Curriculum Vitae Anies M. Al-Hroub, Ph.D.

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1 Curriculum Vitae Anies M. Al-Hroub, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology & Special Education, American University of Beirut (AUB) Visiting Scholar to the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, Jan Sep 2010 Address in Lebanon Address in the UK American University of Beirut (AUB) University of Cambridge P.O. Box , Beirut, Lebanon Faculty of Education Telephone: Ext. (O) Hills Rd, Cambridge Ext. (H) 2837 CB2 8PQ, UK Mobile-Phone Mobile 0044 (0) Biography Anies Al-Hroub is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Education at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon. He is currently the British Academy Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge, England. Al-Hroub completed his BA and MA from the University of Jordan and his MPhil and PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research interests focus on gifted and talented education, dyslexia and learning difficulties, creative thinking, metacognition, dualexceptionality, teaching thinking and psychometric and dynamic assessment. Academic and Educational Qualification PhD in Educational Psychology & Special Education (Giftedness and Learning Difficulties), University of Cambridge, UK MPhil in Educational Psychology & Special Education (Giftedness and Learning Difficulties), University of Cambridge, UK Diploma in Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia), The Applied Balka University, Amman, Jordan MA in Special Education, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan BA in Psychology (Major) & Political Science (Minor), University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. Professional and Teaching Experience Jan Sep 2010 Visiting Scholar, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. Sep 06 Present Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology & Special Education, Department of education, American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Feb Sep 06 Aug 01-Aug 05 Social Worker, Home Choice, Cambridge, UK. Columnist in Education, Cambridge Media, Cambridge, UK 1

2 Oct 04-April 05 Language Tutor, Stowe School, Buckingham, UK. Aug 97- Aug 01 Diagnostician & Special needs teacher (Maths, English & Arabic Languages) of dyslexic students for elementary and middle schools at the New English School (NES), P.O. Box 154, Khalda, Amman 11185, Jordan. Jan 96- July 97 Jan 96- July 97 June 1997 Special Needs Teacher at the Model School of Special Education, Khalda, Amman, Jordan. Research Assistant at the Counselling and Special Education Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Jordan. Field Researcher in the project Toward Better Parenting in Jordan supervised by the United Nation Children s Fund (UNICEF). Sep-Dec 1996 Field Researcher in a National Assessment Survey of The Work of Kindergarten in Jordan. The survey was carried out jointly by the United National Children s Fund (UNICEF), the National Centre for Human Resources Development & the Ministry of Education. Research and Publications 1. Al-Hroub, A. (in review). Theoretical issues surrounding the concept of gifted with learning difficulties. Journal of Arab Childhood, 2. Al-Shami, G. & Al-Hroub, A. (in review). Effects of the writers workshops on the writing of EFL upper elementary students in Lebanon, Cambridge Journal of Education, 3. Al-Hroub, A. (in press, 2011). Psychometric versus dynamic assessment for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties. The British Journal of Educational Psychology, 4. Al-Hroub, A. (in press, 2011). Gifted children with learning difficulties: Critical review of the literature (Book chapter in Excellence in Education). 5. Al-Hroub, A. (2010). Programming for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties in Jordan. Roeper Review, 32(4), Al-Hroub, A. (2010). Developing assessment profiles for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties in England. Journal of Education for the Gifted, 34(1), Al-Hroub, A. (2010). Perceptual skills and Arabic literacy patterns for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties in Jordan. The British Journal of Special Education, 37, Al-Hroub, A. (2009). Dynamic assessment applied to preschool children with learning difficulties. La Nouvelle revue de l adaptation et de la scolarisation, 46, Al-Hroub, A. (2009). Charting self-concept, beliefs and attitudes towards mathematics among mathematically gifted pupils with learning difficulties. Gifted and Talented International, 24, Al-Hroub, A. & Whitebread, D. (2008) Teacher nomination of mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties at three public schools in Jordan, The British Journal of Special Education, 35, Al-Hroub, A. (2007). Parents and teachers contributions to identifying the unusual behavioural patterns of mathematically gifted children with 2

3 12. Al-Hroub, A. (1999). Theories and programmes of education for the gifted and talented. Dar Al-Shorouk, Amman, Jordan [Book in Arabic]. Unpublished Manuscripts/Theses 1. Al-Hroub, A. (unpublished). Analysis of WISC-III-Jordan for mathematically gifted students with learning disabilities. Unpublished manuscript. 2. Al-Hroub, A. (2005). Identifying and programming mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties in Jordan. Faculty of education, University of Cambridge, Unpublished PhD thesis. 3. Al-Hroub, A. (2002). Gifted Children with Learning Difficulties: Mathematics as a Model. Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, Unpublished MPhil thesis. 4. Al-Hroub, A. (2000). A researched case study on a ten years old pupil who have learning difficulties: Assessment and designing Individual Educational Plan. Princess Servath College, Unpublished High Diploma Manuscript. Conference Proceeding (Peer-reviewed) 1. Al-Hroub, A. & Whitebread, D. (July, 2010). Dynamic assessment for identification of dual exceptional learners. The 12 th Biennial Conference of the European council for high ability (ECHA 2010), Paris, France, 6-9 July. 2. Al-Hroub, A. (August, 2009). Gifted pupils with learning difficulties. A critical review of the literature. The 2 nd International Conference of Excellence in Education for Development and Creativity, Ulm-Germany. 3. Al-Hroub, A. (August, 2009). Charting self-concept, beliefs and attitudes towards mathematics among mathematically gifted pupils with learning difficulties. The 18 Biannual Conference of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC), Vancouver, Canada. 4. Al-Hroub, A. (Sep, 2008). Programming for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties. The 11 th International Conference of European Council for High Ability (ECHA), Prague, Czech, Sep 16 20, 2008, pp Al-Hroub, A. (Sep, 2008). Psychometric versus dynamic assessment for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties. The 34 th International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Conference, Cambridge Assessment, Cambridge, UK 7 12 September Available: l-hroub.v2.pdf 6. Al-Hroub, A. (June, 2007). Analysis of WISC-III-Jordan for the mathematically gifted with learning difficulties and the average-iq with learning difficulties students in Jordan. The International Association of Special Education (IASE): Tenth Biennial International Conference, University of Hong Kong, June 12, proceeding paper. 7. Al-Hroub, A. (2003). Gifted children with learning difficulties: Is it new unidentified category. The 2 nd Biannual Conference of the Arab Council for the Gifted and Talented, Amman, Jordan, 22 July, 2003, pp

4 Conference Proceeding (non-peer-reviewed) 1. Al-Hroub, A. (July, 2005). Dynamic Assessment for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties in Jordan. The International Association for Cognitive Education & Psychology (IACEP), 10th International Conference. University of Durham, England July. 2. Al-Hroub, A. (April, 2005). Teacher nomination of the mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties at three public schools in Jordan. The annual CamERA Conference, Faculty of Education, Cambridge University, 21 st April. 3. Al-Hroub, A. (Sep, 2004). Gifted children with learning difficulties: Definitions, identifications and characteristics. The British Educational Research Association, Manchester, UMIST, UK, 17 th Sep. 4. Al-Hroub, A. (Dec, 2003). Challenges and impediments to sustainable development for gifted education: Gifted children with learning difficulties. MERC, Faculty of Economics & Political Science. Cairo Univ., Egypt. 5. Al-Hroub, A. (July, 2003). Gifted children with learning difficulties: Is it new unidentified category, the 2 nd Annual Conference of the Arab Council for Gifted and Talented, Amman, Jordan, 21 July. Conference Presentations / Posters Al-Hroub, A. (June, 2010). Psychometric versus dynamic assessment for identification of dual exceptional learners. Psychology and Neuroscience in Education, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, 15 th June. Al-Hroub, A. (May, 2010). Special education and inclusive education in the Middle East: The case of Jordan and Lebanon. The seventh Cambridge Educational Research Annual Conference (CamERA), Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, 3 rd May. Al-Hroub, A. (November, 2009). Special Education and Inclusive Education in Jordan and Lebanon. Inclusive Education and Diversity in Early Years: A Regional Conference for ECD Professionals, Beirut, Lebanon, 5-7 Nov, Al-Hroub, A. (December, 2008). Psychometric versus dynamic assessment for identifying dyslexic children with high mathematical abilities. The Eleventh Annual Regional Science and Math Educators (SMEC 11).American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon, December 6, Al-Hroub, A. (Aug, 2007). Identifying mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties (MG/LD) in Jordan. The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGCT) 17th Biennial Conference, University of Warwick, England, August 8, Al-Hroub, Anies (July, 2007). Perceptual skills and Arabic literacy patterns for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties. The 2 nd International Conference on Special Education, Marmarise, Turkey, June 18-21, Al-Hroub, Anies (July, 2007). Programming for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties. The 2 nd International Conference on Special Education, Marmarise, Turkey, June 18-21, 2008 Tsimpidaki, Assimina; Mouladoudis, Grigoris & Al-Hroub, Anies In-service teachers' attitudes toward gifted children and gifted education: The Greek experience (Poster). The 2 nd International Conference on Special Education, Marmarise, Turkey, June 18-21, Conference/University Workshops and Seminars 4

5 Al-Hroub, A. (Jan, 2010). Teaching Mathematics to Able and Gifted Students in General Education Classroom. The Jubilee School for Gifted and Talented Students, Amman, Jordan. Al-Hroub, A. (July, 2009). Teaching Mathematics to Able and Gifted Students in General Education Classroom. The sixth Biannual Conference of the Arab Council for Gifted and Talented. Amman, Jordan: Land Mark Hotel. Al-Hroub, A. (December 15, 2008). I have participated in the Faculty Seminar on Developing a Teaching Portfolio, American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon. Al-Hroub, A. (March, 2008). Supporting mathematically able pupils in grade 5. The Eleventh Annual Regional Science and Math Educators (SMEC 11).American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon, December 6, Al-Hroub, A. (March, 2008). Supporting mathematically gifted students in the upper elementary school. Fisk Hall, American University of Beirut, March 1 st. Al-Hroub, A. (March & April, 2007). I have participated in the Faculty Seminar on Learning and Teaching Excellence between March 14 th and April 11 th. Al-Hroub, A. (March, 2007). Mathematical activities for Kindergarten stage, West Hall, American University of Beirut, March 24. Al-Hroub, A. (March, 2007). Teacher s assessment of dyslexic learners, Nicely Hall, American University of Beirut, March 23. Al-Hroub, A. (Nov, 2006). Psychometric versus dynamic assessment for mathematically gifted children with learning difficulties, American University of Beirut, Psychology Colloquium College Hall B1, Nov 24 th. Al-Hroub, A. (March, 2006). Dual exceptionality: Experiences in identifying and programming gifted children with learning difficulties/disabilities in the UK and Jordan, Faculty of Education, American University of Beirut, 7-9 March. Al-Hroub, A. (Jan, 2006). The key elements of an effective process of support for a G/LD student. University of Nottingham, Faculty of Education, Jubilee Campus, 25 th January. Al-Hroub, A. (Nov, 2005). What are the key elements of an effective process of assessment and support for a dyslexic student? Henley College Coventry, 15 th November. Al-Hroub, A. (July, 2003). What does the WISC-III-Jordan measure? Workshop for Special Educational Needs Teachers and Diagnosticians, Gifted Teachers and School Counsellors, Holiday Inn Amman Hotel. Arab Council for Gifted and Talented, Amman, Jordan, 14 July. Designed and Taught Courses Educ 290I: Introduction to Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia (designed by Anies Al-Hroub) Educ 221: Introduction to Special Education Educ 223: Introduction to Counseling and Guidance Educ 225: Child and Adolescent Development Educ 221: Learning and Human Development Educ 217: Measurement and Evaluation in Classroom Teaching 5

6 Consultancy Position: Project Leader Title of Project: School Dropouts in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon. Sponsor: United Nation Relieve and Working Agency (UNRWA) and Issam Faris Institute for Public Policy, May 20 Nov 20, Position: Project Leader Title of Project: Children s Rights to Access Education in Lebanon: Accelerate Access to the Right of Quality Education for Children with Mild Intellectual Deficiencies, Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders with an Outlook for a Sustainable Socio-economic Inclusion (EDUTACDI). Sponser: Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement-Near East, Oct 2008 May The National Research officer (Lebanon) Title of Project: Evaluation of Palestinian Adolescents: Agents of Positive Change - Towards an Environment Promoting Peace and Reconciliation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Sponsor: The United National Children s Fund (UNICEF), July 1 Aug 14, Diagnostician o Assessing students with special educational needs and individuals with gifts and talents using English and Arabic (1) psychometric assessment (e.g. IQ, WISC-III-Jordan, WISC-IV integrated, and achievement tests), (2) dynamic assessment; and (3) informal assessment (e.g. observation, interviews, analyzing students products) for a number of Lebanese schools and centers. Research in Progress Inclusive Education and Special Education in Lebanon Assessing Creativity in Primary and Secondary Music and Visual Arts Teachers in Lebanon Meta-cognition and Problem Solving Strategies among Mathematically Gifted Achievers in the UK is funded by the URB and the British Academy. Scholarship, Awards, Grants & Prizes The British Academy Visiting Scholar / University of Cambridge, United Nation Relieve and Working Agency (UNRWA), Issam Faris Institute for Public Policy at AUB, The University Research Board, American University of Beirut (AUB), 09. Cambridge Overseas Trust (COT), The Arab British Charitable Foundation, Fitzwilliam College, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, The Churches Commission for International Studies, Leche Trust, The Board of Graduate Studies (BoGS), University of Cambridge,

7 A prize of $6000 awarded from the Middle East Research Competition (MERC) to my PhD research. It has been evaluated as the best research that has been carried out in the Middle East in the Year Fellowships British Academy Visiting Fellowship, June-Sep Honourable Fellow of the Cambridge Overseas Society, July Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations Consulting Editor of the Journal of International Association of Special Education Member of the Editorial Board of the Psychology of Education Review. Peer-reviewer of the British Journal of Special Education. The Jordanian Psychological Association. The Arab Council for the Gifted and Talented, Amman, Jordan. Lebanese Association for Educational Studies (LAES) International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology. The International Association of Special Education (IASE) The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGCT) 7