Ph.D. in Education with focus on Second Language Acquisitions, Claremont Graduate University
Master of Business Administration in Global Management, University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Kabul University

Teaching and Research Interests
Dr. Farid Saydee's teaching and research interests center on curriculum design and transformative
learning, particularly in the field of second language acquisition. His work emphasizes the development
and implementation of curricula that facilitate high-order thinking, learner autonomy, and cultural
empathy. Drawing on years of experience managing and directing language programs, Dr. Saydee is
dedicated to creating robust, standards-based instructional materials tailored to diverse linguistic
contexts, including languages like Pashto, Persian-Dari, and Persian-Farsi.
As an educator and researcher, Dr. Saydee is passionate about improving language instruction through
innovative pedagogies that are rooted in real-world applications. His research explores the intersection
of language proficiency and transformative learning, focusing on how language education can empower
students to engage critically with the world. Through his various academic and consultancy roles, he has
developed courses, textbooks, and assessment tools that support learners at all proficiency levels, from
novice to advanced. Additionally, his research delves into the efficacy of action research and its role in
refining language teaching methodologies.
Dr. Saydee's commitment to education is evident in his scholarly contributions, which include peer-
reviewed publications and book chapters that address language maintenance, curriculum design, and
instructional best practices.

Recent Courses Taught
Dari I, II, III
Pashto I, II, III
Persian III
GLOB 5995 Action Research: Inquires and Projects
GLOB 5920 Methodology I: Pedagogy for Implementing the World-Readiness STs. (WRSLL)
GLOB 5930 Methodology II: Assessment of Language Performance

Selected Publications:
BOOK CHAPTERS
Saydee, F. (2023). Parental Empowerment: Development and Implementation of Institutional
Change in Multicultural Contexts. Cases on Current Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in School
Counseling (pp. 116-126). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7556-0.ch006

Saydee, F. (2023), Language Maintenance and Language Shift: A Perspective from the First-
Generation Pashto Speakers Living in the United States. Iranian and Minority Languages at Home
and in Diaspora. Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Brelin/Boston.

Lyman-Hager, M., Fox, S., & Saydee, F. (2021). Transformative Language Learning and Teaching in
Foreign Language Education: California’s K-12 Dual Language Programs: Transforming Teachers and
Learners, Improving Student Outcomes. Cambridge University Press. Won two awards: (1) The
MLA’s Kenneth W. Mildenberger Prize for Transformative Language Learning and Teaching; (2) Best
Book in Pedagogy 2022 by the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European
Languages.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Saydee, F., (2023), Characteristics of Language Immersion STARTALK Student Programs. Language
Mentors International. Murrieta, CA. U.S. Department of Education International Research and
Studies. Washington, DC. Available at: Research (languagementors.org)

Saydee, F., (2022). Languages for Specific Purposes: Best Practices in Teaching and Learning South
Asian and Middle Eastern Languages to Military Personnel. Global Advances in Business
Communication: Vol. 10: Iss. 2, Article 2. Available at:
https://commons.emich.edu/gabc/vol10/iss2/2
Saydee, F., & Saydee, D. (2021). Afghan Backgrounder. CORE, Refugees and Migration, United States
Department of State. Available at: Afghan-Backgrounder_Dec.-2021.pdf (coresourceexchange.org)

Saydee, F., (2016). Less Commonly Taught Languages: Factors that Shape Teachers’ Beliefs and
Guide Their Practices. Journal of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages:
http://www.ncolctl.org/jncolctl/jncolctl-editions

Saydee, F. (2015). Foreign Language Teaching: A Study of Teachers’ Beliefs about Effective Teaching
and Learning Methodologies, Journal of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages:
http://www.ncolctl.org/files/Foreign_language_teaching.pdf

Saydee, F. (2014). Loss of Culture, Loss of Language: An Afghan-American Community, Journal of the
National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages: http://www.ncolctl.org/files/Loss-of-
Culture.pdf

Saydee, F. (2015). A Deplorable Higher Education System. Retrieved from University World News:
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20150113141334259

Saydee, F. (2014). Determinant Factors in Effective Teaching and Learning of Dari and Pashto
languages: An Action research project. ConCALL (pp. 167-185). Bloomington: CeLCAR.
TEXTBOOKS
Saydee, F., Atmar, M., Cardaro, T., (2023). Dari: An Introductory Course. Language Mentors
International. Retrieved from Products (languagementors.org)

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., (2023). Dari: An Intermediate Course. Language Mentors International.
Retrieved from Products (languagementors.org)

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., (2023). Dari: An Advanced Course. Language Mentors International. Retrieved
from Products (languagementors.org)

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., Cardaro, T., (2023). Pashto: An Introductory Course. Language Mentors
International. Retrieved from Products (languagementors.org)

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., (2023). Pashto: An Intermediate Course. Language Mentors International.
Retrieved from Products (languagementors.org)

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., (2023). Pashto: An Advanced Course. Language Mentors International.
Retrieved from Products (languagementors.org)

Saydee, F., & Niazi, A. (2013). Dari Alphabet and Workbook. San Diego, CA: Montezuma Publishing
Co.

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., & Meerzada, Y. (2013). Dari – English Picture Dictionary. San Diego, CA:
Montezuma Publishing Co.
Saydee, F., & Niazi, A. (2012). Pashtu Elementary Textbook and Workbook (6th ed.). San Diego, CA:
Montezuma Publishing Co.

Saydee, F., & Niazi, A. (2011). Pashtu Alphabet and Workbook (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Montezuma
Publishing Co.

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., & Meerzada, Y. (2011). Pashtu Picture Dictionary. San Diego, CA: Montezuma
Publishing Co.
WORK IN PROGRESS  Saydee, F., (In Review). Open Architecture Curriculum Design: An Effective Approach to Foreign
Language Teaching. Georgetown University Press.

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., (2023), Developing Dari Textbooks for Novice/ILR 0+-Advanced/ILR 2 Adult
Learners. Language Mentors International. Murrieta, CA. U.S. Department of Education International
Research and Studies. Washington, DC.

Saydee, F., Atmar, M., (2023), Developing Pashto Textbooks for Novice/ILR 0+-Advanced/ILR 2 Adult
Learners. Language Mentors International. Murrieta, CA. U.S. Department of Education International
Research and Studies. Washington, DC

Alsaadi, G., Eissa, M., Saydee, F., (2026), Developing Arabic Iraqi Textbooks for Novice/ILR 0+-
Advanced/ILR 2 Adult Learners. Language Mentors International. Murrieta, CA. U.S. Department of
Education International Research and Studies. Washington, DC

Hashem, I., G., Eissa, M., Saydee, F., (2026), Developing Arabic Levantine Textbooks for Novice/ILR
0+-Advanced/ILR 2 Adult Learners. Language Mentors International. Murrieta, CA. U.S. Department
of Education International Research and Studies. Washington, DC

Saydee, F. (). How a Syllabus Informs Instruction: An Analysis of Contents and Practices