University of Qatar
Graduate Special Diploma Program
Psychological Sciences Department
College of Education
English for Educators 3
1-Instructor Information
Name: Dr. Eman Zaki
Professor of Curricula & Methods of Teaching
Email
: eman2004ets@yahoo.com
Eman.Zaki@qu.edu.qa
Mobile Phone:
5485823
Office:
Room (103) college of education Building
Office hours:
3-4
2-Course Information:
Title: English for Educators 3
Number: ED (110572)
Status: A non-credit course (pass/fail course)
Class Meeting time: Sunday 3-6
Classroom:
Room (129)
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Course description:
This course is designed to provide students with specialized
vocabulary, some speaking language functions, reading
comprehension skills, grammar and free writing in English
related to the field of special Education. It is designed to
familiarize the students with enough English to read research
literature and be familiar with technical terms in special
Education in preparation for their graduation projects. Class
reading articles, grammar web sites and video series would be
used during class times. Writing will be always emphasized in
class.
Course Objectives:
This course aims at helping students:
By the end of the course students would be able to:
1- Identify the specialized vocabulary of the related courses in
the semester of study.
2- Read long English selections from the research literature
related to the topics of the courses they are studying.
3- Converse in class with each other and the instructor about
beginning concepts and passages of English.
4- Use features of English grammar correctly.
5- Write a good amount of English text related to vocabulary,
reading comprehension and beginning written language
literacy.
6- Translate relevant texts from English into Arabic.
7- Identify some language functions and their relevant
words and phrases.
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Course learning outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1- identify key vocabulary related to the reading selections
covered in class and their equivalence in Arabic.
2-use key vocabulary in sentences of their own.
3- make their own word dictionary of the specialized
vocabulary
4-use some effective reading strategies in reading specialized
texts in special education.
5-discuss important topics and issues in special education
related to the reading selections.
6- use the grammatical features taught correctly whether in
speech or writing .
7-use the online grammatical site effectively
http://www.English4u.com
8- Converse in English in an appropriate way using some
language functions acquired in class through the
language video series ( A weekend away )
9- Write simple paragraphs correctly.
Content:
There is no required textbook for this class. Readings will
come from articles supplied by the course instructor for the
special education program. They are articles, abstracts, and
research studies related to the field chosen from the library
books, journals and on line sites. A group of questions are
always generated by students and the instructor after the
readings .A list of terms is provided by the instructor. Students
are also provided with grammar exercises and worksheets
chosen from English textbooks to practice correct language
usage and prepare for writing short paragraphs. Language
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functions are to be introduced through materials and the video
series.
Instructional Strategies:
A variety of interactive teaching strategies are used:
discussion, lecturing and cooperative learning groups
.Watching videos are also employed. Students are always
encouraged to generate questions related to the reading
selections. Different language skills activities are also
encouraged.
Course Regulations:
Students are expected to:
1- attend all classes.
2- do all their home work and submit it weekly.
3- complete their assignments and submit it on time.
4- be active participants in the classroom.
apply what they learn in the field settings
5- attend their course tests in time unless it is a case of
emergency.
6- abid by the important timelines agreed upon at the
beginning of the course .
Important Deadlines
Mid Term Exam
End of Term Exam
Submission of
Assignments
Submission of Homework
Weekly ( Class Time )
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Assessment System
1-Two examinations are conducted (mid term (20) and final
term (20).The exams consist of different sections with different
scores.
a-a reading passage
B-translation of terms
C-grammar and language structures
d-a language functions section
e-a writing section
2-Research activities and Assignments (20 scores)
Students are provided with a list of at least 15 different
activities to choose one from .It is prepared to suit different
students' learning styles and preferences.
3-Attendence (10)
Students are expected to follow Qatar University policy for
attendance.
4-Class participation (15)
Student participation will take the forms of:
a- Working cooperatively in Groups
b- Provision of interesting ideas
d- Classroom discussion
5-Homework (15)
Students are always provided with grammar exercises for
homework using the online site .Sometimes they have
homework related to generating questions related to the
reading selections or have some readings to do at home.
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Distribution of the Course Grades
Mid
Term
Test
End of
Term Test
Class
participation
Assignment
Homework
Attendance
01
20
15
01
15
01
Learning Resources:
Students are provided with:
1- A list of references found in the university library related
to their chosen articles in particular as well as their field of
specialization in general .This list is expected to encourage
them to locate information for their courses and conduct
research.
2- A list of internet sites relevant to their field of study.
3- Language and grammar worksheets to be read explained
and answered.
4- Special Education articles, abstracts and research studies.
5- A list of terms in the field of special Education extracted
from their readings.
Articles Covered :( To be decided by the instructor)
Language points Covered :( To be decided by the instructor)
Language References (To be decided by the instructor)
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A suggested list
1-Holt R. (1999) A foundation Course in English: Grammar Practice,
Book 6.Macmillan Publishers.
2-Roberts, J. (1988) Steps to Fluency: A short course in communication,
Prentice Hall International (UK) LTD.
3-Murphy, R. (1987) English Grammar in Use: A reference and practice
book for intermediate students, Cambridge university press.
4- A video series titled "a weekend away"
5-a grammar exercises web site that we use for class :
http://www.English4u.com
Useful Internet Sites
http://www.moe.edu.kw/schools/Alrajaa/index.htm
-http://www.welcome.to/alnoor_school
-http://www.q8ds.com/
-http://www.mym.4mg.com/
-http://www.Kuwait.net/`disabled/
-http://www.ahlansharjah.com/docs/schs/index.htm
-http://www.bahraindisabled.org/
-http://www.oadiabled.org.om/
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-http://www.bdss.org/
http://www.helpcenter.med.sa/Arabic/ARinde
x.html
-http://www.geocities.com/saeedmg_2000/ind
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Assignments :( A suggested List)
1-Research and prepare a 15 minute oral presentation explaining a
certain topic of interest related to your major.
2-Identify three well-known leaders in the field of special education
and write about them.
3-Collect definitions of exceptional children from different sources.
Compare them for common elements and contrast them for major
differences.
4-Review journals and discuss one of the research studies done in the
field of special education.
5-Translate a journal article in one of the special education fields or
topics.
6-Discuss some case studies that you read about or researched.
7-Discuss one of the common methods used to study children with
special needs.
8-Research one of the countries that had done great efforts in the
field of special education.
9-Write a research paper on the required characteristics of the
special education teacher (A list of qualities)
10-Research one type of impairments including:
A-characteristics
b-research done
C-ways of treatment d-role of the special education teacher
11-Prepare a photo album for different kinds of impairments or one
type with notes
12-Search the web on an interesting article related to special
education
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13-Prepare a list of interesting sites on the internet related to your
field of study (at least 20)
14-Prepare a bulletin board in your field of study with pictures and
articles.
A list of Video Recording Tapes
In the Learning Resources Center related to Special Education
1- Communication disorders :An Introductory guide for
teachers
2- Recognizing children with special needs
3- The Fragile Brain that Impairs Learning
4- Working with high risk students
5- A practical Guide to Brain –Based
Learning
6- How Does the Mind Grow
7- Working with high risk students
8- Students at Risk
9- Performance Assessment: a Teacher
Knowing
10-Observation Techniques
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way of
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[41] Exceptional children in the schools; special education in
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assistants in schools / Fox, Glenys, 2001
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