The course presents an interpretive study of the Amma section through the prescribed reference in an easy way, taking care of explaining the words and paying attention to the general overall meaning of the verse, and directing the student to know the guidance and instructions of the Qur’anic verses and surahs under study.

This course deals with the recitation of Surat Al-Fatihah and the thirtieth part of the Holy Quran, with memorization of some surahs and application of the rules of recitation to the prescribed amount.

Focuses on fundamental concepts of financial management, including financial planning, financial analysis, and capital and risk management.

This course introduces the students to an integrated language program in which the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are developed together with grammar and vocabulary. The course also provides students with social functions of English (getting to know each other, greetings, friendship, etc.,)

The Principle of Project Management course covers topics in project management, including the concept of organizational impacts, the project life cycle, and various related theories. It also addresses project scope management. The course introduces key skills in cost management and quality management, which contribute to the increasing demand for administrative, creative, analytical, and collaborative skills related to the creation and management of a specific project. Additionally, this course aims to enhance the development and success of business projects and the management of project communications.

This course introduces the characteristics of children’s motor and artistic development, as well as the factors influencing it. It familiarizes students with children’s artistic expressions at different stages and highlights the teacher’s role in developing children’s artistic and motor skills through designing activities and educational tools that support and enhance these abilities.

The Entrepreneurship course covers the basics and skills of entrepreneurship. The course begins with defining the entrepreneurship ecosystem and the importance of the entrepreneur’s qualities and skills in the success of projects. It also discusses the role of creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship, and how to transform ideas into feasible projects. Students learn about the business model and business plan as essential tools for project development. The course also focuses on entrepreneurship in small and medium enterprises and project financing methods, in addition to the importance of the management, accounting and marketing team. It also covers the implementation of entrepreneurial projects and the preparation of the operational plan to ensure sustainable success.

This course introduces students to the importance of various aspects of child development in learning, including physical development, social and emotional development, cognitive development, and language development, as well as children’s social relationships and their interaction with both natural and human environments. It also helps students use different methods to enhance children’s learning in each of these areas. The course places particular emphasis on the importance of learning during early childhood and introduces students to the physical environment of kindergartens, including classroom facilities and the educational resources provided for young children.

This course focuses on developing effective learning and communication skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, presentation skills, and written and oral communication techniques.

This course introduces the teaching profession, covering the three main stages of teaching (planning – implementation – evaluation), in addition to the ethics of the teaching profession. The course aims to equip students with fundamental concepts and essential terminology related to the teaching process, including its stages, skills, professional ethics, and the qualities of an effective teacher.

It is a course that aims to teach students the ethical principles that Islam urges, and how to apply these values ​​in their daily lives. The course focuses on understanding Islamic teachings related to ethics, and how to promote positive behaviors and integrity, and maintain the highest human values ​​in various aspects of life.

This course introduces students to the concept of developmental psychology, its importance, and its objectives. It covers the stages of psychological development and the characteristics of each stage, the influencing factors, principles of development, and research methods in developmental psychology. The course also addresses major developmental theories such as Piaget’s and Erikson’s, as well as the stage of adolescence and its characteristics, highlighting common childhood and adolescent problems and ways to overcome them. In addition, it explores the Qur’anic and Islamic perspective on developmental stages to enhance students’ awareness of the greatness of the Creator.

This course provides a comprehensive study of the history and civilization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the historical and cultural achievements of the Kingdom from ancient to modern times.

A description of the learning strategies required to be used in order to develop the knowledge or skills for which the course is designed, and an introduction for students to the fundamentals of Islamic education—its beginnings, objectives, and sources. The course aims to familiarize the student with the concept of Islamic education in terms of its objectives, significance, characteristics, institutions, and sources, as well as the preparation of educational teachers in this field.

General description of the course: • This course deals with basic language skills, especially at the syntactic level: construction and parsing, original, estimated and local parsing, and the Arabic sentence in its two forms and its complements; based on the texts studied by reading them, extracting grammatical rules from them, and discussing them. 5- Prerequisites for this course (if any) There are no prerequisites 6- Requirements concurrent with this course (if any) There are no concurrent requirements 7. Main objective of the course • The course aims to achieve a main objective, which is to overcome grammatical and stylistic errors, achieve linguistic integrity in writing, and enable students to master basic language skills in reading, understanding, writing and speaking correctly.

This course deals with the study of Islamic doctrine in general, explaining the levels of religion, knowing faith in God, prophecies, and the unseen, warning against the nullifiers of faith and its shortcomings, knowing the rights of the Prophet's family, the companions, and the right of the guardian, clarifying the meaning of loyalty and disavowal. Explaining the concept of the family in Islam, its pillars, and characteristics, explaining the way to build it, and the manifestations of Islam's honoring of women, including marriage, clarifying the rights and duties resulting from the formation of the family, explaining the role of the family in building society, how to solve family problems, mentioning the types of differences in the marriage contract in Islam, responding to some of the opponents' doubts about the family system in Islam, and discussing some contemporary issues and challenges.

This course introduces students to the types and classifications of international organizations concerned with child care, such as UNICEF and UNESCO. It also covers regional organizations for child care, including their definition, origins, and objectives, with a focus on the Arab Council for Childhood and Development. In addition, the course introduces local child care organizations, such as the Charity Association for Disabled Children and the Saudi National Committee for Childhood. The course further addresses children’s rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the role of organizations in addressing various issues affecting childhood.

This course aims to provide the student with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to employ and integrate communication and educational technologies in the teaching and learning processes. Identify the concept of educational technology, its fields and its importance in the educational process. As well as identify the concept of educational media and identify the different classifications of media and determine the foundations and criteria necessary for choosing the educational media. Also, identify the concept of communication, its elements, types and obstacles to the communication process and identify the foundations of educational design for multimedia and educational software. Finally, identify the concept of educational design and its models. Employ the use of technology in educational situations and design students one of the educational lessons using modern technologies.

 

This course provides an introduction to motor education, including related concepts, requirements, and types. It covers the stages of motor development in preschool children, objectives and importance of motor education, motor learning theories, and methods for developing movement and fitness skills in young children. The course also presents examples of activities and exercises to enhance motor skills. It aims to give students a comprehensive understanding of motor education, including its concept, types, and basic motor skills, as well as practical experience in designing diverse motor activities suitable for preschool children.

This course introduces students to the most important contemporary trends in early childhood education, including the realistic, natural, social, and psychological approaches. It familiarizes students with the views and educational philosophies of prominent scholars and philosophers, both in general education and specifically in early childhood education. The course also explores modern models, educational experiences, and current trends incorporated in early childhood programs and curricula

This course introduces students to the concept of psychology and child psychology, including the factors that hinder or promote its development, and the importance of studying child psychology in early childhood education. It focuses on the development of psychological processes and skills across different stages of childhood. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values related to the psychology and development of children in early childhood.

This course aims to introduce students to the concept of maternal and child health, including proper nutrition and the essential components of a healthy diet. It highlights common health and nutritional problems in children and their consequences, and provides guidance on proper nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. The course also equips students with knowledge of the components of a balanced meal for children and addresses issues related to food safety, including contamination by microbes, viruses, chemicals, and radiation.

This course introduces students to the concept and dimensions of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood, including their strategies and underlying principles. It focuses on training students to use modern educational resources and apply best teaching practices that support children’s healthy and holistic development. The course also aims to enhance students’ skills in planning and assessing practices within developmentally appropriate environments.

This course introduces students to the religious, moral, and social concepts intended to be developed in early childhood. It covers the objectives of religious and social growth during early childhood and the role of the early childhood teacher in fostering these concepts. The course explores the stages of concept development according to relevant theories and methods of acquisition, and includes practical training on the role of socialization agents in nurturing religious and social concepts in young children.

This course covers various learning resources and educational tools suitable for early childhood. It reviews the steps of systematic instructional design for children and the standards for designing visual and auditory stimuli for educational programs. The course also explores different types of electronic educational devices, along with examples of digital stories and electronic games appropriate for children, and methods for creating them.

This course covers topics related to the characteristics and needs of children with special needs, and the supportive services provided for them. It includes the concept and objectives of special education, major educational programs for exceptional children and their categories, and contemporary approaches such as inclusion and early intervention. The course also addresses giftedness and talent, exploring the nature of these categories, associated causal factors, their psychological and educational dimensions, and special educational considerations.

This course introduces students to the concept of learning, factors affecting it, and elements that enhance the learning process. It covers various learning theories and their applications in behavioral settings within schools. The course aims to equip students with an understanding of different learning concepts and theories and their practical applications in behavioral contexts in kindergartens and schools.

This course aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to utilize various recycled materials found in the surrounding environment, such as cardboard boxes, wood scraps, different types of paper, metals, and synthetic foam. Students learn to design educational and recreational activities suitable for children’s developmental characteristics using these materials

This course introduces students to the concept of children’s theater and its importance in shaping their personalities. It covers types of theaters, puppets, elements of a play, and how to effectively use children’s songs and stories. The course includes practical applications of meaningful plays and dramatic activities that contribute to the holistic development of children in early childhood, as well as using theater and drama to address certain behavioral problems.

This course introduces students to different types of artistic skills and equips them to foster and develop these skills in children during early childhood through artistic activities and media. It also covers the objectives and importance of art education, and the role of children’s arts in nurturing creativity and innovation in young children.

This course focuses on key topics related to curricula and educational policies in early childhood. It introduces students to the latest teaching methods adopted in both Arab and foreign countries and provides summaries of recent research and contemporary studies in the field of early childhood curricula and teaching methods.

This course introduces the concept of community partnership, its importance, objectives, domains, and the stakeholders involved in early childhood education. It covers the standards of community partnership, key strategies for effective engagement, challenges to participation, and methods of evaluation. The course also explores forms of effective communication between families and educational institutions, the roles of families in early childhood settings, and reviews local and international experiences in family and community partnerships in early childhood.

This course addresses children’s culture and literature through various mediums, exploring the characteristics and standards of different literary forms presented to children. It discusses how literature serves as a medium for providing cultural experiences and fostering children’s personality development. The course aims to equip students with knowledge about culture in general, children’s culture in particular, its characteristics and significance for both the child and society, as well as the role of children’s literature in child development and problem-solving.

This course introduces students to the concept of learning centers in early childhood education and related terminology. It covers the requirements for establishing and organizing these environments, as well as their design principles. The course also provides students with a deeper understanding of the impact of learning environments on children’s growth and behavior. Additionally, it familiarizes students with models of learning environments that enhance their skills in planning, evaluating, designing, and developing effective learning spaces.

This course introduces students to the concept of play, its objectives, and its importance in early childhood. It explores the impact of play on children’s personality and development, as well as major theories of play. The course also examines approaches to guidance and teaching through play in early childhood. Its aim is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of play in early childhood, its developmental effects, and related topics.

This course addresses scientific approaches related to the learning process, the educational context, and the factors influencing it. It highlights the importance of interaction between students, teachers, and the learning environment. Topics include learning development, the concept and significance of educational psychology, learning theories and their applications, as well as learning models and strategies. The course also examines psychological theories that explain human behavior and their educational applications in classroom contexts, especially in early childhood, to enhance learning effectiveness.

The Field Training (1) course aims to enable students to link theoretical knowledge with practical applications in the field of early childhood education through observation and gradual participation in educational activities within early childhood institutions.
The course develops students’ skills in planning and implementing educational activities, analyzing classroom situations, and proposing innovative pedagogical solutions to behavioral and linguistic problems observed among children.
It also enhances values of cooperation and professional responsibility, preparing students to assume their future roles as qualified teachers in early childhood learning environments.

This course equips students with the skills necessary to apply play and games in the kindergarten environment. It covers the importance of play, its theories, domains, and materials, and their connection to various aspects of child development. The course also prepares students to create, evaluate, and analyze games to achieve developmental and learning objectives.

This course focuses on managing the teaching and learning environment, covering its concept and characteristics. It introduces administrative processes in early childhood, including planning, organizing, communication, and educational supervision. The course also presents the kindergarten as an educational system, the roles and administrative responsibilities of early childhood teachers, and the nature of preschool education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This course focuses on language skills and basic reading skills in early childhood, including the sub-skills that contribute to their development. It covers theories related to the stages of language development in children and the design of activities to enhance language and reading skills. The course also provides students with practical experience in preparing activities suitable for developing these skills in young children.

This course introduces students to psychological, behavioral, and educational problems in children during their developmental stages and how to identify them based on scientific criteria. It emphasizes the teacher’s role in understanding children’s developmental nature, cognitive needs, and the main issues they face, including recognizing, diagnosing, and assessing problematic behaviors. The course covers the classification, definitions, causes, and treatment of childhood problems, such as: Motor health issues (e.g., loss of appetite, partial vision or hearing loss) Emotional and psychological problems (e.g., aggression, anger, shyness) Social and behavioral adaptation problems (e.g., vandalism, bullying, theft, lying) Learning readiness issues (e.g., poor attention, weak perception, speech disorders) The course also provides training in techniques and methods for addressing children’s problems and applying treatment approaches appropriate for early childhood.

This course introduces students to various topics related to early childhood in English. It aims to provide students with knowledge and skills relevant to these topics, expand their vocabulary and terminology in the field of early childhood, and develop their ability to translate texts between English and Arabic. The course also enhances students’ pronunciation of key words and terms accurately within the context of early childhood.

This course focuses on the theoretical foundations of approaches to dealing with individuals with disabilities. It covers intellectual frameworks and their implications in shaping methods tailored to the unique characteristics of each type of disability. The course also introduces modern trends in training and rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, it familiarizes students with different types of disabilities, highlighting their characteristics and appropriate educational approaches in line with contemporary practices.

This course covers scientific concepts and skills in early childhood science curricula and explores key theories for developing these concepts and skills in children’s learning. It includes designing activities to enhance children’s scientific understanding and provides students with practical experience in preparing age-appropriate science activities.

This course provides students with the principles of educational research, including its concept, objectives, fields, and characteristics. It teaches students how to apply the scientific method in research, identify research problems in educational studies, and evaluate them. Students also learn about types and classifications of educational research, the steps of conducting research, and the importance of adhering to the ethics of educational research.

This course introduces students to the mathematical concepts and skills to be developed in early childhood. It covers the objectives of early childhood science and mathematics programs and the teacher’s role in fostering mathematical concepts by understanding the levels of concept formation according to theories and acquisition methods. The course emphasizes modern teaching methods such as play, guided exploration, and inquiry, and provides practical training in planning and designing math activities across learning centers, including the mathematics area and games, using microteaching techniques.

This course covers the fundamental concepts related to the classroom environment, its importance, objectives, functions, and methods. It also addresses the responsibilities and tasks of teachers in effective classroom management, highlights common challenges faced by teachers, and explores strategies and techniques for addressing them.

This course equips students with research skills in early childhood by introducing the fundamental concepts of scientific research and the types of research conducted in the field. It covers how to develop a research plan, data collection tools, and practical training in writing research reports and presenting research proposals. The course also aims to foster positive attitudes toward adherence to the ethics of scientific research.

This course addresses the concept of child mental health, its importance, objectives, and indicators of mental well-being. It covers approaches to mental health, normal and abnormal behavior, child psychological adjustment, personality types, and strategies for effectively interacting with different personality types.

This course introduces students to the concept of assessment in early childhood. It covers the theoretical and practical foundations of measurement and evaluation, and their role in the educational process during early childhood. Students learn about modern assessment methods and tools in the field of early childhood, and receive practical training on how to apply them, analyze results, and utilize them effectively in the teaching and learning process.

This course addresses the concept of the education system and its components, focusing on the nature of educational systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, their philosophy, and influencing factors. It also examines the challenges faced by these systems in Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, and globally, as well as strategies for their development, innovation, and quality enhancement.

The course is concerned with providing knowledge related to the concept of the origins and basics of educational technologies, its connection and integration with modern learning and school, as well as technical innovations in the field and their use in learning and teaching. Its connection with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the Transformation Program 2020. It helps the learner to choose appropriate educational technologies.

 

This course presents the philosophical and educational foundations and learning theories underlying curricula. It explains the factors influencing curriculum design and introduces students to modern and traditional types of curricula, their organization, and provides a comparative analysis between them.

This course provides scientific content explaining the definition of learning disabilities and the main classifications in this field. It highlights the key characteristics of this group and common learning difficulties in the Saudi educational environment. The course also presents various strategies for working with children with learning disabilities and the role of the family in supporting these children.

This course addresses the concept of inclusive education, highlighting its historical development, principles, and philosophy. It explains the relationship between inclusive education and local legislation, as well as its positive impact on children with disabilities. The course also covers international and local systems and policies that affirm the rights and responsibilities of children with disabilities and those involved in their education and training. Additionally, it emphasizes the roles of schools, families, and communities in embedding the philosophy of inclusive education.

The Field Training (2) course aims to enable students to practice actual teaching in early childhood settings through designing and implementing educational activities under direct field supervision.
Students apply the knowledge and instructional strategies acquired in previous courses and demonstrate their competence in preparing teaching materials and organizing the classroom learning environment.
They also train to analyze and assess children’s performance, develop teamwork and professional responsibility skills, and become well-prepared to perform effectively as teachers in early childhood institutions

This course covers concepts and practical applications for preparing leadership personnel skilled in leading educational institutions. It introduces students to both modern and traditional theories of educational leadership and trains them in proactive problem-solving in educational settings. The course also explores the qualities and characteristics of an educational leader and their relationship with individuals and institutions.

This course introduces students to the characteristics of children’s drawings, their educational, psychological, and artistic significance, and their developmental stages. It explores the relationship between children’s drawings and various aspects of development (physical, cognitive, intellectual, and social). Students learn to analyze drawings using established scientific methods and examine the different factors influencing expression, including the roles of family and school.

This course covers the fundamental principles and concepts of measurement and evaluation, enabling early childhood teachers to develop and apply appropriate assessment tools and accurately analyze and interpret the results. Upon completing the course, students are expected to be able to select and construct measurement and evaluation tools for various aspects of child development and analyze the results correctly.

This course focuses on discussing significant issues and problems related to children in early childhood. Discussions center on highlighting challenges faced by children and those around them, as well as emerging topics in the field of early childhood. Students, with the guidance of the instructor, present these issues scientifically based on research and readings, preparing them as a research plan. The seminar also includes presentations in the presence of experts in the field, supported by educational materials, documents, and scientific resources.

This course covers the fundamentals of developing kindergarten programs and prepares students for the practical components of these programs. It includes discussions on the circle time system, objectives of kindergarten programs, and writing the theoretical sections of an integrated program in groups. The course also addresses the content of kindergarten programs, teaching methods, activities, and instructional tools. Students engage in the practical implementation of diverse integrated programs, assessment, and an overview of the modern national kindergarten curriculum.

This course introduces students to the concept of thinking, its characteristics, and its relationship with learning, memory, and language. It covers theories of thinking, common obstacles and errors in thinking during early childhood, classifications, forms, and methods of thinking, as well as key strategies and programs for developing thinking skills in early childhood.

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to understand the principles of guidance and counseling, and to develop children’s social skills. It covers rules and strategies for behavior guidance, foundations of child psychological counseling, and the concept, objectives, fields, and domains of guidance. Students learn strategies for behavior modification, various counseling services to address behavioral problems and psychological disorders, family educational services for children, and how to apply guidance and counseling theories to modify behavior.

This course covers the fundamental concepts of early intervention and reviews modern practices and approaches in the field according to the latest educational trends. It focuses on the nature of disabilities in early childhood and early detection methods, including early warning signs and levels of disability prevention. The course also addresses models for managing early intervention programs and the community roles necessary for their success.

This course examines major global curricula and programs for early childhood. It discusses these curricula in terms of their theoretical and philosophical foundations, content, daily program organization, classroom environment, the teacher’s role, and other elements of the educational process in early childhood classrooms. The course provides a critical analytical perspective on these curricula based on global standards for early childhood programs (NAEYC) and includes an analysis of selected global curricula implemented in the Saudi context.

This course aims to prepare students to effectively handle teaching and learning situations within the kindergarten environment by applying modern assessment methods and practicing educational strategies suited to children’s characteristics. It enhances students’ ability to identify real-life challenges in the training environment and propose practical solutions. The course emphasizes developing communication and teamwork skills, as well as fostering independence and appropriate educational decision-making. It provides students with direct practical experience that integrates theoretical and practical knowledge, qualifying them to play an active role as caregivers and teachers in early childhood institutions.