Faezeh Vahdat Nia

Faezeh Vahdat Nia is a Ph.D. in Education student specializing in Learning Sciences in the School of Education at the University of Delaware. She received a bachelor’s degree in Educational Sciences from Allameh Tabataba’i University and a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Tehran.

Faezeh’s research is centered around play in children and adults. She particularly enjoy asking questions about the power of play and the learning potentials of play to improve children’s skills and motivation. Some of the skills she specifically explores in her research are spatial skills, executive functions, confidence, and grit. Faezeh is also interested in providing chances for equity, especially related to gender, socioeconomic status, and disabilities.

Education

• M.A., Educational Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, 2019
• B.A., Educational Sciences-Early Childhood and Elementary School, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran, 2014

Professional Experience

• School Readiness Teacher, Freelance, 2020-2021
• Consultant, R & D, Content Creator, Behtoys toy Manufacturer, 2012-2021
• Teacher, House of Librarians for the Promotion of Reading, years active 2015-2021
• Teacher, Simin English Language Institute, 2011, 2013

Recent Honors and Awards

• The Kevin Miner Scholarship, University of Delaware, 2023