Abdallah, M. M. S. (2015). Points of Strength & Distinction at Assiut University Faculty of Education (AUFOE). Presentation made at Quality Assurance Unit, Assiut University Faculty of Education, Capacity Development of Faculties of Education in International approaches to teacher education, as an event in a 6-day visit to Assiut University, Egypt, by a delegation from Stockholm University, Sweden, as part of TEMPUS Exchange Programme (6-12 March, 2015).
Points of Strength & Distinction at Assiut University Faculty of Education (AUFOE)
1. By
Dr Mahmoud M. S. Abdallah
Curriculum & Instruction of TESOL/TEFL
Assiut University Faculty of Education
2. Flexibility of Course Delivery: e.g. Distant Learning,
Face-to-Face Interactions, and Blended Learning
Promoting Working Learning Theories & Approaches.
Main Achievements
Strong Electronic Existence on the Web (e.g. AUFOE
Website)
Accredited by National Authority for Quality
Assurance & Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE)
Post-Graduate Research
Teaching Practice (practicum)
Promoting an Optimum Learning Environment
Heading towards Practical Orientation (e.g. reducing
cognitive load during course delivery; action research
study).
3. We are trying to move away from classical
frontal teaching by adopting modern
approaches for learning (which are more
learner-centred) such as: lifelong learning,
online learning, blended learning, and
inquiry-based learning.
Those teaching-learning approaches will take
the current TPD process further into more
realistic practices (i.e. linking theory to
practice).
4. AUFOE obtained the Environmental
Distinction Cup for the year 2011
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7. A smooth, flexible, and comprehensive
website:
http://www.aun.edu.eg/faculty_education/in
dex.php
Available in both Arabic and English versions.
Continuously updated by technical
specialists.
Easy to navigate & locate many services and
documents.
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12. Degrees:
General Diploma in Education
Professional Diploma in Education
Special Diploma in Education
MA in Education
PhD in Education
13. Main Research Areas: (We’re heading towards inter-
disciplinary research)
Foundations of Education and Comparative
Educational studies
Educational Psychology
Mental Health & Education
Special Education & Learning Difficulties
Curriculum Development studies
Teaching Methodology studies
Literacy studies
Child Education
Adult Education
Action Research studies
14. Centre of Psychological Counseling
Centre of Public Service
Specialized Centre for Communicating with
the Handicapped
Quality Assurance Unit
Unit of Community Services & Environmental
Development
International Cooperation Unit
Unit of Crises & Disaster
Graduates’ Association
15. Adopting a Blended-Learning Approach
Establishing Learning Communities (e.g.
Language CoPs on Facebook).
Facilitating access to learning technologies
(e.g. language and technological labs).
Making important documents (e.g.
regulations & bylaws) and student services
(e.g. timetables, exam results and models)
available online.
Catering for Students with Special Educational
Needs (e.g. learning difficulties).
