The Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PPDT) at the American University in Dubai is a graduate-level program designed to prepare educators for diverse educational settings. It includes research-informed coursework, supervised teaching practicum experiences, and applied learning that connects theory to classroom practice. The PPDT focuses on professional ethics, collaboration, reflective practice, inclusive and differentiated instruction, technology-enhanced teaching, AI-informed educational practices, classroom management, and assessment literacy.
The PPDT is a 24-credit graduate diploma. It includes five core courses, concentration coursework, and a supervised teaching practicum. The program is structured for flexibility through evening classes and technology-enhanced learning formats. After completing the diploma, students may continue into the Master of Education (M.Ed.) by completing additional credits, including an education research component and a capstone project.
The program is intended for university graduates and aspiring educators pursuing UAE teacher licensure, career changers moving into teaching, teaching assistants seeking formal teaching qualifications, and in-service educators seeking recognized pedagogical credentials for career advancement.
Modules
- EDCO 600 Learning and Human Development
- EDCO 602 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- EDCO 604 Principles of Learning and Classroom Management
- EDCO 610 Inclusive Education and Differentiation
- EDCO 620 Technological Applications in the Classroom
- EDEL 605 Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies (or)
- EDEL 606 Elementary Methods and Assessment: Science & Math
- EDEL 630 Elementary Teaching Practicum
- EDSE 603 Secondary General Methods and Assessment
- EDSE 630 Secondary Teaching Practicum
- EDSI 605 Instructional Methods & Assessments for Students with Disabilities
- EDSI 630 Special and Inclusive Education Practicum
