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JAMAL M. S. ALKHATEEB, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae
PRESENT POSITION
Visiting Scholar (August, 2014-January, 2016) Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 33240 Visiting Scholar (January, 2015-January, 2016)
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 43210
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Professor of Special Education Department of Counseling & Special Education
Faculty of Educational Sciences The University of Jordan
Amman 11942 Jordan
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born: Sep 25, 1953, Jordan Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Cell Phone: (330) 319-5591 (USA); 00962-777424611 (Jordan)
EDUCATION
(1982-1985): Ph.D. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from the Ohio State University,
Columbus: Ohio, USA. (1980-1982): Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from the Michigan State University, East Lansing: Michigan,
USA. (1972-1976): BS.C. in Nursing from the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan
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APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS
(1998- ): Professor of Special Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, the University of Jordan,
Amman: Jordan. (1999-2000; 2001 - 2002): Vice–Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan.
(1997-1998): Chairman, Department of Special Education and Counseling, the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan.
(1994-1996): Chief Technical Advisor, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Early Intervention Project, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah: United Arab Emirates.
(1991-1997): Associate Professor, the Department of Counseling and Special Education, College of Education: The University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan.
(1985-1991): Assistant Professor, the Department of Counseling and Special Education, College of Education: The University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan.
(1979-1980): Teaching/Research Assistant, College of Education, the University of Jordan.
(1976- 1979): Head Nurse, University of Jordan Hospital.
SCIENTIFIC AWARDS
1. Vance W. Cotter Award in Behavior Modification, the Ohio State University, 1985. 2. Abdul Hameed Shuman Award for Youth Arab Scientists, 1992.
3. Rashed Bin Humaid Award, United Arab Emirates, 1994. 4. The Award of the Handicapped Children's Association (Riyadh-Saudi Arabia) for distinguished scientific
research in special education, 1998.
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5. The Ministry of Higher Education Award for Distinguished Researcher, 2006.
6. Philadelphia University Award for the Best Book Published in Humanities in 2009, "Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities", 2010.
7. Khalifa Award for Education (the Higher Education Field at the Arab World Level), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2010.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION & DISTINCTION
Certificate Year
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, U.S.A. 2014
Shafallah Center, Doha, Qatar 2012
Nazwa University, Sultanate of Oman 2011
Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman 2008
Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman 2007
Ministry of Education,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2006
University of Jordan 2006
Sharjah City of Humanitarian Services, United Arab
Emirates 2005
Special Education Administration, Ministry of Education,
Saudi Arabia 2005
Early Intervention Center, Sharjah City of Humanitarian
Services, United Arab Emirates 2002
Ministry of Education, Kuwait 2002
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UAE University, United Arab Emirates 1997
Al Manal Journal, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 1997
Hashemite Fund for Human Development, Jordan 1998, 1999, 2000
VISITING APPONITMENTS
(2014-2016): Visiting Scholar, Kent State University, Ohio, USA. (2015-2016): Visiting Scholar, The Ohio State University, Ohio, USA.
(2007-2008): Sabbatical Leave, Amman Ahliyya University, Jordan.
(2002-2003): Sabbatical Leave, Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies, Amman: Jordan. (1998-1999): Sabbatical Leave, Applied Sciences University, Jordan.
(1998-1999): Joint Appointment, Doctoral Program, Faculty of Nursing, the University of Jordan.
EDITORIAL SERVICES
King Saudi University Journal of Educational Sciences (2011-). Dirasat, the University of Jordan (2004-2006).
Arab Journal of Special Education (2003-2010).
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AD-HOC REVIEWER
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education
Disability & Society Epilepsy & Behavior
Dirasat, the University of Jordan, Jordan Jordanian Journal of Educational Sciences, Al-Yarmook University, Jordan
Abhath Al-Yarmook, Al-Yarmook University, Jordan Muata University Journal, Muata University, Jordan
Arab University Union Journal, Jordan Kuwait University Journal of Education
Sultan Qaboos University Journal of Education, Oman UAE U Journal of Education, United Arab Emirates
International Journal of Educational Research, United Arab Emirates
Journal of Educational & Psychological Sciences, Bahrain University, Bahrain King Saud University Journal of Education, Saudi Arabia
University of Damascus Journal of Education, Syria Al-Quds University Journal, Palestinian Territories
Arab Journal of Special Education, Saudi Arabia
REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
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1. Alkhateeb, J., & Hadidi, M. (2015). ADHD Research in Arab Countries: A Systematic Review of Literature. Accepted for publication. Journal of Attention Disorders.
2. Alkhateeb, J., Hadidi, M., & Alkhateeb, A. (2015). Inclusion of children with developmental disabilities in Arab countries: A review of the research literature from 1990 to 2014. Published online, Research in
Developmental Disabilities. 3. Alkhateeb, A. & Alkhateeb, J. (2015). Research on psychosocial aspects of asthma in the Arab world: A
literature review. Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, 10, 15. 4. Alkhateeb, J., Hadidi, M., & Alkhateeb, A. (2015). Addressing the unique needs of Arab American children
with disabilities. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(8), 2432-2440. 5. Hadidi, M., & Alkhateeb, J. (2015). Special education in Arab countries: Current challenges.
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 62(5), 518-530. 6. AlKhateeb, J., Hadidi, M., & Alkhateeb, A. (2014). Arab American persons with disabilities and their families:
A culturally appropriate approach for counselors. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 42, 232-247.
7. Alkhateeb, J., & Alkhateeb, A. Inclusion of children with special educational needs in Arab countries: A literature review. Forwarded for Publication.
8. Alkhateeb, J & Alkhateeb, A. (2014). Research on psychosocial aspects of epilepsy in Arab countries: A Review of literature. Epilepsy & Behavior, 31, 256-262.
9. Hadidi, M., & Alkhatib, J. A (2014). A Comparison of social support among adolescents with and without a visual impairment in Arab countries: A Jordanian study. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 414-427.
10. Hadidi, M., & Alkhateeb, J. (2013). Loneliness among Students with Blindness and Sighted Students in Jordan. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 60(2), 167-172.
11. Tannous, A., Alkhateeb, J., Khamra, H., Hadidi, M., & Natour, M. (2012). Jordanian School Counselors' Knowledge About and Attitudes toward Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal for the Advancement of
Counseling, 34(2), 136-142. 12. Al Fawair, A., Alkhateeb, J., & Wreikat, Y. (2012). Developing the concept of perceived competence among
students with learning disabilities. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 2(2), 127-133.
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13. Khamra, H., Tannous, A., Alkhateeb, J, Hadidi, M. (2012). Knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among
school teachers and counselors in Jordan. Epilepsy & Behavior, 24(4), 430–434. 14. Khazaleh, A., & Alkhateeb, J. (2011). Emotional and social skills of students with learning disabilities.
Dirasat, The University of Jordan. 15. Alkhateeb, J. (2010). Arab Special education research (1998-2007). Jordan Journal in Educational Sciences,
6(4), 285-302. 16. Alkhateeb, J. & Hadidi, M. (2009). Teachers' and mothers' satisfaction with resource room programs in
Jordan. Journal of the International Association for Special Education, 10(1), 56-59. 17. AlKhateeb, J., & Alkhateeb, F. (2008). Educating students with mild intellectual disabilities in Jordan. Journal
of the International Association of Special Education, 8(1), 109-116. 18. Zaglawan, H., Ostrosky, M., & Alkhateeb, J. (2007). Decreasing the inattentive behavior of Jordanian
children: A group experiment. Education and Treatment of Children, 30 (3), 49-46. 19. Alkhateeb, J. (2007). A survey of general education teachers' knowledge of learning disabilities in Jordan.
International Journal of Special Education, 22 (1), 72-76. 20. Alkhateeb, J. (2007).The impact of training on general education teachers' knowledge and acceptance of
inclusion of students with learning disabilities in Jordan. Insights on Learning Disabilities, 4(1), 13-22.
21. Alkhateeb, J., & Bahrawi, A. (2007). The effectiveness of differential reinforcement of behavior in reducing stereotypic behavior of mentally retarded children. Dirasat, the University of Jordan, 34(1), 13-26.
22. Alkhateeb, J., & Younis, M. (2006). Effectiveness of positive reinforcement and feedback in remediating word recognition errors. Journal of the Arab Academy for Special Education, 8, 115-145.
23. Alkhateeb, J., & Bustanji, M. (2005). Interactions between students with learning disabilities and other students in regular schools. Dirasat, 33, 82-94.
24. Alkhateeb, J. (2005). Effectiveness of a group training program in behavior modification. Journal of the Association of Arab Education Colleges. Damascus, Syria.
25. AlKhateeb, J. (2004). Effectiveness of a training program in developing teachers` knowledge of behavior modification of children with intellectual disability. Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences, 3, 239-
261.
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32. Alkhateeb, H. (2004). Effectiveness of behavior modification procedures in reducing stereotypic, aggressive,
and disruptive behaviors of children with intellectual disability. Education Journal, Kuwait University, 59-90. 26. Alkhateeb, J. (2003). Effects of mainstreaming on the social acceptance of children with special needs.
Special Education Academy Journal, 3, 13-30. 27. Alkhateeb, J., & AL Hassan, M. (2000). Needs of parents of handicapped children in Jordan, Dirasat, 27, 1-
16. 28. Alkhateeb, J. (2002). Perceptions of Jordanian teachers of inclusion. Education Journal (Kuwait University),
17, 17–42. 29. Alkhateeb, J., & AL Majali, A. (1998). Vocational adjustment of mentally retarded persons in Jordan.
Education & Psychological Journal, King Saud University. 30. Alkhateeb J. M. (1997). Epilepsy in a sample of mentally retarded children. Australia & New Zealand Journal
of Developmental Disabilities, 20 (1), 63-66. 31. Alkhateeb, J., & Hamdi, N. (1997). Effectiveness of the good behavior game in reducing inappropriate
classroom behavior. Education Journal -Kuwait University. 32. Alkhateeb, J. (1997). Etiology of disabilities in the United Arab Emirates. Education Journal United Arab
Emirates University, 14, 162-204.
33. Alkhateeb, J., & Hadidi, M. (1996). Developing an Arab version of the vocational adjustment scale for the mentally retarded. Education Journal, Asyout University, 13, 1-19.
34. Alkhateeb, J., & Hadidi, M. (1996). Impact of child’s disability on the family. Education Journal, Al-Mansoora University,
35. Alkhateeb, J., & Hadidi, M. (1996). Psychometric properties of Mattson’s scale for social skills. Educational Journal, Ain Shams University.
36. Alkhateeb, J., & Hadidi, M. (1996). Psychological characteristics of hearing impaired children. Education Journal. Doha, Qatar University, 1996, 13, 403-416.
37. Alkhateeb J. M. (1995). Counseling families of children with diabetes mellitus: An overview. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 14 (I), 53-59.
38. Alkhateeb J. M. (1995). Juvenile diabetes mellitus: Educational implication. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 13 (2), 43-54.
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39. Alkhateeb, J. Epilepsy in a Sample of Children with Intellectual Disability in Jordan. Australia and New
Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, v20 n1 p63-66 1995. 40. AlKhateeb, J., Hadidi, M., & Smadi, M. (1994). Stress among families of handicapped children. Dirasat, (21),
7-34. 41. Alkhateeb, J. M. (1993). Rates of teacher use of praise and reprimanding in changing behavior of children
with disabilities and without disabilities in Jordan. Abhath Alyarmook, 9(2), 93-103. 42. Yousef, Alkhateeb, J. (1993). Medical problems in a sample of children with intellectual impairments in
Jordan (1993). International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 40, 175-180. 43. Alkhateeb, J. M. (1993). Consumer satisfaction with vocational rehabilitation programs. Abhath Al-Yarmook,
7, 27-46. 44. Alkhateeb, J. M. (1993). An Experimental analysis of the effectiveness of Keller’s plan in university teaching.
The Journal of the Arabic Universities Union, 223-235. 45. Akhateeb, J. M. (1993). Knowledge of behavior modification procedures among teachers of mentally
retarded children. Dirasat, 20, 338-355. 46. Alkhateeb, J. M. (1993). Meeting the counseling needs of children with diabetes. International Journal for
the Advancement of Counseling, 16 29-36.
47. Alkhateeb J. M. (1993). Education of children with mental retardation in the Arab countries. Mental Retardation, 31, 117-121.
48. Alkhateeb J. M. (1992). Families of children with disabilities in Jordan. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 39, 127-133.
49. Alkhateeb J. M. (1992). Arabic psychology students’ understanding of Skinner’s radical behaviorism. Psychological Reports, 71, 51-56.
50. Alkhateeb J. M. (1992). Attitudes of Arabic psychology students toward behavior modification. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 23, 33-36.
51. ALkhateeb J. M. (1991). B.F. Skinner’s image in Arabic introductory psychology textbooks. Dirasat, 17, 129-144.
52. Alkhateeb, J., Hadidi, M., & Elaian, K. (1991). The morale of special education teachers in Jordan. Dirasat, 18, 62-79.
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53. Alkhateeb, J. (1990). Single-case research methodology in mental retardation: A bibliometric study. Abhath
Al-Yarmouk, 6, 123-131. 54. Alkhateeb, J. M. (1989). Reduction of self-stimulatory behavior by overcorrection and differential
reinforcement of other behavior. Abhath Al-Yarmouk, 1, 31-44. 55. Alkhateeb, J. M. (1988). Maladaptive behavior among mentally retarded children in Jordan (1988). Dirasat,
15, 163-189. 56. Alkhateeb, J. M. (1988). Independent variable integrity in behavioral research: A review of the literature.
Scandinavian Journal of Behavior Therapy, 17, 189-199. 57. Alkhateeb J. M. (1985). Medical and educational aspects of epilepsy: A review. DPH Journal, 8, 3-15.
58. Alkhateeb, J. M. (1984). Handicapped people in Jordan: The present situation. International Child Welfare Review, 62, 22-28.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Aggressive and destructive behavior. In: Programs in behavior modification. The Ministry of Education, 1988
(pp. 223-249). 2. Special education in Jordan. In: Klauer, K. & Mitter, W. (Eds.), Handbook of comparative special education,
1987, (pp. 475-488). 3. Family education. In Foundations of education (Edited by S. Tall), (1989). Al-Shorouq, Amman: Jordan.
4. Al Jabery, M., AlKhateeb, J., & Zumberg, M. (2012). Current special education programs in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In K. Mutua & C. S. Sunal (Eds), Research on education in Africa, the Caribbean, and the
Middle East. Information Age Publishing, (pp.195-208).
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BOOKS
1. Alkhateeb, J. (In Press). An overview of Arab American children with disabilities. Routledge.
2. AlKahteeb, J. (2013). An introduction to learning disabilities. Al Motanabbi Press. Dammam, Saudi Arabia. 3. AlKahteeb, J. (2013). Fundamentals of special education. Al Motanabbi Press. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
4. AlKhateeb, J. (2012). We are similar, we are different. Dar Wael. Amman, Jordan. 5. Alkhateeb, J. (2010). Introduction to intellectual disability. Wael Publishing Company, Amman: Jordan.
6. Alkhateeb, J. (2010). Introduction to rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Wael Publishing Company, Amman – Jordan.
7. Alkhateeb, J., Hadidi, M. (2004). Early intervention: An introduction to early childhood special education. Dar Al-Fikr, Amman: Jordan.
8. Alkhateeb, J. (2004). Educating students with special needs in regular schools. Wael Publishing Company, Amman: Jordan.
9. Alkhateeb, J. (2001). Learn to relax (Translation). Obeikan, Riyadh: Saudi Arabia.
10. Alkhateeb, J. (2001). Strategies for counseling, training, and supporting parents of handicapped children. Wael Publishing Company, Amman - Jordan.
11. Alkhateeb, J., & Hadidi, M. (1997). Introduction to special education. Al-Falah, Al-Ain: United Arab Emirates.
12. Alkhateeb, J., & Hadidi, M. (1994). Curriculum and methods in special education. Al-Falah, Al-Ain: United Arab Emirates.
13. Alkhateeb, J. (1987). Behavior modification: A guide for counselors, social workers, and educators. Dar Alfikr, Amman- Jordan.
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FUNDED RESEARCH
1. Effects of inclusion on the social acceptance of students with special educational needs (1998). Funded by
the Deanship of Academic Research, the University of Jordan. US$ 2,700. 2. Effectiveness of a training program in improving teachers' skills in using applied behavior analysis with
students having intellectual disabilities (1999). Funded by the Deanship of Academic Research, the University of Jordan. US$ 4,700.
3. Regular classroom teachers' knowledge of learning disabilities and the effects of a training program on the instructional practices used by them (2006). Funded by the Deanship of Academic Research, the University
of Jordan. US$ 4,700. 4. A review and analysis of Arabic special education research published in the last decade (2009). Funded by
the Deanship of Academic Research, the University of Jordan. US$ 7,400. 5. Establishing an online information center for supporting families of children with disabilities (2013). Funded
by the Deanship of Academic Research, the University of Jordan. US$ 7,100.
6. Analyzing the portrayal of persons with disabilities in Arabic child literature. (2014). Funded by the Deanship of Academic Research, the University of Jordan. US$ 4,000.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
1. University of Jordan Council for Research (2012 - 2014).
2. Chair, College of Education Committee for Scientific Conferences, the University of Jordan (2013- ). 3. University of Jordan Committee on Criteria for Distinguished Researchers, 2012.
4. Higher Committee on Scientific Research, the University of Jordan, Amman – Jordan (2011- ). 5. Steering Committee, Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Amman – Jordan (2011- ).
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6. Board of Trustees, King Husain University (2010- ).
7. University Committee on Research Ethics, University of Jordan, Amman – Jordan (2010). 8. Board of Trustees, Amman Ahliyya University (2009-2010).
9. Chair, University Disciplinary Council for Faculty Members, the University of Jordan (2009 - ). 10. Translation committee, Deanship of Research, the University of Jordan (2009-2011).
11. Member and National Consultant, Tempus project for inclusive special education in Jordan, 2007- 2008. 12. National ERfKE Committee for the Development of Education, Ministry of Education, Amman, Jordan (2007-).
13. College of Nursing Council, the Hashemite University, Zerqa, Jordan, 2005. 14. Chairman, Committee for Accreditation of Amman Ahliyya University, Ministry of Higher Education &
Scientific Research, Amman-Jordan, 2006. 15. Committee for Quality Assurance of undergraduate programs at the College of education, the University of
Jordan, Amman-Jordan, 2006. 16. Chairman, Committee for Accreditation of BA Special Education program at Israa University, Ministry of
Higher Education & Scientific Research, Amman-Jordan, 2006. 17. Council for scientific research, the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan, 2004- 2006.
18. Head, National Committee for Development of National Strategy for Special Education, Ministry of Social
Affairs, Amman-Jordan, 2005. 19. College of Graduate Studies Council, the University of Jordan (1999, 2001).
20. College of Education Council, the University of Jordan (1997, 2000). 21. The University Council, University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan (1990).
22. Advisory Committee for the Center of Speech Research, the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan (1992-1994).
23. Committee for the University and Society, the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan (1996-1998). 24. Scientific Committee, Hashemite Fund for Human Development, Amman – Jordan (1998-2000).
25. National Council for the Handicapped, Amman: Jordan (1996-1999). 26. Member, Advisory Committee for Al-Dhia Society the Blind, Amman: Jordan (1996-1999).
27. Jordan Society for Psychology, Amman: Jordan (1997 - ).
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INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL, & LOCAL CONFERENCES &
PRESENTATIONS
1. Gerald H. Read Distinguished Lecture "Arab American Children with Disabilities: An Overview", Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio, 2014. 2. Gerald H. Read Presentation "Children of the World". Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 2014.
3. Conference on Best Practices in Planning for the Success of Inclusion of Students with Special Needs, Regional Center for Educational Planning, Sharjah: UAE, September, 2013.
4. Conference on Special Education Challenges in the Arab countries, Al YarmookUniversity, Irbid, Jordan, October, 2013.
5. Training workshop on quality standards in special education, Ministry of Social Affairs, Dubai, 2012. 6. Special Education in the Arab countries. Nezwa University, Keynote speaker, 2012.
7. Fifth National Conference of the Jordan Society for Scientific Research, November, 17, 2011.
8. National Conference for the Development of Study Plans, Teaching and Learning, & Scientific Research, Amman – Jordan, June 15-17, 2010.
9. International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2007. 10. Conference on the Arab Decade for persons with disabilities, Beirut, Lebanon, 2005.
11. Pan-Arab Educational Conference, the Arab Thought Institute, Beirut, Lebanon, 2004. 12. Second International Conference on Disability & Rehabilitation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 23-26,
2000. 13. Conference on Improving Performance in the Prevention of Disability, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb 12-14,
2005. 14. First conference of special education schools, Kuwait, May 2-5, 2002.
15. The 10th annual convention of workers with the deaf, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 1999.
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16. Conference on integrating persons with disabilities in Arab Gulf States, Arab Gulf University, Manamah,
Bahrain, March 2-4, 1998. 17. Conference on the media and disability, Sharjah, May, 1997.
18. International ICET conference on educational reform, Amman: Jordan 1996. 19. Conference on diagnosis in special education, the University of the United Arab Emirates, Al-Ain: United
Arab Emirates, May, 1997. 20. Conference on rights of handicapped children, University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan, 1996.
21. Conference on integration of children with disabilities. Ministry of Education, Amman: Jordan, 1996. 22. Conference on prevention of disabilities. Dubai: United Arab Emirates, 1995.
23. Conference on learning disabilities. Arab League for childhood & Development, Cairo: Egypt, 1995. 24. Conference on cerebral palsy. Queen Alia Fund for Social welfare, Amman: Jordan, 1993.
25. Conference on disability in Jordan, Al-Yarmouk University, Irbid: Jordan, 1993. 26. Conference on cerebral palsy. Jordan’s Union for Physical Education for the Handicapped, Amman: Jordan,
1992. 27. Conference on punishment in schools, the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan, 1992.
28. Conference on behavioral theory, the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan, 1992.
29. Second Conference on Speech Therapy, the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan, 1993. 30. Conference on the role of the Ministry of Health in serving the handicapped Queen Alia Fund, Amman:
Jordan, 1991. 31. Conference on punishment in schools. The Model School, Amman: Jordan, 1993.
32. Conference on punishment. Nosayba Bin tKaab School, Amman: Jordan, 1991. 33. Jordanian conference on child abuse and neglect, Amman, 1990.
34. Jordanian conference on psychological disorders. the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan, 1990. 35. National conference on disability and rehabilitation. Al-Yarmook University, Irbid: Jordan, 1989.
36. National conference on the education of preschoolers, Amman, Jordan, 1989. 37. The 5th annual convention of workers with the deaf. Amman: Jordan, 1988.
38. Conference on rights of children with disabilities, Ministry of Social Development, Amman: Jordan, 1987. 39. Conference on prevention of disability, Queen Alia Fund, Amman: Jordan, 1986.
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40. The 5th annual convention of the American Society for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Nashville,
Tennessee, 1985. 41. The 28th annual convention of the American Society for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Columbus,
Ohio, 1984.
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NON-REFEREED JOURNALS
In the last 30 years, I published more than 60 papers in non-refereed Arab journals such as the Saudi Medical
Journal, Risalat Attarbeya, Athaqafa Alalameyya, Al-Majalla Athaqafeyya, Al-Kafela, Arabic Journal for Security Studies, Arabic Journal for Security Studies, Arabic Journal, Al-Khafji, Al-Manal, AL-Faisal, and Al-Munatada.
PUBLISHED BOOKLETS
1. Disabilities in early childhood. Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjahh: United Arab Emirates, 1995.
2. Observing and recording children’s behavior. Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah: United Arab Emirates, 1994.
3. Warning signals: A guide for parents and preschool teachers. Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah: United Arab Emirates, 1994.
4. Is my child ok? Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah: United Arab Emirates, 1994. 5. Working with parents of handicapped children, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah: United Arab
Emirates, 1995. 6. Your guide to early intervention: A manual for parents. Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah:
United Arab Emirates, 1995.
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7. Identification of handicapping condition in early childhood. Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah:
United Arab Emirates, 1994. 8. Introduction to early intervention. Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah: United Arab Emirates,
1995. 9. Special Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Regional Office, Manama: Bahrain, 2008.
10. Rights of Women with Disabilities. Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), Doha, Qatar, 2008. 11. Rights of Children with Disabilities. Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), Doha, Qatar, 2008.
12. Protection Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), Doha, Qatar, 2008. 13. Roles and Responsibilities of Families of Children with Disabilities. Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA),
Doha, Qatar, 2008. 14. Fundamentals of Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities. Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), Doha,
Qatar, 2008. 15. Educating Children with Autism. Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), Doha, Qatar, 2008.
16. Use of Behavior Modification Procedures with Children with Disabilities. Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), Doha, Qatar, 2008.
17. Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in School & Society. Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), Doha,
Qatar, 2008.
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS, ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
CONSULTANCIES
1. Consultation to the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dubai: UAE on development of quality standards in special education, 2012; quality services for persons with disabilities, 2015.
2. Scientific consultant for the Arab Guide for special educational and rehabilitation terms, 2001.
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3. Providing consultation services to several agencies working with disabled persons in the United Arab
Emirates (1994-1995). 4. Providing consultation services for special education centers in Jordan (1985- ).
5. Consultancy mission, UNESCO on Training of Omani trainers in dealing with special needs in regular schools, UNESCO, Beirut Office, March, 1997.
6. Consultation to the Ministry of Education on educating children with mild intellectual disabilities, the European Commission, 2007.
7. Consultation to the Ministry of Education on educating children with severe intellectual disabilities, the European Commission, 2007.
8. Consultation to the Ministry of Education on Evaluation of resource rooms, the European Commission, 2008.
9. Consultation to the Disabled Children Association in Riyadh and Jeddah on evaluation of educational programs, 2008.
10. Consultation to the Ministry of Education on policy development and teacher training in special education, 2010.
11. Consultation to the Arab City for Comprehensive Care (2010-2011).
12. Consultation to Jordan Special Education Center of Excellence (2011- ). 13. Consultation to Mercy Corps/Jordan on inclusive education on evaluation of educational programs,
2011. 14. Consultation to the Higher Council for Persons with Disabilities on the inclusion program implemented
by Al Madar Center, 2012.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Community Service
1. Representation of the University of Jordan in various local committees in the field of special education and rehabilitation.
2. Participation in several local charitable societies concerned with improvement of special education practices.
Quality Assurance
3. Participation in the Quality Assurance Training Workshop conducted by the Quality Assurance Association of the UK at the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan, Oct 2004.
4. Conducting program specification and self- evaluation document for the special educationbachelor program at the University of Jordan, Feb-Oct 2004.
5. Participation in development& implementation of the MA program in special Education in Syria (University of
Jordan and University of Damascus), (2005- 2007). 6. Participation in the TEMPUS training workshop at the University of Jordan, Amman: Jordan, Sept 2004.
Public Awareness
7. Information dissemination in the area of special education via radio, television, and newspapers. 8. Publishing a monthly public education sheet, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (1994-1996).
9. Publishing more than 30 newspaper articles on disability. 10. Publishing a bimonthly newsletter about prevention of disability under the title “Dirham Wiqaya”, Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates (1994- 1999). 11. Preparing scripts for the weekly television program “Mashael Al-Amal” for the Sharjah TV, Sharjah: United
Arab Emirates (1994 – 1996). 12. Conducting weekly lectures for schools in Sharjah, (1994-1995).
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Course Development
13. Participation in developing course syllabi for many undergraduate and graduate courses in special education at the University of Jordan, Amman Ahliyya University, Arab Amman University, Applied Sciences University,
and Princess Tharwat College. 14. Participation in the Guide for Special Education published by Queen Alia Fund.
15. Participation in the Guide for Social Workers to Disability published by the Ministry of Social Development.
Policy Making 16. Conducting a study about the situation of special education in Jordan and proposing a national strategy for
action in this field for the Ministry of Social Development, 2003. 17. Conducting a study about children with special needs upon request of the National Task Force for Children,
Amman, 2002. 18. Preparation of a national report about children with special needs in Jordan, National Commission for Welfare
of Children 2000. 19. Developing a strategic plan for inclusion of children with special educational needs in the Arab countries.
UNESCO, Amman Office, 1996.
Miscellaneous 20. Member in the committee on accreditation of the BA program in special education at Amman Ahliyya
University, Amman-Jordan, 2006. 21. Providing consultation services to several agencies working with disabled persons in the United Arab
Emirates, Syria, Bahrain, Sultanate of Oman, and Kuwait (1985-). 22. Providing consultation services for special education centers in Jordan (1985- ).
23. Providing counseling services for many parents of handicapped children in Jordan and other Arab countries, 1985- ).
24. Establishing the Arabic Center for Special Education, Amman, in 1992 and overseeing its processes for eight years.
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25. Chairing the scientific committee for the Arab Special Education Conference, the University of Jordan, Nov
2005. 26. Coordinator of Khalifa Education Award in Jordan, 2011-2013.
27. Chairing the committee on accreditation of the BA program in special education at the Middle East University, Amman-Jordan, 2012.
28. Chairing the committee on accreditation of the MA program in special education at Amman Arab University, Amman-Jordan, 2011.
29. Member in the committee on accreditation of the BA program in special education at Al Ain University for Science and Technology, Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates, 2014.
ADVISING DOCTORAL AND MASTER'S STUDENTS & MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEES
In the last 25 years, I have advised about 65 Doctoral and Master's students in special education. In addition, I
participated in the scientific committees for more than 100 theses and dissertations in Jordan and other Arab countries addressing various special education topics including: learning disabilities, behavior analysis, parents of children with
special needs, visual and hearing impairments, special education teachers, behavior disorders, special education assessment and programming, special education program evaluation, health needs of children with special needs,
intellectual disabilities, counseling, and many other issues and practices in the fields of special education and counseling.
COURSES TAUGHT
Graduate Level 1. Counselling Parents of Children with Special Needs
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2. Rehabilitation Counselling for Persons with Disabilities
3. Medical Aspects of Disability 4. Transition and Vocational Services for Persons with Disabilities
5. Early Intervention 6. Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
7. Inclusion of Students with Special Needs 8. Fundamentals of Special Education
9. Research in Special Education 10. Applied Behaviour Analysis in Special education
11. Educating Children with Physical Impairments 12. Educating Children with Intellectual Disabilities
13. Educating Children with Learning Disabilities 14. Assessment in Special Education
15. Practicum in Special Education Research in Special Education 16. Instructional Strategies in Special Education
Undergraduate Level 17. Rehabilitation Counselling for Persons with Disabilities
18. Methods and Curricula in Special Education 19. Early Intervention
20. Introduction to Behaviour Modification 21. Educating Children with Hearing Impairments
22. Educating Children with Physical Impairments 23. Educating Children with Intellectual Disabilities
24. Educating Children with Learning Disabilities 25. Assessment in Special Education
26. Special Education Practicum
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TRAINING WORKSHOPS
In the last 30 years, I have designed and implemented or participated in more than 130 professional development
training workshops for special education teachers and related service providers in Amman and several other Arab countries.
REFERENCES
Linda F. Robertson Director, Gerald Reed Center
Room 215, White Hall Kent State University
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001 Phone: (330) 672-0563
Fax: (330) 672-2879 Email: [email protected]
Prof. Phillip Rumrill
Professor 413 White Hall
Area: LDES - RHAB Email: [email protected]
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Professor Marc Tasse
Director, Nisonger Center, the Ohio State University E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (614) 685-3193