Recently, the education system
has been facing pressures and challenges as a result of the modern
technological revolution, leading to a series of changes in human
relationships. New trends related to the educational process have emerged,
linking technology with education, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic and
the challenges the world faced at that time. In recent years, educational
platforms, educational software, and other concepts have appeared that
connected various academic curricula with technology as an easy and accessible
method that allows students to reach content with ease.
E-learning has become one of the
most essential skills that educational professionals at all levels must
possess. In fact, it has become a necessity in this era, which is characterized
by a knowledge explosion, an information revolution, and active knowledge with
a significant impact on the educational process. In line with the Jordanian
Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research’s interest in keeping pace with technological developments, it became
necessary to introduce programs that align with these requirements. From this
need, the idea of launching a Master's program in E-Learning Curricula at Zarqa
University was born.
This program is an essential
requirement for professionals in the field of education, in both the public and
private sectors, as well as for individuals working in companies serving the
education sector. The program aims to help them develop themselves and enhance their
cognitive and practical competencies in alignment with the global technological
revolution that must be embraced and utilized across all aspects of life,
including education.
Program
Vision
Leadership and excellence in the
Master's program in Curricula and E-Learning to achieve global recognition
among similar programs.
Program
Mission
To advance the Master's program
in Curricula and E-Learning in a way that reflects global trends and
developments in educational sciences, and to link them with labor market needs
and comprehensive development plans in Jordan.
Program
Objectives
1. To
prepare students to work in the e-learning sector by developing, implementing,
completing, and evaluating e-learning and distance education programs, and to
enhance their ability to utilize the features of the e-learning environment to
improve practices and innovate according to their capacities.
2. To
familiarize students in the field of educational technologies with the concepts
and theories related to learning, teaching, and training using educational
technologies, in addition to the educational applications of these concepts for
the successful implementation of e-learning.
To
develop awareness of the emerging context of e-learning in higher education,
and to prepare future graduates with a critical understanding of frameworks for
participatory knowledge production, quality assurance, qualifications, and
accreditation needed to formulate future e-learning strategies.