Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Maher Alarfaj, a full professor with a Ph.D. from Ohio University, is a leading scholar whose work bridges science and social science, with a focus on education and neuroscience. With 23 years of experience in both Saudi and U.S. academia, his research contributes to conceptual frameworks that unite these disciplines. His notable achievements include being a Hubert H. Humphrey fellow and securing grants from prestigious international organizations, such as UNESCO.
Department of Curricula and Instruction
King Faisal University
P.O. Box: 400
Post Code: 31982
Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Research Projects & Grants (1)
2013
Pedagogical discontentment and self-efficacy of science teachers
Recipient: Kahveci M, Kahveci A, Mansour N, Alarfaj MM
2013 – 2015
Publications (3)
Journal Articles
2018
Exploring science teachers' affective states: Pedagogical discontentment, self-efficacy, intentions to reform, and their relationships
Kahveci A, Kahveci M, Mansour N, Alarfaj MM
Res. Sci. Educ., 48(6): 1359–1386.
2016
Construct validity and reliability measures of scores from the Science Teachers’ Pedagogical Discontentment (STPD) scale
Kahveci M, Kahveci A, Mansour N, Alarfaj MM
Eurasia J. Math. Sci. Technol. Educ., 12(3): 549-558.
Conference Proceedings
2015
Construct validity and reliability measures of scores from the Science Teachers’ Pedagogical Discontentment (STPD) Scale
Kahveci M, Kahveci A, Mansour N, Alarfaj MM
Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching International Conference (NARST). Chicago, IL, USA. April 11 - 14, 2015.