Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC)

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Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC)

Director:	El Mouhayar, Rabih
Professors:	BouJaoude, Saouma
Associate Professors:	Amin, Tamer; El Mouhayar, Rabih; Khishfe, Rola
Lecturer:	Osman, Enja

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 levels,
to contribute to the development of quality science and mathematics teaching and research professionals,
to design and provide ongoing professional development for science and mathematics teachers in Lebanon and abroad,
and to effect a positive influence on the quality and status of school science and mathematics education locally, regionally, and internationally.

The Center currently accomplishes its mission through the performance of a variety of functions including, but not limited to:

designing and teaching science and mathematics education courses for pre-service teachers and master’s 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 environments, methods of evaluation, and professional development for teachers, and
providing in-service professional development for teachers and subject-matter coordinators through special courses, workshops, institutes, conferences, or through participation in professional development initiatives sponsored by AUB or other institutions and organizations.

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