.

D. General Skills (D)

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

D1: Communicate effectively with experts and researchers at the local, regional, and international levels in the field of curriculum and instruction.
D2: Form and lead research teams to conduct scientific and knowledge-based research in curriculum and instruction.
D3: Use and integrate modern technologies effectively within their field of specialization.

What distinguishes us

Academic and Research Depth: Offers advanced academic content covering the latest global trends in curriculum philosophy and instructional strategies.
Development of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Skills: Emphasizes mastery of modern statistical and technological research tools, enhancing the quality of doctoral dissertations.
Alignment with Labor Market Needs: Provides graduates with broad opportunities in educational leadership, university teaching, and technical consultancy within ministries of education.
Focus on Technological Innovation: Integrates education and technology, enabling graduates to employ modern technologies in curriculum and instructional development.
Enhancement of Critical Thinking: Enables researchers to critically analyze existing curricula and redesign them based on scientific frameworks that meet sustainable development needs.
Stimulating Academic Environment: Encourages scientific publication and participation in regional and international conferences and seminars.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates of the program may work as:

Specialized researchers proficient in quantitative and qualitative educational research methodologies in curriculum and instruction.
Curriculum developers based on scientific foundations and approved quality standards.
Academic contributors who continuously advance and enrich knowledge in the field.
Practitioners of descriptive, analytical, and experimental research methodologies to solve curriculum and instructional problems.
Specialists with deep awareness of modern theories in curriculum and instruction.
Professionals capable of effectively employing modern technology in curriculum and instructional practices.

القـائـمـة

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction