Bethlehem University, PO Box 9
Bethlehem, West Bank, Via Israel
Tel: 00 972 2 741 241/2/3
Fax: 00 972 2 744 440
Dean of the Faculty of Education
Non-profit; research and analysis; school development; in-service training.
The Education Development Center (EDC), which was established in 1994 and includes the Bethlehem University School Development Project, is an extension of the activities of the academic programs of the Faculty of Education at Bethlehem University. It complements and enriches the educational pre-service and in-service teacher training programs offered by the University. The Center aims to assist teachers in developing teaching techniques which will promote a learning-oriented school program and which encourage logical thinking, problem solving and creativity in pre- and elementary-school students. Through the active participation of teachers it explores and produces a variety of alternative, successful teaching methods and aids, and exposes teachers to these methods, either directly (through classroom observation and micro-teaching) or indirectly (through audio-visual materials). The Center aims to contribute to the development of curricula and educational materials through workshops and a resource library, and by providing consultative services to teachers and schools. The Center also provides assistance to students regarding study skills, report-writing an library use. The Center's aims are implemented through: Program Enrichment, which provides systematic follow-up of teacher training graduates and students, Remedial Education, which focuses on teaching students with special needs, and School Consultancy, in coordination with the Community Development and Continuing Education Office.
A Professional Committee, made up of members of Bethlehem University's Education Faculty and other departments with relevant expertise, defines the educational philosophy to be used as a basis for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the programs. A coordinator, selected by and accountable to the Committee, and a Staff Team are responsible for the implementation of the programs.
Elaine Clark
Educational Network, POB 66, Ramallah, West Bank
tel: 02 995 6230/fax: 02 995 6231 e-mail: eclark@ednet.birzeit.edu