About Me

 

 

Dr. Nouwar Q. Al-Hamad

 

Full Professor of Education Administration

Department of Administration & Foundations

Faculty of Education

Yarmouk University 21163

IRBID – JORDAN

+962 777 333 862

e-mail: nhamad@yu.edu.jo

 

Education

PhD                 Jan 2009, Department of Administration & Foundations,

Faculty of Education, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Major:        Education Administration

Dissertation Title: The Effectiveness of Arab League Educational Cultural and Scientific Organization Training Package (Part I) in Developing the Competencies of Academic Department Chairs in Jordanian Public Universities.

Emphasis: Education Administration, ICT Employment in the Educational Process. Educational Leadership Competencies.

 

MBA                      Aug 2003, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Jordan Faculty of Education, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Major:        Educational Technology

Emphasis: Teaching & Learning Technologies, ICT Employment in the Educational Process, Educational Leadership Competencies.

BA                     Jan 1993, English Language & Literature Department

Faculty of Arts, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Major:     English Language

Minor:      Education


 

Professional Experience

Sep. 2009 – Now                    Assistant, Associate Professor & Professor of Education Administration

Department of Administration & Foundations

Faculty of Education, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

 

Duties and Responsibilities:   

Ø  Teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses, among which:

ü  Basics & Principles of Education

ü  Education in Jordan

ü  Educational System in Jordan

ü  Childhood Education in Islam

ü  Childhood Rights in Jordanian Society

ü  Classroom Management and Organization

ü  Introduction to Educational Administration and Supervision

ü  Classroom Management

ü  Philosophical and Social Foundations

ü  Characteristics of Child's Culture

ü  Principles of Educational Supervision

ü  Kindergarten Philosophy & Objectives

ü  Modern Models in Supervision (High Diploma)

ü  School Leadership and its Applications (Higher Diploma)

ü  Modern Models in Educational Supervision (Higher Diploma)

ü  Field Training I, II, III (Higher Diploma)

ü  Information Technology Applications in Education Supervision (Graduate level)

ü  Educational Supervision (Graduate Level)

ü  Development of educational thought (postgraduate studies)

ü  Modern trends in training (postgraduate studies)

ü  Educational administration and its theories (Graduate Level)

ü  Philosophical schools and their educational applications (Graduate Level)

ü  Quality and academic accreditation (postgraduate studies)

ü  Leadership skills & human relations in educational supervision (Graduate Level)

ü  Special Topics in Education Administration (Graduate Level)

ü  Educational planning (postgraduate studies)

ü  Research seminar in educational administration (Graduate Level)

ü  Human resources management in education (Graduate Level)

ü  Organizational behavior in educational institutions (Graduate Level)

ü  Curriculum Practical Training (High Dploma)

 

Ø  Supervising graduate students (both master & PhD levels) for their theses & dissertations. Variety of topics have been addressed with focus on:

ü  ICT employment in educational administration

ü  Smart learning environments

ü  Fostering leadership skills and competencies

ü  …and other topic

Ø  Member of Master & PhD theses & dissertations defense committees several times inside YU, as well as other universities in Jordan.

Ø  Member of Department Council

Ø  Member of several departmental committees

Sep 2003 – Aug 2007             Instructor

Department of Education, Faculty of Arts,

Jerash National University,

Jerash, Jordan

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Ø  Teaching graduate level courses, among which:

ü  Educational measurement and evaluation

ü  Computers and educational technologies

ü  Media and Childhood

ü  Children's books and literature

ü  Children's literature

ü  Educational Guidance

ü  Planning kindergarten curricula

ü  Social education curricula

Ø  Member of the Department Council

Ø  Member of the Department Curricula Planning and Development Committee

Ø  Member of the Department Financial Committee

 

Sep 1993 – Aug 1994              English Teacher

Al-Qadisiyah Elementary School for Girls

Directorate of Education- Irbid, Jordan

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Ø  English Teacher for primary stage

Ø  School Council Member curricula

 

Boards & Committees Membership

Sep 2023 – Now                    Member, Graduate Committee of the Department

Department of Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2022 – Aug 2023             Member of the Executive Committee of the College

 Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2022 – Aug 2023             Member of the recruitment committee of the department

Department of Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2021- Now                      Member of the comprehensive examination

                                              committee (Master's) and the proficiency examination (PhD) of the department

                                                        Department Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

                                                        Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2021- Aug 2022         Member of the Conferences and Seminars Committee of the Department

                                              Department of Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

                                              Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2021- Aug 2022   Member of the Social Committee of the Department                                              Department

                                              Department Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

                                              Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2020- Aug 2022               Member of the High Diploma Committee of the Department

                                              Department of Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education-Yarmouk University

                                                        Irbid, Jordan

 

Feb 2020 – Aug 2021            Member, Curriculum Practical Training Committee (high

                                                      Diploma)

                                                     Department of Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University- Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2020 – Aug 2021            Member, Graduate Committee of the Department

Department of Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2019 – Aug 2020            Member, Scientific Research Committee of the College

Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2019- Aug 2020                 Member of the comprehensive examination

                                              committee (Master's) and the proficiency examination (PhD) of the department

                                                        Department Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

                                                        Irbid, Jordan

 

Sep 2019- Aug 2020                 Member of the Department's Curriculum Preparation Committee

                                                    of the department

                                                        Department Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

                                                        Irbid, Jordan.

 

2016 – 2019                            Member, Socialization Committee of the Department

Department of Administration and Foundations- Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan.

 

2014 – 2019                           Member, the Conferences and Seminars Committee of the College

Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan.

 

2016 – 2018                            Member, Library Committee of the College

Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan.

 

2016 – 2017                            Member, the Conferences and Seminars Committee of the College

Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan.

 

2016 – 2017                            Member, Steering Committee of the College – International Conference on Education: Challenges & Prospects, Yarmouk University, Jordan, April 26-27, 2017

Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan.

 

2011 – 2015                            Member, High Diploma in Education Administration & Supervision Committee of the Department

Department of Administration and Foundations-, Faculty of Education- Yarmouk University

Irbid, Jordan.

 

Professional Training and Skills

Ø  Micro- Course- Entrepreneurial Mindsets, September 24, 2020.

Ø  Online Course- Education Leadership During Crisis: Applying Education Diplomacy in Response to COVID-19, April 14, 2020.

Ø  Workshop on Inclusive Governance and Gender Mainstreaming. Forum of Foundations: The Global Network on Federalism and Devolved Governance, Dead Sea, Jordan, Sep 16-18, 2019.

Ø  Training program for female administrative staff / Women Empowerment Project for Leadership Roles. On the occasion of the International Campaign: 16 Days Against Violence Against Women. Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, Yarmouk University, Aug 28- Sep 10, 2018. (TOT)

Ø  Using Microsoft Office 365. Microsoft Jordan, Mar 15-18, 2015.

Ø  Orientation Program for Newly Hired Faculty Members, Accreditation & Quality Assurance Center, Yarmouk University. Sep. 2009.

Speeches and Lectures

Ø  Trainer & Facilitator, Program for female administrative staff / Women Empowerment Project for Leadership Roles. Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan. Conducted under the topics:

ü  Leadership Intended on Results (Jan 21, 2019, Feb 19, 2019 & Feb 6, 2020)

ü  University Regulations and Bylaws (Feb 11, 2019, & Mar 9, 2019)

ü  Self-Administration (Jan 29, 2020, Mar 2, 2020)

 

Other Activities

Ø  Editing, reviewing and translating policies and regulations - University of Fujairah, UAE

Ø   Reviewing and amending the training package: “Empowering working women at Yarmouk University for leadership roles (Trainer’s Guide, Trainee’s Guide)”

Research Interests

       My research interests are in the broad area of education administration, with emphasis on information and communication technology (ICT) employment in the education process. Fostering competencies and skills of educational leaders in the digital age. Smart learning environments. New role of instructors. Employment of social media networks in teaching and learning.

 

Research Related Activities

Ø  Reviewer for several journals in the broad fields of education administration.

Ø  Reviewer for several local and regional conferences in education

Ø  External Assessor and Evaluator for PhD dissertations from several universities in Jordan.

Ø  Research project funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Yarmouk University: "Family and institutional educational upbringing and their role in establishing a culture of volunteer work among Yarmouk University students", published in 2018, International Journal of Research in Education and Psychology, 6(1), 33-54.

 

Ø  Research project funded by the Forum of Federations (The Global Network on Federalism and Devolved Governance) & Government of Canada: "Voice and Agency: Empowering Women for Leadership in Administration Roles Program-Yarmouk University", Training Program Held at Yarmouk University. Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences50(4), 170–184.

 

 

 

Recent Publications

Ø  Al-Jarrah, W., A., Al-Hamad, N., Q., Rababa’a, I., Q. (2024). The role of university administration in providing an appropriate environment for the use of the e-learning management system in the universities of Irbid Governorate: The viewpoint of faculty members. Irbid Journal of Research and Humanities, 26(1), 178–204.

 

Ø  Hammouri, L., Al-Hamad, N., Q. (Accepted) (2024). The degree of use of learning management systems by faculty members at Jadara University Education Administration in the light of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Irbid Journal of Research and Humanities.

 

Ø  Awawdeh, M., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). Organizational agility among Arab School Principals within the Green Line and its Relationship to their Level of Management Organizational Conflict. Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series.

 

Ø  Abass, A. F., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). The Degree of Employment the Management of the Social Emotional Learning Program among Kindergarten Educators Within the Green Line from Their Point of View. Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series.

 

Ø  Igbaria,M., N., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). Adaptive leadership among Arab school principals within the Green Line and its relationship to the level of school performance

 

Ø  Mhaidat, H., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). Servant Leadership among Public School Principals in Taiba and AL-Wasitiya District as Perceived by Teachers. Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series.

 

Ø  Azab, S., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). The level of Functional Gratitude among Special Education Teachers in Arab Schools within the Green Line from the Principals and Teachers Perspective. Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series.

 

Ø  Jaraydeh, K., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). The Degree of Faculty Members' Control of Online Classes in Yarmouk University from the Students' Point of View. Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series.

 

Ø  Ananbeh, M., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). The Role of Teachers in Improving the Level of Intellectual Security among Tenth Grade Students in Public Schools in Ajloun Governorate. Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series.

 

Ø  Al-Omari, A., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). The Degree of Faculty Members' Contribution at Yarmouk University in Promoting the Values ​​of Citizenship Among Students in Light of Digital TransformationJordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series.

 

Ø  Bsool, M., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). sJordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series.

 

Ø  Zbaidat, K., Al-Hamad N.Q. (Accepted). Organizational Culture and its Role in Improving the Job Performance of Special Education Teachers in the North District Schools within the Green Line. Zarqa Journal of Research and Human Studies.

 

Ø  Leil, A. K. A., & Al-Hamad, N. Q. (2024). The Degree of Practicing Ethical Leadership among Secondary School Principals in the North Region within the Green Line Some Variables. Jordanian Educational Journal9(3), 484-508.

Ø  Khasawneh, A., Al Akashk R., Al Rawashdwh, A., Al-Hamad N.Q., Al Yakoub, T., Al Khatib, H. (Accepted). Voice and Agency: Empowering Women for Leadership in Administration Roles Program-Yarmouk University. Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences50(4), 170–184.

 

Ø  Abedelhady, O., Al-Hamad N.Q. (2023). The Level of Entrepreneurship among Arabic Schools’ Principals in the Green Line as Perceived by Teachers. Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series, 38(2), 50-67.

 

Ø  Hijazi, A H., Al-Hamad N.Q. (2023). Level of Administrative Excellence among Arabic Schools’ Principals in the Green Line as Perceived by Principals and Teachers. Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series, 39(1), 128-144.

Ø  Al-Hamad, Nouwar. Q., Gharram Raya M. (2023). The Level of Job Security of Public-School Teachers in the Bani Obaid District. Jordan Journal of Applied Science- Humanities Series, 37(2), 14-26

Ø  Al-Hamad, Nouwar. Q., Alkadre, Amane. E. (2023). The Role of Faculty Members in Reducing Stress Among Postgraduate Students in Yarmouk University from Students’ Perspective. Jordan Journal of Applied Science- Humanities Series, 38(1), 98-114.

Ø  Al-Hamad, Q. Alsamaraai, R. (2022). Perceptions of Engineering Students in Al-Hussein Bin Talal University on Classroom Management in the Distance Learning Experience in Cooperation with Jordan University of Science and Technology. Educational Journal-Kuwait University, 36(143), 315-342.

Ø  Al-Hamad, Nouwar. Q., Al-Omari, Faruq. Q., Salem, Husni. A. (2022). Students' Attitudes Towards Integrating Social Media Networks to the Educational Process. The Journal of Educators Online (JEO), 19(1).

Ø  Al-Hamad, N., Salem, H. and Al-Omari, F. (2022). Students’ Perception of Employing Social Media in the Educational Process in the Light of Education 4.0 Requirements: Social Media in Education. Journal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science (ERIES), 15(2), 82-93.

Ø  Al-Hamad, Q. (2022). Moodle as a Learning Management System: Perceived Efficacy and Actual Use. The Journal of Educators Online (JEO), 19(3).

Ø   Salem, H., Al-Hamad, N.Q. (2021). The Degree of Practice of Academic Department Heads in Yarmouk University of their Role in Managing Meetings and its Relationship to Institutional Excellence from the Faculty Members’ Perspective. Dirasat: Educational Sciences,48(4), 356-375.

Ø  Abu Hajaj, A. and Al-Hamad, N.Q. (2021). The Role of Administration in Enhancing Community Partnership in Arab Schools in Beersheba Region. Jordan Journal of Applied Science, 28(2).

 

Ø  Osfoor, S. and Al-Hamad, N.Q. (2021). The Degree of Practicing Human Resources Management Skills by Educational Supervisors among Arabic Society inside the Green Line in the Light of Quality Standards.  Jordan Journal of Applied Science, 29(2)

 

Ø  Seham, A. and Al-Hamad, N.Q. (2021). The Challenges Facing Teachers in Administrating the Special Developed Classes in East Jerusalem Schools. Jordan Journal of Applied Science, 29(2).

 

Ø  Al-Hamad, Nouwar.Q., Ahmad M. Rathwan, Ebtesam Q. Rababah, (2020). Training Needs for Kindergarten Principals in the Light of Digital Age Requirements. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), 12(2), 125-136.

Ø  Al-Hamad, N.Q. and Alsamaraai, R. (2020). Obstacles of Classroom Management in Distance Learning: The Experience of Jordan University of Science and Technology and Al Hussein Bin Talal University. Mutah Lil-Buhuth wad-Dirasat: Humanities and Social Sciences Series 35(6): 203-228.

Ø  Al-Hamad, N.Q., AlHamad, A.Q. & Al-Omari, F.A. (2020). "Smart devices employment in teaching and learning: reality and challenges in Jordan universities". Smart Learn. Environ., 7(5)

Ø  Khasawneh, A., Al-Hamad, N.Q. and Al-Khateeb, H. (2018). Role of Educational Institution and Family Upbringing in Consolidating the Culture of Voluntary Work among Students of Yarmouk University. International Journal for Research in Education and Psychology, 6(1), 33-54.

Ø  Al-Hamad, N.Q. and Mohaidat, L. (2018). The Role of School Administration in Achieving Psychological Adaptation for Syrian Refugee Students from the Perspectives of Teachers in the Governorate of Irbid-Jordan. Educational Journal-Kuwait University, 35(138), 249-292.   

Ø  Rathwan, A., Al-Hamad, N.Q. and Khawaldeh, N. (2018). The degree of School Principals Satisfaction in Ajloun Governorate Regarding the Achievements of the Jordanian Teachers Syndicate. Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology.

Ø  Al-Hamad, N.Q. (2017). Factors Impact Chairs-Faculty Relationships in Jordanian Universities. International Journal for Research in Education and Psychology, 5(2), 552-578.

Ø   Al-Hamad, N.Q. and Al-Zoubi, F. (2016). Obstacles Facing the Use of ICT in Jordanian Public Schools in Ramtha Directorate from Principals' Perspectives. IUG Journal of Educational and Psychology Sciences, 24(4): 165-179.

Ø  Al-Hamad, N.Q. and Abbadi, A. (2016). The Reality of Effective Communication Skills among School Administrators in the Northern Jordan Valley District in Jordan. Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology, 14(2), 196-227.

Ø  Rathwan, A., Al-Hamad N.Q. and Khawaldeh, M. (2016). The Degree of Practice of School Principals in Bani Obeid District Public Schools in Jordan for Their Role in Stimulating the Use of Information Technology from Their Point of View. Educational Journal 118(30), 319-345.

Ø  Al-Hamad, N.Q. Rathwan, A. and Khasawneh, A. (2013). The Leadership Role of Academic Departments in Integrating New Faculty Members in Yarmouk University from Their Perspective. Journal of Educational Sciences, 25(3): 787-802.

Ø  Rathwan, A. and Al-Hamad, N.Q. (2012). The Extent to Which School Principals and Teachers Contributing in the Development of Political Awareness Among Secondary School Students in Jerash Governorate as Perceived by. Education Journal – Assiut University, 28(1): 95-124.

Ø  Rathwan, A. and Al-Hamad, N.Q. (2011). Extent of the contributions of UNRWA school principals and teachers to perpetuating the right of return from the viewpoint of high school students in refugee camps in Jerash Governorate. Educational Journal- Ain Shams University, 35(2): 355-382.

Ø  Al-Hamad, N.Q. and Rathwan, A. (2011). The Academic and Social Situation: New Faculty Members' Perspective. Educational Journal –Ain Shams University, 35(4).

Ø  Al-Hamad, N.Q. and Obeidat, H. (2011). Evaluating the Orientation Program of the New Faculty at Yarmouk University from Their Perspective. Sharjah University Journal for Humanitarian and Social Sciences, 8(3).

 

References

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