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Dr. Osama Mahdi Al-Mahdi

Assistant Professor

Education Studies
+973 17437286
S22-217A
oalmahdi@uob.edu.bh

Areas of Expertise

Education, teacher training and professional development, primary education, home school relations, and inclusive education.

Education

  • PhD in Education - Specialization (Teacher Education and Professional Development). Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, 2009.
  • Masters in Primary Education. University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2001.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain,

Biography

Experience:

  • Over 25 years of experience as a teacher and university professor.
  • Expertise in education, teacher professional development, and leadership.
Research:
  • Extensive publications on topics including teacher professional development, parental involvement, and inclusive education (indexed in Scopus and other databases).
  • Collaborations with international researchers and institutions.
Presentations and Activities:
  • Active presenter at local and international conferences.
  • Facilitator of workshops in various educational settings.
  • Participant in international professional programs (UAE, UK, USA, New Zealand).

Achievements

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Affiliations

  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK.
  • Alumni member (Bristol University – UK)
  • Alumni member (York St. John University, UK).
  • Fellow of the International Exchange Alumni – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs – USA Department of State

Grants & Contracts Awarded

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Publications & Presentations

Academic publications (Page 1)

Book
  1. Al-Mahdi, O. (2010). Linking Home and School Mathematics: A Qualitative case study in a Bahraini Primary School. Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. (ISBN 978-3-8383-7003-3)
Edited Books
  1. Al-Mahdi, O. (2020) (Editor). Innovations in Educational Leadership and Continuous Teachers' Professional Development. India: CSMFL. (DOI:10.46679/isbn9788194848325) Al-Mahdi, O.& Purinton, T. (Editors). (2022). Global Perspectives on Teacher Performance Improvement. USA: IGI Publications. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9278-6
Chapters in Edited Book
  1. Al-Mahdi, O. & Ab. Jalil, H. (2009). Parental Involvement in Children’s Mathematics Learning (pp.159-186). In Fadzilah, A. R., Faradilla, P. & Habibah, E. (Eds.) Teachers’ Learning, Curriculum Innovations and Knowledge Applications. Malaysia: UPM Press.
  2. Al-Mahdi, O. & Ab. Jalil, H. (2009). Mathematics Learning in Social Contexts (pp. 140-158). In Fadzilah, A. R., Faradilla, P. & Habibah, E. (Eds.) Teachers’ Learning, Curriculum Innovations and Knowledge Applications. Malaysia: UPM Press.
  3. Al-Mahdi, O. (2019). Using Action Research in Teachers’ Professional Development (pp.). In S. Sharma & T Chuanmao. Contemporary Advances in Education. India: CSMFL Publications. https://dx.doi.org/10.21013/csmflpub.978-81-940692-2-5
  4. Al-Mahdi, O. (2019). Evolving Theoretical Perspectives on Family School Connections (pp.). In S. Sharma & T Chuanmao. Contemporary Advances in Education. India: CSMFL Publications. https://dx.doi.org/10.21013/csmflpub.978-81-940692-2-5
  5. Al-Mahdi, O. (2020). Professional Learning Communities Approach: Implications for Policy and Practice (pp. 181-200). In O. Al-Mahdi (Editor). Innovations in Educational Leadership and Continuous Teachers' Professional Development. India: CSMFL. (DOI: 10.46679/isbn978819484832509)
  6. Al-Mahdi, O., De Munnik, M., Meinen, L., & Green, M. (2021). Professional Learning Communities: Reflections on Cases in Bahrain, Oman and The United Arab Emirates (pp. 51-96). In D. Koyama (Eds). Development of Innovative Pedagogical Practices for a Modern Learning Experience. India: CSMFL Publications. DOI: (https://dx.doi.org/10.46679/978819484836303)
Research articles
  1. Al-Mahdi, O. (2014). Towards Improving the Quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Bahrain. International Journal of Pedagogical Innovation, 2 (2), 73-82. doi:10.12785/IJPI/020203
  2. Al-Mahdi, O. & Alwadi, H. (2015). Towards a Sociocultural Approach on Teachers’ Professional Development in Bahrain. Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education. 3 (1), 89:100. doi:10.12785/jtte/030108
  3. Nagara, C. & Al-Mahdi, O. (2016). An Exploratory Study of Teachers’ Perceptions of Giftedness and Talent among Students in Bahraini Primary Schools. Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education 4, (1), 17:29. [ISSN 2210-1578]
  4. Al-Mahdi, O. & Bukamal, H. (2019). Pre service Teacher’s Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education in Bahrain. Sage Open, 9 (3), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244019865772 (Q2-Scopus Indexed)
  5. Bailey, L.; Purinton, T.; Al-Mahdi, O. & Al-Khalifa, H. (2019). Conceptualising School Leadership in the Gulf Region: Establishing a Research Agenda. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 49 (1), 93-111. doi:10.1177/1741143219884682 (Q1-Scopus Indexed)
  6. Al-Mahdi, O. (2019). Action Research and Teachers’ Professional Development: Examples and Reflections. International Educational Research, 3 (2), 37-46. doi:10.30560/ier.v2n3p37
  7. Al-Mahdi, O. (2019). Family-school connections: Different theoretical perspectives and their implications for teacher education. Humanities and Social Science Research, 2 (4), 13-21. doi:10.30560/hssr.v2n4p13
  8. Al-Mahdi, O. (2020). Candidate Teachers Exploring Ethnomathematics in their Socio-Cultural Contexts: An Action Research. Journal of Teacher Action Research, 6 (3), 26-41. (ISSN 2332-2233)

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Dr. Osama Mahdi Al-Mahdi

Assistant Professor

Education Studies
+973 17437286
S22-217A
oalmahdi@uob.edu.bh

Areas of Expertise

Education, teacher training and professional development, primary education, home school relations, and inclusive education.

Education

  • PhD in Education - Specialization (Teacher Education and Professional Development). Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, 2009.
  • Masters in Primary Education. University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2001.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain,

Biography

Experience:

  • Over 25 years of experience as a teacher and university professor.
  • Expertise in education, teacher professional development, and leadership.
Research:
  • Extensive publications on topics including teacher professional development, parental involvement, and inclusive education (indexed in Scopus and other databases).
  • Collaborations with international researchers and institutions.
Presentations and Activities:
  • Active presenter at local and international conferences.
  • Facilitator of workshops in various educational settings.
  • Participant in international professional programs (UAE, UK, USA, New Zealand).

Achievements

-

Affiliations

  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK.
  • Alumni member (Bristol University – UK)
  • Alumni member (York St. John University, UK).
  • Fellow of the International Exchange Alumni – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs – USA Department of State

Grants & Contracts Awarded

-

Publications & Presentations

Academic publications (Page 1)

Book
  1. Al-Mahdi, O. (2010). Linking Home and School Mathematics: A Qualitative case study in a Bahraini Primary School. Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. (ISBN 978-3-8383-7003-3)
Edited Books
  1. Al-Mahdi, O. (2020) (Editor). Innovations in Educational Leadership and Continuous Teachers' Professional Development. India: CSMFL. (DOI:10.46679/isbn9788194848325) Al-Mahdi, O.& Purinton, T. (Editors). (2022). Global Perspectives on Teacher Performance Improvement. USA: IGI Publications. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9278-6
Chapters in Edited Book
  1. Al-Mahdi, O. & Ab. Jalil, H. (2009). Parental Involvement in Children’s Mathematics Learning (pp.159-186). In Fadzilah, A. R., Faradilla, P. & Habibah, E. (Eds.) Teachers’ Learning, Curriculum Innovations and Knowledge Applications. Malaysia: UPM Press.
  2. Al-Mahdi, O. & Ab. Jalil, H. (2009). Mathematics Learning in Social Contexts (pp. 140-158). In Fadzilah, A. R., Faradilla, P. & Habibah, E. (Eds.) Teachers’ Learning, Curriculum Innovations and Knowledge Applications. Malaysia: UPM Press.
  3. Al-Mahdi, O. (2019). Using Action Research in Teachers’ Professional Development (pp.). In S. Sharma & T Chuanmao. Contemporary Advances in Education. India: CSMFL Publications. https://dx.doi.org/10.21013/csmflpub.978-81-940692-2-5
  4. Al-Mahdi, O. (2019). Evolving Theoretical Perspectives on Family School Connections (pp.). In S. Sharma & T Chuanmao. Contemporary Advances in Education. India: CSMFL Publications. https://dx.doi.org/10.21013/csmflpub.978-81-940692-2-5
  5. Al-Mahdi, O. (2020). Professional Learning Communities Approach: Implications for Policy and Practice (pp. 181-200). In O. Al-Mahdi (Editor). Innovations in Educational Leadership and Continuous Teachers' Professional Development. India: CSMFL. (DOI: 10.46679/isbn978819484832509)
  6. Al-Mahdi, O., De Munnik, M., Meinen, L., & Green, M. (2021). Professional Learning Communities: Reflections on Cases in Bahrain, Oman and The United Arab Emirates (pp. 51-96). In D. Koyama (Eds). Development of Innovative Pedagogical Practices for a Modern Learning Experience. India: CSMFL Publications. DOI: (https://dx.doi.org/10.46679/978819484836303)
Research articles
  1. Al-Mahdi, O. (2014). Towards Improving the Quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Bahrain. International Journal of Pedagogical Innovation, 2 (2), 73-82. doi:10.12785/IJPI/020203
  2. Al-Mahdi, O. & Alwadi, H. (2015). Towards a Sociocultural Approach on Teachers’ Professional Development in Bahrain. Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education. 3 (1), 89:100. doi:10.12785/jtte/030108
  3. Nagara, C. & Al-Mahdi, O. (2016). An Exploratory Study of Teachers’ Perceptions of Giftedness and Talent among Students in Bahraini Primary Schools. Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education 4, (1), 17:29. [ISSN 2210-1578]
  4. Al-Mahdi, O. & Bukamal, H. (2019). Pre service Teacher’s Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education in Bahrain. Sage Open, 9 (3), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244019865772 (Q2-Scopus Indexed)
  5. Bailey, L.; Purinton, T.; Al-Mahdi, O. & Al-Khalifa, H. (2019). Conceptualising School Leadership in the Gulf Region: Establishing a Research Agenda. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 49 (1), 93-111. doi:10.1177/1741143219884682 (Q1-Scopus Indexed)
  6. Al-Mahdi, O. (2019). Action Research and Teachers’ Professional Development: Examples and Reflections. International Educational Research, 3 (2), 37-46. doi:10.30560/ier.v2n3p37
  7. Al-Mahdi, O. (2019). Family-school connections: Different theoretical perspectives and their implications for teacher education. Humanities and Social Science Research, 2 (4), 13-21. doi:10.30560/hssr.v2n4p13
  8. Al-Mahdi, O. (2020). Candidate Teachers Exploring Ethnomathematics in their Socio-Cultural Contexts: An Action Research. Journal of Teacher Action Research, 6 (3), 26-41. (ISSN 2332-2233)

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