Facts, theories and values in Middle Eastern education

When I was preparing my paper for this conference, I received from Dr Al-Shahi a copy of his paper. I found that he had covered the ground I had chosen -indeed, cut it from under my feet by giving a much more knowledgeable account than I could have provided. Unlike Dr Al-Shahi, I lack direct experience, because I was not educated in the Middle East and have never taught there. The nearest I ever got to teaching in a Middle Eastern university was to offer to teach additional English language or literature at the University of Isfahan. I formed the impression that the director of the Arts College found my offer embarrassing. I don't know why. It could not have been for financial reasons, because I was not asking to be paid. And he knew I was well enough qualified. Either he thought I might find something which might seem discreditable, or else he thought my presence might upset the regular teaching staff. At any rate, that was the end of that

Mathematics education · Education and Islamic Studies · Mathematics · Socioeconomic Development in MENA