Research Excellence Award
Amany Saleh
Arkansas State University, United States
| Amany Saleh |
| Affiliation |
Arkansas State University |
| Country |
United States |
| Scopus ID |
14619589700 |
| Documents |
9 |
| Citations |
164 |
| h-index |
2 |
| Subject Area |
Educational Leadership |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
Amany Saleh is a scholar in curriculum and instruction, comparative education, educational leadership, and online learning pedagogy affiliated with Arkansas State University. Her academic career includes extensive contributions to doctoral education, curriculum design, teacher preparation, comparative educational studies, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Over multiple decades, she has participated in teaching, supervision, curriculum development, academic leadership, scholarly publishing, and graduate research mentorship within higher education environments.[1]
Amany Saleh’s scholarly profile demonstrates sustained engagement with educational leadership, online and blended learning, reflective teaching practices, intercultural education, teacher development, and educational policy studies. Her publications and conference presentations reflect continuing contributions to discussions concerning instructional methodologies, global education, educational equity, and pedagogical innovation in higher education contexts.[2]
Abstract
This article presents an academic overview of Amany Saleh’s professional profile, scholarly activities, and educational contributions in the field of educational leadership and curriculum studies. The profile highlights her work in curriculum development, online learning, teacher education, comparative education, and interdisciplinary educational research. Her academic record includes peer-reviewed publications, edited books, conference presentations, doctoral supervision, curriculum innovation, and leadership in scholarly editorial activities. The profile further examines the relevance of her academic and pedagogical contributions in relation to the recognition standards associated with the Top Teachers Awards.[3]
Keywords
- Educational Leadership
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Online Learning
- Teacher Education
- Comparative Education
- Reflective Teaching
- Global Education
- Educational Research
Introduction
Amany Saleh has maintained an extensive academic career in higher education with specialization in curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, online pedagogy, and comparative education. Her academic training includes a Ph.D. in Teacher Education with a major in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Alabama, a Master of Arts in TESOL with emphasis in cross-cultural communication, and undergraduate training in geology from Cairo University.[4]
Throughout her academic career, Saleh has served in teaching, research, supervision, and administrative capacities at Arkansas State University and other academic institutions. Her work has addressed themes related to educational equity, global education, teacher preparation, educational technology, reflective learning, and international educational systems. She has also contributed to interdisciplinary scholarship through conference participation, edited volumes, curriculum design initiatives, and editorial leadership in academic publishing.[5]
Research Profile
Amany Saleh’s research profile demonstrates a multidisciplinary orientation that integrates educational leadership, curriculum theory, teacher preparation, online education, intercultural communication, and international educational development. Her scholarship frequently addresses pedagogical transformation, instructional evaluation, online learning environments, reflective educational practice, and sociocultural dimensions of education.[6]
Her academic appointments include service as Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Arkansas State University, where she taught doctoral and graduate courses including Comparative Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Research and Evaluation, Philosophies of Education, Politics of Education, and Socio-Cultural Issues of Education. She additionally contributed to curriculum development initiatives involving doctoral and master’s programs in educational leadership and global education.[7]
Beyond classroom instruction, Saleh has participated extensively in educational service activities, committee leadership, professional organizations, and graduate dissertation supervision. Her editorial leadership includes serving as Editor-In-Chief and founder of the Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, alongside advisory and editorial board responsibilities in several international educational journals.[8]
Research Contributions
Amany Saleh’s scholarly contributions include studies on reflective teaching, cooperative learning in online classrooms, educational leadership, multicultural education, online graduate education, social justice pedagogy, and comparative educational systems. Her work has explored instructional supervision, reflective practice, cognitive engagement, online discussion methodologies, and educational technology integration.[9]
Her publications also address international and comparative educational themes, including language policy, refugee education, student retention, gender equity, intercultural education, and educational reforms in multiple global contexts. These contributions indicate continuing engagement with educational issues affecting diverse populations and educational systems.[10]
In curriculum innovation, Saleh participated in designing online graduate courses, doctoral programs, specialist degree programs, and teacher education curricula. Her work additionally includes teacher training initiatives for public and private schools and the development of comparative education and global education curricula.[11]
- Development of doctoral and graduate curriculum programs in educational leadership and global education.
- Research concerning online learning environments and instructional technology.
- Studies addressing social justice, multiculturalism, and educational equity.
- Supervision and mentorship of doctoral dissertations across educational research topics.
- Editorial leadership in interdisciplinary educational scholarship.
Publications
Selected publications associated with Amany Saleh’s research profile include journal articles, conference proceedings, edited books, and invited book chapters in curriculum studies, online education, educational leadership, and comparative education.[12]
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- Derrington, M.L., Saleh, A., & Murphy, M. (2026). Supporting Teacher Reflective Practice Through Instructional Supervision: A Qualitative Study. Education Science, 16(5), 726. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16050726
- Saleh, A. (2020). The Impact of Online Discussion on Education Leadership Students’ Reflections. EDULEARN Journal, 14(2), 191-195. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v14i2.14607
- Mrayan, S., & Saleh, A. (2020). Female Refugees’ Perception of Children Education at Za’Atari Camp Jordan. International Journal of Sociology of Education. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17583/rise.2020.4767
Research Impact
Amany Saleh’s academic impact extends across teaching, scholarship, graduate mentorship, and educational leadership. Her scholarly work has contributed to academic discourse concerning online pedagogy, teacher reflection, educational equity, and comparative educational systems. Her conference presentations at organizations such as AERA, CIES, TESOL, and MSERA further demonstrate continued engagement with international educational research communities.[13]
In addition to scholarly publications, Saleh supervised numerous doctoral dissertations examining educational leadership, teacher retention, online learning, instructional practices, student achievement, educational policy, and social equity. Her supervision activities indicate sustained participation in graduate-level research development and mentorship.[14]
Her academic service includes curriculum committee leadership, faculty senate participation, diversity committee involvement, educational conference organization, and leadership within scholarly associations and editorial boards. These activities collectively reflect broad institutional and professional engagement within the educational field.[15]
Award Suitability
The academic record of Amany Saleh aligns with several evaluation dimensions commonly associated with recognition in educational leadership and teaching excellence awards. Her profile demonstrates sustained involvement in higher education instruction, curriculum development, scholarly publication, graduate supervision, teacher training, and interdisciplinary educational research.[16]
Her documented contributions to online pedagogy, comparative education, global educational studies, and educational leadership reflect an established academic trajectory within teacher education and curriculum studies. Additionally, her editorial leadership and conference participation indicate continued engagement with international academic communities and evolving educational practices.[17]
Recognition through the Top Teachers Awards category is therefore supported by her longstanding contributions to teaching, educational research, curriculum innovation, scholarly dissemination, and academic mentorship within higher education environments.[18]
Conclusion
Amany Saleh’s professional profile reflects extensive contributions to educational leadership, curriculum studies, comparative education, and online learning research. Her career demonstrates sustained academic engagement through teaching, scholarly publication, curriculum development, editorial service, conference participation, and doctoral supervision. The breadth of her educational activities and interdisciplinary scholarship illustrates a continuing commitment to advancing higher education practices and educational research.[19]
External Links
References
- Amany Saleh. Online Teaching and Learning in Asian Higher Education: Issues and Perspectives. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-38129-4_1
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Amany Saleh, Author ID 14619589700. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=14619589700
- Saleh, A. (2020). The impact of online discussion on education leadership students’ reflections. https://doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v14i2.14607
- Derrington, M.L., Saleh, A., & Murphy, M. (2026). Supporting Teacher Reflective Practice Through Instructional Supervision: A Qualitative Study. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16050726
- Mrayan, S., & Saleh, A. (2020). Female Refugees’ Perception of Children Education at Za’Atari Camp Jordan. https://doi.org/10.17583/rise.2020.4767