Curriculum VITÆ
Amany Saleh
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Arkansas State University
Education:
May 1997 Ph. D. in Teacher Education, University of Alabama.
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
May 1993 M.A. TESOL, University of Alabama.
May 1985 B. Sc. in Geology, Cairo University.
Professional Experiences
Teaching
Presently Professor, Arkansas State University
Duties included teaching the following courses:
Educational Leadership II (ELAD 8323)
Curriculum Theory and Practice (ELCI 7523)Curriculum Management- Traditional and Online (ELCI 6063)
Theories of Instruction (ELCI 6533)
Supervision and Evaluation of Teaching (ELCI 6553)
Middle School Curriculum- Online (ELCI 5523)
Secondary School Curriculum-Online (ELCI 6523)
Fall 2002-2008 Associate Professor, Arkansas State University
Duties included teaching the following courses:
Curriculum Management-Regular and Online (ELCI 6063)
Theories of Instruction- Regular (ELCI 6533)
Supervision of Instruction (ELCI 6553)
Middle School Curriculum- Regular and Online (ELCI 5523)
Secondary School Curriculum-Online (ELCI 6523)
Fall 1997-2002 Assistant Professor, Arkansas State University
Duties included teaching the following courses:
Curriculum Management-Regular and Online (ELCI 6063)
Theories of Instruction- Regular and Online (ELCI 6533)
Supervision of Instruction (ELCI 6553)
Middle School Curriculum- Regular and Online (ELCI 5523)
Introduction to Teaching (EDU 2002)
Fundamentals of Secondary Education (SCED 2514)
Instructional Design (SCED 4514)
Summer 1998 Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama
Duties included teaching a graduate foreign languages/ESL methods course (SCE 567/667)
Summer 1997 Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama
Duties included teaching a graduate course "Modern Secondary Schools" (SCE 530).
Interim 1997 Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama
Duties included teaching a graduate foreign languages/ESL methods course (SCE 567/667).
Spring 1995 Assistant Coordinator of the Clinical Master Teachers Program, Spring 1997, University of Alabama
Duties included supervising 30 teacher interns per semester and acting as a liaison between the university and Master Teachers in an innovative model of teaching supervision.
Fall 1995 Instructor, University of Alabama
Duties included teaching methods classes (SCE 289/489) for foreign languages education majors and supervising the students during their clinical experiences.
1993-1995 Instructor, University of Alabama
Supervisor of foreign language teacher interns/novice teachers at Tuscaloosa district's elementary and high schools.
Duties included supervision of all teacher interns and students taking clinical experience courses majoring in foreign language education.
1992-1994 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Alabama Supervisor/Coordinator of Freshman English Composition for non native speakers at the University of Alabama, (240 students per year).
Duties included supervision of graduate students teaching Freshman Composition classes for non native speakers.
1991-1994 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Alabama
Duties included teaching two different courses of Freshman English Composition for non native English speakers (75 students per year).
1993 Teacher of English as a Second Language, University of Alabama Duties included teaching intensive summer courses for two groups of Taiwanese students in the English Language Institute.
1988-1989 Teacher of English as a foreign language at a private language institute at the secondary school/college level, Cairo, Egypt.
1987-1988 Supervisor of teachers at Sphinx Language Elementary School, Cairo, Egypt.
1985-1988 Teacher of English and Science for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, Sphinx Language Elementary School, Cairo, Egypt.
Curriculum Design
Spring 2002 Developed a new Masters degree entitled "Masters of Arts in Educational Theory and Practice," Arkansas State University.
Spring 2002 Developed a new program of study for the Specialist degree in Educational Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction, Arkansas State University.
Fall 2001 Developed a new Masters program "Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction," Arkansas State University.
Fall 2001 Designed Two new online graduate courses "Theories of Instruction" and "Curriculum Management"
Fall 1999 Designed a "Nature and Needs of the Young Adolescent" course curriculum for Mid-Level Education Program, Arkansas State University.
Fall 1999 Designed a "Key Concepts in Mid-Level Education" course curriculum for Mid-Level Education Program, Arkansas State University.
Fall 1999 Designed a "Performance-Based Instructional Design" course curriculum for the Secondary Education Program, Arkansas State University.
1998-2000 Participated in the design of a complete Secondary Education Program, Arkansas State University.
Spring 1999 Designed an "Introduction to Teaching" course curriculum for sophomore-level students, Arkansas State University.
1998-2000 Participated in the design of a complete Mid-Level Education Program, Arkansas State University.
Summer 1994 Designed a complete curriculum of English as a foreign language for a high school in Chile.
Summer 1992 Designed a complete English curriculum for the Advanced Language Institute of English in Taiwan, at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Publications
Saleh, A., & Lamkin, M. (2008). Reliability and validity of an evaluation tool for the online class. European Journal of Open, Distance, and E-learning. ISSN # 1027-5207.
Saleh, A., & Lamkin, M. (2008). Cooperative learning in the online classroom. In M. R. Pierson, K. K. Stang, & B. Varner (Eds.), Sound Instruction: ready to use classroom practice: Vol. 2. ISBN 0-9709895-1-2.
Saleh, A., & Lamkin, M. (2008). A study in the correlation of teaching styles and teaching methods in higher education. International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching, ISBN: 978-0-9800418-5-9. Intellectbase International Consortium, Nashville, USA, pp. 10-16.
Saleh, A. (2008). Debunking myths in brain research. Principal’s Research Review, 3 (2). Reston, VA: National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Saleh, A., & Lamkin, M. (2008). Cooperative learning in the online classroom. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 12 (1), 217-223.
Saleh, A. (2007). Internet lends support to interns in rural schools. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 11(3), 454-459.
Devos, J., & Saleh, A. (2007). Middle grades configurations and small schools. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 11 (2), 245-251.
Saleh, A., & Lamkin, M. (2007). Designing a summative evaluation tool for the online class. Refereed Proceedings of the Six International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) International Conference. Web-based Education., 433-436.
Saleh, A., Lamkin, M. & Cox, D. (2006). The role of higher education in America: A spa or a smörgåsbord? Academic Leadership: The Online Journal, 4 (3), Available at http://www.academicleadership.org/emprical_research/The_Role_of_Higher_Education_in_America.shtml
Saleh, A., McBride, J., & Henley, J. (2006). Aspiring school leaders reflect on the Internship. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 10 (3), 126-134.
Saleh, A. (2006). The Impact of online discussions on teachers' reflections. Refereed Proceedings of Society of Information Technology in Education, 2660-2667.
Saleh, A. (2006). Does the online class address students’ multiple intelligences? Refereed Proceedings of Society of Information Technology in Education, 2655-2659.
Saleh, A., & McBride, J. (2005). Students’ reflective journals, national standards for school leaders and university preparation programs. Academic Leadership: The Online Journal, 3 (3). Available at http://www.academicleadership.org/volume3/issue3/articles/14/article.html.
Saleh, A., & Lamkin, M. (2005). Students’ Perceptions of the Use of Cooperative Learning in the Online Classroom. Refereed Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & higher Education, 2369-2371.
Saleh, A. (2005). The use of simulations in the online classroom. Refereed Proceedings of the Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications (17), 2317-2320.
Saleh, A. & Lacey, C. H. (2004, Winter). Online Teaching: A framework for success. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 8 (3), 288-302.
Saleh, A. (2004). The effects of structured, online course discussions on students’ cognitive skills in teacher education. Refereed Proceedings of the Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications (16), 3182-3187.
Saleh, A. (2004). Interns find support in cyberspace. Refereed Proceedings of the Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications (16), 2973-2975.
Saleh, A. (2004). Reflective teaching practices in the online classroom. Refereed Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, (2), 3401-3420.
Saleh, A. & Holman, D. (2004). Redefining basic skills in light of brain research. Refereed Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, (2), 3378-3400.
Saleh, A. & Lacey, C. (2003). Teaching Styles: A comparison study of public and private universities. SRATE Journal, 12 (1), 24-36.
Saleh, A. (2001). Brain hemisphericity and academic majors: A correlation study. College Student Journal, 35 (2), 193-200.
Lacey, C. & Saleh, A. (2000). Voices from the classroom: Understanding the role of course objectives in graduate education courses. SRATE Journal, 9 (2), 46-51.
Wilson, E. & Saleh, A. (2000). The effects of an alternative model of student teaching supervision on the Clinical Master Teachers. Action in Teacher Education, 22 (2), 84-90.
Saleh, A. (1999). The relationships among personality types, gender, and language learning strategies. In R. L. Oxford (Ed.), Language learning strategies in the context of autonomy (pp. 43-46). New York, NY: Teachers College, Columbia University.
Lacey, C. H., Saleh, A., & Gorman, R. (1998). Teaching nine to five: A study of the teaching styles of male and female professors. (ERIC ED 442334).
Oxford, R., Tomlinson, S., Barcelos, A., Harrington, C., Lavine, R. Z., Saleh, A. & Longhini, A. (1998). Clashing metaphors about classroom teachers: Toward a systematic typology for the language teaching field [special issue]. System, 26, 3-50.
Oxford, R. L., Lavine, R. Z., Hollaway, M. E., Felkins, G., and Saleh, A. (1996). Telling their stories: Language learners use diaries and recollective studies. In R. L. Oxford (Ed.), Language learning strategies around the world: Cross-cultural perspectives(pp. 19-34). Manoa: University of Hawaii Press.
Saleh, A. & Iran-Nejad, A. (1995). Wholetheme constructivism and whole-brain education: Educational implications of the research on left and right brain hemispheres. Washington: Educational Resources Information Center.
Presentations at Learned Forums
Saleh, A. and Lamkin, M. (2008) A Study in the Correlations of Teaching Styles and Teaching Methods in Higher Education, Intellectbase International Consortium peer-reviewed conference proceedings, Volume 2, Nashville, TN, USA, May 28-30, 2008, pp. 10-16.
Saleh, A. (2006). The Impact of online discussions on teachers' reflections. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the Society of Information Technology in Education, Orlando, Florida.
Saleh, A. (2006). Does the online class address students’ multiple intelligences? Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the Society of Information Technology in Education, Orlando, Florida.
Saleh, A. (2005). Internet lends support for educational leadership interns in rural schools. Paper presented at the Annual National Rural Educational Research, Tucson, Arizona.
Saleh, A., & Lamkin, M. (2005). Students’ Perceptions of the Use of Cooperative Learning in the Online Classroom. Paper presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.
Goodwin, D., Holman, D., Clark, A., & Saleh, A. (2005). Utilizing action research as a learning toll for and an assessment of metacognitive skills. A poster session presented at the Annual Hawaii International Conference on education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Saleh, A. (2004, June). The effects of structured, online course discussions on students’ cognitive skills in teacher education. A paper presented at the Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Lugano, Switzerland.
Saleh, A. (2004, June). Interns find support in cyberspace. A paper presented at the Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunication, Lugano, Switzerland.
Saleh, A. (2004, January). Reflective teaching practices in the online classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Saleh, A. & Holman, D. (2004). Redefining basic skills in light of brain research. A paper presented at the Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Saleh, A. (2003). Online structured course discussion and Bloom Taxonomy in teachers’ education. A paper presented at the Annual Mid-South Educational Research Association, Biloxi, Ms.
Saleh, A. & Holman, D. (2003). Redfining basic skills in light of brain research. A paper presented at the Annual Mid-South Educational Research Association, Biloxi, Ms.
Cline, D.H., Saleh, A., Cox, D., Holifield, M, & Nichols, J. (2003). Ethical dilemmas among education personnel preparation faculty. A paper presented at the Annual NCPEA convention, 2003, Sedona, AR
Saleh, A. (2003). Online Teaching: It is the way to go! A paper presented at the Arkansas Higher Education Technology Conference in Little Rock, AR.
Saleh, A. (2002). Online teaching impact on reflective teaching practices. A paper presented at annual Mid-South Research Association, Chattanooga, TN.
Saleh, A. & Lacey, L. (2002). The online constructivist class: Theory into practice. A paper presented at annual Mid-South Research Association, Chattanooga, TN.
Lacey, C. & Saleh, A. (2002). Multicultural attitudes, classroom teachers and teaching. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Saleh, A. &Lacey, C. (2001). Online Teaching: A framework for success. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association 2001, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Saleh, A. & Lacey, C. (2000). Teaching styles: A comparison study of public and church-affiliated universities. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association 2000, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Lacey, C. & Saleh, A. (2000). Childhood experiences and teachers’ attitudes toward cultural diversity. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association 2000, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Saleh, A. & Oxford, R. (2000). Brain, personality types, gender, culture, and learning strategies. A paper will be presented at the Annual Meeting of International Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Vancouver, Canada.
Saleh, A. & Lacey, C. (1999). The effects of personal life experiences on the attitudes of teachers toward cultural diversity. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association 1999, Point Clear, Alabama.
Lacey, C. & Saleh, A. (1999). Teaching styles and gender: A campus-wide study. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association 1999, Point Clear, Alabama.
Wilson, E. & Saleh, A. (1999). The effects of an alternative model of student teaching supervision on the Clinical Master Teachers. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
Lacey, C. & Saleh, A. (1998). Voices from the classroom: Understanding the role of course objectives in graduate education courses. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Saleh, A., Lacey, C., & Gorman, R. (1998). Teaching nine to five: A study of the teaching styles of female and male instructors. A paper presented at the Annual Conference on Women in Educational Leadership, Lincoln, NE.
Saleh, A., Lacey, C., & Wilson, E. (1998). Empowering teachers as full partners in the preparation of new teachers. A paper presented at ARATE Fall Conference, Little Rock, AR.
Lacey, C. & Saleh, A. (1998). Beyond words: A comparison of professors and students’ perceptions of course objectives. A paper presented at the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Athens, GA.
Oxford, R., Barcelos, A, & Saleh, A. (1998). Using students’ narratives in our classroom. A paper presented at the International Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Seattle, WA.
Wilson, L. & Saleh, A. (1998). An alternative of student teaching supervision: Clinical Master Teacher and reflectivity. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.
Saleh, A. ( Symposium Chair). (1997). Listening to our students: Analyzing students narratives. A symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Memphis, TN.
Saleh, A. (1997). Students’ interpretations of classroom dynamics. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Memphis, TN.
Saleh, A. & Wilson, E. (1997). Differences in reflective thought between novice and experienced teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Memphis, TN.
Wilson, E. & Saleh, A. (1997). Clinical Master Teachers: An alternative to the traditional triad of supervision. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Memphis, TN.
Saleh, A. (Symposium Chair). (1996). Beyond subject-area schooling: Implications of whole-theme constructivism. A Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association 1996, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Saleh, A. (1995). New developments in whole-theme constructivism. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association 1995, Biloxi, Mississippi
Saleh, A. & Henry, R. (1995). Designing our own writing placement test. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Long Beach, California.
Saleh, A. (1994). Students designing their own games. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Teaching English for Speakers of Other languages (TESOL), Baltimore, Maryland.
Saleh, A. & Henry, R. (1994). Students’ anxiety toward college writing placement exams. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Teaching English for Speakers of Other languages (TESOL), Baltimore, Maryland.
Saleh, A. & Woolschock, N. (1994). Alternative assessment in the classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of AM-TESOL, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Saleh, A. (1993). Fostering students’ personal involvement in literature. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Southeast Regional TESOL Conference, FT. Lauderdale, Florida
Saleh, A. (1993). Involving students in designing their own games. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Southeast Regional TESOL Conference, FT. Lauderdale, Florida
Saleh, A. & Henry, R. (1993). Reducing students' anxiety toward college English writing placement exams. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Southeast Regional TESOL Conference, FT. Lauderdale, Florida
Saleh, A. (1993). Misconceptions that arise in teaching American texts by female authors in the ESL classroom. A paper presented at the Annual South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Saleh, A. (1993). Games and writing in English. A paper presented at English Language Institute (Japanese Ministry of Education Program), Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Saleh, A. & Woolschuck, N. (1993). Alternative assessment. A paper presented at The University of Alabama Effective Teaching Research Conference, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Saleh, A. (1993). Speech acts across cultures. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Atlanta, Georgia.
Saleh, A. & Bernard, K. (1993). Using communicative approach-free materials to motivate EFL students. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Atlanta, Georgia.
Saleh, A. (1992). A study in speech acts across cultures. A paper presented at the Annual Southeast Regional TESOL Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Oxford, R., Hollaway, M.E., Felkins, G., & Saleh, A. (1992). Teachers' retrospective studies of L2 learners: Instructional implications. A paper presented at the Annual Southeast Regional TESOL Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Grants and Contract Activities
Spring 2003 No Child Left Behind Teacher Training grant, Arkansas Department of Higher Education (Awarded $ 82,000)
Fall 2001 Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Department, Arkansas Department of Higher Education (Awarded $ 27,900)
Fall 2000 Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Department, Arkansas Department of Higher Education (Awarded, $39,500)
1999 Gear Up Federal Grant (Not Awarded
1999 Middle Eastern Studies Grant (Awarded $ 6,900)
Testing
1992-1995 Administered and rated the English Proficiency Placement Exam at the University of Alabama
1993 Designed a new English Proficiency Placement Exam (EPPE) at the University of Alabama.
Honors and Awards
2001 Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Education, Arkansas State University
1997 M. Ray Loree, Most Outstanding Dissertation Award, College of Education, The University of Alabama
1994 Most Outstanding Student Award, College of Education, The University of Alabama
Service activities
Committee Efforts
2008 ABI – Outreach Faculty Search Committee
2004- 2007 University Faculty Senate
2006-2007 Chair/Department Search Committee for three faculty positions
2002- Present University Graduate Counsel
2006-Present College of Education Advanced Curriculum Committee
2002-2006 Chair-College of Education Advanced Curriculum Committee
2000-2001 Chair/ Department Search Committee for two faculty positions
2000-2003 Chair/College of Education Curriculum Committee
2000-2001 College of Education Public Relations Committee
2000-2004 College of Education Diversity Committee
1999-2000 College of Education Technology Committee
1999-2003 Chair Advanced Curriculum Committee
1997-2001 Secondary Education Committee
1997-Present Lillian Barton Scholarship in Education Committee
1997-1998 Civitas Committee
1998-2000 Mid-Level Redesign Committee
1998-2000 Secondary-Level Redesign Committee
1998-1999 Field Experience Redesign Committee
Spring 1998 Foundation position Search Committee
1998-Present Department Library Committee
1997-Present Dissertation Committees
1997-1998 University Students’ Affairs Committee
Sponsorship
2003-2007 Initiated, organized, and chaired the Educational Leadership, Curriculum, and Special Education Graduate Research Conference.
1997- 2001 Student-Arkansas Education Association
Professional Memberships
1995- Inducted in the KAPPA DELTA PI society
1994 - Inducted in the PHI BETA DELTA society
1992- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
1995- American Educational Research Association (AERA).
1995- Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA)
1997- American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
1997- National Education Association (NEA)
1997- Arkansas Education Association (AEA)
Other Experiences and Service:
2005-Present Vice President of Jonesboro Suzuki Institute (Non-Profit Organization)
1995-1997 Volunteer as a teacher aid in an elementary school, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
1992-1995 Developmental Editor for the Tapestry Program at Heinle & Heinle Publishers, Boston, Mass.
1993-1994 Assistant Coordinator of the International Speakers Service (ISS) at the Universi
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e-mail: asaleh@astate.edu
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