Teacher Education Professional Diploma (TEPD)

By admin, 29 August, 2024

In 2016, QRTA launched the Teacher Education Professional Diploma (TEPD), which is awarded by the University of Jordan and accredited by the Jordanian Ministry of Education. Developed in collaboration with University College London (UCL) Institute of Education, the TEPD program was granted international accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the largest accreditation council of its kind in the US.


The TEPD program goes beyond traditional teacher training. It empowers educators to view the classroom as a launchpad for innovation, leadership, critical thinking and active citizenship. In today’s rapidly evolving world with transforming workplaces, students will encounter entirely new industries driven by technology and societal shifts by the time they graduate.


The TEPD program addresses this challenge by preparing teachers for the future (future-ready) and equipping them to guide students through these continuous changes as they become life-long learners.
The TEPD program offers two tracks:


1-Subject-Specific Track: Targeting mathematics, science, Arabic, English and early-grade teachers.
2-General Track: Targeting teachers of all other subjects, including arts, PE and ICT and excluding those covered by the Subject Specific Track.

Target Audience
Teachers passionate about the profession, with less than five years of experience.
Training hours
24
Months
9
Modality

The program is offered in a blended modality that includes synchronous sessions, asynchronous learning activities in addition to the practicum component in schools.
 

Designed to enrich the learning experience, the program is presented via online collaborative learning. Throughout the learning journey, student teachers are expected to engage in group activities and are encouraged to participate in individual and peer tasks in order to promote independent learning and enhance reflective thinking. They are also urged to partake in collaborative work through discussions, virtual learning environments and seminars (video conferencing).

 

The program also employs a blended learning approach that aims to create an interactive learning environment, whereby participants are expected to engage in synchronous learning with their peers and academic advisors through interactive synchronous sessions. Meanwhile, collaborative e-learning takes place within a virtual learning environment, where student teachers demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically reflect on professional practices, particularly their own teaching and learning practices.

Modules
Relationships and Learning Environment
Curriculum and Planning
Conditions for Learning
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Student Learning Assessment
ICT in Education
Subject Inquiry