Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi

Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi is a professor of science education at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman. He is the director of the Quality Assurance Office at Sultan Qaboos University. He served as the Dean of the College of Education (SQU) for six years (2014-2020) and was a visiting scholar at the University of Exeter (2020-2021). He contributed mainly to leading the SQU College of Education to attain international academic accreditation by NCATE in the USA in 2016. He is also a member of the Board of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) and a member of different journal advisory and editorial boards. He has also been awarded various national and international university teaching, research, and reviewing awards.

Publications

Enhancing Elementary Teacher Preparation: The Vital Role of STEM-Integrated Experiences in Oman
Enhancing Elementary Teacher Preparation: The Vital Role of STEM-Integrated Experiences in Oman
Mohamed A. Shahat, Khalsa H. Al Bahri, Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi. © 2024. 18 pages.
This chapter highlights the importance of integrating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) into teacher education to equip educators with the tools needed for...
The Development of STEM Education in the Sultanate of Oman
The Development of STEM Education in the Sultanate of Oman
Mohamed A. Shahat, Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi. © 2023. 18 pages.
This overview includes the impact of STEM programs in Oman, significant improvements in delivery, and plans for the future. The chapter outlines the research efforts underway in...