introduction/brief CV
Abdulaziz BinTaleb
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Associate Professor at the Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction.
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Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 2005.
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Visiting Scholar, Harvard University 2021/2022.
Biography:
Abdulaziz BinTaleb is Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at College of Education- King Saud University in Riyadh. He earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies from The University of Texas at Austin in 2005. During 2006-2016, Dr. BinTaleb worked as a Consultant with the Ministry of Higher Education. In 2008, he was appointed to the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) in Australia, where he served for two terms (2008-2016) and was appointed as Cultural Attaché in the second term. He is the author of two books: “The Upcoming Oil” -highlighting the issue of investment in education, and “Studying Abroad"-a reference book for students and concerned parties. His current research interests include: international & cross-cultural education, multicultural curriculum and religious literacy. His research articles have appeared in journals such as Religious Education, the British Journal of Religious Education, and Saudi Journal of Educational Sciences. Professional associations include the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and Association of International Educators (NAFSA).
