About the Program
The Master’s Program in Social studies Curriculum and Teaching Methods aims to prepare qualified educational professionals with advanced academic and professional competencies in curriculum planning, analysis, and evaluation, as well as in the application of modern teaching strategies and educational technologies in Social studies instruction. The program also seeks to develop students’ research skills and enhance their ability to address contemporary issues and challenges in Social studies curricula and teaching, thereby contributing to the development of the educational process and the improvement of its outcomes across various educational stages, in line with quality assurance and academic accreditation standards.
Vision & Mission
Vision
Leadership and excellence in preparing specialists in Social studies curricula and teaching methods who are capable of advancing the educational process and educational research, and competing locally and regionally in accordance with quality assurance and academic accreditation standards.
Mission
To prepare qualified educational and research professionals specialized in Social studies curricula and teaching methods, equipped with in-depth knowledge and professional and research skills, and capable of employing educational theories and modern technologies to develop Social studies education, serve the community, and contribute to achieving sustainable educational development in accordance with standards of quality and excellence.
Program Objectives
- To prepare specialists with advanced knowledge in Social studies curricula and modern teaching methods and theories.
- To develop students’ research skills in the fields of curriculum and instruction and enable them to effectively apply educational research methodologies.
- To equip students with the skills needed to analyze, evaluate, and develop curricula in line with contemporary educational and technological developments.
- To enhance competencies in instructional planning and the use of modern teaching strategies in Social studies education.
- To develop the ability to integrate educational technologies and digital media into Social studies teaching to improve learning outcomes.
- To enable students to address contemporary issues and challenges in Social studies curricula and teaching, and to strengthen their role in community service and sustainable educational development.
Learning Outcomes
- • Acquiring in-depth specialized knowledge of social studies curricula and their functional design, enabling students to understand the foundations of Jordanian social studies curricula and evaluate them objectively based on international standards, in addition to gaining knowledge of pedagogy related to social studies curricula and teaching strategies.
- • Equipping students with knowledge of modern educational theories in the field of teaching methods and strategies, as well as the necessary professional and practical skills, which help them design instructional plans in social studies according to contemporary teaching and learning strategies.
- • Applying scientific research skills in designing and conducting educational research on topics related to curricula and modern teaching methods, as well as analyzing textbook content.
- • Effectively using modern technologies in teaching, and employing advanced communication tools to explain or critically address complex educational issues or to find solutions to problems.
- • Assuming responsibility for designing and developing research tools in the fields of curriculum analysis and evaluation.
- • Balancing the preservation of the community’s cultural heritage with keeping pace with educational innovation, contributing to the implementation of professional ethical standards, and employing various educational philosophical approaches to build a contemporary educational system capable of engaging openly with different educational philosophies.
Relationship between Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
A marked cell indicates that the outcome supports the objective.
O1Objective 1
O2Objective 2
O3Objective 3
O4Objective 4
O5Objective 5
O6Objective 6
L1Outcome 1
L2Outcome 2
L3Outcome 3
L4Outcome 4
L5Outcome 5
L6Outcome 6
MappedNot mapped
Advising Plan
You can download the program advising plan from the links below:
