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Our Mission

The overall mission of the Science and Mathematics Education Center is four-fold:

  • To conduct and support quality research on the teaching and learning of science

    and mathematics at the pre-school, elementary, and
    secondary level

  • To contribute to the development of quality science and mathematics teaching

    and research professional

  • To design and provide ongoing professional development for science and

    mathematics teachers in Lebanon and abroad

  • To effect a positive influence on the quality and status of school science and

    mathematics education locally, regionally, and
    internationally

The center currently accomplished its mission through the performance of a variety

of functions including but not
limited to:

  • Designing and teaching science and mathematics education course for pre-service

    teachers and masters level graduate students in
    cooperation with the Department of

    Education.
     

  • Designing and conducting research on teaching, learning and teacher professional

    development in science and mathematics

  • Designing and developing instructional materials in science and mathematics for

    students and teachers

  • Maintaining a current science and mathematics curriculum library for use by pre-service

    and in-service teaching professionals

  • Providing outreach consultation in science and mathematics education for schools,

    institutions and governments regarding
    curriculum design, the design of instructional

    environment, methods of evaluation, and professional development of teachers

  • Providing in-service professional development for teachers and subject-matter

    coordinators through special courses, workshops,
    institutes, conferences, or through

    participation in professional development initiatives by AUB or other institutions and

    organizations

Telephone

00961-1-350000 ext: 3094

FAX

00961-1-744461

Postal address

American University of Beirut, Fisk Hall, Room 241, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Bliss Street, Beirut, Lebanon

Electronic mail

General Information: smec@aub.edu.lb

 

 
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