KHALED F. ALAZZI
Tilt: Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Yarmouk University 21163
IRBID- JORDAN
Phone (962)27211111 ext 3358
E-mail: khalidf@yu.edu.jo
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 2005, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, U.S.A
Dissertation Title: Historical Development of Social Studies Education in Jordanian
Secondary Schools Since 1921
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Area of emphasis: Social Studies Education
GPA: 4.0
M SC. 2002, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, U.S.A
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Area of emphasis: Social Studies Education
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Education, University of Jordan- Amman
Area of emphasis: Educational Psychology & Sociology
1989
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Interests
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Social Studies Methods
Citizenship Education
Critical Thinking in the Social Studies
Integrate Technology in the Social Studies
Development of Social Studies Curriculum
Publications
 Journals Article
Khaled F. Alazzi. (2008) “Perceptions of Critical Thinking” A Study of Jordanian
Secondary School Social Studies Teachers” The Social Studies 99 (6)
243-248 (U.S.A)
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Khaled F. Alazzi. (2008) What Teachers Have to Say about Teaching Social
Studies in Their Classrooms? Social Studies Journal 55 (1) 15-24 (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi (2008). The Influence of Historical and Political Events on the
Development of Social Studies Education in the Jordan’s secondary schools
American Educational History Journal 35 (2) 331-345 (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi and Ayed Khawaldeh. (2008) Do They Really Teach Critical Thinking
In The Social Studies Classroom? A Study of Jordanian Secondary School Social
Studies Teachers. Teaching & Learning, Volume 22 (2) 93-103 (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi and John Chiodo. (2008) Perceptions of Social Studies Students
About Citizenship: A Study of Jordanian Middle and High School Students
The Educational Forum Volume 72 (3) 4-13 (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi. (2008) Why is Social Studies Education in Jordan a Prisoner to the
Past? : A Study of Cross -History and Cultural Perspectives.
Essay in Education Volume 23, winter 2008, p. 1-16 (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi. (2007) Attitudes of Jordanian Female Students toward Social Studies
Education. The Journal of Social Studies Research 31 (1) 34-43 (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi. (2007) Teacher Candidates’ Emerging Perceptions of Reader
Response Theory. Essays in Education Volume 22, Fall,2008. (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi and John Chiodo. (2006) “Uncovering Problems and Identifying
Coping Strategies of Middle Eastern University Students International
International Education 35 (2) 65-81 (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi. (2006) “Perception’s of Preservice Teachers’ Toward Children’s
Literature Essays in Education (18) 1-16 fall, 2006. (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi and John Chiodo. (2004) “Students Perception of Social Studies, a
Study of Middle School and High School Students in Jordan” International
Journal of Scholarly Academic Intellectual Diversity 8 (1) 3-12. (U.S.A)
Khaled F. Alazzi. (Under review) “Critical Thinking Skills of Middle Eastern Students
Attending American Universities” Journal of College Student Development
Education (U.S.A)
 Conference Presentations
Khaled F. Alazzi (2007, December, 1) Uncovering Problems and Identifying Coping
Strategies Paper presented at the National Council for Social Studies. San Diego
Khaled F. Alazzi (2007, February) integrate Social Studies Curriculum into Children’s
Literature. Paper presented at Oklahoma Council for Social Studies. Oklahoma
Khaled F. Alazzi
(2006, November, 3) “Social Studies for Democracy in the New
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Millennium” Paper presented at the National Council for Social Studies. Maryland.
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Khaled F. Alazzi (2005, December) “What Do Students Have to Say About?
Citizenship”: View from the Middle East. Paper presented at the
National Council for Social Studies, Kansas City
Khaled F. Alazzi (2005, October) “Social Studies for Democracy in the Twenty one
Century” Paper presented at Oklahoma Teachers Education Association,
Norman, OK
Khaled F. Alazzi (2005, February) “Do they really teach critical thinking in Social
Studies Classes. Paper presented at Oklahoma Teachers Education Association
Khaled F. Alazzi (2004, February) “A Cross-Cultural Study on the Usage of
Cooperative Learning Techniques in Graduate Level Education.” Rocky Mountain
Educational Research Association. Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor, Yarmouk University, Irbid- Jordan
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Lecturer, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond
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2008-Present
Teaching Methods courses
Teaching Social Studies courses
2006-2008
Teaching globalization course
Teaching Middle Eastern Studies courses
Post Doctoral, University of Oklahoma, Norman
2005-2008
Assistant Instructor, University of Oklahoma, Norman
2004 - 2005
 Teaching Assistant for Social Studies and Global Education course
 Delivered lectures and presentation, led discussion group seminars
 Teaching Assistant for Secondary Social Studies Methods
2003 - 2003
Social Studies Teacher, Peace Academy (High School) - Tulsa, Ok
PK-4 Teacher Rainbow Head star, Norman, Ok
2003 - 2005
2004 - 2006
Associate Instructor, Oklahoma State University
 Teaching Assistant for Social Studies Methods
 Teaching Assistant for the Modern Middle East History
2000 – 2002
2001 - 2002
2000 - 2001
Social Studies Instructor – Oklahoma State University
 Prepared, administrated, and graded tests and papers to evaluate
students’ progress
 Trained and supervised students in practical workshop session
 Evaluated workshop of students’ Grades
2000 – 2002
Social Studies Teacher, MERCEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, New York City
1996-1999
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Taught various Social Studies courses
Supervised the administration of the students’ work
Taught and helped develop a course in modern Social Studies
GRAND AND AWARD
Carl P. and Erma W. Dunifon Education Scholarship
Active member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
Departmental Scholarship, University of Oklahoma, Norman
Graduate Assistantship for Outstanding Graduate Students
Active Member of Phi Kappa Phi, Oklahoma State University
2005
2004
2004
2004
2002
Editorial of and Refereeing Activities
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Coordinator of Social Studies Education Pregame, Yarmouk University 2008Present
Chair Committee of Social Studies Education Reform, Yarmouk University 2008Present
Committee Member for Higher Education Diploma Yarmouk University 2008Present
Reviewer for Teacher Educational Journal. U.S.A
Reviewer for Teaching and Learning Journal. U.S.A
Reviewer for Curriculum and Instruction Journal. U.S.A
Professional Membership
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
National Council for Social Studies (NCSS)
Oklahoma Council for Social Studies (OCSS)
Oklahoma Teachers Education Association (OTEA)
REFERENCES
Jon Pedersen, Professor
Associated Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
University of Oklahoma
College of Education
Norman, Ok 73072
(405) 325-1081
(405) 325-7390 fax
E-mail- pedersenj@ou.edu
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John Chiodo, Major Advisor
Professor of Social Studies Education
University of Oklahoma
820 Van Vleet Oval, Room 126
Collings Hall
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
(405) 325-1498
E-mail - jjchiodo@ou.edu
Neil Houser
Associate Professor of Social Studies Education
University of Oklahoma
820 Van Vleet Oval, Room 125
Collings Hall
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
(405) 325-1498
E-mail - nhouser@ou.edu
Frank O. McQuarrie, Jr.
Associate Professor of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum
University of Oklahoma
820 Van Vleet Oval, Room 127
Collings Hall
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
(405) 325-1523
E-mail – fomcquarrie@ou.edu
Lutfi Hamad. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Central Oklahoma
Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
100 North University Drive
Edmond, Ok 73074
Tel: (405) 600-8431
Email: Ihamad@ucok.edu
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