Mohamad Shaban

Associate Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
UAE University
United Arab Emirates

Biography

Dr. Mohamad Sadeg Shaban is an Associate Professor of Art Education at the department of Curriculum and Instruction at the United Arab Emirates University. He has a doctorate in art education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; U.S.A. Dr. Shaban is a visual artist. He participated in various art exhibitions nationally and internationally in the areas of drawing, painting, and ceramics. His interests include the therapeutic value of art experience for all children, and particularly those experiencing behavioral difficulties. He is interested in the drawings created by children of war. Dr. Shaban interested in the training of students and teachers to create and design children's books. Besides, Dr. Shaban is an active researcher who published a number of articles in reputable and well-known international journals, as well as chapters in international books. Also, he presented his research in a number of national and international conferences. In addition Dr. Shaban served as an associated editor, advisory board member, and reviewer for a number of national, regional and international journals.

Research Intrest

Drawing of children of war Children self-expression through the arts Teacher Education, Teaching Methods of Art Education Therapeutic perspectives in art education

List of Publications
(2005). "Transforming ourselves as teachers of children through art." Co-Authors: . Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences.
(2010). "Visual arts teaching in K-3rd grade classrooms in UAE: teacher perceptions and practices." Co-Authors: Buldu, M. . Journal of Research in Childhood Education.
(2013)Exploring the nature of cooperation between teachers using English and those using Arabic as the medium of instruction in teaching KG classes in United Arab Emirates.
(2013)The effect of religion on the illustration and images of Arab children.International Journal of Business and Social Science. 4:4, 12
"Memories of a positive art experience for a child of war." Co-Authors: . Childhood Explorer. 1:1, 20-24, 10