About
The Department of Education at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reflects the dynamic character of the ethnically and culturally diverse Negev region.
The 21 faculty members – many internationally known scholars in their fields –represent diverse disciplines in the study of education. These include social philosophy, educational leadership, critical sociology, educational counseling, and psychology, as well as the teaching of the sciences.
More than 700 students study in the Department: half are undergraduates and half take part in the various MA programs or are PhD students. In addition, more than a thousand students participate in professional development programs that include teacher and principal certification programs. Courses of study are offered in Hebrew only.
Mission
Sensitive to the special experiences, conditions, and opportunities presented by the communities in the Negev region, the Department is committed to educating researchers and practitioners in the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to contribute to this complex, multicultural society. To fulfill this mission, the Department is committed to excellence in research and in undergraduate and graduate education, as well as to service to the community.
Learn
v Motivation and education
v Critical analysis of education policy
v Comparative education research
v Educational innovation
v Learning, cognition, and development
v Research into Israeli pedagogy
v Theory and practice of well-being enhancement through systemic counseling, educational, developmental, and psychological work
Participate
In addition to teaching and research, faculty members are involved in the community, taking part in decision-making processes on educational issues, personnel training, and in-service courses. Special programs include educational counseling in the Bedouin community and outreach programs in which undergraduate students mentor youth.
Research
Faculty members and graduate students publish disciplinary and interdisciplinary research – both theoretical and applied. The Department's research has been generously funded and supported by the Israeli Science Foundation (ISF), the Bi-National U.S.-Israel Foundation (BSF), The German-Israel Foundation (GIF), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the European Commission, and other funding agencies.
