Jamal Hassan Abu Attiyeh, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Al Ain Campus

Biography
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
Preferred Thinking Styles of Gifted Students (2019)
-Ziyad Kamal Al-Alala, Jamal Abu-Attiyeh, Emad M. Alghazo
The Level of Services Offered to Gifted Students in Schools in Grades
4-10 (2019)
-Dr. Jamal Hassan Abu Attiyeh, Dr. Ziyad Kamel Al-Alala
The Level of Multiple Intelligences (2019)
-Dr. Ziyad Kamel Al-Alala, D. Jamal Abu Attiyeh, A., D. Mohamed Ismail Abu Shaireh, and D. Mohammed Saleh Al – Salaq.
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
- 1991-1992: South Carolina Youth Advocate Program, Charleston, South Carolina
- Worked with multi-dysfunctional youth.
- 1986-1988:Yamoun High School, West Bank,Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL)
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
- 20181-2019: 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
- 20182-2019
- Introduction to Special Education
- Assistive Technology for Special Needs
- Capstone
- Classroom Management
- Field Training
- 20191-2020
- Classroom Management
- Child Normal and Abnormal Development
- Educational Psychology A
- Educational Psychology E
- Capstone
Memberships
- American Association of Teachers of Arabic
- International Journal of Special Education
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- National Council on US-Arab Relations
- Academia
- HigherEd
- National Council on US-Arab Relations