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Abeer Al Hamad
Geology
Teaches 11th and 12th Grade Geology
Irbid
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Abeer talks about where she is from and how she uses project-based learning to teach about energy and the environment. Watch Video >>
Abeer shares how she incorporates the Inquiry Model into her teaching. Watch Video >>
Abeer discusses the educational system in Jordan and the concentration on student learning. Watch Video >>
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Sana'a Al Riyahi
Science/Education
Teaches 8th and 9th Grade Chemistry and Biology
Amman
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Sana'a talks about meeting Queen Rania and what it means to be one of forty-two teachers in Jordan to win the Queen Rania award for Excellence in Education. Watch video >>
Sana's shares her experiences in Dr. John Bransford's seminar where a discussion about "hot" issues took place regarding the meaning of being a global citizen. Watch video >>
Sana'a talks about the powerful role that women play in Jordan. Watch video >>
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Maha Al Shakhshir
Science/Education
Teaches 4th to 10th Grade Science
Amman
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Maha talks about where she is from and her experience here engaging in conversations about culture and world issues. Maha believes that starting this program with teachers is a very smart way to begin. Watch video >>
Maha shares her experiences at the Pacific Science Center and discusses the correlations between science and life. Watch video >>
Maha talks about hands-on learning and about the beauty there is to be found in this world. Watch video >>
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Mawiyah Halasa
Mechanical Engineer
Teaches 11th and 12th Grade Vocational School
Karak
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Mawiyah talks about his home, and what it means to be in the United States both as a teacher and as a Jordanian bringing the unique message that Jordan has to offer. Watch video >>
Mawiyah discusses his notions of achievement through understanding, concentrating on relationship building to foster student learning. Watch video >>
Mawiyah has hopes that the US teachers will find Jordan to be a wonderful place, and that they will see how as people we have many good things in common, and how as teachers we have the power to create change.
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Hanan Madaheen
Physics
Teachers 11th and 12th grade Physics
Aqaba
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Hanan talks about her approach as a physics teacher and how we all learn best through an interaction with our differences. Watch video >>
Hanan discusses how the Inquiry Model of teaching fits well with the hopes and expectations of her students. Watch video >>
Hanan talks about confronting misconceptions when spending time in another country. Watch video >>
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