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Associate Professor in Special Education. Diligent and motivated to learn everything new. Always striving to develop myself and the place I am in. Ambition and goals, I have the patience and perseverance that enables me to see my future in front of me, I raise the slogan of life for those who want it
I hold a PhD in Special Education from the University of Jordan, with a very good grade
I was appointed at Al-Balqa Applied University as an "Assistant instructor" at Princess Rahma University College, as of 10/4/1998. I also worked as a part-time lecturer at University of Jordan 2003-2005. Promoted to the rank of "instructor" category (A) starting from 18/7/2005. Then I was appointed "Head of the Department of Special Education" as of the date 4/9/2006. I worked also as a visiting professor at the College of Childhood Studies, King Abdul-Aziz University/ Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, first semester 2011/2012. And I was promoted to the rank of "Assistant Professor" category (B).
I spent the sabbatical leave at the International Islamic Sciences University for the academic year 2013/2014
I was promoted to the rank of "Associate Professor" on 2/7/2012 then to associate professor category "A" from 9/2020
I taught all special education courses at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in several Arab and national universities. I chaired and participated although in about twenty committees for the development of bachelor's, intermediate diploma, and higher diploma programs over several years in several universities and higher institutions. Supervised and discussed many masters and doctoral dissertations.
I proudly published twenty-three research papers in several international journals which are indexed in reputable databases. I implemented about thirty local and Arab training courses in the field of special education. Moreover I got several training courses from international trainers in brain-based learning and in integrating thinking skills in the curricula
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 Research Intersets:
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inclusive education
emotional intelligent
brain based learning
gifted and talented education
gender differences in brain and learning
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 Qualifications
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Degree
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University
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Specialization
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Graduation year
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| 1 | PHD | University of Jordan | Education | 2005 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | University of Jordan | Education | 1998 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | University of Jordan | Education | 1982 |
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 Experiences
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Academic Experience:
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 2020 -Current :"Associate professor "Rank B,AL Balqa applied University / princess Rahm Collage,Jordan.
2013 -2014 :"Associate professor "rank B,World Islamic Science & Education University,Jordan.
2012 -2020 :"Associate professor "B,AL Balqa applied University / princess Rahm Collage,Jordan.
2010 -2011 :Assistant Instructor,King Abdulaziz University,Saudi Arabia.
2007 -2012 :استاذ مساعد "فئة ب",AL Balqa applied University / princess Rahm Collage,Jordan.
2005 -2007 :"Instructor "A,Princess Rahma College / AL Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
1998 -2005 :Assistant Instructor,Princess Rahma College / AL Balqa? Applied University,Jordan.
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Administrative Experience:
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 2006 -2007 :Head of Department of special education,Princess Rahma College / AL Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
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 Publications
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1- Inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder in the Jordanian regular classrooms: Teachers' perspectives ,Specijalna edukacija i rehabilitacija, 2021,Vol. 20,no. 2.
2- The importance of life goals and the level of their achievement among gifted adults in Jordan ,Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences , 2021,Vol. 16,no. 1.
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Obstacles Facing Disabled People in Accessing the Historical and Archaeological Sites in Jordan ,Journal of Educational and Social Research, 2021,Vol. 11,no. 2.
4- Life satisfaction for gifted adults: Its relation to gender, age, religiosity, and income ,Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 2020,Vol. 8,no. 4.
5- Teachers and principals Attitudes in United Nations Relief and Work Agency Schools Toward Integrating the Students with Special Needs in Regular Schools and its Relation to Some Variables
,Mutah lil buhuth wad-dirasat, 2019,Vol. 34,no. 5.
6- Investigating the Validity and Reliability of the Four New Renzulli Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students ,Sylwan Journal, 2019,Vol. 163,no. 3.
7- The Predictive Ability of the New Four Renzulli Scales for Teachers' Rating of the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students , Sylwan Journal, 2018,Vol. 162,no. 12.
8- Project Evaluation of the Integration of Students with Special Needs in the United Nations Relief and Work Agency Schools in Jordan ,Journal of special education and rehabilitation, 2018,Vol. 19,no. 1-2.
9- The relation between the emotional intelligence of children and their mothers ,Journal of Educational Foundation, 2017,Vol. 5,no. 4.
10- Analyzing the Content of National Education Course for Grades Nine and Ten in Terms of the Availability of Social, Religious, Political, and Economic Values of the Jordanian Society , European journal of social sciences, 2016,Vol. 53,no. 1.
11- Emotional Intelligence and its relation to Social and Psychological adjustment among the Students of the University of Jordan , European journal of social sciences, 2016,Vol. 52,no. 1.
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 University Courses Taught
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1- Educating children with special needs in regular schools.
2- Behaviors and emotional disorder.
3- Measurement and diagnosis in special education.
4- Physical and health impairment.
5- Vocational rehabilitation for children with special needs.
6- Introduction to autism spectrum disorder.
7- Educational program for children with special needs.
8- Physiological and neurological basis of human behavior.
9- Visual impairment.
10- Giftedness and talent.
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 Master and Phd thesis contributions
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Thesis Supervision
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The Impact of a Program based on Applied Behavioral Analysis in the Development of Self-care Skills among Autistic Children ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of (SON RISE) program in developing the Communication Skills and Social Interaction among the Children with Autism in the Sultanate of Oman ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Training Program based on Multi-sensory Approach at Recognition Skills of Blind Children ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2014.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational and Support Services Provided to the Students with Severe Multiple and Intellectual Disabilities according to the International Standards in Kuwait ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2014.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Training Program based on Arts Therapy in Reducing the Behavioral and Functional Disorders for Student with Learning Disabilities ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2014.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Using Whole and Acoustic Methods in Improving Reading Skills among the Students with Learning Disabilities ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2014.
Assessment of the Reality of Educational Programs and Supportive Services provided to Students with Visual Impairment in Jordan according to the International Standards and Presenting a Suggested Model to Develop Them ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2014.
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Thesis Defense Committee Membership
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- Constructing a Training Program based on Goleman Emotional Theory and its Impact on the Social Adjustment and Self-esteem for Student with Hearing Impairment ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2016.
- The Effectiveness of a Training Program based on (Albert Ellis) Theory in Emotional Rational Therapy in Reducing the Psychological Trauma among the Mothers of Children with Autism in a Jordanian sample ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2016.
- Building a Program of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired in accordance with the Overall Quality Standards and evaluating it by the Hearing Impaired and their Supervisors ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2016.
- The Effectiveness of a Computerized Educational Program according to the Constructivist Theory in the Acquisition of Scientific Concepts and the Development of Critical Thinking Skills for a Sample of Visually Impaired Students at the Fourth Grade ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2016.
- The Effectiveness of a Program based on Psychodrama in Reducing the Repetitive Behavior and Poor Attention, coupled with Hyperactivity and Self-abuse of Autistic Children ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2016.
- Constructing a Proposed Model for Ethical Standards for the Profession of Special Education and Determining its Degree of Applicability to the Special Education Teachers in light of the Global Ethical Standards in Jordan ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2016.
- Development of a Training Program based at Behavioral Theory in Horse Riding and Exploring its Effectiveness in Reducing Symptoms in a Sample of Individuals with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2016.
- The Effectiveness of Two Training Programs for Specialists and Mothers of Children with Autism in Reducing the Repetitive Behavior of these Children ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
- Deriving Norms of Performance in Jordan at the Autistic Behavior List Scale, Third Edition (ABC-3) for the Age Group (2-14 years) and comparing it to the American Ones ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
- Assessing the Vocational Rehabilitation Programs according to the International Standards to Assure Quality Provided to the Persons with Visual Impairment in the Vocational Rehabilitation Centers from the Perspectives of Supervisors, Trainers and Trainees ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
- The Effectiveness of a Media Program in Changing the Attitudes of University Students towards Persons with Disabilities in Jordan ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
- Levels of Self-esteem among the Physically Disabled People with Mines in Jordan in light of Some Variables and Proposing a Program to improve their Self-esteem ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
- The Effectiveness of a Training Program based on Schwartz Model for Developing the Critical Thinking Skills of Talented Students with Learning Disabilities ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
- The Effectiveness of a Training Program in light of the Learning Patterns of Gifted Children with Learning Disabilities in Developing their Academic Self-concept and Academic Achievement ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2015.
- The Effectiveness of a Training Program based on Playing in Improving the Social and Communicative Skills of Students with Hearing Impairment in Jordan ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2014.
- The Effectiveness of a Training Program based on Habits of Mind in Improving the High Thinking Skills for a Jordanian Sample of Gifted Students in Entrepreneurial Centers. ,The World Islamic Sciences and Education University,Phd Thesis,2014.
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 Conferences and Workshops
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Conference/Workshop Date
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| 1 | NeuroEducation | Jordan | 2014/08 | | 2 | Arab Conference for Special Education and Disability and Rehabilitation | Jordan | 2010/03 | | 3 | Infusion workshop design | Jordan | 2008/07 | | 4 | تفكير القبعات الست وتطبيقاتها | Jordan | 2008/07 | | 5 | University institutions for preparing teachers in the Arab countries | Lebanon | 2007/12 | | 6 | Arabian special education conference: reality and hope | Jordan | 2005/04 | | 7 | Comprehensive ICDL | Jordan | 1999/09 |
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* Developing a plan to establish a comprehensive center for special education.
* Working as a Technical Consultant, Arab City for comprehensive Care,.
* Autism workshop trainer.
* Autism workshop trainer.
* Teaching methods for Children with Special Needs.
* Workshop of Behavior Modification.
* Workshop of Modifying the Behaviors of Children with Disabilities.
* Workshop of Teachers Role in the Preparation of Individual Educational Plan.
* Workshop of Prevention of Abuse.
* Trainer of the brain, learning and gender course, contemporary educational development program: modern insights and practical applications.
* Workshop of Students with Special Educational Needs and Individual Educational Plan.
* Increasing Female Students Motivation for Learning.
* Workshop of Advanced Skills in Special Education for teachers of Ministry of Education.
* Workshop of Work Pressure in Special Education.
* Workshop Empowerment Families of Children with Disabilities.
* Workshop Empowerment Families of Children with Disabilities.
* Workshop Quality Standards in Assessment and Diagnosis in Special Education.
* Workshop Special Education Teacher and his Role in the Development of Communication Skills.
* Workshop of Empowerment of the Families of Children with Disabilities.
* Workshop of Roles and Responsibilities of Heads of Educational Department.
* Integrating Thinking Skills in Curriculum.
* Trainer of Vocational Rehabilitation for Individuals with Special Needs.
* Workshop of Programmed Education.
* Workshop of Work Ethics in Special Education.
* - Workshop of Writing Meaningful Goals in Special Education.
* Workshop of Beginner Teacher.
* Schools Nutrition Education to the female supervisors of schools? canteens.
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 Refrences
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Prof. Dr. Omar Abdel Kareem Alrimawi-University of Jordan ,omar.rimawi@wise.edu.jo.
Prof. Dr. Jamal al-khateeb-University of Jordan ,khateeb53@yahoo.com.
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