Wassef Aziz Wassef, Ph.D. (London) PO Box: 681133 Franklin, TN 37068, U.S.A Nashville Tel: 615-668-2311 Email: wassefaziz@gmail.

com Present Positions: Professor of Science Education Department of Curriculum & Instruction; and Department of Child Education University of Tanta, College of Education Tanta, Egypt (1972-84; 1997-present) Consultant, Professional Development Section Program Planning & Monitoring Unit (PPMU) World Bank/European Union Ministry of Education Cairo, Egypt (Feb 1999- Feb 2003) (Head, Professional Development Section, 2000-2002) Coordinator, Committee for Secondary Education Science Curriculum Improvement, Ministry of Education, Egypt, 2001-2002 Consultant, Selection Committee for World Bank Projects, for Faculties of Education, Egypt, 2005. Lecturer, Institute for Coptic Studies, Cairo, 2005Member, National Committee for Science Ed. Reform, (Env. Sc),2008

Previous Positions: Professor of Science Education Department of Curriculum & Instruction University of Bahrain College of Education, Bahrain (1984-1996) Chairperson, Department of Education, 1985-1988 Professor of Curriculum & Instruction (Science Education) Chairperson, Department of Curriculum & Instruction Vice-Dean, College of Ed., Univ. of Tanta, Egypt, 1973-1984. Acting Dean for a year. Promoted to Professor of Curriculum & Instruction (Sc. Ed):21 Feb 1979. Appointed Vice-Dean, University of Tanta College of Education: 18 Jan 1977; renewed in 8 April 1980; and in 27 March 1983 Acting Dean for a year, and several semesters along 12 years. Appointed Associate Professor: Sept. 1972. Appointed at University of Tanta College of Education: 13 Feb 1973 Education: Ph.D. University of London Institute of Education, 1967 (Comparative Education, Science Education). Title: A comparative analytical study of selected science text-books and major projects in science education in four countries in view of the explosion of scientific knowledge.
Work included the study of science teaching projects in U.K, U.S.A, France, U.S.S.R and Egypt. It adopted a new approach in Comparative Education, followed by many researchers later. Professor Brian Holmes was my advisor. He is now considered "The Father of Comparative Education." The Seminar was attended by eminent Professors: Nicholas Hans, Albert Lauwerys, and Edmund King.

M.Ed. (Comparative Education).University of Ein Shams, College of Education, Cairo, 1962. Advisors: Dr Wahib Samaan, Dr. M.K. Lotfy. Title: A comparative study of some problems of textbooks in Egypt and some other countries with special reference to science textbooks. Problems include educational, administrative, and aesthetic aspects. Statistics Program, Central Committee for Statistics, Cairo, 1962.
(one-year theoretical and applied studies).

Academic Diploma, Univ. of Ein-Shams, College of Ed., Cairo, 1958. Postgraduate Dipl. in Ed., Higher Institute of Ed., Alexandria, 1957. B.Sc.(Chem. & Zoology), Univ. of Alexandria, Faculty of Science, 1956. Career:
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Secondary School Science Teacher, Zagazig, September 1957.

Research Assistant, Educational Documentation & Research Center, Dept of Ed Research, Ministry of Education, Cairo, 1957-1969: Published
periodicals and circulars on development of education in Egypt and other countries. Edited the Annual Report of Education in Egypt. Wrote studies, translated articles and wrote information studies and notices.

A scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Egypt, for Ph.D. at the University of London Institute of Education: Sept 1964-Dec 67.
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Research Specialist, Department of Educational Research, 1969-

1973: Prepared research on educational problems; wrote reports for the Ministry of
Education, editor of Educational Research & Documentation.
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Lecturer (part-time), Univ. of Mansoura College of Ed, 1969-71. Lecturer (part-time),University of Ein Shams, College for Girls, Lecturer, University of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1971-

69-71
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72. Associate Professor, University of Tanta College of Education, 1972 Chairperson, Department of Curriculum & Instruction: 1972-1984.
8. Promoted to Prof. of Curriculum & Instruction (Sc. Ed.), Feb 21, 1979.

Vice-Dean for Higher Studies and Student Affairs, Jan 1977- Nov 1984; renewed twice. Acting Dean: several semesters and for one year: 1979-1984.
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Professor of Curriculum & Instruction (Science Education), University of Bahrain College of Education, 1 Nov 1984-Aug 1996. Chairperson of the Department of Education, 1985-1988
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11. Emeritus Professor, Science Education University of Tanta College of Education, January 1997- present.
Part-time lecturer: University of Alexandria 1996-98, University of Zagazig, and Benha, 1996-99. University of Menoufia, Shebin Al- Kom, 1996-98. University of Menoufia, Ashmoon, 1998-99.

Professional and Special Visits Abroad:

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U.S.S.R (1970): Visited schools and educational institutions in Moscow, Leningrad, Turkmenistan, and the Academy of Pedagogical Sciences in Moscow. I met Prof. Markushevich, Vice-President of the Academy. After return, I presented a Project for establishing an Educational Academy adapted to Egyptian educational conditions. The Project was published in Al Ahram Journal. Interest in the Project of the Academy was renewed by the World Bank Unit, Cairo. Canada: Attended Conference of the Congress of History, Methodology and Philosophy of Science, London, Ontario, 17 Aug - 2 Sept 1975. U.K. (Sep 16 - Oct 8 1981): Visit to some British Universities arranged by the British Council. U.S.A (April 23, 1976): four visits: 1. attended NARST Conference, San Francisco; 2. three months visit, 2003; 3. avist, March 20-May 20, 2006; 4. one month visit, Sept 2010. Sudan (2 weeks, 1984): Visited the Faculty of Education, Khartoum. Kuwait: Attended the Educational Technology Conference. Worked for 2 months for Arab League, issued the Ed. Technology Magazine. Bahrain 1984-1996, Head, Dept. of Ed. And paid visits in 15 Feb 2002 , and in 2005 to examine M. Ed theses.

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Academic Work Abroad: 1) Lecturer, University of Riyadh College of Education, Saudi Arabia (1971-72). Lectured Secondary Education, Teaching Practice in Chemistry, and
Educational Technology.
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Nominated President, Academy of Education, Bahr Dar, Ethiopia by UNESCO, 1972. Position was later cancelled for developments in the region. Nominated Expert in Curricula, Bahrain, by UNESCO: 1973.
The University of Tanta, College of Education disapproved ed for shortage of staff.

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4) Expert in Educational Technology and Chairperson of the Information Section, Arab Center for Educational Technology, Kuwait, Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science, Arab League for two months: March 19th - May 18th 1977. I participated in establishing the Center
and its activities. Published its first periodical Educational Technology (the first two issues) which is the first periodical in Arabic in the field.

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Expert in Educational Documentation & Research: Sanaa, Yemen. Sent by the Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science, Arab League, 3 Feb-4 March 1978. Submitted a Project for establishment of a Center
for Educational Documentation & Research in Sanaa..

Lecturer at the Following Colleges of Education (Part-time): 1) University of Ein-Shams Girls College, 1970-71.
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University of Mansoura College of Education, 1970-72, 1976-77.

3) University of Menoufia College of Education, 1972-73, 1983-84, 1996-98. 4) University of Menoufia, Specific College of Ed., Ashmoon, 1998-99. 5) University of Tanta College of Education, Kafr Al-Sheikh, 1978-83
(Chairman, Department of Curriculum & Instruction).
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University of Zagazig College of Education, Zagazig, 1981-82.

Supervised graduate studies.

7) University of Zagazig College of Education., Benha, 1983-84; 1996-99. 8) University of Alexandria College of Education, 1983-84 as Chairman, 1996-1998 lecturing. Lectured the Following Courses during Career: Curriculum & Instruction Science Education
Undergraduate Postgraduate Advanced course for M.A. Advanced course for Ph.D. Readings in Science Education in English

Educational Technology Methodology of Educational Research

Post-Graduate Certificate of Education Early Childhood: (Academic Dip, M.A. and Ph.D. students)

General Science
Human Body, Health Education, Health & Society, Energy

Comparative Education Primary Education Secondary Education Practical Education (teaching practice), Sc. Ed. in English Christian Education (Curriculum & Instruction for Pre-School, Students in the Kindergarten Section, College of Educ. (4 years course for the 4 year Child Education Section) Readings in English Texts for Graduates: (in Science

Education, Child Education, Christian Education). Advisor for M.A. & Ph.D. theses (23 Ph.D. and 71 M.A) Teaching Christian Education
Built a four-year course for the University of Tanta College of Education, Christian students in Christian education. b- wrote the following studies for them: 1. The divinity of Jesus Christ 2. Christ in the Psalms 3. Christ in the book of Isaiah 4. What do we learn from children 5. How to teach children to pray 6. Children champions in faith 7. The appearances of Jesus Christ before incarnation 8. How to teach children, design of short lessons 9. Christ as a teacher, what do we learn from Him as teachers 10. What do we learn from St. Paul epistles to Timothy as teachers
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Established the Following at the University of Tanta College of Education: 1) Teaching Biological Science Laboratory, and Teaching Physical Science Laboratory: earliest laboratories established in Egypt and the Arab World. Students
are trained to teach science and run experiments before teaching practice.

2) Educational Technology Laboratory. 3) Language Laboratory. 4) Community Service; in teaching English, Computer, Science in English, Home
Economics.

5) Planning and Implementing In-service Teaching Training Program for Staff Members of the University of Tanta. 6) The Library for Higher Studies: Selected and subscribed in 120 periodicals in a
number of specializations in Ed. and Psy. for Univ. of Tanta College of Ed.

7) Plan for establishing Higher Studies in the College, including Diplomas, M.A., and Ph.D.; advised the first M.A and first Ph.D. at the College; planned scholarships for staff members in different fields to study in U.S.A., U.K. and France. 8) The Center for Science Education, Univ. of Tanta, a Branch of the Center for Science Education, University of Ein-Shams. A training program for
teachers of science was established. The Center was visited by eminent professors, e.g. Prof. Victor Pella and Prof. Youssef Salah El-Din Kotb.

9) Proposed a Project for Learning Arabic Culture, Feb 20, 2006. The idea is
based on using Language Labs, a novel method in teaching Arabic. The project can serve a wide range of users. It can educate masses of learners, not only in language, but also in culture. The idea was suggested during a visit by representatives of World Bank, Cairo, the Dean, staff from the Faculty of Education. Though accepted in principle, it was not realized.

Established the Following at University of Bahrain College of Education:

A. B.

The M.A Program in Education; participated in its establishment. Supervised the first M. Ed in 1985. It was the first
M.A thesis offered in Bahrain. 7 M.A theses in Science Curriculum & Instruction were later offered in Bahrain during the period from 1984-96.

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Science Teaching and Integrated Science Laboratories. Participated in the

development of courses and method of teaching, particularly Integrated Science, M.A courses in Curriculum and Instruction. Eminent American science education professors were invited, e.g. Professor James Cox and Professor Nasrine Adibe from the U.S. for one to two semesters.

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Academic Staff Promotion Committee: Participated as a representative of

College of Education. Committee was chaired by the President of the University. Participated in: Developing the academic promotion system. Criteria for evaluating academic staff members. Legal system for academic staff complaints.

A. Participated in developing the Primary Education Program.

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Edited the M.A Program in the Education Guide.

C. Compiled with others the First Grade Science & Technology Textbook for Primary Schools. D. Member of the Committee for Selection & Awards of the Best Teachers in Bahrain (for many years). E. Participated in the Annual Conferences for Education in Bahrain (Drafting the subject, title, planning, giving lectures, etc.)
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A research on science education for children with hearing disability, on the request of Bahraini Society for Children with Hearing Disability.

Publications:
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Theories of the curriculum and their contemporary application. Tanta, 1976. 426p.
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Teaching practice and principles of teaching methods. Cairo, Dar AlMaaref, 1981. 102p. Teaching science and development of science. Tanta, 1983. 101p. Experimental education and teaching physical and biological sciences. Tanta, 1984. 86p. Health & society. Tanta, 1976. 59p. O.E.C.D. Modern trends in teaching biology. tr. by W.A. Wassef and M.S. Selim. Arab League of Education, Culture and Science Organization. Cairo, 1974. 227p. Energy and Motion. Cairo, Anglo-Egyptian, 1976. 146p. The human body: structure and function. Bahrain, 1986. (a course in Integrated Science for B. Ed, a Primary School Teachers Training Program, with simple experiments ,2 parts, 217p.). Science and technology. Bahrain, Ministry of Education, 1987. A science textbook for 1st Grade Primary Schools The Educational activities of the Arab League Education, Culture and Science Organization. Tunis, ALECSO, 1986. Health Education. Bahrain, 1995. Curriculum and Instruction in View of Present and Future Needs. Cairo, 1998. Curriculum and Instruction in Christian Education. Cairo, l999. A course for Pre-school Teachers. Micro-Teaching and Peer Education, PPMU, World Bank European Union. Cairo, 1999. 131p Strategies of Science Teaching, PPMU, World Bank/European Union. Cairo, 1999. 173p Methodology for Child Education Research. 2008.

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Papers and Monographs 1)

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The Academy of Pedagogical Sciences, Al Ahram, 1970. Teaching the atomic theory at an early age. 1977. 52p.
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Criteria for selection of scientific knowledge. 1977. 50p. Analysis of contemporary trends of research in science teaching.1977, 16p. The earth and sky: an experimental unit in General Science for 3rd Grade Primary Schools. 1977. 23p. The use of audio-visual materials in science teaching in Egypt: Programmed Learning and Education Technology, vol. 15, No 3 (August 1978). p. 181-5 The sun and time: an analytical study of an experimental unit for 4th Grade Primary Schools: a study in stimulating natural observations and practical activities. Tanta, 1978. 52p. The universe: a unit in general science using an integrated approach, experimenting a measure of integrated science for non-scientists. Tanta, 1978. 64p. Education in Bahrain: Retrospect and Prospect: Handbook of World Education - A Comparative Sourcebook. American Collegiate Service, Houston, Texas, 1991. 55-62p. Developments of Education in Bahrain in 39 Years: Akhbar AlKhaleej Supplement, December 16th 1992. Fatma Mattar and W.A. Wassef: Factors affecting interests of 3rd Grade Secondary Schools students in Bahrain towards science effect of home, school and media Bulletin of the Faculty of Education (University of Qatar) vol 12 (1995). pp 367-394 Criteria for evaluating science education teaching. University of Bahrain, 1995. 6p Teaching competency of staff members: a 5-grade scale. University of Bahrain, 1995. 4p Academic Theses for M. Ed and Ph. D in Mild Learning Difficulties offered in Egyptian Colleges of Education. PPMU, 2002. A field study on mild learning difficulties, extent and practice. PPMU, 2002.

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Papers Presented at Conferences:

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Factors affecting the development of science and their methodological implication in science education: Fifth International Congress of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science. London, Ontario, Canada, 17 Aug-2 Sept 1975.8p
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2. Textbooks, modern science and curriculum developments: Science Teaching Center Conference, Ein-Shams University, Cairo, 8 Dec 1975. 6p Advanced concept formation at an early age in comparison with conventional concepts: introducing the atomic theory compared to the concept of volume: National Assoc. for Research in Science Teaching 49th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, April 23-25, 1976. 11p
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Some problems in developing science education: Science Teaching Center Conference ,Ein-Shams Univ., Cairo, 24-29 Nov 1976, 7p
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The trends of students of Tanta University Faculty of Education towards academic, educational and psychological studies: Science Teaching Center Conf., Ein-Shams Uni., Cairo, 16-29 Dec 1978. 9p.
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Science and mathematics teaching laboratories: their objectives and role in training of teachers: Science Teaching Center Conf., EinShams Univ, Cairo, 16-29 Dec 1978.
6.

Ibn-Khaldun: an approach in comparative education research: London Association of Comparative Educationists, 1st International Conference, University of London Institute of Education, 25-26 Sept 1981. 18p
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Experimentation in Comparative Education: The State and textbooks, the power of the word: London Association of Comparative Educationists, 2nd International Conference University of London Institute of Education, 23-24 Sept 1983
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A comparative study of Primary School curricula in some countries and influencing factors - lessons concluded: 2nd Annual Conference on Education, Bahrain, Ministry of Education, 3-10 April 1986. 22p
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The middle school: its development, role & prospects: 3rd Annual Conference on Education, Bahrain, Ministry of Education, 7-9 April 1987. 24p
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Evaluation of teaching practice in the education of teacher of science: First Annual International Science Teaching Conference, NSTA and STAM, Winnipeg, Canada, 20-22 Oct 1988. 24p
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Training of teachers for the twenty first century: The First Conference for Developing Teachers Training, Bahrain, University of Bahrain College of Education, 16-18 May 1989. 24p
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A pilot study of the Minor Program of Education for the Preparation of Secondary School Teachers: First Conference for Developing Teachers Training, Bahrain, University of Bahrain College of Education, 16-18 may 1989. 34p
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Integration in Primary School curriculum in Bahrain - the theoretical and practical problems; suggestions: Regional Seminar on: The Integrated Curriculum in Teaching Science in Primary Education, Bahrain, 23-27 Sept 1989. Regional Office of UNESCO (UNIDBAS) and National Committee of Bahrain for UNESCO. 31p
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The problems of teaching practice in the Primary School teachers training in a changing world: The Seminar on the Primary School Teaching Practice, University of Bahrain, 20-21 Feb 1990. 13p
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The impact of Bahrain TV programs on the attitudes and interests of Secondary School students, Adiby A and Wassef WA: Media Future: Policy & Performance Conference, Griffith University, Australia, July 1994.
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Papers in Science Education, at Conferences, Tanta University.

Developing Science Education for Children, The Child and the Environment Conference, Tanta University, April 23, 2008. Professional Experience: 1. Professor of Curriculum & Instruction (Science Education): College of Education, University of Tanta, Egypt, 1979-84; Associate Professor, March 1973 - Feb 1979: lecturing, research supervising research, teaching training programs, developing staff competency in teaching, community service programs, planning and conducting training programs; Emeritus Professor, 1996- present. 2. Lecturer, University of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, College of Education, 1971-72. lecturing in Secondary Education, Science Education, Educational Technology Training.

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3. Lecturer (part-time), College of Education, University of Mansoura, Egypt, 1971; and other universities. 4. Researcher, National Center for Educational Research, Ministry of Education, Cairo, 1967-73. 5. Visit to U.S.S.R, 1970, 2 weeks, with under-secretaries from the Ministry of Education, to visit schools and other educational establishments in Moscow, Leningrad and Turkmenia; requested a visit to the Academy of Pedagogical Sciences); met Vice-Pres. Prof. Markushevich. 6. Scholarship for Ph.D., University of London Institute of Education, 1964-67 (a scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Egypt, for Ph.D.; visited France to collect data and information about curricula and instruction of science and science textbooks; studied curricula and major projects of science education in U.K., U.S.A., France, and Egypt). 7. Researcher, Documentation and Research Center for Education, Ministry of Education, Cairo, 1957-69. (Editor of Educational Research & Documentation - a magazine which reports developments in education in the world; provides information studies to officials and researchers in education). 8. Consultant, and Lecturer, World Bank Projects, University of Tanta, Faculty of Education. 9. Member, National Science Education Development Committee (Planning 1-12 Environmental Science Curriculum, 2008 Consulting Experience Abroad:
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Lecturer, University of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1971-72. Expert, and Chairman, Department of Information, Arab Center for Educational Technology, Kuwait, March 19 - April 18, 1977. (Established the Educational Technology Magazine, and issued its first issue, which was the first periodical in the field in the Arab World). Expert in Documentation and Educational Research, Sanaa, Yemen, Arab Organization of Education, Culture & Science, Arab League, Feb 3 March 4, 1978. (Submitted a proposal for establishing a Documentation and Research Center for Education).

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Professor of Science Education, University of Bahrain, (October 1984 August 1996; chairperson of the Department of Education, from 198588; see work done at the University of Bahrain, p. 8). Member of the Board of Directors, CD Project for Science Education, Tanta, 1998-2000 Consultant, PPMU, WB/EU, Professional Development, Feb 1999-2003. Consultant & Member of the Board of St. Mena Coptic Orthodox Academy, Nashville, TN, U.S.A., July-Sept 2003.

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Fields of Specialization: 1. Science Education (Biological Sciences & Environmental Science): Lecturing, research, supervising research. Established 2 Science Teaching Labs at University of Tanta, 1973 and 3 Science Teaching labs at the University of Bahrain, 1984. Participated in many regional, international conferences and seminars. Examined papers for academic promotion of staff members to the positions of associate professors and professors in Egypt and many Arab countries.
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Curriculum Development: Lectured B.A students, Diploma in Education, M.A students; supervising research; wrote a book, papers; Curriculum Analysis Seminar (in Biological Science) for M.Ed. students. Methodology of Educational Research: Lectured M.Ed. students, Diploma students; seminars for higher studies students in many universities. Integrated Science: Lectured B. Ed. (primary school teachers), M.A students in Human Body, Health Science, Energy. Astronomy; established labs for their study. Comparative Education: Lectured; submitted papers, attended conferences, presented a paper suggesting a methodology of research in the field; examination boards for M.A and Ph.D.

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6. Teaching Practice (Science Education): Supervised primary and secondary school teaching; wrote a book: Teaching Practice and Principles of Methods of Teaching. Established a

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Scale for Evaluating Teaching Practice used for years in the University of Tanta College of Education.
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Development of Teaching of Staff Members: established the in-service training of junior staff members to qualify them in teaching at the University of Tanta. Developed a 5-Grade Scale for measuring teaching competency of staff members of the University of Bahrain.

8. Professional Development (Training): - Participated in training programs since appointed in the PPMU, WB/EU, as Consultant, 21 February 1999; then Head of the Professional Development Section, PPMU, in 21 May 1999 1 Sept 2001. Participated in the Training Program of Preparatory School Directors, Pilot Program, at Fayoum and Sharkia, followed by training all directors of primary and preparatory schools in 15 governorates (about 36000). Run a plan for selection and distribution of basic science reference books and encyclopedias for children in primary and preparatory school in 15 governorates. It enriched school libraries. - Participated in planning and supervision of the Internship Program (training newly appointed teachers).Wrote two books: Micro-teaching and Peer Teaching, July 1999, and Strategies for Science Teaching, July 1999. - Participated in training of science teachers, by establishing a science teachers training center, at the University of Tanta, as a branch of the Science Ed. Center, University of Ein-Shams. - Trained science lab technicians. - Trained teachers to help students with moderate learning difficulties; arranged a seminar, a workshop and supervised team of experts for planning and executing training activities for primary school teachers in 15 governorates. - Professional training of teachers of St. Mena Coptic Orthodox Academy, Nashville, TN, 5-7 Aug 2003. Gave 3 seminars:
1. The learning cycle a tool for better teaching: application, types, Pre-requisites, research. 2. Classroom management in a multi-age and multi-intelligence setting. 3. How to develop a portfolio an essential tool for child development.

9. Christian Education: Curriculum, Instruction, Aids, Divinity of Jesus Christ, History of the Coptic Church, (4-year Pre-School Section, Univ. of Tanta). 10. Readings in Texts in English: Courses in:

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Science Education, Child Education, Christian Education. Supervision of M.A. and Ph.D. Theses: Supervised 80 M.Ed. and 23 Ph.D. theses at different universities, in Egypt and Bahrain. They are awarded the Degree. Established M.A., Ph.D. diplomas at Univ. of Tanta College of Ed.; advisor for first M.A. and Ph.D. theses. Assisted in establishing the M.Ed. Program at University of Bahrain College of Education; supervised the first M.A. thesis. Participated in examination of many M.A. and Ph.D. theses. Activities in Science Education Teacher Training Centers: appointed Director, Science Education Center, Tanta, a regional branch of Ein-Shams Univ. Science Ed. Center. The Center participated in implementing the Biology Education Project; running regional seminars in Tanta for teachers training as one of the objectives of the Project. Participated in activities of Univ. of Ein-Shams Science Ed. Center. Membership of Associations: member for years in the following associations: 1) NARST: National Assoc. for Research in Science Teaching, USA 2) AETS: Association for Education of Teachers of Science, U.S.A. 3) NSTA: National Science Teaching Association, U.S.A. 4) NABT: National Association for Biology Teachers, U.S.A. (several years). 5) LACE: London Association of Comparative Educationists, U.K. 6) New York Academy of Science (for several years). 7) Egyptian Association for Science Education. 8) National Committee for Academic Promotion of Staff Members to the Position of Associate Professors, Higher Council of Universities, Egypt (for many years). 9) Academic Promotion Committee, University of Bahrain (1984-1996). Master Theses Supervised
1. Adel Fahmi Abul-Naga Basic Concepts and Principles in Biological Sciences Needed in Secondary Schools University of Tanta, 12 April 1974. 2. Nabil Abdel-Wahid Fadl Common Errors in Teaching Chemical Reactions in Secondary Schools Chemistry.
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University of Tanta, 30 October 1975. 3. Ibrahim Ahmad Ibrahim Amer The Trend Towards Integration in Teaching Biology. University of Tanta, 29 January 1976. 4. Waheeb Morcos Awadallah The Study of Local Environment in Gharbiah Governorate in the Middle School Curriculum. University of Tanta, 26 February 1976. 5. Mohamed Ahmad Mohamed Kammonah Science Education in Primary Schools and the problem of Bilharzia in the Egyptian Village. University of Tanta, 14 June 1976. 6. Saeed Imam Ibrahim Abdel-Ghaffar Library Service and Its Role in the Secondary Schools Curriculum in Egypt. University of Tanta, 24 August 1976. Magda Gaafar Aabdel-Hadi Sheira Evaluating Audio-Visual Aids in Teaching French in Secondary Education. University of Tanta, 17 September 1977. 8. Mohamed Saeed Sayed Ahmad Gouda An Experimental Study of a suggested Unit in Teaching Computers for Secondary School Students. University of Tanta, 17 October 1977.
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9. Amnah Abdel-Hadi Mohamed Sarkaz The Effect of the Use of Audio-Visual Aids in Teaching History in Primary Education in Libya. University of Tanta, 31 December 1977. 10. Fayka Ismail Al-Taher Khater A Suggested Unit in the Study of Kindergarten Children their Environment. University of Tanta, 7 November 1978. 11. Badriya Al-Sadek Al-Mahgoub Teaching Science in Primary Education in the Arab Republic of Libya: To What Extent Does it Suit Local Needs and Enviraonmental Aspects. University of Tanta, 30 May 1979. 12. Abdel-Rahman Mohamed Al-Saadani Evaluating the Achievement of Biological Concepts by Secondary School Students University of Tanta, 23 January 1980. 13. Ahmed Hassan Hannoura Interest in Arabic Literature of Middle School Third Formers, and Its Relation to Prescribed Literature Texts. University of Tanta, 30 April 1980. 14. Salah-El-Din Suleiman Hamamah

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The Effect of using the Practical, the Inquiry and the Traditional Methods on the Achievement of Secondary School Students in Biological Sciences. University of Tanta, 9 July 1980. 15. Salah-El-Din Hassan Ali Al-Zinati Improving the Teaching of a Unit on Electricity in the Sixth Form of Primary Schools in Egypt Through the Use of a Developed Method of Experimentation together with Comprehensive, Continuous Evaluation of the Unit. University of Tanta, 30 July 1980. 16. Zakaria Hinnawi Bishai A Remedial Study in Written English Comprehension of a Group of Third Formers (in the Science Section) in a Secondary School. University of Tanta, 30 July 1980. 17. Fayza Jundy Tadros The Home Economics Curriculum in Secondary Education and its Relation to Girls Students Attitudes. University of Helwan, Cairo. 18. Mohamed Hussain Salem Ibrahim Saqr Behavioral Objectives and Their Effect on Students Achievements in Science - An Experimental Study. University of Mansoura, 30 November 1981. 19.Abdel Malik Taha Abdel-Rahman Al-Rifaee, A Study of Cognitive Styles of Science College Freshmen at Tanta University. Tanta University, 31 December 1981. 20.Taha Abdel-Kader Ahmad Al-Banna Teaching Calculus Through Programmed Instruction in Secondary Education. Tanta University, 27 January 1982. 21.Al-Mahdi Mahmoud Abdel-Hameed Salem An Analytical Study of Some Variables which Affect the Development of Scientific Research Skills Through the Use of the Problem Method in Teaching the Atomic Theory in Chemistry for Secondary School First Formers. Tanta University, 27 January 1982. 22.Mohamed Eid hassan Awadallah Effect of Study of Mat Logic on the Comprehension of Inductive Proof in Geometry. Tanta University, 27 January 1982. 23.Ahmad Ibrahim Morsi Kandeel A Study of the Efficiency of Use of Guided Individual Instruction on Teaching Chemistry for Middle School Students. Tanta University, 26 May 1982. 24. Samia Mohamed Abul-Yazeed Morsi The Stages of Mental Development in Science of Primary Schools Sixth Formers in Tanta Area Schools. Tanta University, 26 May 1982.

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25. Mohamed Metwally Kandeel Ramadan The Effect of Teaching the Method of Scientific Thinking on the Development of Research Skills of the University of Tanta College of Education Students. Tanta University, 29 December 1982. 26. Souad Shaheen Using Bruners Hypothesis in Teaching Science and Its Effect on the Achievement of Primary Schools Fifth Formers the Cell Concept. University of Shebin-El-Kom, 14 February 1983. 27. Sayed Mohamed Mohamed Al-Sheikh Design of a Test to Measure the Levels of Understanding the Concepts of Nutrition Achieved by Middle Schools Third Formers of the City of Tanta Schools. Tanta University, 30 March 1983. 28. Adel Abul-Ez Ahmad Salama Achievement of Secondary Schools Second Formers the Chemical Concepts and its Relation to Piagets Levels of Mental Growth. Tanta University, 27 July 1983. 29. Eid Abul-Maati Al-Dussouki Ibrahim The Effect of Using the Environment Approach on the Achievement of Biological Knowledge by First Formers in Secondary Schools and on Developing their Attitudes Towards the Environment. Tanta University, 12 September 1983. 30. Mohamed Mostafa Hassan Ghalwash The Effect of the Use of the Learning Cycle on Achievement of Biological Sciences and Developing Attitudes of Secondary Schools First Formers Towards Them. Tanta University, 28 September 1983. 31. Higazi Abdel Hameed Ahmad Higazi The Effect of the Historical Approach in Teaching Science on Developing Scientific Attitudes of Secondary School Students in Egypt. University of Zagazig, 26 December 1983. 32. Shabaan Hamad Ali Cognitive Styles of Students at the First and Fourth Years of the Biology Section in the Colleges of Science and Education at the University of Tanta. Tanta University, 28 February 1984. 33. Mohamed Ragab Evaluating the Achievement of Agricultural Secondary School Children of Basic Knowledge in Agricultural Subjects. Tanta University, 28 February 1984. 34. Abdel-Jalil Ahmad Abdel-Jalil Nassar The Effect of Using Feed-Back as a Remedial Method in Bloom-Bloc Strategy in Mastery Learning, on the Achievement of Secondary Ed. First Formers in Physics. Tanta University, September 1984.

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35. Nadia Ali Massood Abou-Sikkina The Effect of the Use of Integration Trend in Teaching Arabic on the Achievement of Secondary Schools First Formers. Tanta University, 1984. 36. Hamdi Abdel-Aziz Al-Sabbagh Evaluating the Scientific and Educational Training of Secondary Schools Science Teachers in Mid-Delta Governorates. Tanta University, 1984. 37. Thanaa Meligi Al-Sayyed Auda Building a Test to Identify Preferential Cognitive Styles and Their Relation to Differentiation of Content in Secondary School Biology. Tanta University, 31 October 1984. 38. Magdi Najeeb Awadallah The Relation Between Teaching Styles and Levels of Mental Growth According to Piaget, and Their Effect on Achievement and Recall in Secondary School Biological Sciences. Tanta University, 31 October 1984. 39. Mahmoud Abdel-Fattah Nasr Achievement of Secondary Schools First Formers of the Physics Concepts and Its Relation to Piagets Levels of Mental Growth. Tanta University, May 1985. 40. Mohamed Adel Ahmad Mohamed Afifi Evaluation of Some Programs of Educational Material at Colleges of Education Through the Performance of Students during Teaching Practice of Teaching Skills. Zagazig University, 13 August 1985. 41. Abul-Suoud Mohamed Ahmad The Effects of Teaching a Proposed Program in Environmental Education According to the Field Inquiry Method to College of Education Biology Section Students on the Development of Their Concept and Attitudes as Compared to Their Development in Secondary Schools Students. Tanta University, August 1985. 42. Khatoun Sangour Abdel-Hameed The Effect of Using the Activity Methods in Teaching Marine Biology, with Special Reference to Factors Affecting Marine Environment. University of Bahrain, May 1986. (This is the First Master Degree offered in Bahrain by the University of Bahrain; the Unit, in Marine Biology, became a new course; the Ph.D.. later done at the University of London. Is\s an extension to this topic). 43. Madina Hassan Taha The Effectiveness of a Suggested Health Education Syllabus in Developing Health Concepts and Attitudes of Junior Secondary School Students. University of Bahrain, 8 July 1991. (The suggested Health Education Syllabus became a new course in Bahrain).

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44. Zuhair Habib Radi Science Attitudes of Primary Schools Science Teachers in Bahrain and Their Relation to the Students Achievement and attainment of Science Attitudes. University of Bahrain, 9 July 1991. 45. Naema Hiji Al-Zayani The Effects of Teaching a Proposed Unit on the Awareness of Drugs in the Science Syllabus on the Achievement and Attitudes of Intermediate Students in Bahrain. University of Bahrain, 24 January 1993. 46. Wafaa Mohamed Mattar An Analytical Survey of the Priorities of Social Issues Related to Science and Technology as reflected in Unified Science Curricula of the Arab Gulf States. University of Bahrain, 11 December 1994. 47. Shaheen Ghuloom Deiry Analysis of Problems of Implementing activities in the study of biological sciences in secondary schools in Bahrain: The effect of using a suggested unit in the use of microscopes. University of Bahrain, 25 March 1995. 48. Samira Ali Khalfan Patterns of cognitive preferences of biology of secondary school students and their relation to their achievement and the patterns of their teachers. University of Bahrain, 8 November 1995. 49. Hanan Mahmoud Radwan The effectiveness of the learning cycle in correcting some misconceptions of scientific concepts of middle school students University of Al-Menoufia, 4 April 1998. 50. Mohamed Zeidan Abdel Hameed The effectiveness of the use of models in developing production of some educational material and their use by the students of Specific Colleges of Education, Educational Technology Section. University of Al-Menoufia, 1st October 1998. 51. Rafik Saeed Ismail Al-Barbari The effectiveness of the use of intelligent computer programs on the diagnosis and remedy of common errors. University of Al-Menoufia, 16 January 1999. 52. Mohamed Basiouny Mohamed Ibrahim The effectiveness of the learning cycle on developing some scientific concepts among Pre-school children University of Tanta, Kafr El Sheikh, 20 June 2000 53. Ahmad Nabawi Eisa A suggested teaching strategy based on illustrated signs for enhancing the efficiency of teaching a map of science concepts and developing interests of primary school deaf pupils towards science. University of Al-Menoufia, 27 August 2001.

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54. Dalia Fathi Hanout Evaluation of the syllabus of Nutrition and Food Science for secondary school girl students in the light of modern trends and the performance behavior of girl students University of Al-Menoufia, 13 October 2001.
55.

Hamida Ali Othman Donia Simplifying some science concepts for kindergarten children through the use of science activities and simple laboratory tools. University of Tanta, 15 November 2001.

56. Eman Mohamed Abdel-Aziz El-Shafey Playing with Models and Paper Puppets as an Approach to Acquire the Concept of Classification of Living Things by Pre-school Children. University of Tanta, 18 Feb 2002 57. Amani Mostafa Abou Saleh Effectiveness of a program in family awareness for the protection of their pre-school children from contagious disease common in Samannoud. University of Tanta, 4 May 2003. 58. Ikram Hammouda Al-Jindi Developing the cautious behavior of pre-school children in view of the principles of safety education University of Tanta, 17 June 2003. 59. Jihan Abdel Azim The use of optical enlargement by kindergarten children in investigating organisms and small things. University of Tanta, 19 June 2003. 60. Doa Zohdi Abbas Al-Rifaee The explanation of kindergarten children natural phenomena using suitable strategies in their understanding. University of Tanta, 22 July 2001. 61. Nabeela Abdullah Mohamed The effectiveness of a free discovery strategy in the achievement of kindergarten children some concepts of electricity and magnetism. University of Tanta, 20 April 2002. 62. Dalia Abdel-Wahid Mohamed The conception of the phenomena of natural change by kindergarten children a diagnostic study. University of Tanta, 18 May 2002. 63. Nariman Ali Abdel-Wahab Abou-Suleiman A training program for kindergarten teachers for awareness from environmental pollution dangers. University of Tanta, 25 Oct 2003. 64. Samia Mohamed Gawish Observation as a tool for the achievement of biological concepts by preschoolers University of Tanta, 2004

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65. Hanim Mohamed Hafez A suggested strategy for the identification and collection of data on insects by preschool rural children in their environment. University of Tanta, 2005. 66. Shirin Gaber Bastawisi The effect of a fool culture on foster mothers of pre-school children University of Tanta, 18 March 2006 67. Rania Hamza Eid Youssef An analytical study of some simple science books for pre-school children University of Tanta, 3 June 2006 68. Nora Abdel-Hmid Alam-Eldin The effect of story activity on the development of hygiene concept of re-school Children University of Tanta, 21 Sept 2006
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Amani Magid Al-Shahat Hasanein A program for developing the geological sense of the kindergarten child University of Tanta, 12 Feb 2008

70. Ameera Ahmed Mohamad Fayed Developing the light and color sense of the pre-school child University of Tanta, 19 Feb 2008 71. Doa Salah Ali El-Nawawy Integrated development in English Science using hands-on activities in live sictuations at early age University of Tanta, 29 September 2010 72. Mahmoud Moussa Mohamed al-Karbigi Evaluation of the Program of Technology and Developing Thinking for the Middle School in View of Modern Scientific Attitudes University of Tanta, 17 Jan 2009 73. Hiyam al-Dissouki Ahmed Sultan The Conception of Global Phenomena by Kindergarten Children University of Tanta, 12 March 2009 74. Amal Mohamed Moussa al-Frenchawi A Program for Simplifying Some Economic Concepts University of Tanta, 4 March 2009 75. Amal Mostafa Ibrahim Al-behiri A suggested program for the enhancement of the value of peace in the pre-school child University of Tanta, 30 May 2010 76. Eman Fouad Mohmed El-Barki

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Development of Solving Problem Skills of Kindergarten Child by Using Some Science Activities University of Tanta, 7 April 2011 77. Mervet Mohamed Hussein Darwish The effectiveness of a suggested integrated program in music in the improvement of the concepts of sound and movement for kindergarten children University of Tanta, 5 October 2011 78. Walaa Ahmed Albadawi Self-assessment of kindergarteners of their science activities and its effect on their scientific development University of Tanta, 79. Marwa Farud Ali Al-Bishlawi Effect of Mobile Museum on Development of Some Science Concepts and Selflearning of Kindergarten Child University of Tanta, 80. Nora Nagah Al-Sayed Saqr Effect of Field 'science Trips on Development of Kindergarten Child Awareness with the Local Environment A Field Study in the City of Samannoud

Ph.D. Dissertations Supervised

1. Adel Fahmi Abul-Naga The pilot study of the development of teaching biology in the Arab World an analytical evaluation study. Tanta University, 30 September 1976. 2. Saeed Imam Ibrahim The Training of the Comprehensive Library Specialist. Tanta University, 7 November 1978. 3. Nabeel Abdel-Wahid Fadl A Study of Some Abilities and Skills Implied in the Inductive, Deductive and Problem Methods in the Teaching of the Rate of Chemical Reactions in Secondary Schools. Tanta University, 28 October 1979. 4. Wahib Marcos Awad-Allah An Experimental Study of a Unit on Environmental Education for Secondary School Second Formers in Tanta. Tanta University, 26 November 1980. 5. Moustafa Mohamad Abdel-Ati Badr An Integrative Method to Develop the Four Skills of the English Language in the Middle School first Formers. Tanta University, 27 July 1981 6. Ahmad Gadallah Al-Ninni

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The Effect of the Use of the Historical Approach in Science Teaching on Understanding Science and Scientists by Secondary School Students in Egypt. Tanta University, 1981. 7. Ahmad Hassan Ahmad Hannoura A Measure of the Basic Abilities and Skills in Arabic Language Through Reading and Writing, to be Administered on Students at End of Their General Secondary Ed. Tanta University, 27 October 1982. 8. Salah-El-Din Mohamed Suleiman Hamamah An Experimental Study on the Application of Some Hypotheses on Teaching Biology in Secondary Schools in Tanta. Tanta University, 29 October 1982. 9. Iqbal Abdel-Hakim Gamal-El-Din Evaluating the Use of Audio-Visual Aids in the Curricula of Colleges of Physical Education in Egypt University of Helwan, 2 December 1981. 10. Othman Hussain Othman The Effect of Using Programmed System on Developing Physical Fitness. University of Helwan, 10 March 1982. 11. Nabila Mohamed Ali al-Sharkubali The Effect of School Curriculum on the Development and Sublimation of the Social Aspects of Girt Students in The College of Physical Education for Girls in Cairo. University of Helwan, 19 June 1982. 12. Fawzi Al-Habashi A Study of the Effectiveness of Creativity Through the Use of the Lecture (Demonstration) and Guided Discovery Methods on the Achievement and Attitudes of Students Towards Physics. University of Zagazig, 16 May 1984. 13. Abdel-Malik Taha Abdel-Rahman Al-Rifai A Study of the Levels of Achievement of Secondary School Second Formers in Physics in the Light of Gagnes Model of Learning. Tanta University, 24 September 1984. 14. Magda Habashi Mohamad Mohamad Suleiman The Effect of Teaching A General Science Course on the Achievement of Scientific Attitudes by Literary Sections Students in The Colleges of Education. University of Alexandria, 1986. 15. Hanan Ragaa Abdel-Salan Reda The Effect of Using a Suggested Strategy in Teaching Science on Developing Creative Performance of Primary School Pupils University of Shebin El-Kom, 2000. 16. Fatima Mohamed Abdel-Wahab A Suggested Curriculum in Science of Hearing Disable Professional Secondary Education Students in the Light of Their Cultural and Professional Needs.

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University of Zagazig, Benha, 21 Aug 2000. 17. Abdel Monem Ibrahim Ahmed Soliman A suggested program of associated science activities to develop science process skills and learning and thinking styles of primary stage pupils. University of Menofia, 28 April 2001. 18. Mohamed Amin Abdel-Rahman Suliman Al-Saadani The effect of a suggested computer-assisted constructivist strategy in the light of hemispherity dominance on correcting misconceptions, achievement of concepts and development of curiosity in science University of Zagazig. 24 April 2003. 19 Azza Magawri A case study of the variables in the science classroom environment suitable for the development of questions by primary school children. University of Tanta, 24 April 2004. 20 Ahlam Kotb The effectiveness of an outdoor activity strategy, in changing the cognitive patterns and the development of social skills of kindergarten skills in view of social constructivism University of Tanta, Feb 2001. 21. Dalia Abdel-Wahid Mohamed Mohamed Developing the Architectural Sense of Kindergarten Children By the Use of Play Blocks University of Tanta, 15 June 2008 22. Mohamed Khalifa Ismail Metwally The effect of teaching child science in English on the cognitive development in the light of the critical period theory University of Tanta, 7 April 2009 23. Hamida Ali Othman Donia Discovering intuition in the light of the concepts of understanding and Explaining of kindergarten children natural phenomena an analytical diagnostic study University of Tanta, 17 Feb 2009 24. Moustafa Abdulla Mansour Beliefs of pre-service chemistry teachers as an approach for improvement of Performance an analytical, phenomenological approach University of Tanta, 2009 25. Rania A. Elsayed Developing the environmental concepts and attitudes for mild learning difficulties University of Alexandria, Institute for Postgraduate and Research, 23 Apr 2009
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Reman Abdel-Hai Mohamed Shalaby Energizing the role of kitchen as a simple chemistry lab for developing some science and work skills of the kindergarten chil

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University of Tanta, 2011 27. Ghada Othman Ismael The Effect of a Suggested Program in Safety Education on the Acquiring Safety Behavioral Habits of Children in Social Institutes University of Al-Minya, 16 May 2008

Professor Abdel-Aziz Hamid Al-Koussy was a prominent Professor in Educational Psychology. He introduced the K-Factor, the spatial ability, as one of the mental abilities. He was an outstanding figure in Egyptian education. He was examining our papers when I was a student in the Higher Institute for Education, Alexandria, May 1957. My paper drew his attention. It was full with quotations and references meticulously written, even with the page number. He asked about the student, his name and address. He wrote them in his diary and asked to see me. On meeting him, he said I was pleased with your paper, and let us write an application letter (for himself) for work in Documentation Center for Education). He began the letter: Dear Sir, since I do not like to work as a teacher, I interrupted by saying: can we write instead: I prefer to work with you? A professor of Educational Psychology attending the meeting laughed and said; He passed the test. We started close, productive work for years till he left. He is here in Faculty of Ed, Tanta, during the Ph.D. examination of Mohamed El Taib, Univ. of Tanta, June 27, 1977.

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Writing the last chapter of my Ph.D. in London, August 10th, 1966. The Ph.D. was achieved in 1967. Professor Brian Holmes was the advisor (his picture follows).

With my family: Samia, Safi and Gawdat at the beach of Algiers, Bahrain, January 1994.

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Professor Brian Holmes, Chairman, Department of Comparative Education at the University of London, in my office at University of Bahrain College of Education. He attended the Conference on Distance Education, Bahrain, Jan 1994. I invited him to visit the Department of Education, meet the staff and give a talk on contemporary issues in education. After his enthralling talk, he described the moment as being the best hour he spent in Bahrain. Professor Brian Holmes was the tutor of my Ph.D. at the University of London, Sept 1964-Dec 1967. He is called now "The Father of Comparative Education.

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In May 1986 the first academic degree was awarded in Bahrain in an open discussion. Khatoon Sangoor presented her M.A. in Education. I advised the work with Dr Arora, a biologist, on my left, translating for her. Professor M. Saber Selim, an eminent educator and a colleague from Egypt, was invited for this occasion. He is on my right.

Dr. Nasrine Adibe, an American visiting professor, was invited in 1994 to the University of Bahrain. I arranged a program for her. In this meeting with staff members, she presented a vivid talk. On her right is Dr Khaled Bou-Gahoos, a colleague He is now the Dean.

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The Second Coming, oil on copper plate, 20x31cms, painted in October 1954, when I was a second grade student at the University of Alexandria Faculty of Science. It was not well preserved. It reflects my deep interest in painting, particularly portrait. It shows the raising of dead, some up, others down, and the veil opened.

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The Beggar. 1954. Oil on paper. 22.5x26.5 cms. The scene of an elderly beggar in my
early childhood, in Suez, kindled my imagination. When my colleagues, in my last year at University of Alexandria Faculty of Science, suggested arranging an Art Exhibition, I suggested to participate by this painting. It is inspired by Dutch painting, fully influencing my child-hood, full with shades, and a glimpse of light at the center. An air of laziness and despair overwhelms the beggar, his son, and a lady at the window. I did not notice that beggars never practice their craft at night. A colleague commented that the stretched hand of the beggar 'is swollen from begging.' My colleagues mentioned that a group of Russian journalist, visiting the Exhibition', were attracted to this painting and concentrated their cameras on it.

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