Jamal Hassan Abu Attiyeh, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Al Ain Campus

Profile

Biography

Dr. Jamal Abu-Attiyeh is an assistant professor of Education/Special Education at Al-Ain University of Science and Technology in the UAE. He received his B.A in TEFL from Bir Zeit University. After finishing his Bachelor's degree, Dr. Abu-Attiyeh went on to teach English as a foreign language at a local high school. Later, Dr. Abu-Attiyeh went on to do his first M.A at the University of Notre Dame in International Peace Studies. Dr. Abu-Attiyeh continued his studies and received his second M.A in Special Education from The College of Charleston in South Carolina. Later throughout his career, Dr. Abu-Attiyeh studied at Miami University of Ohio and obtained his PhD in Educational Leadership. His main area of research interest is in Administration of Special Education, Education Administration and Leadership, giftedness as well as language acquisition. He currently resides in Al-Ain with his wife and kids.

Education

Miami University
University of Charleston, Charleston, S.C.-M. A. in Special Education
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana-M. A. in International Peace Studies.
Bir Zeit University, Bir Zeit, West Bank-B. A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Research Interests

My disciplines and areas of professional expertise include:

Administration of Special Education
Diversity and Inclusion
Education
Education Administration and Leadership
Middle School Special Education
Special Education
ESL/TEFL

Selected Publications

Family Social Upbringing & its Role in Observing Children Against Internet Disadvantages (2020)
Mastur Rehim, Jamal Abu-Attiyeh, Tamim Jabarah
“Assessing the Quality of Services Offered to Gifted Students in Al-Ain Schools from the Perspective of Teachers and Students.” (June, 2020), Abu-Attiyeh, Jamal.
Attitudes of Parents with (ADHD) towards the Most Prominent Challenges of DIstance Learning in Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic (2021), Abu-Attiyeh, J.H., Ellala, Z.K., Al-Tkhayneh, K.M.
“Common Habits of Mind of the First Year of Secondary Students in the Gifted Centers in Qassim Region” (Edition 2021). Abu-Attiyeh, Jamal
Measuring Emotional Intelligence of Outstanding Students: An Empirical Study Using Chapman Scale, Gifted Education International (2022)
“The Impact of Superstitious Ideas on the Students; Failure: An Empirical Investigation of Al-Ain University, United Arab Emirates”, Social Space Journal ( 2022). Abu-Attiyeh, Jamal.
The Attitudes of Working Mothers Towards the Negative Aspects of Working for Long Periods of Time on Behavioral Counseling for Their Children, Information Sciences Letters, (2023)
Creative Self-Efficacy: A Comparative Study of Outstanding and Ordinary Students in The United Arab Emirates, Creativity Studies (2023) Abu-Attiyeh, J.H.
Integration of ICT in Classrooms: Insights of Special Education Teachers, Kurdish Studies., (2023) Abu-Attiyeh, J.H
Breaking Sound Barriers: Cultivating Expressive Language in Children with Hearing Impairment Through a Computer-Based Intervention Program, World Journal of English Language (2024)

Conferences

The Online Catalyst for Arab EmTech Businesses and Startups, November 2020

Professional Experience

2018-2019: Assistant Professor within the department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Ain University of Science and Technology- Al-Ain, UAE
Spring 2014: Co-teach EDL 647: Curriculum and Cultural Studies, Miami University - Oxford, OH
Fall 2013: Co-teach EDL 621: Foundations of Multiculturalism and Diversity Education, Miami University - Oxford, OH
2012-2013: Full-Time Substitute Teacher, Southwest Ohio Council of Governments
2010-2011: Arabic Tutor, Rinella Learning Center, Miami University - Oxford, OH
2009-2010: EDL 204: Taught Sociocultural Studies in Education (Spring), Miami University
2008-2010: Graduate Research Assistant within the department of Educational Leadership, Miami University, - Oxford Ohio
2005-2007: International Academy of Cincinnati, West Chester, Ohio
- Arabic Language Teacher. Supervised other Arabic teachers.
- Initiated new curriculum for the language, religion and culture programs
- Directed language, religions and cultural studies for Grades 1-8.
2002-2005:Cincinnati Public Schools, Worked as a full-time substitute teacher grades 1-8, taught Arabic language for 1 semester
1998-2001:Latin Patriarchate Schools, West Bank,
- Set up special education classes in private school system
- Worked as a supervisor for special education teachers in the schools
- Taught special education classes in Arabic and Math
- Trained classroom teachers in special education training program
1992-1998: Mercy Corps International, Portland Oregon-Jerusalem Office
- Designed the first model program in special education in Palestine
- Directed the setup of the special education classrooms in United Nations and private schools
- Supervising and trained teachers
- Taught a 9-month course in special education for 18 teachers from United Nations schools
- Taught Arabic and Math in some classes for special education
- Arranged for visiting professors from the States to do training for teachers

Teaching Courses

Spring 2014: Co-teach EDL 647: Curriculum and Cultural Studies
Miami University - Oxford, OH
Fall 2013: Co-teach EDL 621: Foundations of Multiculturalism and Diversity Education
Miami University - Oxford, OH
2009-2010: EDL 204: Taught Sociocultural Studies in Education (Spring), Miami University
2018_1-2019: Assistant Professor within the department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Al-Ain University of Science and Technology, Courses taught:
- School Curriculum and UAE Curriculum
- Methods of Teaching IT
- Learning Difficulties
- Thinking Skills
- Introduction to Psychology
2018_2-2019
- Introduction to Special Education
- Assistive Technology for Special Needs
- Capstone
- Classroom Management
- Field Training
2019_1-2020
- Classroom Management
- Child Normal and Abnormal Development
- Educational Psychology A
- Educational Psychology E
- Capstone
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- Children's and Adolescents Psychological Problems
- Gift and Talent
- Practicum
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Early Intervention Programs and Services
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Teaching Reading and Writing to Children with Special Needs
Teaching Math to Children with Special Needs
Teaching in Diverse Environments

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- Current Trends and Issues in Special Education
- Life Skills for Individuals with Special Needs

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):