Learning and Educational Leadership Department

Overview

Vision & Mission

Academic Programs

Facilities

Faculty & Staff

General Enquiries

Overview

The Learning and Educational Leadership Department is committed to preparing visionary teachers and school leaders who drive innovation, care deeply for the well-being of children, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of education in the UAE and beyond. By offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, we strive to address the evolving needs of today's educational landscape, empowering future leaders to navigate and shape the future of modern education. The Department is at the forefront of educational research, driven by internationally recognized experts in the field of education and educational leadership.

Faculty members in the Department are involved in a wide range of scholarship and activities, with research specifically addressing issues of concern and interest to the UAE context. The findings and recommendations of those studies are put forward to assist policy-makers in taking appropriate measures and decisions to improve education in the country like teaching and scholarship activities, the Department participates in community service at the local, national, regional and international levels. The academic international recognition of the College of Education enables the Department to offer consultancies to a wide range of high profile organisations. Taken together, and with the support of colleagues from other departments and the University, the Department will continue to improve its services to its community and work assiduously to develop academic and research policy agenda to achieve and maintain the UAE University mission.

Vision & Mission

Vision

Our vision is to be a leading department, known for excellence in research, educational leadership, and teacher preparation, and to inspire a diverse community of educators committed to advancing impactful education.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare transformative teachers, school leaders and innovative, impactful researchers who are dedicated to creating dynamic and innovative learning environments. Through rigorous academic programs and practical experiences, we empower students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to meet the challenges of education in a rapidly changing world. We are committed to fostering lifelong learning, critical thinking, and a deep sense of social responsibility.

Academic Programs

Facilities

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction has several facilities where students develop their skills and abilities and successfully communicate with educational societies inside and outside the college.

These facilities are:

Early Childhood Center.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Education Laboratory
Computer labs.

Faculty

Note: If calling from outside the UAEU organization, dial (+971 3 713) before the extension.

Name	Position	Email	Ext.
Dr. Rashid M. Al Riyami	Assistant Professor, Chair of Department	AlRiyami@uaeu.ac.ae	6204
Dr. Rachel Allison Takriti	Associate Professor	r.takriti@uaeu.ac.ae	6210
Prof. Hassan Tairab	Professor	tairab@uaeu.ac.ae	6212
Prof. Ali Shehadeh	Professor	Ali.shehadeh@uaeu.ac.ae	4078
Prof. Ahmad Qablan	Professor	qablan@uaeu.ac.ae	6214
Dr. Negmeldin Alsheikh	Associate Professor	nalsheikh@uaeu.ac.ae	6253
Dr. Qilong Zhang	Associate Professor	Qilong.zhang@uaeu.ac.ae	6220
Dr. Ghadah Morshedi	Associate Professor	g_almurshidi@uaeu.ac.ae	6462
Dr. Badrya AlKhanbooli	Assistant Professor	b.khanbooli@uaeu.ac.ae	6215
Dr. Mona Al-Janahi	Assistant Professor	monahumaid@uaeu.ac.ae	6205
Dr. Jamie Costley	Assistant Professor	jcostley@uaeu.ac.ae	6296
Prof. David Palfreyman	Professor	dpalf@uaeu.ac.ae	6238
Dr. Jogymol Alex	Assistant Professor	jalex@uaeu.ac.ae	6248
Dr. Latifa Alketbi	Assistant Professor	latifa.s@uaeu.ac.ae	6255
Dr. Lise Westaway	Assistant Professor	lise.westaway@uaeu.ac.ae	6258
Dr. Laurent Ndijuye	Assistant Professor	lgnd@uaeu.ac.ae	6216
Dr. Mohamed Alhosani	Assistant Professor,	mohamed.alhosani@uaeu.ac.ae	6256
Prof. Ali Ibrahim	Professor	ali_saidebrahim@uaeu.ac.ae	6206
Prof. George Odhiambo	Professor	george.odhiambo@uaeu.ac.ae	6234
Dr. Sultan Al Suwaidi	Assistant Professor	Salsuwaidi@uaeu.ac.ae	4602
Dr. Ahmed Al Kaabi	Assistant Professor	ahmed.alkaabi@uaeu.ac.ae	6235
Dr. Shaikhah Al Taneijy	Associate Professor	shaikaha@uaeu.ac.ae	6275
Dr. Ahmad Ababneh	Instructor	a.ababneh@uaeu.ac.ae
Dr. Shahinaz Osman	Instructor	Shahinaz.Osman@uaeu.ac.ae	6237
Prof. Nikolaos Tsingilis	Professor	ntsingilis@uaeu.ac.ae
Dr. Jae Hyung Park	Assistant Professor	jpark@uaeu.ac.ae

Staff

Note: If calling from outside the UAEU organization, dial (+971 3 713) before the extension.

Name	Position	Email	Ext
Ms. Jawaher AlBlooshi	Administrator 1	jawaher.f@uaeu.ac.ae	5007

General Enquiries

Thank you for your interest in the Curriculum and Instruction Department. We welcome your query and encourage you to contact us using the information below:

College of Education,
United Arab Emirates University,
P.O.Box: 15551, Al Ain,
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone : + 971 3 713 5007

curr.edu@uaeu.ac.ae