Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge and Place-Based Learning for Sustainability - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Ahmad Qablan is a professor of science education at the College of Education at UAEU. He earned his Ph.D. degree in science and sustainability education from Florida State University, USA, in 2005 and worked for more than 15 years at the College of Educational Sciences at Hashemite University in Jordan, as well as 6 years as a senior programs manager at Queen Rania Teacher Academy, Jordan. I also worked as a visiting professor of science education at the University of Alberta, Canada, for 5 years. He has conducted several educational research projects with UNESCO, UNICEF, the EU, and USAID. He published over 100 books, chapters in books, and journal articles with local and international publishing houses.

Asma Abdallah is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Sharjah Education Academy, with extensive experience across higher education, school leadership, and educational consultancy in the UAE and Jordan. She previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at United Arab Emirates University and Assistant Professor at Abu Dhabi University, alongside her work as a school inspector and professional development consultant with ADEK’s Irtiqa program. Her research focuses on teacher licensing, inclusive education, AI in education, and leadership development. She has authored and co-edited several scholarly books with IGI Global, including Building a Unified Teacher Licensing System: Policies, Education Reforms, and Cultural Integration (2025). She has published widely in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed journals such as Heliyon, BMC Psychology, and Frontiers in Psychology. Dr. Abdallah holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Jordan. She has been recognized with the Jordanian Independence Medal, First Class, awarded by His Majesty King Abdullah II for her contributions to education. She is an active reviewer for international journals and maintains a strong research profile with a Scopus h-index of 15.