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).

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

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.

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).

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