المنهج الجامعي في ضوء التحديات المستجدة في التعليم العالي في لبنان : كلية التربية في جامعة العلوم و الآداب اللبنانية (USAL)‎ نموذجا

Abstract EN

This study emerges from an urgent need called for by the emerging challenges on the reality of public life in general and the educational sector in higher education in particular.

this study aims at investigating the basic modifications that must be made to the university curriculum followed in the department of early childhood education (ECE) in the faculty of education at the Lebanese university of sciences and letters.

the study has utilized the quantitative and qualitative descriptive analytical approach, relying on two tools : the questionnaire and focus groups.

the results showed key gaps in the digital competence represented in adapting digital tools flexibly and effectively to serve the teaching-learning process.

the study also revealed the existence of gaps in the operational skills of a number of competencies related to adapting the curriculum to the individual needs of learners, the correct and accurate use of the Arabic and foreign languages, addressing potential challenges during the educational and learning process, and employing active investigative critical thinking to adjust, analyze and use the acquired knowledge in accordance with the educational situation.

in addition, there are some missing skills in ECE major courses that assumingly should equip USAL undergraduates with necessary handy strategies required to teach children from birth to the age of eight.

in conclusion, the study recommends a number of measures that are necessary for reform and improvement.