Qatar
CCQ welcomes 101 female students for Early Childhood Education certificate programme
September 08, 2024 | 10:37 PM
Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced that 101 female students had joined the Higher Education Certificate in Early Childhood Education programme.The programme was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. This programme aims to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for roles as assistant teachers in schools.It addresses the increasing demand for qualified educators and specialists in early childhood education, keeping pace with the latest advancements in pedagogical and educational practices. It focuses on integrating theoretical and practical training, laying the foundation for the intellectual and social development of children.Dean of Liberal Arts Division, Dr Al Jazi Faraj al-Athba, announced that the one-year programme consists of 10 core courses in early childhood education, distributed across two semesters. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, including children's psychosocial development, modern teaching strategies in subjects like science, mathematics, and languages, digital skills enhancement and educational assessment.The programme has been carefully designed to be comprehensive and aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, ensuring human development.Dr al-Athba added: "We are proud to launch this programme, which showcases our strong partnership with MoEHE. This initiative strengthens CCQ's role as a premier institution of higher education, capable of responding to rapid changes in the education sector and providing innovative solutions to challenges in society and the job market."It represents a key step towards MoEHE's goal of improving the school education system through specialised programmes that prepare a new generation of educators equipped with the latest teaching methods to provide optimal care and education for young children." (QNA)
September 08, 2024 | 10:37 PM