Science Education • AUB

Saouma Boujaoude

Interim Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut. Senior advisor, educator, and scholar advancing inquiry-driven, culturally responsive science learning.

Interim Dean, FAS (Current) Senior Advisor to the President Mamdouha El-Sayed Bobst Professor
Portrait of Saouma Boujaoude

American University of Beirut

Department of Education

Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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About

Dedicated to Science Learning and Teacher Development

Saouma Boujaoude has served the American University of Beirut since 1993, shaping science education through scholarship, curriculum reform, and leadership across the university. His work centers on improving pre-university science teaching, conceptual change, and learning in multilingual contexts.

Academic background

EdD in Science Education, University of Cincinnati (1988)

Assistant Professor, Syracuse University (1988–1993)

Joined AUB in 1993

Current focus

Science education research and leadership

Policy-informed curriculum design

Mentorship and institutional development

Current roles (AUB listings)

Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Special Advisor to the Dean for Faculty Affairs

Senior Advisor to the President

Research

Building Evidence for Better Science Teaching

Conceptual change

Investigating how learners form and revise alternative conceptions in science learning and how teaching strategies can accelerate deeper understanding.

Inquiry-based curriculum

Designing inquiry-driven science curricula that connect classroom practice to real-world problem solving and evidence-based reasoning.

Multilingual science learning

Exploring science teaching in multilingual contexts to support conceptual clarity and equitable access to science literacy.

Teacher development

Supporting teacher professional growth through reflective practice, mentorship, and community-centered learning.

Leadership

Institutional Stewardship at AUB

Current

Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

2023–Present

Special Advisor to the Dean and Senior Advisor to the AUB President

2022

Mamdouha El-Sayed Bobst Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

2016–2021

Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

2009–2021

Director, Center for Teaching and Learning

2003–2009

Chair, Department of Education

1994–2003

Director, Science and Math Education Center

Publications

Selected Work and Academic Record

Refereed Journal Publications

  • BouJaoude, S. 2024. "Citizenship Education in Lebanon", The Asfari Institute for Civil Society & Citizenship.
  • Baddour, R.I. and BouJaoude, S. 2024. "Exploring the Nature of Science Conceptions of University Science Professors Using the Family Resemblance Framework", Science and Education.
  • Salloum, S., Debs, R., and BouJaoude, S. 2024. "Syrian refugee youths’ science learning in a ‘dialogic’ third space: pushing boundaries in the Lebanese educational system through translanguaging", Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
  • Salloum, S. and BouJaoude, S. 2023. "Formative interventions for science teachers’ expansive learning and practices with multilingual learners: A case study from Lebanon", Professional Development in Education.
  • Lederman, J., et al. 2023. "Completing the progression establishing an international baseline of primary, middle and secondary students’ views of scientific inquiry", International Journal of Science Education.
  • Naffi, N., et al. 2023. "Moving forward after COVID-19: new directions for teaching and course design in higher education", International Journal of Technologies in Higher Education, vol.20, no.2, pp.68-85.
  • Ghazal, I., BouJaoude, S., and Hokayem, H. 2023. "Grade 8 Lebanese students’ reasoning and decision-making about scientific versus socio-scientific issues", International Journal of Science Education.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2022. "The challenges and opportunities of sustainable education in the Arab region", Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP).
  • BouJaoude, S., Ambusaidi, A., and Salloum, S. 2022. "Teaching nature of science with multicultural issues in mind: The case of Arab countries", in M. Atwater (Ed.), International Handbook of Research on Multicultural Science Education, pp.545-572.
  • Al-Mazroa, H., BouJaoude, S., and El-Deghaidy, H. 2022. "Science teacher preparation programs", in F. Al-Shaya, S. Al-Balushi, & N. Mansour (Eds.), The reference in science learning and teaching: from theory to practice, pp.507-528.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Baddour, R. 2022. "Teacher Education Programs in Lebanon: Innovations in the Past Decade (2011–2021)", in M. S. Khine (Ed.), Handbook of research on teacher education: pedagogical innovations and practices in the Middle East, pp.153-170.
  • Salloum, S. and BouJaoude, S. 2021. "Understanding interactions in multilingual science classrooms through cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT): What do contradictions tell us?", International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
  • Espinet, M., et al. 2021. "International perspectives on science education research in multicultural and multilingual contexts", in O. Levrini, G. Tasquier, T. Amin, L. Branchetti, & M. Levin (Eds.), Engaging with contemporary challenges through science education research, pp.45-58.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Noureddine, R. 2020. "Analysis of science textbooks as cultural supportive tools: the case of Arab countries", International Journal of Science Education, vol.42, no.7, pp.1108-1123.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2020. "Towards enhanced scholarship of teaching and learning".
  • Salloum, S. and BouJaoude, S. 2019. "The use of triadic dialogue in the science classroom: A teacher negotiating conceptual learning with teaching to the test", Research in Science Education, vol.49, no.3, pp.829-857.
  • Salloum, S. and BouJaoude, S. 2019. "Language in teaching and learning science in diverse Lebanese multilingual classrooms: interactions and perspectives", International Journal of Science Education.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2019. "Quantitative and qualitative research methods: Comparison through two examples", Shamaa.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2018. "Evolution Education in the Arab States: Context, History, Stakeholders’ Positions, and Future Prospects", Evolution Education around the Globe, pp.297-312.
  • Khishfe, R., et al. 2017. "Students’ understandings of nature of science and their arguments in the context of four socioscientific issues", International Journal of Science Education, vol.39, pp.299-334.
  • Osman, E., BouJaoude, S., and Hamdan, H. 2017. "An investigation of Lebanese G7-12 students’ misconceptions and difficulties in genetics and their genetics literacy", International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, vol.15, pp.1257-1280.
  • Shehab, S. and BouJaoude, S. 2016. "Analysis of the Chemical Representations in Secondary Lebanese Chemistry Textbooks", International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
  • El-khoury, R., et al. 2016. "L’enseignement des sciences à l’université : Tradition ou innovation?", Education et Socialisation, vol.41.
  • van Griethuijsen, R.A.L.F., et al. 2015. "Global patterns in students’ views of science and interest in science", Research in Science Education, vol.45, no.4, pp.581-603.
  • Khishfe, R. and BouJaoude, S. 2014. "Lebanese students’ conceptions of and attitudes towards science and related careers based on their gender and religious affiliations", International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
  • Sarieddine, D. and BouJaoude, S. 2014. "Influence of teachers' conceptions of the nature of science on classroom practice", Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol.10, no.2, pp.135-151.
  • El-khoury, R., BouJaoude, S., and El-hage, F. 2014. "Étude exploratoire des points de vue épistémologiques des enseignant(e)s universitaires de sciences: cas d’une faculté de sciences Libanaise et francophone", Spiral-E - Revue de Recherches en Éducation, vol.53, pp.41-65.
  • Rizk, N., et al. 2012. "Epistemological beliefs in science: An exploratory study of Lebanese university students' epistemologies", International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, vol.10, no.3, pp.473-496.
  • Saad, R. and BouJaoude, S. 2012. "The relationship between teachers' knowledge and beliefs about science and inquiry and their classroom practices", Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol.8, no.2, pp.113-128.
  • Jaber, L.Z. and BouJaoude, S. 2012. "A Macro-Micro-Symbolic Teaching to Promote Relational Understanding of Chemical Reactions", International Journal of Science Education, vol.34, no.7, pp.973-998.
  • Erdoğan, M., et al. 2012. "Assessment of preservice teachers' knowledge and attitudes regarding biotechnology: Across-cultural comparison", Journal of Baltic Science Education, vol.11, no.1, pp.78-93.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2012. "Modern developments in science education", Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS).
  • BouJaoude, S. and El Mouhayar, R. 2012. "Structural and conceptual foundations of teacher education programs in selected universities in Lebanon", Recherches Pédagogique: Revue éditée par la Faculté de Pédagogie de l’Université Libanaise, vol.22, pp.37-60.
  • BouJaoude, S., et al. 2011. "Muslim Egyptian and Lebanese Students' Conceptions of Biological Evolution", Science and Education, vol.20, no.9, pp.895-915.
  • BouJaoude, S., et al. 2011. "Biology professors' and teachers' positions regarding biological evolution and evolution education in a middle eastern society", International Journal of Science Education, vol.33, no.7, pp.979-1000.
  • Dagher, Z.R. and Boujaoude, S. 2011. "Science education in Arab states: Bright future or status quo?", Studies in Science Education, vol.47, no.1, pp.73-101.
  • Yacoubian, H.A. and Boujaoude, S. 2010. "The effect of reflective discussions following inquiry-based laboratory activities on students' views of nature of science", Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol.47, no.10, pp.1229-1252.
  • Boujaoude, S.B. and Jurdak, M.E. 2010. "Integrating Physics and Math Through Microcomputer-Based Laboratories (MBL): Effects on Discourse Type, Quality, and Mathematization", International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, vol.8, no.6, pp.1019-1047.
  • Pongsophon, P., Yutakom, N., and Boujaoude, S.B. 2010. "Promotion of scientific literacy on global warming by process drama", Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, vol.11, no.1, pp.1-38.
  • Boujaoude, S. and Attieh, M. 2008. "The effect of using concept maps as study tools on achievement in chemistry", Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol.4, no.3, pp.233-246.
  • Hokayem, H. and Boujaoude, S. 2008. "College students' perceptions of the theory of evolution", Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol.45, no.4, pp.395-419.
  • Salloum, S.L. and Boujaoude, S. 2008. "Careful! it is H2O? teachers' conceptions of chemicals", International Journal of Science Education, vol.30, no.1, pp.33-64.
  • Daoud, T., et al. 2008. "The Effect of the Vee Heuristic on Students' Meaningful Learning in Physics Laboratories", Impact of the Laboratory and Technology on Learning and Teaching Science K-16, pp.167-200.
  • Hokayem, H. and Boujaoude, S. 2008. "How college students in Lebanon perceive the theory of evolution", The Science Education Review, vol.7, no.2, pp.53-56.
  • Boujaoude, S. and Tamim, R. 2008. "Middle school students' perceptions of the instructional value of analogies, summaries and answering questions in life science", The Science Educator, vol.17, pp.72-82.
  • Boujaoude, S. and Santourian, G. 2007. "Making the moment of inertia accessible to students", School Science Review, vol.88, no.324, pp.21-25.
  • Ayoubi, Z. and Boujaoude, S. 2006. "A profile of pre-college chemistry teaching in Beirut", Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol.2, no.3, pp.124-143.
  • Dagher, Z.R. and Boujaoude, S. 2005. "Students' perceptions of the nature of evolutionary theory", Science Education, vol.89, no.3, pp.378-391.
  • Boujaoude, S. 2005. "Learning Emotions: The Influence of Affective Factors on Classroom Learning by Philip Mayring and Christoph Von Rhoeneck", International Review of Education, vol.51, pp.349-372.
  • Abd-El-Khalick, F., et al. 2004. "Inquiry in science education: International perspectives", Science Education, vol.88, no.3, pp.397-419.
  • Abd-El-Khalick, F., et al. 2004. "Inquiry in science education: International perspectives", Science Education, vol.88, no.3, pp.397-419.
  • BouJaoude, S., Salloum, S., and Abd-El-Khalick, F. 2004. "Relationships between selective cognitive variables and students' ability to solve chemistry problems", International Journal of Science Education, vol.26, no.1, pp.63-84.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Youssef, R. 2004. "The Effect of Teaching an Environmentally Oriented Science Unit on Students' Attitude and Achievement", Science Education International, vol.15, pp.63-78.
  • Haidar, M., Abd-el-khalick, F., and Boujaoude, S. 2003. "Lebanese Secondary School Students’ Environmental Knowledge and Attitudes", Environmental Education Research, vol.9, pp.21-33.
  • Abd-el-khalick, F. and Boujaoude, S. 2003. "Lebanese Students’ Views of Nature of Science", Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, vol.8, pp.61-79.
  • Boujaoude, S. and Barakat, H. 2003. "Students' Problem Solving Strategies in Stoichiometry and their Relationships to Conceptual Understanding and Learning Approaches", Electronic Journal of Science Education, vol.7.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2002. "Balance of scientific literacy themes in science curricula: The case of Lebanon", International Journal of Science Education, vol.24, no.2, pp.139-156.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2001. "The Status of Elementary Science Education in Lebanon", Science Education International, vol.12, pp.7-9.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2001. "Conceptual Change in Two Middle School Science Students During Instruction about the Concept of Burning", Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences, vol.2, pp.8-31.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2000. "Conceptions of science teaching revealed by metaphors and by answers to open-ended questions", Journal of Science Teacher Education, vol.11, no.2, pp.173-186.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2000. "What might happen if ...?: Students use the futures wheel to analyze science-related social issues", The Science Teacher, vol.67, pp.45-47.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Barakat, H. 2000. "Secondary school students' difficulties in stoichiometry", School Science Review, vol.81, pp.91-98.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Tamim, R. 2000. "Analogies generated by middle-school science students: types and usefulness", School Science Review, vol.82, no.299, pp.57-63.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1999. "Environmental education in Lebanese schools", SciQuest, vol.7, pp.19-21.
  • Abd-El-Khalick, F. and Boujaoude, S. 1997. "An Exploratory Study of the Knowledge Base for Science Teaching", Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol.34, no.7, pp.673-699.
  • Dagher, Z.R. and Boujaoude, S. 1997. "Scientific Views and Religious Beliefs of College Students: The Case of Biological Evolution", Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol.34, no.5, pp.429-445.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1996. "Why an issue on science education?", SciQuest, vol.6, no.1, pp.4-5.
  • Dagher, ZR. and Boujaoude, SB. 1996. "Tailoring science education graduate programs to the needs of all students", Science Education, vol.80, no.1, pp.89-91.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1995. "Making sense of the nature of science through physical science demonstrations", The Science Teacher, pp.46-49.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Giuliano, F. 1994. "Relationships between achievement and selective variables in a chemistry course for nonmajors", School Science and Mathematics Journal, vol.96, pp.296-302.
  • Boujaoude, SB. 1992. "The Relationship Between Students Learning-Strategies And The Change In Their Misunderstandings During A High-School Chemistry Course", Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol.29, no.7, pp.687-699.
  • Boujaoude, SB. 1991. "A Study Of The Nature Of Students Understandings About The Concept Of Burning", Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol.28, no.8, pp.689-704.
  • Salloum, S. and BouJaoude, S. "The use of triadic dialogue in the science classroom: A teacher negotiating conceptual learning with teaching to the test", Research in Science Education.
  • Osman, E., BouJaoude, S., and Hamdan, H. "An investigation of Lebanese G7-12 students’ misconceptions and difficulties in genetics and their genetics literacy", International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
  • BouJaoude, S., Ambusaidi, A., and Salloum, S. "Teaching nature of science with culture in mind: The case of Arab countries", International Handbook of Research on Multicultural Science Education.
  • BouJaoude, S., Ambusaidi, A., and Salloum, S. "Teaching nature of science with culture in mind: The case of Arab countries", International Handbook of Research on Multicultural Science Education.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

  • Ghazal, I., Hokayem, H., and BouJaoude, S. 2024. "Impact of explicit engagement in argumentation skills on Lebanese grade 8 argument levels and achievement", American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, USA.
  • Khuri, F. and BouJaoude, S. 2019. "How can universities prepare students for life and work?", Proceedings of the Conference on Impact of Frontier Technologies on Education and Youth, Beirut.
  • Osman, E. and BouJaoude, S. 2016. "Learning progressions to enhance students’ understanding of genetics", Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2015 Conference, Helsinki, Finland: University of Helsinki.
  • Hamdan, H., Osman, E., and BouJaoude, S. 2016. "Identifying misconceptions and difficulties to design a learning progression in genetics", Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2015 Conference, Helsinki, Finland: University of Helsinki.
  • Jurdak, M., BouJaoude, S., and Ghumrawi, N. 2007. "Comparison of mathematization in microcomputer based laboratory (MBL) and verification-type laboratory (VTL) in physics", Proceedings of the Fifth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education, Larnaka, Cyprus.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2005. "Improving Science Teaching Methodology at the University Level: Synchronizing the Teaching Approaches at the Secondary and University Levels", Proceedings of the international conference on teaching science at the University level, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2003. "Scientific Literacy in the Lebanese curriculum", Proceedings of the conference “3e Millenaire: Quelle education pour quelle jeunesse”, Kaslik, Lebanon.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2001. "Developing science curricula to meet the challenges of the future", Proceedings of the symposium on new curriculum for a changing world, Manama, Bahrain.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2000. "Trends in science teacher preparation", Proceedings of the conference on Science Teaching: Content, Pedagogy, and Evaluation.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1999. "Lebanese teachers and students' perceptions of the nature of science", Proceedings of the Second Scientific Conference on the Future of Science and Mathematics teaching and the needs of the Arab society, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Abd-el-khalick, F. and BouJaoude, S. 1997. "An exploratory study of the disciplinary knowledge of science teachers", Proceedings of the 1997 Annual International Conference of the Association for the Education of Science Teachers, Pensacola, USA.
  • Abd-el-khalick, F. and BouJaoude, S. 1996. "An exploratory study of the pedagogical content knowledge of science teachers", Proceedings of the Oregon Academy of Science.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1988. "Identifying, categorizing, and correcting students' misconceptions about burning", Science Education Information Report, abstracts of presented papers at the annual conference of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Columbus, USA.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1987. "Using hierarchical concept / proposition maps to plan instruction that addresses existing and potential student misunderstandings in science", Proceedings of the Second International Seminar on Misconceptions and Educational Strategies in Science and Mathematics, Ithaca, USA.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1987. "Emerging trends from a decade of science education research, 1976-1986", Science Education Information Report, abstracts of presented papers at the annual conference of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Columbus, USA.

Books and Book Chapters

  • BouJaoude, S. and Faour, M. 2024. "Education scorecard in the Middle East: Performance and context into student achievement in global tests", Springer, Cham, Switzerland.
  • Younes, M., et al. 2022. "Discussion of Adnan Al-Amin’s book “Producing the Void: Arab Research Traditions”", Idafat, the Arab Journal of Sociology.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2021. "STEM Education in the Arab Countries: Rationale, Significance, and Future Prospects", STEM in Science Education and S in STEM, Brill, The Netherlands.
  • BouJaoude, S., Dagher, Z., and Refai, S. 2017. "The Portrayal of Nature of Science in Lebanese 9th Grade Science Textbooks", Representations of Nature of Science in School Science Textbooks: A global perspective, Routledge, New York.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2016. "The roadmap to the TAMAM Project (in Arabic)", TAMAM: Voices from the Field, Arab Thought Foundation, Beirut.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Khan, K. 2016. "Yemen", Teacher Quality in upper secondary science education: International perspectives, Palgrave Macmillan, New York.
  • BouJaoude, S. and El-hage, F. 2016. "Science education research and practice in Lebanon: Status, challenges, and future prospects", Science Education research and practice in Asia: Challenges and opportunities, Springer, New York.
  • Dagher, Z. and BouJaoude, S. 2015. "NOS cultural perspectives", Encyclopedia of Science Education, Springer Reference, New York.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Jammoul, A. 2015. "In-service education in Lebanon: Current status, challenges, and future prospects", Education, In-Service Education and Training of Teachers in the World, G.& K. Dardanos-Gutenberg Editions, Athens.
  • Burns, M., et al. 2015. "The absence of chalk: Teaching, learning and professional development in fragile contexts", Where It’s Needed Most: Quality Professional Development for All Teachers, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies, New York.
  • Burns, M., et al. 2015. "Recommendation 3: create professional development opportunities that promote teacher collaboration", Where It’s Needed Most: Quality Professional Development for All Teachers, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies, New York.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Gholam, G. 2014. "The Middle East: Egypt, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia", Issues in upper secondary science education, Palgrave Macmillan, New York.
  • Edis, T. and BouJaoude, S. 2014. "Rejecting materialism: Muslim responses to modern science", The International Handbook of Research in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching, Springer, New York.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Santourian, G. 2013. "The status of the nature of science in science education in Lebanon", Advances in Nature of Science Research: Concepts and Methodologies.
  • Dani, D.E., et al. 2013. "A tool for analyzing science standards and curricula for 21st century science education", Approaches and Strategies in Next Generation Science Learning.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Gholam, G. 2013. "Gender and science in the Arab states: current status and future prospects", Science Education and Diversity, Springer, New York.
  • BouJaoude, S. and El Mouhayar, R. 2010. "Teacher education in Lebanon: Trends and Issues", International Handbook of Teacher Education World-wide, Atrapos Editions, Athens.
  • Jurdak, M. and BouJaoude, S. 2009. "Country Case Study: Lebanon", Secondary school external examination systems - reliability, robustness and resilience, Cambria Press.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Dagher, Z. 2009. "Introduction: Science education in Arab states", The world of science education: Arab states, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam.
  • Dagher, Z. and BouJaoude, S. 2009. "Challenges and opportunities for science education in the Arab region", The world of science education: Arab states, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam.
  • BouJaoude, S., Abd-el-khalick, F., and El-hage, F. 2009. "Science Education research in Lebanon (2003–2008): Trends and issues", The world of science education: Arab states, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam.
  • Roegiers, X., et al. 2009. "A Dictionary of competencies: Trilingual Glossary of pedagogic terminology relating to the competency-based approach in the Lebanese educational system", Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD)/Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Beirut.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Dagher, Z. 2009. "The world of Science Education: Arab States", Sense Publishers, Rotterdam.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2007. "Enhancing Students’ Ability to Learn Meaningfully in Science", Melange: Revue Culturelle de Secrétariat General des Ecoles Catholique aux Liban.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2007. "Twenty-first century educational skills for development in the Mediterranean: Quality and curriculum relevance", Med. 2007: 2006 in the Euro-Mediterranean Space, European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), Barcelona.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Ghaith, G. 2006. "Educational Reform at a Time of Change: The Case of Lebanon", Education Reconstruction in Transitional Societies, Sense Publishers, Netherlands.
  • Boujaoude, S., Sowwan, S., and Abd-El-Khalick, F. 2005. "The effect of using drama in science teaching on students' conceptions of the nature of science", Research and the Quality of Science Education.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2005. "Using electronic and information technologies in science teacher preparation: The experience of a teacher educator", Technologies for education for all: Possibilities and prospects in the Arab region, Academy for Educational Development, Washington, DC.
  • Ayoubi, Z. and BouJaoude, S. 2005. "Teaching science by inquiry (in Arabic)", Lebanese Association for Education Studies, Beirut.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Abd-el-khalick, F. 2004. "A Decade of Science Education Research in Lebanon (1992-2002): Trends and Issues", Research on Education in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, Info Age Press, Greenwich.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2003. "Science and technology education in the Arab world in the twenty-first century", Innovations in science and technology education, UNESCO, Paris.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2002. "Developing basic and secondary education in the Arab world to encompass advances in science", Science and Technology in the Arab World, Shouman Association, Amman.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Sayah, F. 2000. "Teaching science in Arabic: Directions and future prospects (in Arabic)", Language and Education in Lebanon, The Lebanese Association for Educational Studies, Beirut.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2000. "Science teacher preparation in Lebanon: Reality and future directions", Science teacher education: An international perspective, Kluwer, Dordrecht.
  • Rifai, M., et al. 1998. "Chemistry, Secondary Education, Second Year, Humanities Section", National Center for Educational Research and Development, Dikwaneh, Lebanon.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1995. "Environmental studies in the Lebanese curriculum (in Arabic)", Capacity building and environmental development in Lebanon, Fondation Rene Moawad & Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung Foundation, Beirut.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1994. "Helping middle school pre-service teachers to address students' alternative conceptions", Behind the methods door: Educating elementary and middle school science teachers, Association for the Education of Teachers in Science and ERIC Clearinghouse for Science and Mathematics, Columbus.
  • BouJaoude, S. 1989. "Problem solving in science", Science Education Faculty of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Ayoubi, S. "The new trends and strategies in science education (in Arabic)", Lebanese Association for Education Studies, Beirut.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Khishfe, R. "History of evolutionary science and its education in the Arab world", Evolution education in Muslim societies: historical and contemporary perspectives, Springer, New York.

Reports

  • BouJaoude, S. "Discovering by R. S. Root-Bernstein", School Science and Mathematics.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2003. "Heavy-Duty Science Projects with Weight: How Much Does it Weigh? by Robert Gardner", Science Books and Films.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2005. "Writing and Learning in the Science Classroom by Carolyn Wallace, Brian Hand and Vaughan Prain", International Review of Education.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2005. "School Principals: Core Actors in Educational Improvement – An Analysis of Seven Asian Countries by Maheswar Kandasamy and Lia Blaton", International Review of Education.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2011. "Exploring the bias: Gender and stereotyping in secondary schools by Elspeth Page and Jyotsna Jha", International Review of Education.
  • BouJaoude, S. 2016. "Thinking collaboratively: Learning in a community of inquiry by R. Garrison", International Review of Education.

Other Publications

  • BouJaoude, S., Karami-Akkary, R., and Khuri, F.R. 2016. "The challenges of sustainable education in the Arab world: AUB’s current and future role", Arab Environment.9: Sustainable development in a changing Arab Climate.
  • BouJaoude, S. and Haidar, N. 2010. "Translation of 'Pedagogy of integration: Education and training systems at the heart of our societies', by X. Roegiers".
  • BouJaoude, S. 2003. "Fizz, Bubble, & Flash! Element exploration & Atom adventures for hand-on science fun! by Anita Brandolini (Film)".

Academic record

Citations: 9,965 · h-index: 36 · i10-index: 72 (Google Scholar).

Teaching

Teaching Record and Courses

Theses

  • 2025. "Exploring the association of perceived interpersonal competence in nurses and competency-based nursing programs: a mixed methods study" — MA Thesis.
  • 2024. "Pre-Service Teachers Systems Thinking about the Nervous System" — PhD Thesis.
  • 2020. "Communication interculturelle et enseignement artistique: Le cas de l'Universite Antonine au Liban" — PhD Thesis.
  • 2018. "The Impact of Designing Transdisciplinary Curriculum Using Authentic Assessment on Transforming Students Learning" — PhD Thesis.
  • 2018. "Content validity and stability of grade 9 Lebanese chemistry national exams: an alignment study" — PhD Thesis.
  • 2016. "Etude de l’impact des conceptions des enseignants universitaires de science relatives à la science et à son enseignement sur leurs pratiques pédagogiques en classe et sur les conceptions de leurs étudiants relatives à la science" — PhD Thesis.
  • 2014. "Using Learning Progressions to enhance Lebanese Students’ Understanding of Complex Genetic Concepts" — PhD Thesis.
  • 2005. "The compartmentalization of knowledge in physiology: From official documents to remediation (Integration of the complexity paradigm in studying the construction of links between different concepts taught in physiology at the level of teaching practic" — PhD Thesis.

Signature courses

  • Educ 255 — The Teaching of Science I
  • Educ 256 — The Teaching of Science II
  • Educ 263 — Practicum in Teaching Science in Secondary School
  • Educ 273 — Science for Elementary Teachers I
  • Educ 274 — Science for Elementary Teachers II
  • Educ 305 — Foundations of Science Education
  • Educ 306 — Recent Developments in Science Education
  • Educ 321 — General Research Methodology in Education

Grants

Funded Projects and Collaborations

Selected funded grants

  • 2023–Present. Teacher Education Initiative. Funded. USAID.
  • 2015–Present. Toward an Educational Reform Movement in the Arab World. Funded. LORE Foundation.
  • 2009–Present. Investigate Science and Society issues. Funded. European Commission in collaboration with Exeter University, UK.
  • 2007–2015. From research to practice: making a difference in the classroom. Funded.
  • 2011–2014. TAMAM II. Funded. Foundations.
  • 2012. Capacity Development of Faculties of Education in International approaches to teacher education (CDFE). Funded. Tempus Project.
  • 2011. CTL Conference. Funded. UNESCO Regional Office for the Arab States.
  • 2002–2011. Publication of the Science and Math Education Center Conference Proceedings. Funded. UNESCO.
  • 2007. Theistic, Agnostic, and atheistic notions of biological evolution in Islamic societies: exploring Muslim teachers', students', and parents' understanding of evolution. Funded. In collaboration with McGill University.

Recognition

Awards and Honors

Takreem Arab Achievement Award in Education (2010)
Kuwait Prize for Contributions to Education in the Arab World (2017)
NARST Distinguished Contributions to Science Education Award (2020)
AUB Teaching Excellence Award renamed in his honor (2024)

Contact

Connect for Collaboration or Speaking

American University of Beirut

Department of Education, Faculty of Arts and Sciences

boujaoud@aub.edu.lb

Beirut, Lebanon