Dr. Mohammed Saad Saeed Al-Baidhi
Personal Statement:
I am a PhD holder in Curriculum and Teaching Methods – Islamic Education, from Cairo University. Presently, I am faculty member at Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University, where I have made significant contributions to enhancement and dissemination of guidelines, standards, and all undertakings and initiatives executed by the Center. Additionally, I have actively engaged in various scholarly activities encompassing conferences, workshops, seminars, and social events. These opportunities have facilitated my involvement in research endeavors and studies pertaining to the field of Islamic Education curriculum and teaching methods. Particularly, my focus has centered on aligning educational objectives with the principles of Sharia, thereby ensuring the quality and progression of education.
Education:
– Bachelor’s degree in Sharia and Law, Sana’a University, Yemen, 1996.
– General Pedagogical Diploma from, Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, Yemen, 1999.
– Preliminary Master’s degree, Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2000-2001.
– Master’s degree in Islamic Education Curriculum and Teaching Methods, Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2006.
– International Computer License, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2007.
– TOEFL Certificate, Faculty of Arts, Cairo University, Egypt, 2009.
– Ph.D. in Islamic Education Curriculum and Teaching Methods, Graduate College of Education, Cairo University, Egypt, 2012.
– Master’s thesis title: Interrelationship between Islamic Education Courses in Secondary School and Specialized Training Program for Teachers of Islamic Courses at Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, recommended for publication and dissemination among universities.
Ph.D. dissertation title: Efficacy of a Proposed Program, Aligned with the Objectives of Islamic Sharia, in Enhancing Conceptual and Legislative Concepts among Secondary School Students in Yemen, recommended for publication and distribution among universities.
Experience:
– Worked in law and legal consultation, 1996-1999.
– Acted as a Manager of Student Affairs Department at Faculty of Education, Arts, and Applied Sciences – Khawlan, Sana’a University, Yemen, 1999.
– Worked as an Acting Registrar and Manager of Student Affairs at Faculty of Education, Arts, and Applied Sciences – Khawlan, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2000.
– Served as a Head of Admissions and Registration Department at Faculty of Education, Arts, and Applied Sciences – Khawlan, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2005.
– Worked as a Manager of Student Affairs Department at Faculty of Education, Arts, and Applied Sciences – Khawlan, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2006.
– Worked as a lecturer in Department of Educational Sciences at Faculty of Education, Arts, and Applied Sciences – Khawlan, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2001/2002- 2007/2008.
Courses assigned:
– Teaching Methods (1) – Teaching Methods (2)
– Curriculum – Techniques (1)
– Techniques (2) – Practical Education (Theoretical)
– Practical Education (Practical) – Educational Research Methods.
– Supervised practical teaching tasks assigned to level-4 students at schools in Sana’a Governorate and Capital’s Secretariat (Amanat Al-Asimah).
– Worked as a Chairman and a member of Workers’ Union at Faculty of Education, Arts, and Applied Sciences – Khawlan, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2000-2004.
– Acted as a President of Parents Council at various schools, including: Al-Sha’ab Model School in the Capital’s Secretariat, Yemen, 2012.
– Worked at the Center for Legal Studies and Consultations at Faculty of Sharia and Law, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2014-2017.
– Served as a member of the scholarly committee for the First Scientific Conference of Scientific Research Centers held at Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University, 1-3 August 2016.
– Served as a member of the team at Academic Development and Quality Assurance Unit, Sana’a University, Yemen.
– Participated in evaluating a number of academic programs in colleges and centers of Sana’a University.
– As a member of Relations, Media, and Technical Support Committee, actively contributed to assessment and evaluation of research papers submitted for consideration at the First Scientific Conference on Academic Development and Quality Assurance, themed “Quality: The Path towards a Knowledge Society.” The conference took place at Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University, 28-29 November 2018.
– Served as a designated representative of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, assuming responsibilities of supervision, monitoring, and reviewing program and course specification procedures for Colleges of Education at Sana’a University during the academic year 2019-2020.
– Acted as an appointed representative of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, entrusted with the tasks of supervising, monitoring, and reviewing preparation of self-evaluation report for program accreditation at Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Faculty of Education, Arts, and Applied Sciences in Khawlan. This process was carried out in strict accordance with the criteria approved by Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance.
Conferences, Training Courses, and Workshops:
- Participated in a workshop on admission and registration for academic year 1999-2000, held at Sana’a University, 1999.
- Attended Private Higher Education Conference held at Queen Arwa University, Sana’a, May 30-June 1, 2000.
- Participated in a workshop on admission and registration for academic year 2000-2001, organized by Student Affairs Department, Sana’a University, 2000.
- Engaged in the 5th workshop on admission and registration for academic year 2006-2007, titled “Towards Modern Admission and Registration Practices at Universities,” 16/7/2006.
- Participated in the 1st Scientific Conference titled “Digestive System, Liver, and Endoscopy, Faculty of Medicine,” 5/10/2018.
- Attended a workshop on admissions and registration for academic year 2001-2002, 19/7/2001.
- Participated in a workshop on admission and registration for academic year 2003-2004, organized by Student Affairs Department, Sana’a University, 2003.
- Participated in a workshop on admission and registration for academic year 2004-2005, organized by Student Affairs Department, Sana’a University, 2004.
- Participated in a workshop on admission and registration for academic year 2005-2006, organized by Student Affairs Department, Sana’a University, 2005.
- Participated in a workshop on admission and registration for academic year 2007-2008, organized by Student Affairs Department, Sana’a University, 2007.
- Participated in a workshop on admission and registration for academic year 2008-2009, organized by Student Affairs Department, Sana’a University, 2008.
- Engaged in a series of workshops focused on development of educational programs and their alignment with the demands of job market, organized by German project at Faculty of Education, Sana’a University.
- Participated in a range of seminars, as well as master’s and doctoral discussions, hosted by Faculty of Education, Sana’a University.
- Participated in seminars and master’s and doctoral discussions at Institute of Educational Studies, Cairo University and a number of Egyptian universities, during scholarship period.
- Attended workshops on development of educational programs and teaching and learning skills organized by Institute of Educational Studies, Cairo University, during the scholarship period.
- Participated in the 9th Scientific Conference on Distance Learning and Continuing Education held at Conference Center in Institute of Educational Studies, Cairo University, July 11-12, 2012.
- Participated in 2nd training workshop on admission, registration, and student affairs tasks for academic year 2002-2003, July 10-11, 2002.
- Participated in the 1st Scientific Conference on Enhancing Institutional Work in compliance with the Era of Imam Ali by Malik Al-Ashtar, organized by Department of Higher Education, Political Council at the Cultural Center in Sana’a 8-10 October 2018.
- Attended the 1st Scientific Conference for Scientific Research Centers at Sana’a University, held at Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University, 1-3 August 2016.
- Participated in the January 25th Conference on Future of Education in Egypt, held at Institute of Educational Studies, Cairo University, , 13-14 July 2011.
- Completed an English Language Course (WINNR1), 1-28 August 2006.
- Successfully completed an English Language Course (WINNR1), 1-28 September 2006.
- Successfully completed an English Language Course (WINNR1), 1-28 September 2007.
- Completed a Computer Skills Course, Cairo University, Egypt, 2009.
- Participated in a training course on capacity building and sustainable human development at Institute of Educational Studies, Cairo University, Egypt, 2010.
- Completed a Measurement and Evaluation Course at Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, during the academic year 2008-2009.
- Participated in the 1st Scientific Conference on Academic Development and Quality Assurance titled “Quality: The Path towards a Knowledge Society,” held at Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University, 28-29 November 2018.
- Attended a workshop on Fundamentals of Effective Governance, held at Business Administration Center, Faculty of Commerce, Sana’a University, 27/2/2019.
- Participated in the 5th Scientific Conference on Higher Education in Yemen organized by Ministry of Higher Education, 2017.
- Attended a workshop on development of study plans and program specifications at Sana’a University, 20/8/2019.
- Participated in a workshop on promotion of Development of Higher Education Center at Sana’a University, 2007.
- Participated in the 1st Scientific Conference on E-Learning for Higher Education Institutions in Yemen, co-organized by Ministry of Higher Education and Emirates International University in Sana’a, 11-12 November 2020.
- Attended a workshop on preparation and formulation of national standards for education colleges in Yemen, held at Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, 31/8/2019.
- Participated in the 1st Scientific Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, held at Al-Andalus University, Sana’a, February 2018.
- Participated in the 2nd Scientific Conference for Humanities and Social Sciences, held at Al-Andalus University, Sana’a, March 2019.
- Attended Teaching Strategy Guide Workshop organized by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center at Sana’a University, 2018.
- Contributed to the development and publication of the “Guideline for Self-Assessment based on Accreditation and Quality Assurance Standards of Higher Education” by Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Sana’a University, 2021.
- Facilitated a training workshop for faculty members at colleges and centers of Sana’a University, focusing on teaching strategies for academic programs and courses developed in accordance with quality standards, Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, 29 September 2021.
- Conducted a workshop for faculty members at colleges and centers of Sana’a University, providing guidance on assessment and test construction for academic programs and courses designed in compliance with quality standards, organized by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, 30 September 2021.
- Participated in a workshop on practical application of Google Scholar for research purposes and Google Drive for electronic research tool design, held at Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University, 31/3/ 2021.
- Engaged in a workshop dedicated to the final review and approval of study plan specifications for all colleges and selected scientific centers of the university in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance, held at Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University, 9/2020.
- Collaborated in the development and formulation of guidelines and standards for Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center at Sana’a University.
- Contributed to development of strategic plans for Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, as well as the review of its internal regulations.
- Attended a comprehensive workshop on self-assessment process of colleges and centers at Sana’a University, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance, held at Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University, 3-7/4/2021.
- Engaged in a workshop specifically focused on documentation and archiving for program evaluation guide of colleges and centers at Sana’a University. This included proper inclusion of attachments and evidence related to program’s self-assessment report for 2021, adhering to the standards outlined by Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Yemen, conducted by Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University, 2021.
- Actively participated in preparing specifications of academic programs and courses for colleges and centers at Sana’a University for 2019-2020, under supervision of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, 2020.
- Engaged in workshops aimed at the process of describing academic programs and courses at colleges and centers of Sana’a University for 2019-2020.
- Carried out supervisory and monitoring responsibilities for preparing specifications of academic programs and courses in colleges and centers at Sana’a University for 2019-2020.
Research and Scholarly Papers:
- A Master’s thesis titled: Interrelationship between Islamic Education Courses in Secondary School and Specialized Training Program for Teachers of Islamic Courses at Faculty of Education.
- A Ph.D. dissertation titled: Efficacy of a Proposed Program, Aligned with the Objectives of Islamic Sharia, in Enhancing Conceptual and Legislative Concepts among Secondary School Students in Yemen.
- A research paper titled “Cheating Phenomenon in Faculty of Education, Arts, and Sciences in Khawlan: Severity, Causes, and Solutions.”
- A research paper titled “Relationship between Philosophy of Education and Educational Theories.”
- A research titled ” Ethical Values Practiced by Faculty Members at Faculty of Education: A Student’s Perspective.”
- A research titled “The Role of Arab and Muslim Thinkers in Psychological Studies.”
- A research paper on “The Concept of Stimulus and Response.”
- A research paper titled “Educational Media and Their Importance.”
- A scholarly paper titled “Concept, Definition, Objectives, Principles, and Characteristics of Basic Education in Yemen.”
- A research titled “Topics in Educational Technology.
- A research titled “Political Education Objectives in Islam.”
- A scholarly paper titled “Teaching Methods for Ethics in Islam.”
- A Teaching Strategy Guide – Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University, 2018.
- Guideline for Self-Assessment in line with Accreditation Standards and Quality Assurance of Higher Education, Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University, 2021.