College of Education and Human Development
Welcome to the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) in partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. We are committed to developing educators and leaders through learner-centered instruction, high-impact research, and practical experiences.
Students will be working closely with faculty to discover advanced, proven-effective methods to address, and solve challenges in schools, organizations, communities, and educational spaces across Baghdad, Iraq, and around the world. Graduates from CEHD will be prepared to build on Iraq’s rich culture and history to foster an environment of innovation, growth, and prosperity.
At AUIB’s CEHD, we believe that everyone has the potential and unique talents to become an educator in any setting – a school, a company, and so much more. Driven by your knowledge and aspirations, you will make a difference in the lives of students, learners, organizations, and communities
At AUIB’s College of Education and Human Development, we are scholars, educators, and innovators who promote access, quality, and equity in education across a broad array of settings, experiences, and backgrounds. We aim to prepare the next generation of Iraqi educational leaders for economic and human development with learner centered, evidence-based instruction, and culturally responsive curriculum and instruction.
Degrees offered by College of Education and Human Development
Welcome to the Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Learning Design (TLD)
Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow, Transform the future of Education!
Are you ready to become a leading Educator? In the Teaching and Learning Design Bachelor’s program, you will be introduced to innovative ways of using education as a tool to design and lead effective practices in diverse educational settings such as schools, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government agencies.
What You Will Learn With AUIB
Throughout the program, you will build a toolbox of skills and knowledge that can be used in teaching, learning, and design in a variety of educational settings:
Knowledge and Skills:
- Instructional Skills: Learn effective teaching strategies, lesson planning, curriculum development, and assessment techniques to engage and educate learners.
- Learning Sciences: Engage in the study of learning with the application of research to design innovative educational interventions and environments.
- Education Design: learn a systematic approach to solve complex problems in schools and organizations.
- Human Development: Gain insights into the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of learners used to tailor instructional methods and design to support the unique needs of each learner.
- Educational Psychology: Learn theories and concepts that explain how individuals learn and develop, in addition to psychological factors influencing teaching and learning processes.
- Educational Policies and Systems: Study the broader context of education, including educational policies, systems, research, and improvement efforts.
- Education Technology: Learn effective strategies to integrate technology to support teaching and learning.
- International development: Gain an understanding of the nature, function, and development of organizations, including educational ones, affected by globalization in societies. national, and international levels.
Why Learn With AUIB: Your Career Opportunities
The AUIB Bachelor of Art in Teaching and Learning Design leads to a variety of career pathways. Graduates can pursue roles in:
- Teaching & School Administration in Public and Private international schools in the Middle East
- Entrepreneurship and Social Impact in Education
- Development of Educational Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Programs
- Non-profit and Social Services in the Education Sector
- Education Social Policy and Law
Choose your pathway
Enrolling in the Teaching and Learning Design allows you to immerse yourself in the field of education at large, with the opportunity to select a specialty by choosing one of the following pathways:
- Teaching Pathway: If you are passionate about being in the classroom and hope to enhance the primary school experience for Iraqi students, this pathway helps you gain the skills and qualifications that lead to a teaching certification for the primary grades.
- Learning Design Pathway: If improving educational settings in organizations and communities inspires you, this pathway offers an opportunity to acquire skills and experiences to enter careers as an educator in organizations such as non-profits, local and international NGOs, and government agencies.
Course alignment by pathway
| Pathway | Teaching | Learning Design |
|---|---|---|
| Course List | Introduction to Reading | Literature in Context |
| Reading II | Language and Thinking | |
| Introduction to Writing | Proposal Writing | |
| Math Reasoning and Methods | Evidence-Based Decision Making | |
| Science Reasoning and Methods | Improvement Science for Learning and Development | |
| Social Studies Reasoning and Methods | Learning and Design in Context |
How You Will Learn At AUIB: Immersion: Be curious. Discover your passion. Learn by experience.
Immersion gives every TLD student the opportunity to pursue intellectual curiosities through immersive experiences that are as creative and unique as the students themselves. Experimental learning is a core component of your academic journey.
- Networking: meetings and visits to organizations to help inform and to secure internships throughout the program
- Internships: Three internship opportunities, two will be part of a seminar course and one will be an immersive experience where you will be placed in a school or organization.
- Capstone: a culminating project that will be presented by each student to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program.
Who Will You Learn With: Expert Faculty
A distinguished educator and researcher with a rich career spanning academia, leadership, and industry. Her journey includes roles at US Naval Academy, where she has led the curricular integration, student research, and faculty development initiatives. Her extensive teaching portfolio includes data science, leadership, and engineering. Dr. Webster-Giddings’ commitment to excellence is evident through her prolific publications, transformative workshops, and strategic contributions to organizations like the USNA foundation and Historic London Town and Gardens.
Contact Information – allison.giddings@auib.edu.iq
An advocate for international education, fostering inquisitive and compassionate learners. She champions inquiry-based learning to address local and global challenges, skillfully engaging students, and communities. With expertise in coaching, curriculum design, and equity, she propels student growth. Driven to prepare pre-service educators for globally minded classrooms.
Contact Information – Pallavi.reddy@auib.edu.iq
International Partnership
AUIB’s CEHD is working in partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development to develop higher education for academic excellence and build a stronger teacher and educator workforce in the region. Supported by a two-year U.S. State Department grant, Peabody College will lead AUIB’s efforts in designing and launching the CEHD.
Inspire, Innovate, Educate!
Your Future. Your Success.
Through a rich suite of courses and co-curricular experiences, along with the mentorship of exceptional faculty, the Teaching and Learning Design program prepares you to make a difference in education today and plan for a brighter future.
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Bachelor of Science in Teaching and Learning Design
Enrolling in the Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Learning Design (TLD), you will immerse yourself in a program that uses education as the tool to design and lead effective practices in diverse educational settings such as schools, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government agencies. You will be challenged to think critically, design creatively, teach innovatively, and help youth learn effectively. This program will train you to improve educational systems domestically and globally across all levels of society. As a student in the CEHD, you will learn innovative teaching strategies, curriculum design, action research, entrepreneurship, organizational management, technology integration, and so much more. Once you enroll, in the CEHD, you can choose one of the two pathways to a diploma:
- Teaching Pathway: If you are passionate about being in the classroom and hope to enhance the primary school experience for Iraqi students, this pathway helps you gain the skills and qualifications that lead to a teaching certification for the primary grades.
- Learning Design Pathway: If improving educational settings in organizations and communities inspires you, this pathway offers an opportunity to acquire skills and experiences to enter careers as an educator in organizations such as non-profits, local and international NGOs, and government agencies.
The Philosophy & Religion Department offers a number of “applied” ethics classes complementing the curricula of other AUIB colleges and courses of study in Biology and Chemistry prepare students for professional employment or to enter medical school and other health science programs. Similarly, our Applied Mathematics curriculum provides a seamless transition to programs in AUIB’s forthcoming College of Engineering & Architecture.
Learn MoreOur Focus
Education is a central organizing activity in societies across the world, and the institutions created around education take many forms. We will inspire transformative change in education and human development through rigorous practice-informed scholarship and professional training. CEHD strives to reimagine the training of educators in Iraq in the broader spectrum. We envision ourselves as leading and cultivating the science of applied practice in teaching, learning and design.
Our curriculum includes hands-on experience in learning spaces to allow AUIB students to practice their skills and learned techniques with opportunity to reflect and grow. With all instruction and training in English, students will leave AUIB prepared to educate on a global stage. Through research-based practices and innovative approaches, supported with practical experiences, students will be equipped to meet the educational opportunities and challenges in Iraq, the region, and worldwide. AUIB offers up to 20 comprehensive and prestigious scholarships to recognize the most outstanding and promising students. These CEHD scholarships acknowledge students’ past dedication to academic achievement while investing in a student’s promising future as an educator. The scholarships are funded by the US Department of State in partnership with Vanderbilt University.
Course Catalog
Welcome to the comprehensive course catalogue of The American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB).
Our institution takes pride in offering a diverse array of academic programs, spanning across eight distinct colleges. As you embark on your educational journey, our course offerings encompass a rich tapestry of knowledge and opportunities. Explore our 20 programs meticulously designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s dynamic professional landscape.
From the arts and sciences to business, pharmacy, dentistry, and beyond, our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in each program’s curriculum. Whether you aspire to delve into the intricacies of healthcare technology, unravel the mysteries of the natural world, or cultivate business acumen, our colleges provide a supportive and enriching environment. We invite you to peruse this catalogue and discover the educational pathways that align with your passions and ambitions. At AUIB, we are dedicated to fostering a learning experience that transcends boundaries, preparing you for success in an ever-changing global landscape.
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