About
Dr.Wedad Aljawder
Dr.Wedad Aljawder is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bahrain, College of Applied Studies. Her academic work focuses on higher education, assessment, educational technology, and the integration of AI in teaching and learning. She has extensive experience in curriculum development, student assessment practices, and academic quality enhancement, and has served in several leadership roles within departmental and college committees related to promotion, curriculum, recruitment, and research.
Career
Thirty years across three institutions
Educational Specialist, Secondary Education Department, Ministry of Education
Educational Specialist, Minister of Education Office
Head of Shura Sessions Affairs, Ministry of Shura and Parliament Councils Affairs
Head of Administrators, Supervisors and Teacher Staff Evaluation Department, Ministry of Education
Assistant Professor, University of Bahrain, College of Applied Studies
Adjunct Professor, New York Institute of Technology, Bahrain Campus
PhD in Education, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon
Head of the Research and Publication Committee, College of Applied Studies
Adjunct Professor, University of the People
Level 7 Diploma in Train the Trainer, UK Professional Development Academy
ISO 9001 Foundation, Implementer and Auditor, PECB
Two authored books on AI in university teaching
Education
Degrees and diplomas
| Qualification | Institution | Years | Thesis or focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Education | Saint Joseph University, Lebanon | 2007-2010 | Evaluating Educational Organizations: External and Internal Evaluation |
| Master of Education | Saint Joseph University, Lebanon | 1999-2002 | The Implementation of ICT in Education and Online Learning |
| MSc in Mathematics | University of Bahrain | 1998-2002 | Differential Equations |
| High Diploma of Education | Saint Joseph University, Lebanon | 1996-1997 | |
| High Diploma of Education | University of Bahrain | 1994-1995 | |
| BSc in Mathematics | University of Bahrain | 1990-1995 | |
| Diploma of Business Consulting | UNIDO, Bahrain | 2004 |
Recognition
Awards and honours
More than 55 honours received since 1995. These four are the milestones.
| Year | Award | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | First Place, Educational Projects Competition, Ministry of Education | Pilot project: Internet implementation in the educational process |
| 1998 | Distinguished Teacher Award, Ministry of Education | Honoured by the Minister of Education |
| 2013 | University of Bahrain Research Grant | The employment of smart devices in university teaching |
| 2014 | Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Award, Women and Childhood Information Centre | Effect of virtual social networks on social relationships for youth in Bahrain |
Governance
Committees and academic leadership
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Member and Secretary, College of Applied Studies Council | 2006-2010, 2019 to present |
| Head, Research and Publication Committee | 2013-2020 |
| Coordinator, Student Training Practice | 2006-2010 |
| Coordinator, Short Course Training and Continuing Education | 2006-2010 |
| Member, Faculty Recruitment Committee | 2008-2013 |
| Member, Faculty Promotion Committee | 2019 to present |
| Member, Students Behavioral Violation Committee | 2019 to present |
| Member, Students Cheating Cases Committee | 2008-2010 |
| Member, Teaching Candidates Committee | 2007-2009 |
International
Missions and delegations
| Year | Mission |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Kuwait delegation on ICT-based educational decision support |
| 2001 | Represented the Kingdom of Bahrain at the Institutional Evaluation Conference in Scotland, with the British Council |
| 2002 | Ministry of Education delegation to New Zealand for institutional evaluation |
| 2002 | United States Department of State International Visitor Program |
| 2005 | UNIDO Regional Training Seminar, Arab Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship and Investment Training |