“Lebanon should indeed be proud of Dr. Naim Atiyeh’s achievements and contributions.“
“The work of Dr. Atiyeh will always be of great value as history will remember him as the first scholar who ever designed a valid measure for IQ tests in Lebanon.“
“Thank you Dr. Atiyeh for all you gave Lebanon and the Lebanese.“
“Long live Professor Dr. Naim Atiyeh; what an honor to have been your student!“
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Explore Dr. Naim Atiyeh’s academic positions and consulting for regional and international organizations below.
Advisor to the Rector and Director of Tests and Measurements
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia
1994-2004
Senior Educational Psychologist
International Council for Special Education, Pelavin Associates
1992-1994
Consultant to the Higher Council of Education in Kuwait
National Assessment of Educational Progress
1989-1992
Expert Member, the International Review Team for the Evaluation of the United Arab Emirates University
1989-1990
Expert Member, the American University team, in training of School principals in methods of evaluation and counseling in Bahrain
1984-1990
Expert Member, International Review Team for training of school personnel in methods of Arabization in Algeria
1978-1979
Consultant on the Reorganization of Curricula, Titles, and Degrees
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
1975
Consultant on the High Level Mission for the Reform of Education in Egypt
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
An experimental study of literacy at Arab Sirs-Layyan Functional Education Center (ASFEC) in Cairo, Egypt
1974-1975
Professor of Psychology, Faculty of Letters and Human Services
Department of Psychology at Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon
1974-2003
Consultant on Educational and Psychological Evaluation in Arab Countries
Arab League Education, Culture and Science Organization (ALECSO)
1974-1985
Consultant for High Level Mission for the Reform of Education in Egypt
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Integrating suggestions for the reform of examinations to the overall plan for education reform.
1972
Dean of Faculty of Education and Professor of Educational Psychology
Lebanese University
1971-1974
Chairman of the Education Division and Visiting Professor
Beirut College for Women in Lebanon
1970-1971
Special Advisor to the Minister
Minister of Education in Lebanon
Participated in the initiation of a new program of School of Psychology in some private schools in Lebanon, especially in the Experimental School of Pinewood College
1970-1971
Private Practice, Psychology/Psychodynamic Therapy
Neuropsychological Testing, treatment planning, individual counseling, family/couples therapy
1970-1986
Senior Social Affairs Officer
United Nations Economic and Social Office in Beirut, Lebanon (UNESOB)
Research consultant in community development and planning.
1969-1970
UNESCO Expert in Tests and Measurements
Ministry of Education in Amman, Jordan
Advisor on the reform of examinations the the establishment of a school guidance program
1967-1969
Professor of Educational Research
Department of Education at the University of Jordan in Amman
1967-1968
Associate Professor
Department of Education at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon
Member of the team for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher-Training Colleges in Arab countries, 1963-1965
1963-1967
Assistant Professor
Department of Education at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon
1958-1963
Statistical Laboratory Assistant
Department of Education at the University of Chicago in the United States
1956-1958
Director of Studies
Elementary Al-Islah School in Amioun, El-Koura, Lebanon
1949-1951
Teacher, Secondary School Arabic
College des Freres in Tipoli, Lebanon
1948-1949
Teacher, Intermediate Secondary School Mathematics
Ecole Laique de A’aba in Koura, Lebanon
1948-1949
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