Values

The bachelor's Program in Early Childhood Education is based on core principles and values that reflect its philosophy and guide all aspects of teaching, learning, and professional practice. Below is an overview of the program's core principles and values:

1. Comprehensive Preparation:

The bachelor's Program in Early Childhood Education is based on the principle of "comprehensive development of the student-teacher," which includes providing deep cognitive education in the fields of child development and learning and instilling positive attitudes and flexible mental structures that support creative thinking and problem-solving. The program also focuses on imparting practical teaching skills.

2. Inclusivity and Diversity:

This principle involves a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that respects and values cultural and social diversity. It encourages faculty and student-teachers to respect differences and work within a framework that honors diverse backgrounds and abilities.

3. Holistic Well-being and Personal Balance:

The program is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that promotes the psychological and emotional well-being of student-teachers, offering excitement and enjoyment through interactive learning and participation in fun and motivating group activities. Additionally, the program aims to build a culture that recognizes and appreciates the achievements and efforts of student-teachers and fosters mutual recognition and support between students and faculty.

4. Professionalism and Ethics:

This principle emphasizes professional ethics and the high commitment to professional standards in teaching and interacting with children and their families. It also includes training student-teachers to act responsibly and with integrity, and to promote ethical behaviors in all interactions.

5. Collaboration and Partnership:

This principle is achieved by training student-teachers to form learning communities and build strong partnerships with families, communities, educational institutions, and professional bodies. It also involves promoting collaborative relationships that support child education and learning and providing opportunities for student-teachers to interact and learn from their communities.

6. Innovation and Acquaintance of current trends:

This is achieved by encouraging critical and creative thinking, using the latest technologies and innovations in early education, and motivating student-teachers to develop new and effective educational solutions to contemporary challenges.

7. Continuous Learning and Professional Development:

Emphasis is placed on the importance of continuous learning and professional development for faculty members, student-teachers, and graduates. Opportunities for professional and personal development are provided through workshops, training courses, and participation in research and conferences.

8. Responsiveness to Community Needs:

The bachelor's Program in Early Childhood Education is designed to respond to the needs and challenges of the community and contribute to improving early childhood learning in Jordan and the region.

9. Responsibility and Accountability:

The program's values emphasize high standards of responsibility and transparency in delivering education and assessing performance, with a focus on achieving results and providing regular reports on the program's progress and success.

10. Excellence and Quality:

The program is committed to applying the highest local and international educational standards in all aspects of teaching, training, and evaluation. It seeks to provide continuous training for student-teachers and use accurate and objective assessment techniques to improve academic and practical performance. The program also aims for continuous improvement of content and teaching methods, ensuring alignment with modern developments.

11. Flexibility:

The program is characterized by flexibility, designed to adapt to the circumstances and environment in which it is implemented. It ensures flexible learning for student-teachers of different academic levels, cultural backgrounds, and personal and professional characteristics.

12. Passion:

The program is committed to fostering a passion for education among student-teachers in all aspects of training and teaching. It aims to generate positive feelings that enhance the desire for education and revive the energy of student-teachers to achieve the program's desired goals.
These core principles and values are intended to provide a solid foundation for the Bachelor's Program in Early Childhood Education, helping to cultivate a new generation of teachers equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and mental frameworks necessary to address the challenges of early education in Jordan and the region, and meet the needs of children in the 21st century.