Dr. Abdul-Razak is Professor in the Department of Educational Science. His background straddles the fields of education and child welfare. He received his Ph.D. from University of Brunei, M.Phil. from Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), PGCert and BA from University of South-Eastern Norway (USN). He is a professionally trained Teacher/educator and has a wealth of teaching and social work experience. Before joining USN, he worked in Brunei, Ghana, Norway and U.S.A. Among others, his research focuses on pedagogical, psychological and sociological understanding of educational inclusion of children and youth with and without disabilities, those from minority background and less privileged homes. Of particular interest to him are special and inclusive education; learning disabilities and difficulties; child protection; and how history and myths shape the manner children with certain disabilities are treated in society. He employs mixed methodologies (quantitative and qualitative ) with wide-ranging theoretical perspectives in his research.
Ansvarsområder
I teach and supervise students in the Norwegian Teacher Training Degree Programme (5-Year Masters programme). In addition, I co-lead a research group – Minorities and Education with Professor Paul Thomas.
Course Leader
- MG1VM1: Vitenskapsteori og metode (Scientific theory and Research methods, 2022)
- MG1PE1: Pedagogikk og elevkunnskap, emne 1 (Pedagogy and student knowledge, subject1, 2022- 2023)
- MG2PEL 3: Pedagogikk og elevkunnskap, emne 3 (Pedagogy and student knowledge, subject 3, 2023)
- TE-RAM1100: Research and academic working methods (2016 - 2021)
- TE-EDU2100: Educational Concepts and Learning Strategies (2016 - 2021)
- TE-EDU3100: Planning, cooperation and assessment (2017 - 2021)
- TE-TEX1100: Teacher Traineeship Year 1 (2016 - 2021)
- TE-TEX2100: Teacher Traineeship Year 2 (2016 - 2021)
- TE-TEX3100: Teacher Traineeship Year 3 (2017 - 2021)
- TE-TEX4100: Teacher Traineeship Year 4 (2018 - 2021)
Other Courses:
- TE-RAM1200: Educational sciences 2: Scientific theory and Project studies (2019 -2021)
- TE-BAC4000: Bachelor Thesis Year 4: (2019 - 2021)
- TE-EDU1100: Basic didactics and teacher authority (2020- 2021)
- TE-EDU4100: Working as a professional (2019 - 2021)
- MGLU1 PEL4: Pedagogikk og elevlæring (2021)
- MG1SP1: Spesialpedagogikk 30 STP (2020-2023)
- MG2PE1-1-DRM-H: Pedagogikk og elevkunnskap, emne 1
- MG2PE1-1-DRM-H: Pedagogikk og elevkunnskap, emne 1 Praksisundervisning
CV
Education:
- 2022: Developing Doctoral Supervision, USN, Norway
- 2013: Ph.D. in Education (Special and Iclusive Education), University of Brunei
- 2009: M.Phil. in International and Multicultural Education, OsloMet, Norway.
- 2006: Certificate, International Learning Exchange in Social Education, U.S.A.
- 2005: Intensive Programme in Humanitatrian Assistance, Uppsala University, Sweden, University of Deusto, Spain.
- 2003: Bachelor in Child Welfare/Barnevern, HiT(USN), Norway.
- 2002: Posgraduate Certificate in Special Needs Education/Videreutdanning i Spesialpedagogikk, HiT (USN), Norway.
- 2000: One-Year Studies in Norwegian Language and Civilization for Foreign Students/1-årig studium i norskspråk og samfunnskunnskap for utanlanske studentar, HiT(USN), Norway.
- 1997: 3-Year Professional Teacher Training Certificate, awarded by the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
Work experience:
- 2022 - Date: Full professor, USN, Norway.
- 2022 - Date: Adjunct Professor, University for Development Studies, Ghana.
- 2016 - 2022: Associate Professor, USN, Norway.
- 2019 - Date: Co - Leader of a Research Group - Minorities and Education, USN.
- 2013 - 2016: Lecturer, University for Development Studies, Ghana.
- 2014 - 2016: Lecturer, College of Distance education, UCC, Ghana.
- 2014 - 2016: Lecturer, College of Distance education, UEW, Ghana.
- 2013 - 2017: Independent Consultant, Disability Studies and Consultancy Services, Ghana.
- 2011 - 2013: International Student Vice President, University of Brunei.
- 2008 - 2010: Senior Programmes Officer for street children, Ricerca E Co-Operazione.
- 2007 - 2008: Head of Community services, Crescent Educational and Volunteer Services.
- 2007 - 2008: Students placement supervisor, Telemark University College, Norway.
- 2005 - 2006: Child Social Worker, The Arc of Northern Rhode Island, U.S.A.
- 2003 - 2005: Social Worker, Oslo Kommune, Norway.
- 08.2002-30.10.2002: Kindergarten Teacher, Oslo Kommune, Norway.
- 15.08.2001-15.12.2001: Practice Placement, Norme State Reception Center, Norway.
- 1997 - 1999: Classroom Teacher, Ghana education service, Ghana.
Funded projects:
- Raising Community Awareness on the Rights of People with Disabilities and Developing Capacity for Community Support & Inclusive Education Practice in Ghana (funded by United Nations Volunteer Fund on disabilities).
- Improvement of Living Standards of the Street Children and Street Mothers in Accra -8166/RC/GHA (funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implanted by the Department of Social Welfare, Ghana and Recerca e Cooperazione).
- Establishment of CEVS (Crescent Education & Volunteer Service) Disability Centre (funded by Australian government).
- Mainstreaming Disability issues into local level Planning and Poverty Reduction Programme (NORPREP) in Ghana (which was co-financed by the GoG, IFAD, District Assemblies and communities).
Scholarship Awards
- 2010 - 2013: Brunei Government & University Brunei Graduate Research Scholarship.
- 2005 - 2006: ILEX Fellowship in Disability studies, USA.
- 1999 - 2003: Norwegian Government Scholarship for quota students.
- 1994 - 1997: Ghana Government Teacher Allowance for Teacher Trainees.