Faculty of Education

Mukhtar Ahmed Omar

Dean, Faculty of Education

Message from the Dean

Our vision at the Faculty of Education is to become an internationally renowned center of excellence in teaching and education. We are committed to producing knowledgeable, reflective lifelong learners who not only excel in their profession but also care deeply about the welfare of others and the environment.
Our mission is clear: to advance knowledge through reflective teaching, leading-edge pedagogy, innovative curriculum, modern ICT, and engagement with learners. We are dedicated to promoting a culture of peace, dialogue, democracy, and indigenous knowledge through our various programs.
With these objectives in mind, we aim to produce well-qualified teachers in both natural and social sciences for primary and secondary schools in Somaliland and the region. Additionally, we provide in-service training opportunities to educational staff and related fields, ensuring they are equipped with the latest knowledge and competencies in educational management.
Moreover, our commitment to improving education theory and practice is unwavering. We strive to contribute to the development of our nation through quality research and publications in the field of education. Our educational programs are designed to be innovative and diverse, addressing the evolving needs of the changing world.
Furthermore, we are dedicated to producing high-quality educationists who possess advanced knowledge in their fields of specialization, as well as modern ICT skills necessary for professional educational provision.
As we move forward, it is imperative that we strengthen the education profession through active engagement in initiatives, enterprises, and activities. Through discussions, debates, and the provision of expert knowledge, we aim to elevate the standards of education and contribute meaningfully to society.

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About the Faculty

Vision

Faculty of education aspires to be an internationally renowned center of excellence in teaching and education; producing knowledgeable, reflective life-long learning teachers who care about the welfare of others and the environment, and who are recognized for their leadership and commitment to the very best in teaching and learning

Mission

The faculty of education is committed to the advancement of knowledge through reflective teaching, leading-edge pedagogy, innovative curriculum, modern ICT, engagement with learners, environmental awareness and resource optimization. Through its different programmes, the faculty is committed to promoting the culture of peace, dialogue, democracy and indigenous knowledge.

Objectives

The objectives of the faculty of education are to:

  1. Produce well-qualified teachers in the fields of natural and social sciences for secondary schools in Somaliland and the region.
  2. Provide in-service training opportunities to staff of educational institutions, Ministry of Education and related fields for the purpose of upgrading and updating their knowledge and competencies in educational management and sustain an outstanding academic staff dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate excellence in teaching, learning and research.
  3. Improve education theory and practice and contribute to the development of the nation by producing quality research and publications in the field of education; and provide innovative and diverse educational programmes that respond to the needs of the changing world.
  4. Produce high quality educationists who are equipped with advanced knowledge in their fields of specialization, up-to date professional knowledge and modern ICT skills in professional educational provision.
  5. Strengthen the education profession through active engagement in significant initiatives, enterprises and activities, and through discussions, debates and the provision of expert knowledge.

History & Background

The Faculty of Education is one of the oldest faculties in the university. It was established in 1998 with the aim of producing qualified teachers, specialized for every subject needed in secondary schools and other institutions in the country. The faculty started with three lecturers and ten students, and has grown tremendously since then. It is one of the largest faculties in the University, about 35 lecturers and over 250 students. The faculty offers Bachelor of Science in education degrees in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, and Bachelor of Arts in education degrees in history, geography and English-subject combinations, and many other subject combinations.

Faculty Programs

Bachelor of Science/Arts in Education

The Bachelor of Science/Arts in Education program at Amoud University produces well-qualified teachers through coursework, exams, and projects. It addresses the shortage of qualified teachers in the country and focuses on subject matter expertise and educational methodologies. Graduates contribute to education development through research. The program covers at least 46 courses over four years, with a minimum of 140 credit units required for graduation.

Diploma in Education

The faculty of education offers diploma programmes in secondary and primary education. The two-year program produces quality teachers for science, math, social studies, Arabic, English, and Islamic Studies. Diploma in secondary education requires double majors for increased effectiveness and efficiency.

Faculty Management Team

Warsame Abokor

Associate Dean, Faculty of Computing & ICT

Khaled Abdirahman

Associate Dean, Faculty of Computing & ICT

Ahmed Abdillahi

Associate Dean, Faculty of Computing & ICT

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