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Table of
Contents
Dedication to Our Patron
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Acknowledgement of Sponsors
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Message from the President
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Message from the Conference Co-chairs
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Conference Organizing Committee
11
Making the Most of the Conference
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Food, Drink, and Transport
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Plenary Speakers
15
Featured Speakers
20
Professional Development Certificate Course
26
Job Fair
27
Exhibitors
28
Showcase Strand
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Special Sessions
34
SIG Sessions
39
Annual General Meeting
41
Professional Service Awards
42
Grants and Affiliates
44
Conference Sessions: How Are They Selected?
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Poster Sessions
47
Concurrent Sessions
48
Floor Plan
114
Conference Feedback Form
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Dedication to
Our Patron
TESOL Arabia would like to dedicate this year’s conference to Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister
of Higher Education and Scientific Research, for his continuous support and patronage of TESOL Arabia (a
non-profit, public professional development membership organization for educators) and its mission. Through his support of our activities, we have been able to realize our goals of:
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Creating a professional network of educator and teachers
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Promoting and developing excellence in teaching, research, and administration
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Providing high-quality professional development opportunities, publications, events and services
We would also like to acknowledge his support for the field of EFL/ESL with the internationally-renowned
TESOL International Research Fund (TIRF) Grants which provides doctoral fellowships to support the
teaching and learning of English in the Arab world. His Excellency provided three doctoral dissertation
fellowships per year in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
We thank you Your Excellency, for without your support of education, English language teaching and
learning, and TESOL Arabia, we could not have become the organization we are today. The TESOL Arabia Executive Council
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Acknowledgement of
Sponsors
TESOL Arabia is a non-profit, volunteer organization, and yet its Annual Conference Committee have put
English language teaching and testing in the Middle East on the global map.
To provide this high-profile, professionally recognized event, and other professional development
opportunities throughout the academic year, we depend on sponsors to help us. It is their help, generosity
and support that ensures our continued success.
Our sponsors give us financial resources that help TESOL Arabia to provide top quality professional
development for teaching professionals throughout the Gulf and around the world. We offer sincere thanks
to our sponsors for their most generous, continued support.
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TESOL Arabia would also like to express sincere thanks to Zayed University, HCT Dubai,
and Al Ain Women›s College for their generous support.
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Letter from the
President
Dear TESOL Arabia members and conference delegates,
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the 19th Annual TESOL Arabia Conference. This event, the
culmination of thousands of hours of work and the efforts and contributions of hundreds of individuals,
has shaped up to be a wonderful opportunity for the region’s professionals to come together, share
experiences and to grow as educators.
From what I hear from the co-chairs and their committee, the four-day event is packed with a wide variety
of workshops, presentations, and distinguished speakers from around the world and promises to be one
of the highlights of the region’s professional development event calendar year.
I would like to especially acknowledge and thank Les Kirkham and Sandra Oddy and their committee for
taking on this project and making it happen. I know they put in countless hours of work to facilitate a
dynamic pre-conference course along with three days of cutting edge workshops and presentations. I
would also like to thank the presenters, speakers and volunteers that have offered their time and efforts
to make this happen. Their crucial support and work makes it possible for volunteer organizations like
TESOL Arabia to help move the discipline of ELT forward.
All the best,
JJames McDonald
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TESOL Arabia
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Chairs
Sandra Oddy
Les Kirkham
Welcome to the 19th TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition.
For the first time we are holding this year’s conference at the Hyatt Regency, one of the best known,
and indeed one of the oldest-established, 5-star hotels in the city of Dubai. We know that all the staff
of the hotel are looking forward to making our stay here as enjoyable and comfortable as possible for all
conference-goers. We have also, as usual, assembled a stellar range of guest speakers to inform, entertain
and generally get you reflecting on the profession and your role within it. The Conference Committee has
been working for many months to plan and organize as good an event as we can, so we hope very much
that you enjoy it. The theme “From KG to College to Career” embraces the whole range of ELT, “from the
cradle to the grave” (an alternative theme that we thought might be too depressing for older members of
the profession such as myself, says Les), so we hope there will be something for everyone.
You are here to attend one of the most significant ELT events of its kind, and certainly the most important
ELT event in the region, but you probably knew that, and it could be why you are here. As conference
organizers, what interests the TESOL Arabia Conference Committee is why, and how, such events continue
to be held and indeed in many cases continue to flourish and grow. In our case we have seen an increase
in attendance over the last few years, and we know this is the case with a number of other conferences
with which we are familiar. Not only that, but you may have noticed other organizations in the region
establishing new conferences and other major face-to-face events.
Surely this trend of more face-to-face events is against the other trend of an increase in virtual meetings
made possible by Internet technology? These come in the form of online activities, online events, live
streaming, webinars, and a whole range of “techie” events enabling people to communicate with other
like-minded professionals either synchronously or asynchronously anywhere in the world. TESOL Arabia,
largely led in this direction by its Educational Technology SIG and a couple of tech-savvy Executive Council
members, has also been expanding its online activities, but our Annual Conference still continues to grow.
It seems that the two varieties of activity are not mutually exclusive. In fact one probably helps the other.
Do face-to-face conferences reach the parts that online events fail to reach? What is it that attracts people
to spend three days away from home, at some expense? We have our own ideas, but will leave it to
everyone to explore this issue and pursue their own reasons for attending over the course of the event. In
the meantime, we will be trying to establish what it is that attracts you here – then trying to provide more
of that for next year.
May you have a rewarding and enjoyable time at TESOL Arabia 2013, and we hope to see you again in 2014!
Sandra Oddy
Les Kirkham
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Call for Conference Proceedings
The editors of the Proceedings of the 2013 TESOL Arabia Conference would like to invite you to submit a
paper based on your presentation at the TESOL Arabia 2013 Conference to be considered for publication
in the next volume of the Proceedings. Only those who presented at the conference may submit articles
for the Proceedings.
Please send your article to Publications Coordinator, Peter McClaren at: [email protected]
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
Please follow the specifications outlined below:
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Articles should be 3000-4000 words.
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Articles should be typed using Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1½ line spacing.
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If you include Tables and/or Figures, make sure they are no wider than 12 cm.
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Do not use color in Tables or Figures.
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Do not use footnotes.
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Only use “portrait” orientation (i.e., do not insert any pages in “landscape” orientation).
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Remove all hyperlinks in the text.
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Include a complete list of references using APA style. Consultt the Publications Manual of the American Psychological
Association, 6th Edition (2009) if necessary.
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Send articles electronically as a Word attachment.
We will acknowledge receipt of articles within two weeks.
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Racquel Warner
Proposals Committee Chair and Webmaster
Job Fair
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Special Sessions
Rehab Rajab
Conference Treasurer
Sufian Abu-Rmaileh
Volunteer Coordinator
James McDonald
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Conference Book Editors
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Tandy Bailey
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Making the Most of
the Conference
TESOL Arabia 2013 is the major ELT conference in the Middle East, and over these three days there is a
seemingly bewildering array of workshops and presentations available. If this is your first conference, you
might like to follow the tips below to make the conference a more enjoyable and worthwhile professional
experience.
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Arrive as early as you can at the conference site. Get your conference badge and program before you
do anything else. You’ll need to wear your badge throughout the conference to be allowed entry to
the exhibition hall and presentations.
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Find a quiet corner to read the conference book and to review the daily schedule.
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Read the schedule in chronological order and cross-reference to the presenter details and session
abstracts found in the back of this book. Choose the sessions you most want to see, but also
remember to allow yourself breaks for food and drink.
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Once you have chosen the sessions you want to attend, have a look at the map, located at the back
of this conference book, to orient yourself to the venue.
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Walk around the venue to make sure you can find the different meeting rooms.
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Go through your selections again and make sure you have allowed yourself time to visit the
Exhibitors’ area. In the Exhibitors’ area, you’ll find that the publishers and other exhibitors have
great offers during the conference. While you are there, visit the TESOL Arabia stand.
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Plan time to meet up with colleagues from around the world—these will be some of the best
memories you’ll take with you from the conference.
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Arrive for each presentation a few minutes early so that you can get the maximum benefit from it.
Don’t try to attend two or three sessions in one time slot just to get the handouts; you’ll end up
benefiting from none of them. If you have a couple of sessions you would like to see at the same
time, try arranging with a colleague to split them with you. That way, you’ll get the handouts and
notes and feedback from your colleague.
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Please make sure you complete the conference evaluation form in this conference booklet and
return it to us. It will also be online (http://tesolarabia.org/conference/) for one month after the
conference in case you don’t get the chance to complete it before you leave. The next conference can
only be as good as the feedback we receive from this one.
Finally, enjoy TESOL Arabia Conference 2013. We learn better when we’re having fun!
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Food, Drink, and Transport
at the Conference
Refreshment Vouchers
As a paid delegate of the TESOL Arabia 2013 Conference, you will receive three vouchers which can be
exchanged for a drink, (i.e., coffee, tea, soft drink, packet juice) and a light snack (i.e., assorted pastries).
Your vouchers can be redeemed at the refreshment station located in the center of the Exhibition area.
Special Lunch Rate for TESOL Arabia
Conference Delegates
On production of your TESOL Arabia conference badge, delegates can avail themselves of a special light lunch
inclusive of one (1) of the following: coffee, tea, soft drink, packet juice, at the special rate of 70 AED at Focaccia.
Other Food Options
Other meals can be purchased at the various food outlets in the hotel and the adjoining Galleria Mall. They include:
◆ Frosty’s Coffee Shop - located in the Galleria Mall offering muffins, sandwiches and cakes
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The Lobby Lounge - located on the ground floor of the hotel offering a selection of teas,
coffees, cakes, sandwiches and pastries.
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The Kitchen - located on the ground floor of the hotel offering a selection of dishes inspired
by the Middle East, Asia and the West
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Shahrzad - located on the 1st floor offering Iranian cooking
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Miyako - located in the lobby area offering Japanese cuisine
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Focaccia - located on the mezzanine level offering Italian cuisine
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Al Dawaar - located on the 25th floor, Dubai’s only revolving restaurant offering an international
buffet featuring dishes from European, Middle Eastern, Asian and Japanese cuisines.
Please check individual outlets for prices and offers.
Transport
Public Transport
The Hyatt Regency Hotel is served by the metro. The nearest station is “Palm Deira” on the Green Line. Its
entrance is on the open ground next to the hotel on the corniche.
The Gold Souq bus station is 5 minutes-walk from the hotel so you can catch any bus with this destination.
Hotel staff will be pleased to get you a taxi should you wish.
Car Parking
The hotel provides a valet parking service as well as self-parking. If you are parking your vehicle yourself,
please follow the signs to the overflow car park.
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EXCELLENCE IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Plenary
Jack C. Richards
Speaker
Head of Teacher Development
University of Sydney, Australia
Regional Language Centre, Singapore
Creativity in Language Teaching
Thursday, March 14, 11:30-12:15, Crystal Ballroom
The concept of effective teaching draws on many different qualities that teachers bring to their classes reflecting the knowledge, skills and understanding they have built up from their professional education and
from their experience of teaching. One quality among the many that characterize effective teachers is the
ability to bring a creative disposition to teaching. In second language teaching creativity has also been linked
to levels of attainment in language learning. Many of the language tasks favored by contemporary language
teaching methods are believed to release creativity in learners - particularly those involving student-centered,
interaction-based, and open-ended elements, and are therefore ideally suited to fostering creative thinking
and behavior on the part of learners. In order to better understand the nature of creative teaching, the notion
of creativity will be explored from three different perspectives: 1. The qualities creative teachers possess. 2.
How teachers apply creativity in their teaching. 3. How creativity can be supported in the school. Examples
will be based on accounts of how creative teachers conceptualize their approaches to teaching.
Curriculum Approaches in Language Teaching:
Forward, Central and Backward Design
Saturday, March 16, 9:00-9:45, Crystal Ballroom
Language teaching has reflected a seemingly bewildering array of influences and directions in its
recent history, some focussing on syllabus issues (e.g., corpus research), some reflecting new trends or
proposals in methodology (e.g., task-based instruction), and some with a focus on learning targets (e.g.,
the Common European Framework). What is it that links diverse aspects of language teaching as these
and which similarly establishes connections between such aspects of teaching and learning as notional
syllabuses, Content and Language Integrated Learning and the standards movement? This presentation
seeks to answer these questions by examining the assumptions and practices underlying three different
curriculum design strategies that I will refer to as forward design, central design, and backward design. An
understanding of the nature and implications of these design approaches is helpful in arriving at a “big
picture” understanding of some past and present trends in language teaching.
Bio:
Professor Jack Richards is an applied linguist, teacher educator, and textbook author, who has held
senior positions in universities in New Zealand, Hawaii, and Hong Kong and is currently based in Sydney,
Australia where he is an honorary professor at the University of Sydney. He also teaches part of each year
at the Regional Language Centre in Singapore. He holds a PhD from Université Laval, Quebec. Professor
Richards has written many books and articles on language teaching methodology and teacher training, as
well as many widely used classroom texts. He has active interests in music and the arts. He also supports
a number of scholarship programs, is a sponsor of numerous musical activities and commissions from
contemporary New Zealand composers, and with Creative New Zealand jointly sponsors the Composer
in Residence Program at Victoria University, Wellington. He hosts a series of summer concerts at his New
Zealand residence in support of the Gisborne International Music Competition. Professor Richards was
recently awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature by Victoria University, Wellington, for his
services to education and the arts. professorjackrichards.com
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Plenary
Speaker
Luke Prodromou
Freelance Teacher, Trainer,
Performer and Materials writer
Idioms: In the World, in the Classroom
Thursday, March 14, 1:30-2:15, Crystal Ballroom A
Idioms are everywhere and they take many forms; they are an essential component of competence
e in
a first language and are often identified with a high level of competence in a second language. But they
are a mystery: their behaviour in L1 and L2 is different. The “mystery” explored in this talk is based on the
hypothesis that for the L1-user (or “native speaker” of English) idioms of all kinds come easily and make for
fluency. Paradoxically, for the L2-user of English (or “non-native” speaker) English idioms of all kinds tend to
come with great difficulty and rather than make for fluency they often slow the speaker down and make for
awkwardness. In my experience - and research - L2 learners of English can reach very high levels of competence
in grammar and vocabulary; indeed in these two areas they often surpass their “native” counterparts. The
“stumbling block” comes with idioms: why should this be so? And is it a “stumbling block” at all? But the
highest level of competence in a language is what I refer to as “creative idiomaticity.” I will look at the way
both L1 and L2 users bring creativity to the use of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), by each drawing on their
own cultural and linguistic resources and I will attempt a redefinition of the notion of fluency, which takes
into account the needs and capabilities of the diverse users of ELF - and the realities of the classroom.
The Price and Value of Education: A Dickensian Approach
Saturday, March 16, 3:00-3:45, Crystal Ballroom
In this interactive presentation, I look at critical pedagogy through new eyes: I explore the radical work on
education of Charles Dickens, a master of the English language and a passionate advocate of education,
education, education. Dickens opened the first teacher-training college in England and his work returns
again and again to the importance of appropriately trained teachers and to the crucial role schooling plays
in personal development and social change. I illustrate how Dickens’ work on education addresses the
impact of economic and social inequality on the provision of free and appropriate education for all. Dickens
was writing in a time of social and economic crisis in which education was an important part of the solution
to poverty and injustice and a powerful engine for personal fulfillment and emancipation, in particular
of children and women. The connections Dickens makes between education and economic inequality,
between what happens in the classroom and what happens in society, outside the classroom, have much
relevance to today’s hard times and the economic and educational controversies now raging. I show how
in his novels, Dickens presents a wide variety of teaching situations, from informal one-to-one tutoring to
formal classroom settings, and each one is rich in implications for the language teacher of the 21st century,
from the teaching of grammar to the use of technology, from rote-learning to humanistic teaching, from
communication to CLIL. Art can provide invaluable insights into the links between education and society,
individual freedom and the economic system; for the language teacher seeking ways to develop a critical
pedagogy the works of Dickens are an inexhaustible source of inspiration and practical ideas. (with David
Gibson as co-reader)
Bio:
Dr Luke Prodromou is a teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer. He has published numerous articles in
ELT journals and magazines for teachers and has written over twenty textbooks. He has given plenary talks
in many countries around the world. He taught for the British Council and has also done teacher training for
Pilgrims, Canterbury, NILE, Norwich, the University of Edinburgh, and ESADE, Barcelona. He is an item writer
for the Greek State English exams. His most recent coursebook is Flash on English for Commerce (for ELI).
He wrote the award-winning Dealing with Difficulties (Delta), with L. Clandfield. He is also a graduate of
Bristol, Birmingham (Shakespeare Studies) and Leeds Universities. He obtained his PhD from the University
of Nottingham. He has published a book on English as a Lingua Franca (Continuum, 2010). Luke is one half
of the Dave‘n’Luke English language theatre group, and a member of the Disabled Access-Friendly campaign.
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Plenary
Carolyn Graham
Speaker
New York University,
Lecturer
Creating and Performing Jazz Chants
Thursday, March 14, 5:30-6:15, Crystal Ballroom
This interactive session will discuss the power of music and the brain, the power of rhythm and what that
means for memory. I will show how we can teach the sound system of spoken American English through
the use of Jazz Chants. I will show the audience how to create a simple vocabulary chant, expand that into
a grammar chant and from there into a song.
These simple techniques can be used with students of all ages. They also have a very special place for
special needs children.
Poetry and Storytelling in the Language Classroom
Friday, March 15, 10:00-10:45, Crystal Ballroom A
This workshop will show how we can work with poetry and how our students can easily and quickly create
their own poems. I will show how we can combine poetry with music and create a performance piece in
class. Creating poetry tells us who is in the room. I always felt literature was a great way to discover the
magic in the room. I will be working with the poetry of William Carlos Williams, Jack Kerouac and Orhan Veli.
For the storytelling, I will illustrate my “Story Seeds” which offer students a very simple way to create a tiny
story and in doing so tell us who they are.
Bio:
Carolyn Graham, is the creator of numerous English language teaching books, most notably Let’s Sing,
Let’s Chant, and Jazz Chants. These books contain a delightful collection of chants, songs, and poems that
employ the natural language that children use. They also introduce and reinforce the language structures
and functions of everyday spoken English and provide a way of improving students’ speaking and listening
skills. In Carolyn’s own words:
“I was born in California, graduated from UC Berkeley and then took off to see the world. I fell in love with
Turkey and spent thirteen years there and became a painter. I returned to New York to continue my studies
of art and to return to jazz. I was a Master Teacher of ESL at New York University for twenty five years and a
Teaching Fellow at Harvard for nine summers. Those were my day jobs…. In the evenings I worked singing
and playing early American jazz. It was the combination of those two jobs that led me to the creation of
Jazz Chants. I now teach the techniques of Jazz Chanting to teachers throughout the world.”
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Plenary
Speaker
Barbara Sinclair
School of Education
University of Nottingham, UK
From Cradle to Grave: Learning to Learn for
Lifelong Learning
Friday, March 15, 9:00-9:45, Crystal Ballroom
This presentation starts with a premise accepted by most in the educational and politicall
professions: that we need to continue learning throughout our lives in order to meet the ever
changing challenges of the world around us and to contribute appropriately to our society’s health
and wealth. To this end, we turn to policies for lifelong learning and the realization that our children
need to learn how to learn in order to achieve this. For some of us, this means a focus on developing
the metacognitive knowledge and learning strategies that will enable learners to take more
control and develop greater learner autonomy. However, “learning to learn” can be interpreted and
implemented in different ways. This presentation will consider different interpretations of learning
to learn, taking a broad view. It will go on to look at how this concept is dealt with in the UK school
system. It will also consider some of the dangers of a too “therapeutic” approach to helping learners
learn how to learn, and make some suggestions for more effective practice.
Community vs. the Individual in Autonomy:
Time to Revive the Debate?
Saturday, March 16, 12:00-12:45, Crystal Ballroom A
Discussions of autonomy in language learning have become increasingly influenced by social-constructivist
and socio-political theories currently dominant in social sciences and education. The notion that learning
is a process of social engagement in “communities of practice” (Lave & Wenger, 1991) in which members
share an interest, participate in joint activities and discussions, help each other, share information and
learn from each other is much referred to, and “individual autonomy” has been considered a reductive
version of autonomy (e.g., Benson 1997). This raises a number of questions for those of us working to help
our learners develop greater learner autonomy, (e.g., how do such communities relate to the individual
learners’ needs, goals and preferred ways of learning?). Is the validity of the learner as an “autonomous
individual” being neglected? Is it time to rethink the seemingly accepted view that “social” is better than
“individual” when it comes to learner autonomy? This paper will consider these questions in relation to
findings from studies of teacher-students following an MA TESOL program at the University of Nottingham.
Bio:
Barbara Sinclair is an associate professor in Education (TESOL) in the School of Education in the University
of Nottingham. She studied in the UK at the Universities of Bath, London and Nottingham, and in Germany
at the University of Cologne. She has worked as a teacher, lecturer, teacher educator, materials developer,
project director and manager in educational organizations in the UK, Spain, Germany and Singapore.
Barbara Sinclair has an international reputation for her research and publications in the field of autonomy
in language learning and teaching. She has lectured and published widely on a number of themes related to
this field, including learner training, teacher education, curriculum design, materials and task design, selfassessment, self-access learning and cross-cultural aspects of promoting autonomy. Her books include the
prize-winning Learning to Learn English, (1989) co-authored with Gail Ellis, the Activate Your English series
of courses for adult learners (1996/97), published by Cambridge University Press, and Learner Autonomy,
Teacher Autonomy: Future Directions (2000), co-edited with Ian McGrath and Terry Lamb, published by
Longman. Barbara Sinclair received the Lord Dearing Award for Teaching and Learning in 2002.
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Featured
Speaker
Linda Price
IDP Education
is
a proud owner
of IELTS
Platinum sponsor of TESOL Arabia 2013
Learning and Teaching with Technology in Higher
Education
While technology has increasing influence throughout higher education, there is still much to be
learned about its effective educational contribution. However many teaching interventions appear to be
technology-led rather than responding to identified teaching and learning issues. This technologically
deterministic view tends to mask important issues such as our role as educators in the 21st century and
what we expect our students to be capable of as graduates in an increasingly global world. University
teachers’ views about and approaches to teaching are more influential in the success of a technological
application than knowledge about how a specific technology works. Thus developing a scholarly approach
to using technology is more essential than technical competence. Fundamental to this is an understanding
of teaching and learning. Transforming learning is a complex activity. It requires sophisticated reasoning
about the goals and purpose of any intervention and how an educational programme may be designed.
So although technology can enable new forms of teaching and learning to take place, it cannot ensure
that effective and appropriate learning outcomes are achieved. Instead, we need to reflect on our views
about teaching and learning and whether our approach helps students achieve appropriate goals. While
technology makes a valuable contribution to supporting student learning, it is not the technology itself
that is the agent of change: it is the teacher.
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Featured
Speaker
Kurt Kohn
University of Tübingen, Germany
E-Learning for Languages:
the Human Dimension
My presentation will be guided by the overall assumption that e-learning can play an innovative and
an
nd
powerful supporting and enhancing role in foreign language learning and teaching - provided, however,
pedagogic exploitation proceeds from a sound understanding of the HUMAN nature of the needs and
processes involved. With this orientation in mind, I will first sketch out key principles and requirements of
language learning and teaching, with a special focus on communicative and social constructivist models. I
will then briefly trace the evolution of computer technologies - from multimedia to Internet to web 2.0 and
analyze their potential for language learning and teaching purposes. In this context, I will touch on issues
of learner and teacher autonomy, authenticity, and collaboration. In terms of pedagogic implementation
I will emphasize the concept of blended language learning, including its more recent revival in the guise
of the “flipped classroom” approach. Case studies from European projects will be used to demonstrate
pedagogic solutions involving the e-learning platform Moodle, wiki collaboration and Skype.
Intercultural Communicative Competence: An English as a Lingua Franca Perspective
In my presentation, I will focus on the roots of intercultural communicative competence in ordinary
everyday communication. I will first trace the development of models of communicative competence from
Hymes (1972) to Canale & Swain (1980) and Leung (2004). Against this background, I will introduce the
social-constructivist “My English” condition (Kohn, 2011) according to which learners acquire English by
developing their own versions of it in processes of individual and collaborative creative construction. I will
then discuss the nature of non-native speaker English from the perspective of ownership in a globalized
world of communication seemingly torn between foreign language learners’ orientation towards Standard
English and the requirements of communication in English as a lingua franca (ELF). In their attempt to
establish a “third space” of intercultural communication, lingua franca users of English are faced with the
challenge of learning to explore and trust their own non-native speaker creativity in collaborative processes
of accommodation and meaning negotiation. As an illustration I will use examples from an ELF corpus of
critical incident discussions.
Bio:
Kurt Kohn is Chair Professor of Applied English Linguistics at the University of Tübingen and Director of the
Steinbeis Transfer Centre Sprachlernmedien/Language Learning Media. With an overall orientation towards
teacher education, his research and teaching interests focus on a social constructivist understanding of
second language learning and teaching, English as a lingua franca communication, lingua franca pedagogy,
as well as translation and interpreting. Since the early 1990s, he has been involved in European projects on
technology-enhanced language learning and teaching with a special focus on open content authoring to
support learner and teacher autonomy, authentication and blended learning. His recent EU projects deal
with spoken pedagogic language corpora, web collaboration in CLIL and intercultural scenarios, as well as
interpreter training in virtual reality. Recent publications: Kohn. K. (2012). Pedagogic corpora for content
and language integrated learning. Insights from the BACKBONE project. The Eurocall Review, 20(2), 3-22.
Kohn. K. (2011). English as a lingua franca and the Standard English misunderstanding. In A. De Houwer & A.
Wilton (Eds.), English in Europe today. Sociocultural and educational perspectives (pp. 72-94). Amsterdam/
Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
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Featured
Pauline Rea-Dickins
Speaker
Aga Khan University Institute
for Educational Development,
East Africa
School-Based Assessment: Are We Really Promoting
Good Practice When We Assess Our Students?
The context of this talk is assessment in school-based contexts and relates to assessment as part of routine
classroom discourse as well as formal national examination settings. My overriding focus is whether our
approaches to assessment in educational systems really enhance and develop the learning potential of
individuals. I am not sure they do! I start first by highlighting some of the ways in which assessments,
albeit developed to support learners and learning, can actually work against the learners involved, thus
working to the detriment of the very purposes for which they were intended to achieve. The second part of
my presentation will focus on examples of assessment that illustrate how assessment can support student
learning. The examples will be varied and taken from a range of different school contexts in both the North
and South. I conclude with thoughts about the tensions that exist for teachers immersed as they are in
the ever pervasive influences of “assessment as measurement” environments in which they work and the
implications that my examples have for developing “best practice” in the “best interests” of school-age
learners. My argument is that we need to unleash assessment from its traditional trappings and to develop
assessment in instructional settings that aligns with the varied facets of the specific assessment contexts.
Implementing Classroom Formative Language
Assessment
This session aims to develop understandings of L2 classroom assessment (CA) processes. In particular,
it aims to promote the awareness of the nature of classroom-based assessment with a central focus on
formative language assessment. During the workshop we shall explore a range of different dimensions of
effective formative assessment, examining the purposes for which assessment data may be used, how
CA differs from standardised language teaching/language testing, teacher and learner roles in CA and the
nature of assessment and classroom activities to promote formative language development.
Bio:
Pauline Rea-Dickins is Director of the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, East
Africa. She is also Visiting Professor at the University of Bristol, UK where she previously worked as
Professor of Applied Linguistics in Education. She is widely published in language programme evaluation
and language testing and assessment. Her most recent project examined the dynamics of language in
school achievement (www.bristol.ac.uk/spine). [email protected]
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Featured
Speaker
David Gibson
Retired teacher/trainer, Greece
Cross-Cultural Understanding in the
Language Classroom
This presentation aims to show how an exploration of culture can enrich the learning process, bringing
students together through shared experience and mutual awareness and acceptance. Students and
teachers can be genuinely surprised, as well as intellectually stimulated, by the recognition and realization
of the attitudes, beliefs, concepts, and influences that are held in common with other cultures. As students
are allowed to express themselves as they see themselves through their own cultures, perhaps the main
goal of language teaching can be achieved - that of authentic interpersonal communication. There will
be a description of how a “never-ending” project developed resulting from a chance remark by a student.
“Achievement Culture” and “Behaviour Culture” are examined, as well as the different elements and
characteristics of cultural manifestations common to all societies. Practical applications of the above in
the classroom are, I think, best summed up by two comments from students: “This shows that we are all
different but all the same” and “I never knew that learning English could be fun!”
“Does It Matter? You Know What I Mean!”
Not long ago, I was going through an essay with a student. Halfway through, I said, exasperatedly, “What
are we going to do with you? Look at this - every fifth word is misspelled and punctuation is non-existent!”
The reply was: “Does it matter? You know what I mean!” This set me thinking that in the 21st century world
of the e-mail, the text message (sorry - txt msg) and Twitter maybe such things don’t matter as much as
they once did. More and more people (not just the young) seem to be paying less and less attention to
spelling and punctuation. So does it still matter that we teach “standard” rules and insist on “correctness”
in students’ writing? I think it does, although many maintain that this influence of the Internet is an
inevitable part of the natural evolution of the language. I was brought up to believe that correct spelling
and punctuation are a matter of courtesy towards one’s reader, and I hope to show how an appraisal of
such a belief can benefit students’ powers of command and expression.
Bio:
David Gibson was born in northern England in 1947 and became a teacher in 1964. He taught for 15 years
in elementary and secondary schools in England, and his five diplomas were awarded by the universities
of Nottingham, Bristol, and Cambridge. Moving to Greece in 1979, he taught in private language schools
before joining the British Council in Thessaloniki as a teacher of English Language and Literature, teachertrainer, and Coordinator of Student Cultural and Social Activities. In 1995, he joined Pinewood International
Schools of Thessaloniki, becoming chairman of the English department in 1999 - as well as coaching
three football teams and running guitar clubs and school bands. He has worked in various roles for ESOL
examinations - including Supervisor, Oral Examiner, Team Leader, Seminar Presenter, and Inspector. David
is an active member of TESOL Greece and a founder and three-time board member of TESOL Macedonia
- Thrace, Northern Greece, giving regular presentations. He retired from teaching in 2008 in order to
concentrate on other, mostly education-related, projects. David is one half of the English language theatre
group, Dave‘n’Luke.
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Featured
Ken Wilson
Speaker
Freelance Writer and Trainer
Ten Ways to Get Your Students to DO Something
English language materials are bursting with good content and ideas for skills exploitation but to get the
best out of them, you need to engage your students’ interest. This isn’t always easy, especially if they are at
the end of a long, hard week or “aren’t in the mood.” At times like this, you need to challenge them, make
them curious and encourage them to be imaginative. Sometimes you simply have to find out what they’re
good at or even give them responsibility for what happens in the class. It is also important to make them
realise that they have as much responsibility as you to make the class work - they are not there to be spoonfed. As novelist E.M. Forster once said: “Spoon-feeding tells us nothing except the shape of the spoon.” In
this talk, I will suggest ten ways that you can engage their interest and access their knowledge. Maybe you
can show them talents they never knew they had. It’s all there, waiting to be exploited.
Is Anybody Listening?
Saturday, March 16, 2.00-2.45, Crystal Ballroom A
There are three ways students can work on their listening skills in class: they can listen to the teacher,
listen to machines and listen to other students. Listening to the teacher is something we all do from an
early age, and students don’t usually need any special training for that. On the other hand, some students
find the process of listening to a machine an ordeal, so I will recommend abandoning the sound-only
listening activities and making sure they listen to videos. But the main focus of the presentation will be
student-student listening, the part that most students seem to ignore altogether. When it comes to urging
students to listen to each other, simply asking “Did you all hear what Miriam said?” is not enough. We will
try out some activities that focus on encouraging learners to listen to each other, for example by using the
power of images and also with instrumental music. The activities will have you listening intently to each
other to complete the tasks.
Bio:
Ken Wilson trains teachers and has written more than thirty ELT titles, including a dozen series of course
books. His course material includes the four-level American English course Smart Choice, published by
Oxford University Press. OUP have also published a collection of more than sixty of his drama activities
called Drama and Improvisation. He has written more than a hundred programs for BBC English, including
thirty scripts for the Look Ahead TV series. His first ELT publication was an album of language teaching
songs called Mister Monday, which was released when he was 23, making him at the time the youngest-ever
published ELT author. Shortly after that, he joined the English Teaching Theatre as a teacher/musician, and
eventually became one of the artistic directors of the company. The company did stage-shows for learners
of English and made 250 tours to 55 countries. Ken lives with his wife Dede and three cats in London and
works in a shed at the end of his garden. He writes a lot, blogs a bit, tweets occasionally and spends too
much time writing “amusing” Facebook up-dates. kenwilsonelt.wordpress.com
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Featured
Speaker
Linda Price
The Open University, UK
Technology Enhanced Learning at University - How
Can Learning Enhancement Be Demonstrated?
This session will present a critical analysis of recent research literature concerning Technology Enhanced
Learning (TEL) and will attempt to develop insights into the various ways in which “enhancement” is
conceived by academic practitioners and researchers. In respect of those different conceptions, we explore
the various means by which researchers/practitioners have attempted to demonstrate that “enhancement”
has been accomplished and consider the range of types of evidence gathered for that purpose. The
constraints involved in demonstrating enhancement are also explored. The intention is to contribute to a
better understanding of the issues involved and to inform and promote the future practices of teachers
and researchers in higher education to maximize the effectiveness of TEL.
Learners in the 21st Century: Are They Any Different?
There has been considerable debate about the new generation of learners entering higher education
institutions. It has been argued that students of the 21st century are qualitatively different from previous
cohorts because their childhood development is intertwined with technology; that they are the “net
generation.” Prensky refers to these students as “digital natives” and argues that they are “physically
different” as the way they think has altered in response to the digital world in which they are growing-up.
But in what ways are this new generation of learners different from previous generations? Advocates of the
“Net Generation” focus upon young people’s access to and familiarity with digital technologies, without any
consideration of exactly how technologies might be exploited for purposeful educational development.
The session explores whether this generation of learners is different and what implications this might have
for educating students in the 21st century.
Bio:
Linda Price is a senior lecturer in Educational Technology at the Open University, UK, where she has been
researching and promoting pedagogically-driven uses of technology in higher education for more than 17
years. She fosters academic practice that promotes student-centered learning and engenders scholarly
approaches to teaching and learning with technology. Linda coordinates staff development activities,
underpinned by her research, and has led workshops in the UK and abroad. Through her work with
the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (USA) she has promoted scholarly
policies and practices both at the Open University and at other institutions. Her recent research focuses
on academics’ conceptions of and approaches to teaching and learning with technology. Linda is also a
visiting researcher at Lund University in Sweden investigating and developing models of scholarly practices
using technology in learning and teaching. [email protected] or iet.open.ac.uk/people/l.price
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Education for productive minds
Arab Gulf
Education
Don’t toss that book !
Donate it !
The TESOL Arabia Book Drive wants you to
help struggling universities get the textbooks
that we and our students no longer need.
Bring the books you - or
your students - wish to
donate to the TESOL
Arabia conference.
Care to volunteer? We
need people to staff the
booth at the conference,
and to be contact
persons for their school.
Arab Gulf
Education
Center
Arab Gulf Education - Al Nahda Road, Al Qusais 2 - Dubai , UAE - Tel: 00971 4 2204007 - Fax: 00971 4 2204011
Contact us: [email protected]
or [email protected]
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Professional Development Certificate
Courses
TESOL Arabia is committed to supporting your professional development and one of our goals is to
continue to offer you an In-Conference Certificate Course. In addition to the large number of concurrent
sessions making up the main conference, we are pleased to announce:
Masterclass in ELT
Course Summary
No matter where we are in the profession, whether we are educational managers or administrators,
experienced teachers or newly qualified ones, there is always something we can do differently and better.
This Certificate Course will feature sessions on a wide variety of topics focusing on enhancing teacher
effectiveness.
All sessions offered on this course are by specially invited speakers, featured speakers and plenary speakers
and include from our plenary speakers, Carolyn Graham, Luke Prodromou, Jack Richards and Barbara
Sinclair, and from our featured speakers, Kurt Kohn, Pauline Rea-Dickens and Ken Wilson.
Date
Ongoing throughout the conference, March 14-16, 2013. Sessions will be scheduled both during and outside
normal conference hours.
Fees
The cost to TESOL Arabia conference delegates is AED 700. Advance registration is required. This Certificate
Course is limited to the first 100 paid delegates. You must be registered for the conference to qualify for
participation in this event. TESOL Arabia Professional Development Course Grants may be available for
active members. Please see the relevant section of the website for details.
Fees include: The course and a certificate of participation.
Those who are interested may register on-site (registration area in the atrium) as long as seats are available.
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Job
Fair
TESOL Arabia organizes the Job Fair as a service for our members and others seeking employment.
The purpose of the Job Fair is to provide people seeking employment the opportunity to meet with
representatives of institutions seeking new employees. It should be noted that we live and work in a
culture where hiring practices sometimes differ from those candidates may feel are the norm. We at TESOL
Arabia assume no responsibility for the hiring practices followed by the participating recruiters.
Job Fair Hours
Thursday, March 14, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location
Job Fair Registration: Main Registration Desk for Conference
Job Fair Area for Candidates (job seekers): Rooms 513 and 514
Procedures for Candidates (Job Seekers):
1.
Register and pay for the TESOL Arabia Conference and Exhibition and also the Job Fair. All
candidates who are interviewing during official Job Fair hours must be registered for both the
conference and the Job Fair. Sign in for the Job Fair at the Job Fair Area; please see number 3 below.
2.
Come to the Job Fair with as many copies of your current CV/résumé as the number of
employers you might like to interview with. It is also a good idea to bring your CV/résumé on a
flash drive in case you decide to make some changes during the Conference.
3.
Sign in at the Job Fair desk in the Job Fair Area (B-Block on the 1st Floor, Room B-121). You will
receive a Job Fair ID number and ID card with the number on it. The card must be shown when
submitting CVs/résumés for employers to look over.
4.
Read the job announcements posted around the Job Fair Area, Room B-121. For each job you
would like to apply for, write your Job Fair ID number in the upper left corner of your résumé/CV,
and the appropriate job code in the upper right corner.
5. Submit these CVs/résumés to the Job Fair submissions desk in the Job Fair Area.
6. Check back periodically at the display area near the Job Fair desk to see the lists of candidates
(Job Fair ID numbers) recruiters want to interview.
7.
If your code number appears on a recruiter’s list, make an interview appointment at the Job Fair
desk.
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Exhibitors
Visit the region’s largest display of EFL/ESL publications, software, and institutions at stands located along the hallway in front
of the Crystal Ballroom.
Exibitor
Contact
Telephone
Email
Global ELT
Sean Haughton
44 1273 251907
[email protected]
Scholastic
Amanda Clarke
971 4 4280646
[email protected]
Express Publishing
Alexandros Dreliozis
44 1635 817363
[email protected]
Macmillan Education
Matthew Hayes
971 4 3902736
[email protected]
EAQUALS
Anna Andor
36 703 160016
[email protected]
National Geographic Learning
Michelle Cresswell
44 1264343042
[email protected]
The British University in Dubai
Samar Al Khatib
971 4 3616387
[email protected]
Harper Collins Publishers
Eva Schmidt
44 (0) 208
3074539
[email protected]
American University of Sharjah
Mohamed El Shahed
9716 5151003
[email protected]
Middlesex University Dubai
Wassim Hamadah
971 4 3693968
[email protected]
University Bookshop LLC
Abdul Haroon Rasheed
971 6 5453491
[email protected]
Al Mutanabbi Bookshop
Mohamed Ibrahim
971 4 3965778
[email protected]
Arif Books Distribution LLC
Madhavan Menon
971 4 3257433
[email protected]
Compass Publishing
James Hall
82 2 34714043
[email protected]
The ChoiceMaker Korea
Grace Lim
82 2 3223464
[email protected]
Al Bayan Education Foundation
Saad Al Zahrani
966 1 6531883
[email protected]
Oxford University Press
Alex Mavrakis & Julie Ann Till
971 4 3644695
[email protected]
Garnet Education
Peter Holly
971 4 3681593
[email protected]
Pearson
Ahmed Ismail
971 4 4577313
[email protected]
MCGraw-Hill Education
Imad Moutaweh
971 4 4461426
[email protected]
International Publishers
Representatives
Mark Cox
357 22872355
[email protected]
Learning Land
Adham Helal
202 24178623
[email protected]
Avant Assessment
Mimi Jett
Cambridge University Press
Audrey Blincow
971 50 6134590
[email protected]
Common Educational
Proficiency Assessment
Fatima Al Jafri
971 50 7331981
[email protected]
Nuans Publishing
Faruk Dinc
905 323825361
[email protected]
Saudi British Centre
Amal Al Amri
966 568190290
[email protected]
University of Exeter
Emma Reeve
44(0)1392
724788
[email protected]
VLE Works
Mohammad Mehdi Etedali
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Showcase
Strand
The Showcase Strand is a recent addition to the TESOL Arabia Conference and Exhibition that allows you to
learn more about the materials and professional development opportunities offered by publishers, distributors,
and educational institutions.
IELTS Testing: An Insight into the Nature of an IELTS Test
Thursday, March 14, 12:30-1:15, Emerald Room
Geoffrey Crewes, IELTS Australia
How can IELTS provide a fair test to candidates across the world? What does it take to develop test questions
so large that no two IELTS tests are the same? IELTS Test questions depend on: teams of item writers across
the world; enabling writers to challenge questions while in development; rigorous analysis of each item in
development. Participants will see IELTS test items in their development stages. Also explored: establishing
difficulty levels and proving questions distinguish between levels of performance. These give participants
insight into IELTS’ integrity. Participants will also examine subjects deemed taboo by IELTS.
Bio:
Geoffrey Crewes, Regional Manager, IELTS Australia: Over twenty-five years international ESL experience with
a Masters in Applied Linguistics from the University of Sydney. He has taught English at all levels in several
countries, and held many roles with BC Singapore and Indonesia, including CEO of the Indonesia Australia
Language Foundation based in Jakarta
Cambridge English Teacher – Developing Your
Teaching Skills
Peter Lucantoni, Cambridge University Press
The workshop will introduce teachers to Cambridge English Teacher (CET), a new online platform for English
teachers to use in their professional development. We will look at some of the content of CET, and discuss how
teachers can make the most of what the platform offers, including online methodology training courses, such
as “Lesson Planning and Curriculum Management,” as well as webinars and discussion forums. Three lucky
teachers will have the opportunity to win free access to CET for one year.
Bio:
Peter Lucantoni has had a long career in English language teaching and training in Europe and the Middle East
and is the author of several popular coursebooks for students. Peter is an Educational Consultant and Teacher
Trainer for Cambridge University Press, and a tutor for Cambridge CELTA and DELTA.
The Showcase Strand is a recent addition to the TESOL Arabia Conference and Exhibition that allows you to
learn more about the materials and professional development opportunities offered by publishers, distributors,
and educational institutions.
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Showcase
Strand
English Result: From How to, to Can Do
Paul Woodfall, Oxford University Press
English Result is a fresh new approach to teaching general English which is intrinsically appealing to adult
and young adult students. It cultivates achievement motivation by providing engaging lessons with a practical
communicative objective (How to ….), by providing tasks which are clear, focused, challenging and personalisable
through offering choice, and finally by providing transparent assessment tools for both learner and teacher that
are linked to the CEFR. Impact pages designed to attract the students’ attention include a wide mix of genres:
magazine articles; comedy sketches; mystery stories; games; puzzles; personality tests; general knowledge
quizzes; poems and art.
Bio:
Paul Woodfall is OUP’s Training Co-ordinator for the Gulf. He has worked with school and university teachers
in Spain, UAE, KSA, Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Prior to joining OUP, he worked at the
British Council, Dubai. He has lived and worked in the region for 14 years.
Promoting an APPetite for mobile learning
Friday, March 15, 11:00-11:45, Emerald Room
Colin Hoy, British Council
Learning happens anywhere someone has questions and the means to explore answers. Given the ubiquity
and increasing sophistication of mobile devices, teachers need to familiarise themselves with the affordances
of mobile technologies so they can capitalise on their learners’ use of these devices inside and outside the
classroom. I will present data from a recent survey on mLearning and ELT and review both high-resource and
low-resource projects. I will offer theoretical guidelines for implementing mLearning effectively in any teaching
context. Participants will then put theory into practice using these guidelines to evaluate the usefulness of any
mobile learning app using four British Council LearnEnglish mobile apps as examples.
Bio:
Colin Hoy is the ICT Co-ordinator at the British Council Dubai. He provides leadership in the exploitation of ICT
resources within his Teaching Centre by encouraging his teachers to integrate emerging learning technologies
efficiently and effectively in their classroom practice.
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Showcase
Strand
OUP’s New Oxford Test of English Offers Institutions a
High Quality Solution to Their Assessment Needs
With a growing focus on measuring English language ability against international standards, institutions are
increasingly looking for reliable ways of testing and assessing their students’ language level. OUP’s response
to this growing demand is the development of a new service, the Oxford Test of English, a general language
proficiency test endorsed by the University of Oxford. In this session, I will show how the service complements
our vision to make a difference in people’s lives through education and learning English by providing a reliable
assessment of students’ current language level which could inform decisions about future study or career
options.
Bio:
iCAN: Enabling Personalised Language Learning
Mimi Jett, Avant Assessment
Learn about iCAN, the practical digital tool that supports teachers and students in language learning and
measurement of skills against sets of criteria. iCAN drives life-long learning by enabling student self-reflection,
goal-setting, critical-thinking and evidence e-portfolios and facilitates teacher guidance through feedback
andtasks built around language competency rubrics. The iCAN program supports teachers with professional
development and continued connection. The iCAN platform integrates and centralizes goals, evidence and
communication so that learners can progress efficiently and creatively in developing language proficiency.
Bio:
Mimi Jett is an education-technology leader with a strong background in collaborative innovation that crosses
multiple industry sectors, markets, and geographies. She is currently working to create solutions that will provide
additional tools, services, and quality content to language learners, while building international partnerships to
reach students in Middle-East and China.
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Showcase
Strand
Gulf Teachers Shape OUP’s New EAP Courses
In this session I will be presenting the second editions of three popular Oxford titles for Academic Success.
Inside Reading: The Academic Word List in Context; Effective Academic Writing; Lecture Ready: Strategies for
Academic Listening, Note-taking and Discussion. As a result of consultation with teachers from the Gulf and
around the world, the presentation will focus on how your suggestions have improved both content and layout.
We thank you for your valuable input and acknowledge the important role our publications continue to play in
contributing to the academic success of your students
Bio:
Responding to Your IELTS Students’ Needs
Saturday, March 16, 12:00-12:45, Emerald Room
Mary Spratt, Express Publishing
This session aims to identify the different kinds of needs IELTS students have and suggest ways teachers can
address these by making use of the two books in the Mission IELTS series. IELTS students have language,
learner and exam needs. As teachers we benefit from knowing what exactly these are and how best to respond
to them. The session will show that IELTS students’ needs extend well beyond doing exam practice, and include
language proficiency, knowledge of the world, exam and learning strategies, motivation and encouragement.
This practical session provides teachers with materials and ideas for helping their IELTS students.
Bio:
Mary is an ELT consultant, trainer and writer. She works in teaching, teacher development, assessment and ELT
research, is the author/ co-author of various ELT course books and supplementary materials, and works on the
Cambridge tests for teachers.
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Showcase
Strand
Guiding Learners Toward Language Proficiency
Mimi Jett, Avant Assessment
How do you know your students are progressing towards language proficiency? This session looks at research,
methods and technology related to guiding your students towards language proficiency and college and career
readiness. Explore how your programs might include tools that support learning opportunities, student selfdirection and teacher effectiveness.
Bio:
Mimi Jett is an education-technology leader with a strong background in collaborative innovation that crosses
multiple industry sectors, markets, and geographies. She is currently working to create solutions that will provide
additional tools, services, and quality content to language learners, while building international partnerships to
reach students in Middle-East and China.
Quality in Language Teaching Organisations
Ludka Kotarska, EAQUALS
The presentation will look at the concept of quality in the context of language education: what it means and
why it matters. It will present quality models and processes which can be applied in a language teaching
organisation and will define criteria, standards and tools to measure quality at the level of
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Individual practitioners: through a combination of self-evaluation, peer observation, reflection
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Institutions: through ‘school programmes’, observation, internal auditing
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Customers: through guarantees, charters, external inspection, quality labels.
The talk will present EAQUALS international accreditation scheme and will look at the ways it could be explored
as an internal quality assurance scheme as well as an external guarantee for clients.
Bio:
Ludka Kotarska – Chair of EAQUALS since 2010 - has been involved in English language teaching and training
for 30 years and has worked as a teacher, academic manager and school director. She is now the Managing
Director of ELS-Bell schools in Poland.
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Special
Sessions
PechaKucha 20x20
Friday, March 15, 12:00-12:45, Crystal Ballroom B
For the third year, TESOL Arabia is hosting a PechaKucha event as part of its annual
international conference.
20x20 is included in the annual conference as TESOL Arabia is keen on offering a wide
variety of options to all delegates and encourages all innovative ways of professional
development and spreading good ideas.
Speedy presentations in different formats such as Ignite, Un-conference, Foo Camp and
Bloggercon are gaining growing popularity in conferences all over the world including events in the field of
education.
TESOL Arabia 20x20 will include 4 speedy presentations of 20 slides, each auto-advancing every 20 seconds. The
presentation format depends on using images only on all slides to share a story or an innovative idea. Presenters
will discuss different interesting topics from free eLearning tools to things that make someone grumpy!
The session will be moderated by Rehab Rajab, TESOL Arabia Vice-President/President Elect who has been
organizing the 20x20 event since 2011.
Things That Make Me Grumpy
Luke Prodromou
Freelance Teacher, Trainer, Performer and Materials writer, UK.
The aim of this talk is to “get things off my chest,” to “let off steam,” to “have a
good moan” or to “whinge” about the things in Life Today that “get on my wick”
or “get up my nose” - in the belief that it will do me good and help me live longer.
I am not sure what effect this will have on the listener.
(Please see bio in Plenary Speakers.)
FREeLEARNING - No-Cost eLearning
Solutions
James O’Hearn
Instructional Leadership Coordinator, Madares Al Ghad, UAE
A common complaint of both teachers and administrators is that they would love
to harness the power of e-learning, but… This “but” usually refers to something that
costs money, or that they think costs money, and so the matter ends there. The
truth is, however, that beyond the costs of hardware and an internet connection,
the most powerful, revolutionary e-learning practices do not require money at all.
This presentation will highlight what some of the resources are, and how to employ them in classroom.
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Born in the high arctic, James has since lived in Toronto, Tokyo, and Dubai. Currently his passions are
reading, creative writing, e-Learning, and raising his three daughters. Twitter: @jamesohearn
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Special
Sessions
Raising Attainment
Students
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Able
Rohan Roberts
Senior Leader, Head of Professional Development, A Level Literature Teacher, The
Winchester School, UAE.
How do we move beyond standardized testing and teaching to the curriculum?
How can we stop obsessing about completing the syllabus with a narrow focus on
exams? In his Pecha Kucha presentation, Rohan elaborates on practical strategies
that have worked in motivating more able high school students to aim higher, think
bigger, achieve more, and help themselves by helping others. He touches on the importance of encouraging
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creativity, catering to multiple intelligences, developing critical thinking skills, instilling a questioning spirit,
developing a scientific temperament, and nurturing the values of the Age of Enlightenment among the
youth.
Bio:
Rohan graduated with a Master’s degree in Literature from the University of Leeds. He is a TEDx organizer
and a published author. He leads numerous school clubs and believes passionately in making education fun.
From Teacher to Educator
Lara Matossian
ESL Teacher, Applied Technology High School, UAE
Lara believes that there’s really nothing quite like being oneself. In fact, to her,
it’s the only way. She’d like to live in a world where students are allowed to define
success for themselves; where they can live happy, fulfilled lives because they
are doing what they love; where they are not confined to the current stagnant
educational system and have to conform to its outdated methods. She is leaving
the teaching profession so she can be a better educator.
Bio:
Lara is passionate about the performing arts. She writes, acts and directs for the stage and sings
and dances on it too. Lara is a mime artist, is on the Dubai Drama Group committee, co-organized
TEDxWinchesterTeachers and is the coordinator for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Fringe’s adult
performances. She is also an ESL teacher.
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Special
Sessions
Discussion Forum
Professional Development on a Tight Budget
Thursday, March 14, 2:30-3:15, Regency A
It is no exaggeration that many institutions are currently forced to operate with tight budgets while at the
same time making changes where curriculum framework is reshaped and a wide range of new technologies
are integrated. Yet, institutions have to find ways to ensure ongoing learning and development of staff in
order to meet the evolving needs of learners and other stakeholders. Often Professional Development (PD)
expenditure on staff is the first area to be curtailed when there is a budget crunch. How do institutions
continue to offer PD on a tight budget? In this discussion forum, professional development experts will
discuss the challenges and possible solutions to help teachers and institutions deal with the impact of low
PD funding. Some of the questions we will discuss are:
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Does a tight budget require redefining PD?
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What is the role of mentorship as PD under tight budgetary constraints
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What alternative forms of PD can be undertaken and how practical are they?
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What role can teachers play in their own professional development under such conditions?
You can join the discussion online at http://tesolarabia.net/forum/index.php?board=2.0 and follow
us on Twitter at #TACON13
Panelists:
Phil Cozens is a senior instructor at the University of Macau and his main interests are the
integration of content and technology into the language classroom, along with the promotion
of learner autonomy.
Les Kirkham worked in English language education for over 30 years. He has been active in a
number of roles in TESOL Arabia since 1997 and is Co-Chair of the 2013 TESOL Arabia International
Conference. He has been the associates’ representative on the Coordinating Council of IATEFL
since 2009.
Marion Engin has been teaching and training for 25 years. She has worked in UK, Turkey and is
currently in the Department of Languages, Zayed University.
Moderator:
Rehab Rajab is the Vice-President/ President-Elect of TESOL Arabia. She is currently working as Technology
Integration Specialist and Teacher Trainer at the Institute of Applied Technology, UAE.
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Special
Sessions
Discussion Forum
e-Assessment on Mobile Devices
Saturday, March 16, 12:00-12:45, Saphire Room
It is imperative to develop systems of assessment which reflect core educational objectives, skills and
knowledge that have shaped the instruction in the classroom. Increasingly ICT is an integral part of teaching
and learning. Therefore, it should become part of assessments. e-Assessment is a fairly modern concept of
assessments but given the plethora of mobile devices that currently engage students, it is not long before
we will have to consider how to incorporate e-assessments on mobile devices into our curricula.
In this discussion Dr Michelle Estable, Peter Davidson, and Ahmed Al Rahl will discuss with the audience
the following questions:
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What are the critical factors for successful incorporation of e-assessment (students learning
experience, staff competence, assurance of integrity and validity, flexibility to upgrade in
response to new technology)
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What are the roles and responsibilities that are required for e-assessment to run smoothly?
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What skills and knowledge are required for e-assessment on mobile devices? How different
are they from the skills required for other types of assessment? Is E-Assessment suitable for
all learners?
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Should institutions consider conducting high stakes exams on mobile devices?
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Should K12 schools adopt E-Assessment on mobile devices, how will the students cope with
higher Ed assessment methods?
You can join the discussion online at http://tesolarabia.net/forum/index.php?board=3.0 and follow us on
Twitter at #TACON13.
Bios:
Dr Michelle Estable is currently working with the Higher Colleges of Technology on eLearning,
mLearning and ed tech projects, and holds a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Technology
and Distance Education.
Ahmed Al Rahl holds degrees in statistics, Systems Analysis and Design and International
Management and Policy in Education. He is pursuing his Doctorate of Education in Leadership
and Management. Presently, Mr. Al Rahl is the Academic Vice Principal of ATHS, Dubai.
(Please see Peter Davidson’s bio in the concurrent sessions.)
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TESOL Arabia
Special Interest Groups
Educational Technology (EdTech) SIG
Email: [email protected]
Ning: http://taedtech.ning.com
Edtecharabia.twitter.com
#taedtech
James Buckingham
Vance Stevens
Teresa Murphy
Heather Baba
English for Special Purposes (ESP) SIG
Independent Learning SIG
Phone: 02 644 0339
Phone: 02 644 0339
Saad Rabia
Chair
Najat Saadi Hezber
Co-Chair
Bridie Farah
Chair
Leadership & Management (LM) SIG
Literature, Literacy, and Language Arts (LLLA) SIG
Phone: 050 619 4796
Phone: 050 527 7685
Christine Coombe
Co-Chair
Phil Quirke
Co-Chair
Hala El Muniawai
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Chair
READ SIG
Testing, Assessment & Evaluation (TAE) SIG
Yasser Salem, Chair
Phone: 050 266 8937
Phone: 050 619 4796
Phone: 050 843 8728
Daniel Stebbins
Phone: 050 464 5002
Yasser Salem
Chair
Daniel Stebbins
Treasurer
Christine Coombe
Co-Chair
Peter Davidson
Co-Chair
Research SIG
Phone: 050 780 3988
[email protected]
Mohamed Azaza
Chair
Sevhan Acar
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Secretary/Networking Coordinator
Helene Dermirci
Treasurer/Event Coordinator
Denise McQueen Ozdeniz
Event Coordinator
Teacher Training and Development (TTD) SIG
Young Learners (YL) SIG
Helen Donaghue
Co-Chair
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Marion Engin
Co-Chair/Editor
Mary Mayall
Treasurer
Radhika O’Sullivan
Webmaster
Kathy Gardner
Chair
TESOL Arabia
Special Interest Groups (SIG) Sessions
SIG
English for Special
Purposes
Speaker
Susan Hasall
Date/Time
Thursday, March 14
Location
Title
Sapphire Room
The Art of English
Crystal Ballroom B
Border Crossings Within
the UAE’s Cultural
Tsunami
Topaz
Challenges Faced by
Novice Emirati Teachers
Crystal Ballroom A
Poetry and Storytelling in
the Language Classroom
Jade
Cues and Miscues
Minutiae of EFL Readers
Crystal Ballroom A
Learners in the 21st
Century: Are They Any
Different?
Crystal Ballroom A
Implementing Classroom
Formative Language
Assessment
Crystal Ballroom B
Emotional Intelligence in
the ELT Teacher Education
Crystal Ballroom A
Community vs the
Individual in Autonomy:
Time to Revive the Debate
Diamond Room
Character Studies:
Engaging and Creative
Reading Activities
12:30-1:15
Leadership &
Management
Peter HatherleyGreene
Thursday, March 14
12:30-1:15
Research
Young Learners
Martina Dickson
Keith Kennetz
Julie Riddlebarger
Patricia Stringer
Lilly Tennant
Thursday, March 14
Carolyn Graham
Friday, March 15
4:40-5:15
10:00-10:45
Literature, Literacy, &
Language Arts
Ed Tech
Negmeldin Alsheikh
Elham Yahia
Amin Elkhayyat
Sobhi Abuhattab
Maryam Alnaimi
Friday, March 15
Linda Price
Saturday, March 16
12:00-12:45
10:00-10:45
Testing, Assessment,
& Evaluation
Pauline Rea-Dickins
Saturday, March
16
11:00-11:45
TTTD
IndependentLearning
Salah Troudi
Saturday, March 16
Rana Raddawi
10:00-10:45
Barbara Sinclair
Saturday, March 16
12:00-12:45
READ
Robert Hill
Saturday, March 16
12.00-12.45
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E N GLISH L A NGUAGE AND E N GLISH T E ACHING M A TERIALS
F ROM THE U .S. D E PARTMENT OF S T ATE
www.americanenglish.state.gov
This new website, designed for English teachers and learners, is a resource for teaching and learning American
English language and culture as well as teacher development and student use. Highlights include the new Trace
Effects interactive 3-D English learning game (available in DVD format for teachers and students) and The
English Teaching Forum, a quarterly journal for and by classroom teachers of English as a foreign or second
language.
The American Center for Press and Cultural Affairs is the public outreach arm of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in
the United Arab Emirates. The Center partners with organizations across the UAE to ensure a broad American
presence at key educational events and fairs, as well as presenting a wide range of educational, cultural, and
public programs such as concerts, lectures, and workshops.
U .S. E M BASSY A B U D H ABI
Twitter: @USEmbUAE
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Facebook: facebook.com/usembassyabudhabi
Annual
General Meeting
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Friday, March 15, 1:00-1:45, Crystal Ballroom
Outgoing President James McDonald will open the AGM. Reports from various TESOL Arabia Executive
Council members will be presented, organizational matters will be voted on, results of the elections for the
coming year will be announced, and Professional Service Awards will be presented.
TESOL Arabia Executive Council
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Les Kirkham
Past President/
Conference Chair
Membership
Secretary
Melanie Gobert
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Perspectives
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James McDonald
President
Rehab Rejab
Vice President/
President-Elect
David Mulvihill
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Executive Secretary
Sandra Oddy
Member-at-Large/
Conference Chair
Tandy Bailey
Perspectives
Editor
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Naziha Ali
Fathi Bin Mo
Mohamed
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Representative
Representative
Konrad Cedro
Webmaster
Amr El Zarka
Sharjah
Representative
(Acting)
Sandra Zaher
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SIG Coordinator
(Acting)
Sufian Abu-Rmaileh
Executive Treasurer
(Acting)
Ian Taylor
Al Ain
Representative
Peter Davidson
Publications
Coordinator
Jill Hill
Dubai
Representative
Eastern Region
Representative
(Acting)
Sally McQuinn
Eastern Region
Representative
All members of TESOL Arabia are encouraged to attend the TESOL Arabia Annual General Meeting. Please bring
your membership card or receipt with you. If you do not have either, please bring a photo ID to obtain admittance.
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Professional Service
Awards
Anna Bailey
Trace Manuel
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Professional Service Award recipients are nominated by two TESOL Arabia members and then voted on by
the Executive Council. Nominations are open to all TESOL Arabia members, with the exception of currently
serving Executive Council members. Information about the Professional Service Awards and the nomination
process is available on www.tesolarabia.org.
Anna Bailey has been involved with the Ras Al Khaimah Chapter from 2000. She served as chapter
representative from 2000 to 2003, co-chairing it with Ray Sheehan from 2004 to 2005, and then solely
accepting the leadership reins again from 2006 until 2011. Besides the tremendous and extended
commitment she has shown towards the chapter, her reticence to accept an annual budget from the TA
Executive Council to support the chapter and the fact that she always developed membership support to
not only sustain the chapter but also contribute a financial gain each year to the organization is remarkable
and a testament to her ability to rally support for our association. The chapter during her tenure was one
of the most active and successful in TESOL Arabia history. She is one of the most giving, selfless, and “can
do” educators and is directly responsible for making TESOL Arabia grow and prosper over the past 19 years
into one of the most influential affiliates in TESOL International.
Trace Manuel has filled rather a unique role that has been to the benefit of TESOL Arabia members and
TESOL employers in the Middle East region. He has organized and manned the Job Fair for the annual TESOL
Arabia International Conference and Exhibition for nine years, from 2002 to 2005, and from 2009 to 2013.
The Job Fair at TACON is the only ESL/EFL Job Fair in the region. Every year approximately 270 applicants
and 27 recruiters participate in the Job Fair, and 250 interviews are held, a massive three-day undertaking.
Trace has volunteered his time for this event, which is for him a five-day event not including pre- and postconference dealings with recruiters. He has served in the capacity of the Job Fair Chair on the Conference
Committee working with many different Conference Chairs and Co-Chairs. He is always amenable, always
helpful, always reliable and able to manage the Job Fair completely autonomously so that the Conference
Chairs are able to focus on the rest of the conference. He has also found and brought to the organization
colleagues to train in running the Job Fair so as to leave with a seamless transfer when the time comes.
Trace deserves this award because he serves the wider TESOL Arabia community as a common member,
not part of the Executive Council, SIGs, or Chapters.
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TESOL Arabia
Grants
Exciting ESL Teaching and
Management opportunities
Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University –
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Want to be part of the winning team that prepares Saudi women to become leaders in business, research and community service?
Come and join the world class Princess Nora Bint Abdul Bint Rahman University. Proudly established in 2004 as the first allfemale University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
You will be part of an amazing team that focuses on women’s education, innovative academic programs and high-impact research.
We offer generous Benefit Packages including:
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Attractive Tax-Free Salary
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On Campus Accommodation
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Travel Allowance
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Medical Insurance
Current Vacancies:
Preparatory Year Programme:
Current vacancies exist in our Preparatory Year Program (PYP). The Program prepares newly admitted students for
their future undergraduate studies at the University.
ESL Teachers and Lead Teachers - PYP
Currently recruitment is taking place for ESL Teachers and Lead Teachers who are employed directly by Princess
Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a dynamic academic team
involved in teaching.
Program Leaders - PYP
Program Leader roles are employed by Auckland UniServices Limited and offer an opportunity for experienced
senior academic staff with management experience to contribute effectively to managing the PYP. UniServices,
through The University of Auckland, works with governments and organisations across the globe, to produce world
class tailored education offerings.
How to apply:
To apply http://careers.uniservices.co.nz and follow the instructions to upload your CV and cover letter outlining
the strengths you could bring to the specific role you are applying for.
For job descriptions and selection criteria please visit www.teachinsaudiarabia.com.
Applications close on Sunday, 24 March 2013. Please contact Nicola Sandford, Senior Recruitment Specialist on
+64 9 923 3394 if you require further information after visiting the above website.
Successful applicants for teaching roles must be available to relocate to the Middle East around late August 2013.
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Please note only female applicants will be considered due to the campus policies of this Saudi Arabian
Due to visa policies, all applicants must be below the age of 59.
TESOL Arabia
Grants and Affiliations
TESOL Arabia offers several grants throughout the year as a benefit to its members. The Dr Lisa Barlow
Memorial Travel Grant is awarded annually to 20 conference applicants who are presenting at TACON and
traveling internationally to Dubai. Recipients are selected by the TESOL Arabia International Conference
and Exhibition Proposals Committee Chair. Each grant recipient receives 1000 AED to help defer the cost of
attending the conference.
Recipients of the Dr Lisa Barlow Memorial Travel-In
Grant 2013
Alissa Nostas
Lilianna Edilyan
Andrew Imrie
Lobat Asadi
Annah Korpi
Lusine Issayan
Brian Seilstad
Mariah Fairley
Choudhary Zahid Javid
Marina Dodigovic
Christopher Pinkerton
Maryam Bolouri
El-Sadig Ezza
Scott Poteet
Hanaa Khamis
Susanne Rizzo
Hossam El Din
Tatiana Sildus
Khalsa Al-Aamri
Tendai Charles
TESOL Arabia Professional Development Course
Grant Recipients 2012-2013
Molly McHarg 500 AED for Composition and TESOL
Melanie Gobert 590 AED for Mobile Learning for the 21st Century Classroom
TESOL Arabia awards Professional Development Course (PDC) Grants so that members in good standing
can receive some financial help with courses of study they wish to follow.
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TESOL Arabia
Grants and Affiliations
TESOL Arabia Research Grants (TARG)
TESOL Arabia provides limited financial support to fund small-scale research projects conducted by active
TESOL Arabia members who are engaged in research on issues and concerns pertinent to the TESOL Arabia
membership. Details for applying for a TARG are available at www.tesolarabia.org.
TESOL Arabia International Travel Grants (ITG)
TESOL Arabia offers International Travel Grants to assist members in travel, accommodation, and
living expenses incurred in participating in conferences, conventions, seminars, symposia and similar
professionally-related events, other than TESOL Arabia events, outside the UAE/GCC. This grant provides
limited financial support for individual eligible TESOL Arabia members to present papers, or play a significant
role in such events which are relevant to TESOL Arabia. The grant is administered by the International Travel
Grant Committee which is composed of the Vice President, who acts as the Committee Chair, one other
member of the TESOL Arabia Executive Council, and three ordinary members of TESOL Arabia in good
standing appointed at the discretion of the Chair.
TESOL Arabia International Travel Grant Recipients
2012-2013
Recipient
Event
Location
Beth Wiens
13BRAZ-TESOL
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ileana Mouhanna
Confluence
Nagpur, India
leana Hilton
MENAWCA
Doha, Qatar
Mouhamad Mouhanna
TESOL International 2013
Dallas, Texas, USA
Christine Coombe
COPEI Conference
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Melanie Gobert
Fourth Annual Gulf Comparative
Education Society (GCES) Symposium
Muscat, Oman
Vicky Allen
IATEFL Liverpool 2013
Liverpool, England
TESOL Arabia TESOL Affiliate Representative and
IATEFL Associate Representative
Each year, TESOL Arabia sends an affiliate representative from the TESOL Arabia Executive Council to the
TESOL International Conference in the USA and an associate representative to the IATEFL International
Conference in the UK. This year’s TESOL Arabia Affiliate Representative is Beth Wiens, TESOL Arabia’s
Conference Treasurer, who will be attending the TESOL International Conference in Dallas, Texas, USA. This
year’s IATEFL associate representative is Sally McQuinn, Eastern Region Chapter Representative, who will
be attending the IATEFL International Conference in Liverpool, England, UK.
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Conference
Sessions
Conference Sessions – How Are They Selected?
The 2013 TESOL Arabia Conference will feature more than 170 concurrent presentations by presenters from
over 30 countries. These presentations have been chosen from over 400 submissions by our Proposals
Review Committee.
The team’s work begins in June, when the conference submissions site goes online, and proposals begin
to come in. Each is blind reviewed - using only the title and the 250-word proposal summary - by five team
members. Proposals that score 4 out of 5 are usually accepted or placed on a waiting list, with preference
given for consistency with the conference theme.
Things really pick up after the November 15 submission deadline, “D Day.” This year, almost half of our
submissions came in the three days before D Day. After reviewing all the proposals and notifying presenters,
the team works with the conference organizers to determine the presentation schedule. The next several
months are spent finalizing schedules, checking equipment requirements and hoping that out-of-country
presenters are actually able to come.
Ten months of work, for a weekend-long conference may seem a little much, but we on the Proposals
Review Committee think that the results justify our efforts. By the end of the last presentation on Saturday,
we hope you will think so, too.
2013 Proposals Review Committee
Alireza Jamshidnejad
Shahid Beheshti Medical
University, Iran
Christine Coombe
HCT Dubai, UAE
Christina Gitsaki
Christine Sabieh
Mick King
Middlesex University Dubai, UAE
Mohamed El Zamil
Ajman University of Science and
Technology, UAE
HCT Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mohammad Azaza
ADNOC Technical Institute, UAE
Notre Dame University,
Louaize, Lebanon
Mouhamad Mouhanna
UAE University, UAE
Mouna Abou-Assali
Emirates College for Advanced
Education, UAE
Cindy Gunn
American University of
Sharjah, UAE
Nagwa Kassabgy
The American University in Cairo, Egypt
David Litz
UAE University, UAE
Naziha Ali
Emirates Aviation College, UAE
Fatma Alwan
Ministry of Education, UAE
Peter Davidson
Zayed University, UAE
Guy Brooksbank
HCT Dubai, UAE
Peter Hatherley-Greene
Emirates Academy of Hospitality
Management, UAE
Hassan Mustapha
ALHOSN University, UAE
Rachel Lange
Ministry of Higher Education, UAE
Hedi Guefrachi
Petroleum Institute, UAE
Rahma Al Mahrooqi
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Hinemoa Xhori
Princess Nora Bint Abdul
Rahman University, KSA
Rania Jabr
The American University in Cairo, Egypt
Rehab Rajab
Institute of Applied Technology, UAE
Ian McGee
Nizwa University, Oman
Salah Troudi
University of Exeter, UK
John Langille
Petroleum Institute, UAE
Sally Ali
UAE University, UAE
Khalid Al Seghayer
Imam University, KSA
Suhair Al Alami
Al Ghurair University, UAE
Laila Rizk
Ain Shams University, Egypt
Susan Blanco
HCT Dubai, UAE
Maria Brown
HCT Dubai, UAE
Tanya Tercero
HCT Al Ain, UAE
If you are interested in being on next year’s Proposals Review Committee, please contact
[email protected]
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Poster
Sessions
This year’s poster sessions will take place outside the Pearl Room. Presenters will be there on Friday, March
15, from 1:00-1:45 to answer questions about their work
PRESENTERS*
POSTER
Khorshid Mousavi and Javad Gholami
Corrective Feedback and EFL Teacher’s Experience
Faye Tinsley-Tawiah
Teaching Reading/Rhetoric to ESL Learners
Lilianna Edilyan and Syuzanna Gasparyan
Graduate Programs Needs Analysis
Marine Arakelyan
Teaching Lexis Through Concordance Lines
Deborah Ali
The ESL Writing Circle: A Multi-Beneficial Tool
Jaclyn Pitts
Challenging Low-Level Students: Student and
Teacher Feedback
Seyede Faeze Hosseini Alast
PowerPoint as a Multimodal Genre
Susana Cochingco
Interactive Teaching of Academic Writing
*Presentation details are available in the Concurrent Sessions section.
PROGRESSIVE
PROFESSIONAL
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SUPPORTIVE
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foundation program
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Abanomey, Abdulaziz and Christopher Yorke
Title:
Saudi Student Motivation, Attitudes Towards Reading English
Schedule:
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, Jade
Abstract:
Reading skill research has not been extensively conducted in the Arabian Gulf. We
advocate various strategies to encourage participation in extensive reading in the area,
drawing on literature in library development and teaching methodologies. We propose
a program of research in order to determine appropriate material development and
effective implementation.
Bios:
Abdulaziz Abanomey has a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Arizona State University and is
currently Head of the English Skills Department at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. He
is interested in language assessment, sociolinguistics, and CALL. [email protected]
Christopher Yorke is Research & Development Coordinator at the Preparatory Year Program
of King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. He has previously taught in Japan, Canada, and
the United Kingdom. [email protected]
Name:
Abatayo, Junifer, Cristina Jose Parina and Salem Y. Al-Etani
Title:
Assessment of Learning: Testing and Students’ Achievement
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Focaccia PDR
Abstract:
Assessment and testing are two important components of the teaching-learning situation.
Assessment of learning provides valuable impact on students and teachers, curricula and
schools. The presenters will show how assessment practices could substantially improve
student performance and guide teachers in augmenting the teaching-learning process.
Bios:
Dr Junifer A. Abatayo is Chairman of the Language Testing and Assessment Committee of the
English Language Center Yanbu and Secretary of KSAALT Yanbu Chapter. [email protected]
Dr Cristina Jose Parina is Associate Professor of the Department of English and Applied
Linguistics at De La Salle University-Manila, Philippines. [email protected]
Dr Salem Al-Etani is the Manager of the English Language Center Yanbu and Representative
of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of Language Teachers (KSAALT) Yanbu Chapter.
[email protected]
Name:
AbdulAziz, Ahmed
Title:
Digital Classrooms: The iPad Role in Teaching
Schedule:
Friday, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Regency B
Abstract:
The purpose of this demonstration is to highlight the effectiveness of the iPad/iPod/
iPhone technology in teaching a language in an EFL context. The presenter will provide
attendees with practical strategies/applications used in and out of the classroom to help
teach any language. Intended audience: language teachers and school owners.
Bio:
Ahmed AbdulAziz a senior English language Instructor at Al Yamamah University. He
has an MA in TESOL (Vermont, U.S.A) and a CELTA. He has been in the field for 9 years.
[email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Abdulsattar Abdulatif, Iman, Rasha Abdulmunem Azeez and Alison Camacho
Title:
Activities for Bookworms: Strategies in Extensive Reading
Schedule:
Saturday, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM, Topaz
Abstract:
Research has shown the many benefits of extensive reading for language learners, but
how does one teach extensive reading? In this session, the presenters will explain the
benefits of extensive reading and demonstrate several activities that can be incorporated
into an extensive reading course. Intended Audience: new teachers.
Bios:
Iman Abdulsattar Abdulatif is an assistant professor for the Department of English /
College of Languages at the University of Baghdad. [email protected]
Rasha Abdulmunem Azeez is an assistant professor for the Department of English /
College of Languages at the University of Baghdad. [email protected]
Alison Camacho is a lecturer at Georgia State University. She has worked as an instructor
and teacher trainer in Japan and Mexico and with teachers from Iraq and Egypt.
[email protected]
Name:
Abou-Assali, Mouna
Title:
Teachers’ Persistence: What Keeps Teachers Going on?
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Pearl 1
Abstract:
Teachers are driven by different kinds of emotions in their working environment. The
presenter and the participants will share the different types of emotions they experience
towards educational changes in their contexts and the impact those changes have on
their persistence, personal life and classroom practices.
Bio:
Mouna Abou-Assali holds a MEd from Sheffield University, UK. She is a doctoral candidate
at Exeter University, UK. Her main research interests are teacher professional growth,
emotions and leadership. [email protected]
Name:
Abu-Rmaileh, Sufian
Title:
Dealing with Difficult Students’ Classroom Behavior
Schedule:
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, Crystal Ballroom B
Abstract:
The presenter will discuss some of the issues behind students’ inability to focus on the
education process, how teachers can effectively establish and maintain authority, what
classroom management and teaching techniques teachers can use to overcome behavior
problems in the classroom, and some implications for classroom teachers.
Bio:
Dr Abu-Rmaileh is an English lecturer at UAE University. He has taught at various levels
and skills in the US, Jordan, Palestine and the UAE. He has presented at local, national
and international conferences. sufi[email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Acar Hammudeh, Sevhan
Title:
iTeach: Planning, Teaching and Monitoring with iPads
Schedule:
Thursday, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM, Sapphire Room
Abstract:
How can you effectively use iPads to plan lessons, teach and monitor students? How can
you store, organize and share materials on iPads? Which Apps can you use? Intended
audience: Teachers who use/are interested in using iPads to teach.
Bio:
Sevhan Acar Hammudeh works as academic coordinator and English faculty at the HCTAbu Dhabi Men’s College. She is the secretary and networking coordinator of TESOL
Arabia Research SIG. [email protected]
Name:
Ahmed Elhami, Maha
Title:
Teaching English as Inquiry: Challenges and Applications
Schedule:
Friday, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Pearl 1
Abstract:
This study reflects an alternate view of teaching English through the focus on inquirybased learning. The presenter will demonstrate how she has integrated inquiry-based
learning approach in teaching English to Arab students in the UAE through discussing
tips and activities. Intended audience: teachers, teacher trainers and teacher trainees.
Bio:
Maha Ahmed Elhami is an English Instructor at ALHOSN University where she teaches
English language and English communication courses. She is preparing her thesis on
English as a medium of instruction. [email protected]
Name:
Ahmed, Pir Suhail
Title:
Social Media in Teacher Development in KSA
Schedule:
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM, Pearl 1
Abstract:
This study analyses CPD in ELT at university level, and focuses on the potential of social
media tools used as a means of making TPD relevant and specific. It examines the
characteristics of ‘effective’ TPD and, within that framework, analyses the concept of
social media, its applications and effect on TPD.
Bio:
Pir Suhail Ahmed has earned an MA in English and another MA in Linguistics from
Pakistan. His research interests include teaching methods and techniques, testing,
professional development and M-learning. [email protected]
Name:
Akram, Majid and Nayela Mohammad
Title:
Teaching Content in English: Challenges and Opportunities
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Topaz
Abstract:
Teaching content courses in ESL environments is challenging but offers incredible opportunities
for developing new techniques to enhance student learning and comprehension. Effective
techniques used within classroom settings in Civil Engineering and Business will be discussed.
Bios:
Dr Majid Hassan Akram is a faculty member in the Civil Engineering Department at HCTDubai Men’s Campus. [email protected]
Nayela Mohammad teaches intercultural intelligence and English at HCT-Dubai Men’s
Campus. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Al Alami, Suhair
Title:
Utilizing Literature to Promote English Language Acquisition
Schedule:
Friday, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM, Opal
Abstract:
With the ultimate aim of emphasizing quality education in mind, the current paper
argues that literature can be utilized to promote students’ communicative competence
in English. To exemplify this issue, the paper takes a short story and discusses the
presenter’s proposed approaches in dealing with literary texts within EFL contexts.
Bio:
Dr Suhair Al-Alami holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Ain Shams University, Egypt,
and another PhD in Applied Linguistics from Aston University, UK. Dr Al-Alami works at
Al-Ghurair University, Dubai. [email protected]
Name:
Al Ghazali, Fawzi
Title:
Towards a Bottom-Up Approach for Promoting Autonomy
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Topaz
Abstract:
Promoting learner autonomy takes different pathways depending on the perspective
from which this construct is viewed. However, can the technical support teachers
provide be enough to enhance students’ independence? The presenter will answer this
question and review other issues pertaining to enhancing autonomy from the viewpoint
of students themselves.
Bio:
Fawzi Al Ghazali is an assistant professor of applied linguistics. His areas of expertise
include second language acquisition, teaching methodology, and syllabus design. His
research interests cover learner autonomy and teacher education. fawzi_alghazali@
yahoo.com
Name:
Al-Aamri, Khalsa and Khulood Al-Adi
Title:
Community of Enquiry
Schedule:
Thursday, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM, Opal
Abstract:
The presenters start with theoretical background information about the approach to
Community of Enquiry. They move to the practical side of the approach and how English
teachers can benefit from it and make use of it. The audience will participate in some
tasks and small discussions.
Bios:
Khalsa Al-Aamri is an English teacher at Al-Musannah College of Technology. She has
an MA in ELT from the University of Glasgow. She is the elementary level coordinator.
[email protected]
Khulood Al-Adi is an English teacher at the Higher College of Technology. She has an MA
in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from Newcastle University. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Al-Belushi, Zawan
Title:
Using Concordances in Teaching Grammar
Schedule:
Abstract:
Integrating corpora in language classrooms has gained prominence in the last few years.
The presenter will show examples of concordance-based grammar tasks that can be used
in grammar teaching. Participants will learn how to create similar tasks depending on their
students’ levels and needs. Intended audience: intermediate to advanced-level teachers.
Bio:
Zawan Al-Belushi is an English language supervisor for private schools in Oman. She has
presented papers at different conferences. Her current research interest is using corpora
in language teaching. [email protected]
Name:
Al-Rifaie, Nadya, Sharon Cavusgil and Abdulkarim Fadhil
Title:
Developing Critical Thinking Through the Writing Process
Schedule:
Saturday, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM, Sapphire Room
Abstract:
Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly, evaluate ideas, challenge beliefs, and solve
problems. The presenters will share activities that have been applied in higher education
writing classes to cultivate critical thinking skills during the planning, drafting, revising,
and editing stages of the writing process. Intended audience: writing teachers.
Bios:
Nadya Al-Rifeai teaches essay writing at Baghdad University. She has experience in
ESL methodology and pedagogy and also in current approaches and best practices in
teaching second language writing. [email protected]
Sharon Cavusgil is a senior lecturer at Georgia State University, USA, where she teaches
graduate and undergraduate writing courses. Her interests include second language
academic writing and curriculum design. [email protected]
Abdulkarim Fadhil is an assistant professor at the Department of English-College of
Education, Baghdad University, where he teaches graduates and undergraduates
Applied Linguistics and ELT. He has an interest in techniques and methods used in EFL/
ESL classroom settings. [email protected]
Name:
Ali, Barraq
Title:
Educational Technology-Teachers’ & Students’ Perceptions
Schedule:
Friday, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM, Jade
Abstract:
The presenter explores the views of TESOL teachers and students at Saudi Aramco’s
Dhahran industrial training center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on the use of educational
technology tools at their training center. He then discusses the concerns of these teachers
and students regarding these tools and concludes by making recommendations.
Bio:
Barraq Ali holds three degrees and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education at the
University of Exeter. He teaches at HCT-Fujairah Men’s College. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Ali Al Enezi, Deborah
Title:
The ESL Writing Circle: A Multi-Beneficial Tool
Schedule:
Friday, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Abstract:
Brainstorming? Drafting? Revising? Proofreading? Publishing? The writing process can be
intimidating and difficult; especially for the ESL student. Writing Circles are invaluable tools
to help with this process. They fill the gap between classroom and individual instruction.
Poster Session
Bio:
Dr Deborah Ali Al Enezi is a long time Gulf resident and educator. She is currently a
professor of TESOL at the Community College of Qatar. [email protected]
Name:
Ali, Holi and Hamed Al Adawi
Title:
Providing Effective Feedback to EFL Student Teachers
Schedule:
Abstract:
This paper examines the views of student teachers and their mentors about schoolbased practicum feedback. It tries to answer some questions raised by the study to offer
practical ideas that would empower both student teachers and supervisors in improving
the practice of giving and receiving feedback in practicum.
Bios:
Holi Ali is an English language lecturer in Oman. He is currently pursuing his PhD in
Applied Linguistics and TESOL in the UK. His interests include areas related to teacher
education. [email protected]
Hamed Al Adawi is an assistant professor at Rustaq College of Applied Sciences in Oman.
He got his PhD in Education (TESOL) from the UK. His interests include teacher education
& development. [email protected]
Name:
Ali, Sally
Title:
Assessing Students’ Various Needs and Preferences
Schedule:
Abstract:
Needs Analysis is the foundation of any course. There are communication needs based
on placement tests which focus on communication ability, pedagogic needs which
refer to the teaching requirements, and job needs, which focus on main priorities. This
presentation will focus on students’ various needs. A detailed handout will be provided.
Bio:
Sally Ali earned her PhD in Applied Linguistics from Georgetown University and has
been a teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum developer and presenter. She is an assistant
professor at UAE University. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Allen, Vicky
Title:
ASL in the ESL Classroom
Schedule:
Abstract:
American Sign Language (ASL) is not only for the deaf or for special needs. More and
more teachers of hearing students are finding that it promotes the retention of English
vocabulary in the ESL classroom and, therefore, increases the student’s level and fluency
of English.
Bio:
Vicky Allen has a BA in Linguistics and MEd in Deaf Education. After 25+ years teaching the deaf,
she now resides in the UAE and teaches English at HCT-Fujairah College. [email protected]
Name:
Alsheikh, Negmeldin, Sobhi Abuhattab, Maryam Alnai`mi, Amin Elkhayyat and
Elham Yahia
Title:
Cues and Miscues Minutiae of EFL Readers
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation will give live examples (video-tape recordings) of young UAE EFL
students who embarked on reading materials in English and the miscues they made. The
presentation looks closely at the cue system and its applicability for EFL/ESL readers, at
understanding the miscue analysis, and learning how to record them.
Bios:
Dr Negmeldin Alsheikh is an associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction/Language
Education, at UAE University, College of Education. [email protected]
Sobhi Abuhattab is a PhD candidate in Language and Literacy Education at UAE
University, College of Education. [email protected]
Maryam Alnaìmi is a PhD in Language and Literacy Education at UAE University, College
of Education. [email protected]
Amin Elkhayyat is a PhD candidate in Language and Literacy Education at UAE University,
College of Education. [email protected]
Elham Yahia is a PhD candidate at St John’s University, New York, School of Education.
Her areas of interest include motivation, self-efficacy, language and cultural background.
[email protected]
Name:
Ambu-Saidi, Sumaya
Title:
Student and Teacher Attitudes towards Using Technology
Schedule:
Abstract:
Using Language Learning Technology (LLT) in EFL contexts can be effective in English
learning. The presenter will discuss the outcomes of using LLT in an Omani College
of Applied Sciences and identify areas of convergence and divergence in student and
teacher attitudes towards LLT. Intended audience: new and senior teachers.
Bio:
Sumaya Ambu-Saidi is a teacher of English at the College of Applied Sciences-Nizwa,
Oman. She holds a BA in English Education and an MA in Applied Linguistics from the
University of Queensland. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Amin, Amin
Title:
iPad to iPad
Schedule:
Abstract:
The presenter introduces an effective teaching tool that can help teachers make their
own EFL /ESL lessons more engaging through interactive multimedia presentations
within an iPad teaching environment. Teachers interested in implementing an iPad as a
teaching tool in their classrooms are invited to attend this session.
Bio:
Amin M. Amin has been an EFL instructor for the last two decades across three continents.
Educational technology has always been a passion for him. [email protected]
Name:
Arakelyan, Marine
Title:
Teaching Lexis through Concordance Lines
Schedule:
Abstract:
This method of learning and teaching has been made possible by computers
and concordance programs finding examples of particular key word in its
context. Throughout the activities the following sequence is maintained:
Look
Familiarize Practice Create
contributing
to
effective
consciousnessraising about the meaning, use and grammar of the target lexical chunks.
Poster Session
Bio:
Marine Arakelyan has an MA TEFL from the American University of Armenia, is an EFL
teacher trainer and has participated in different conferences and projects in the US.
Marine Arakelyan is a senior instructor at Sultan Qaboos University. marinesqu@gmail.
com
Name:
Arnesen, Ingrid and Nayla El-Kork
Title:
Co-teaching English and Physics in University Courses
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Topaz
Abstract:
This paper outlines a project integrating physics and English undertaken by two faculty
members at an Engineering University in the Middle East. It reports on the results of a
post-program survey, including interviews with students. Participants will consider and
suggest possibilities for initiating such collaborations at their home institutions.
Bios:
Ingrid Arnesen, Khalifa University, is a long-term member and participant at TESOL
International. Her interests include Second Language Writing, English for Specific
Purposes, and Content and Language Integrated Learning. [email protected]
Nayla El-Kork teaches physics at Khalifa University. Although her research interests focus
on nano-optics, she has recently been involved in cross-disciplinary teaching and in
evaluating its educational impact. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Asadi, Lobat
Title:
Addressing Intercultural Communications Issues in ELT
Schedule:
Friday, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM, Diamond Room
Abstract:
You are having problems teaching or learning English, and you feel stress when you
are in class or feel that your culture is under scrutiny. Understanding the nuances of
intercultural communication can help you assess and address what may really be
happening. Intended Audience: ELT teachers and students.
Bio:
Lobat Asadi has been teaching EFL to women in Saudi Arabia in university preparatory
programs for 8 years. Her areas of research include English as intercultural communications
and critical pedagogy. [email protected]
Name:
Attiah, Hossam El-Din
Title:
Using Google Docs for Essay Multi-drafting
Schedule:
Abstract:
The presentation aims at introducing a free online solution facilitating the task of multidrafting used with university level essay writing classes. The presenter will demonstrate
how Google Docs© is used by students to submit their essays and by teachers to add
their comments and share them with their students.
Bio:
Hossam Attiah is a language instructor with an MA in TESOL and 14 years of experience
teaching language, computer skills and management. He advocates for the use of
classroom technology. [email protected]
Name:
Azaza, Mohamed
Title:
Increasing Teacher Effectiveness through Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Diamond Room
Abstract:
Emotional Intelligence (EI) competence for teachers involves more than perceiving and
regulating emotions. It extends to generating emotional states to facilitate learning, and
goes beyond these to understanding the processes of emotional change in the classroom.
This presentation raises awareness about the importance and role of EI in effective teaching.
Bio:
Mohamed Azaza holds an MSc from Aston University and a DELTA from the University
of Cambridge. He is the current chair of TESOL Arabia’s Research SIG. amelki22@yahoo.
com [email protected]
Name:
Babaei, Hossein
Title:
IELTS Preparation: Common Misconceptions/Myths
Schedule:
Abstract:
IELTS has become a requirement for an increasing number of institutions in the UAE,
as well as for immigration purposes. This has resulted in numerous preparation courses
engaging English teachers at different levels. The presenter will address some common
misconceptions among students, which on many occasions result from teacher input.
Bio:
Hossein Babaei has been in language education since 1997. His main area of interest has
been assessment and exam preparation. He is currently a faculty member at HCT-Dubai
Men’s Campus. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Bahloul, Maher
Title:
From Watching to Producing: The Digital Pedagogy
Schedule:
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, Regency A
Abstract:
In this presentation, you will learn about a number of creative projects which involve
the use of arts and the digital camera in the classroom. Shadow puppets, mimes,
drama, and visual arts are shown to constitute dynamic pedagogical tools which appeal
to language learners of all ages.
Bio:
Dr. Maher Bahloul holds an MA degree from the Sorbonne University, Paris and a
PhD degree in Linguistics from Cornell University, New York. He is currently Associate
Professor of English. [email protected]
Name:
Bakri, Ola
Title:
Improving the English of Language Learners
Schedule:
Abstract:
How can I improve my English? English learners usually ask their English teachers this
question and teachers often give the same answer: Listen, read, and practice. The
presenter will offer some techniques that English teachers can share with students to
improve their English. Intended audience: new teachers.
Bio:
Ola Bakri is an English instructor at the American University in Cairo. Her interests include
teaching English for specific purposes and incorporating technology in teaching English,
especially social media. [email protected]
Name:
Baran, Katrina
Title:
Integrating Guided Discovery/Experiential Learning and Technology
Schedule:
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM, Regency B
Abstract:
Guided Discovery and the Experiential Learning Cycle are two classroom approaches
that are incredibly useful in a language learning classroom. How can these be effectively
integrated using technology that your students already use? What are the pitfalls and
advantages to using these techniques in an online format?
Bio:
Katrina Baran has taught ESL/EFL since 1999. She holds a BA (hon) in Linguistics/
CTESL, a Certificate in Online Learning and is pursuing an MA-TESOL at the School for
International Training (USA). [email protected]
Name:
Barin, Morteza
Title:
Interactive Multimedia Lessons for EFL Learners
Schedule:
Abstract:
Multimedia as teaching material tools presents a new method in educational process in world
educational centers. Computer technology and Internet are inevitable new media in education
methodology. Using these tools, such as text, graphics, audio, and video for delivering
content has attracted many instructors and students to use these tools in education affairs.
Bio:
Morteza Barin has an MA in TEFL and is an experienced teacher in CALL and teacher
training centers and is interested in online teaching. He has presented different papers
and workshops on CALL. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Betsis, Andrew and Sean Haughton
Title:
EFL Exams: An Overview and Analysis
Schedule:
Friday, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM, Focaccia PDR
Abstract:
Border agencies collectively recognise over 20 different EFL exams for work and study
purposes; put simply, there is a huge array on offer, such that the task of choosing the
right one can become very confusing. This talk aims to help make the decision easier.
Intended audience: Exam-class teachers.
Bios:
Global ELT Managing Director Andrew Betsis has amassed over 25 years’ industry
experience, and, when not office-tied, can still, inevitably, be found at the chalkface at
his family-run language school. [email protected]
Sean Haughton taught English in Ireland, Greece and Korea before joining Global ELT.
Since then, he has contributed a vast amount of material to its publications, and been
heavily involved editorially. [email protected]
Name:
Blackmore, Andrew and Troy Priest
Title:
Introducing Mobile Devices to the Language Classroom
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Crystal Ballroom B
Abstract:
A pilot project was initiated at Zayed University to study the impact of mobile learning
devices on teaching and learning in the language classroom, ahead of a nationwide
initiative to introduce mobile learning devices into the foundation programs of all UAE
national institutions of higher education. This presentation will discuss the immediate
impact of the initiative, based on teacher surveys and classroom observations. It will also
discuss the curricula and pedagogic implications of the project.
Bios:
Andrew Blackmore has 24 years of ESL teaching experience and has taught in the UK,
Poland, Greece, Qatar and Oman. He is currently curriculum supervisor of the ABP, Zayed
University, Dubai. [email protected]
Troy Priest has over 15 years of ESL teaching experience in the USA, Korea and the UAE. He is
currently curriculum supervisor of the ABP, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi. [email protected]
Name:
Blanco, Susan and Chloe Burridge
Title:
iTeach iLearn
Schedule:
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM, Regency A
Abstract:
Using iPads in the classroom requires adapting our teaching and learning. The teachers’
role as facilitator is more meaningful as lessons are modified when using iPads.
Participants will gain a better understanding of how to corporate iPad technology into
the language classroom. Practical teaching ideas will be provided.
Bios:
Susan Blanco teaches at HCT- Dubai Men’s Campus. She uses innovative technology to
engage students and enjoys sharing her experiences. She recently participated in the
iFoundations initiative. [email protected]
Chloe Burridge teaches on the Foundations program at the HCT-Dubai Men’s Campus.
She has been actively involved in the introduction of 1:1 iPads into the program. chloe.
[email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Bolouri, Maryam
Title:
The Impact of Teacher Personality on Burnout
Schedule:
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM, Pearl 3 and 4
Abstract:
The study aimed at investigating the possible effect of personality on Burnout syndrome.
Some types of teachers are more susceptible to it. The presenter has conducted research
among Iranian English teachers and she describes some possible strategies to cope with
its syndrome. Intended audience: All teachers.
Bio:
Maryam Bolouri received a BA in Material Engineering from Sharif University of Technology
in 2006, and a CELTA degree in 2012. She is currently an MA student in TEFL at Tarbiat
Modares University, Iran. [email protected]
Name:
Booth, Lucinda
Title:
Commitment and Connection: Engaging Parents
Schedule:
Abstract:
Engaging parents in their young learners’ education is often the most challenging aspects
of an ELT programme. The presenter will explore best practice approaches to parental
engagement, and provide insights from the diverse strategies the British Council is using
throughout the MENA region.
Bio:
Lucinda Booth is the Young Learner Manager at the British Council Cairo, leading on
research into parent workshops. She previously taught in Kazakhstan and the UK- in ELT
and state schools. [email protected]
Name:
Boukadi, Samira
Title:
Prospective Study: TEFL Status and Language Policy
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Focaccia PDR
Abstract:
The presenter will describe how she has explored the TEFL situation in Tunisia in the
light of the national debate about the projected language policy. She will also discuss
teachers’ perceptions and aspirations for a desired future TEFL policy. Intended for TEFL
teachers and language policy planners/ makers.
Bio:
Samira Boukadi is an English teacher in Tunisia. She has an MA in Applied Linguistics
from USQ, Australia and a Post Graduate Certificate in TESP – from Aston, UK. She is
enrolled in a Doctorate of Education program with Exeter, UK. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Bourini, Ahmad and Doa Saad
Title:
Differentiated Instruction in UAE Public Schools
Schedule:
Abstract:
Differentiated instruction is based upon the premise that students learn best when their
diverse need and interests are observed by the teacher. In this session, the presenters
will showcase the practices, challenges and successes of differentiating instruction in
the EFL classroom. Participants will be asked to share their experiences.
Bios:
Ahmad Bourini is a doctoral candidate at the British University in Dubai. He works as a
supervisor and curriculum specialist (MOE). He has published in pragmatics and teacher
training. [email protected]
Doa Saad had broad experience teaching EFL before becoming a teacher trainer. She has
a BA in Linguistics and is working on an Med. Her interest is autonomous learning. doa.
[email protected]
Name:
Browne, Charles and Rob Waring
Title:
Introducing the Online Graded Text Editor
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond Room
Abstract:
This presentation introduces the free, Online Graded Text Editor (OGTE) webpage for
writing and editing graded materials. Participants will be given a chance to use and
give feedback on the tool, which calculates the frequency and level of each word, and
graphically highlights all words outside the set level.
Bios:
Dr Browne is Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESOL at Meiji Gakuin University in
Tokyo Japan. He is a well-known expert in second language vocabulary acquisition and
computer-assisted language learning. [email protected]
Dr Rob Waring is Associate Professor at Notre Dame Seishin University in Okayama, Japan.
He is an acknowledged expert in extensive reading and second language vocabulary
acquisition. [email protected]
Name:
Buchanan, Neil and Pushpa Sadhwani
Title:
Using Vodcast and Blogging to Teach Communication
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Regency B
Abstract:
Using digital media as a medium of instruction enables educators to engage student
interest, promote creativity and differentiate instruction. The presenters showcase how
they use a blog of categorized videos as their resource pool and examples of students’
production in a Bachelor level Spoken Communication course taught at the Higher
Colleges of Technology.
Bios:
Europe led to the Gulf where Neil Buchanan has been based in HCT Dubai for 9 years. With
an MA in History, he is now working towards his MSc in E-Learning. [email protected]
Pushpa Sadhwani, is a faculty member of HCT Dubai, and has a degree in Communication
from the University of North Texas and a Masters in English Language Teaching from
BUiD. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Bukhari, Aneela and Gabriela Hajir
Title:
Improving Writing through Mathematics
Schedule:
Thursday, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM, Focaccia PDR
Abstract:
In mathematics, it is becoming increasingly apparent that students need more than the
ability to calculate correct answers; they need to be able to explain their thinking and
justify their answers. The presenters will share practical ideas that will increase students’
skills at communicating mathematically. Intended audience: KG-primary teachers.
Bios:
Aneela Bukhari has worked in the UAE, delivering training for teachers and principals in
public schools. She has been involved in implementing and evaluating the new primary
curriculum. [email protected]
Gabriela Hajir is a licensed USA teacher with a bilingual education background. She has been a
member of faculty for the past four years at the HCT-Al Ain Women’s College. [email protected]
Name:
Burkhart, Dayle and Ellen Harris
Title:
Empowering NNESTs in Libya through Teacher Training
Schedule:
Friday, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Regency A
Abstract:
Increasing English language competence and English teaching confidence are the goals
of LEAP, the Libyan English Academic Partnership. Empowering Libyan English teachers
to realize these goals is unfolding from the backdrop of Libya’s rebirth. Share the
experience and help shape the future. Intended audience: NNESTs and teacher trainers.
Bios:
Dayle Burkhart (MS EFL Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A & M) is an international teacher
trainer especially passionate about empowering NNESTs. She has lived and worked
internationally for 17 years. [email protected]
Ellen Harris is a teacher trainer for international short-term EFL projects. She has trained
and supervised TEFL/TESL projects in the USA, Europe, and Eurasia across multiple
organizations. sunfl[email protected]
Name:
Candel, Bjorn
Title:
Creating Reading Blogs on the iPad
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation will look at how we can use reading blogs with our students, allowing
them to respond to what they are reading through level-appropriate tasks for blog posts.
Using the iPad in this way, students create their own reading portfolio while becoming
active players in the global digital community.
Bio:
Bjorn Candel has been teaching EFL for 16 years (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Poland,
Sweden). He has a BA in English and in Spanish (UNISA), an MA in Translation (UniS) and
a DELTA (BC/IH). [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Carey, Matthew
Title:
Critical Thinking for ESOL Writing Courses
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Opal
Abstract:
Critical thinking has become a common buzzword in the field of education. In this
presentation participants will examine existing and sometimes conflicting definitions
of critical thinking and their implications for ESOL writing curriculums. In addition, the
presenter will introduce several techniques for encouraging critical thinking in ESOL
writing courses.
Bio:
Matthew Carey holds an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction and an MA in Applied
Linguistics. He has been teaching at Qatar University since 2008. [email protected]
Name:
Carter, Alissa
Title:
Student Surveys as a Formative Assessment Tool
Schedule:
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM, Pearl 3 and 4
Abstract:
Can students correctly identify their ability levels? How can we use student surveys as
a tool? What are the different ways we can format surveys for students, regardless of
language ability? This workshop will focus on how to create surveys for various purposes
and use the data to inform practice.
Bio:
Alissa Carter has been in the Middle East for 5 years. Her primary focus is developing the
mathematical understanding of students through multiple pathways. She is currently
teaching Math at HCT-Dubai. [email protected]
Name:
Cavalcanti, Ellie
Title:
Introduction of iPads - Impact on Teachers
Schedule:
Thursday, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM, Diamond Room
Abstract:
A decision was taken in 2012 to introduce iPads as the primary means of instruction into
Foundations classes throughout the major higher education institutions in the United
Arab Emirates. The presenter will describe her research which looks at the impact the
implementation has had on one group of English teachers.
Bio:
Ellie Cavalcanti has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer and administrator in Europe, Brazil
and the UAE. She is currently working at HCT-Abu Dhabi Men’s College. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Cedro, Konrad, Faouzi Bouslama, Guy Brooksbank and Catherine Demangeot
Title:
Augmenting Employability through Intercultural Collaborative Online Practices
Schedule:
Thursday, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM, Crystal Ballroom B
Abstract:
Students need to coordinate, communicate and collaborate in an international
marketplace. The real-world collaborative cross-cultural experience in a classroom
whose students are commonly from only one cultural group is nearly impossible. This
presentation is about setting up a real-time intercultural collaborative model that would
augment the employability of college graduates.
Bios:
Konrad Cedro has been involved in a number of educational projects in Europe, Asia
and North America since 1995. He currently teaches Intercultural Intelligence and English
Communication at HCT-Dubai. [email protected]
Faouzi Bouslama received his PhD in Electronic Engineering from Shizuoka University,
Japan, in 1992. Presently, he is the Chair of the Computer and Information Science
Department, HCT Dubai. [email protected]
Guy Brooksbank is an award-winning educator, photographer, musician and filmmaker.
He has been teaching media production and NML at HCT-Dubai since 2007. guy.
[email protected]
Catherine Demangeot is a senior lecturer at Strathclyde Business School. Her research
interests focus around how people deal and cope with their environments - whether
physical, virtual or cultural. [email protected]
Name:
Chaabouni Fourati, Hela
Title:
Knowing Your Trainees: Tapping into Teachers’ Needs
Schedule:
Friday, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM, Sapphire Room
Abstract:
The presenter reports the results of a survey she administered to incoming teacher
trainees. She explains how these results were used to construct a training course
specifically tailored for teachers who were experienced in the teaching of other school
subjects but novices to the teaching of English to young learners.
Bio:
Hela Chaabouni Fourati is a senior teacher of English in charge of training within the
Teaching of English to Young Learners (TEYL) project launched in primary schools in 2001.
[email protected]
Name:
Charles, Tendai
Title:
Improving L2 listening comprehension through bimodal input
Schedule:
Friday, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM, Topaz
Abstract:
Research on bimodal input suggests that the presentation of both aural and orthographic
stimuli can improve L2 listening comprehension. The presenter will discuss how he tested
this theory using a longitudinal experiment conducted on international students in the
UK. Intended audience: EAP researchers, teachers and students.
Bio:
Tendai Charles is a PhD student, a graduate teaching assistant on an MA in TESOL course, and
has taught English for Academic Purposes in both the UK and the Gulf. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Choudhary, Zahid
Title:
Investigating Language Learning Strategies of Saudi Undergraduates
Schedule:
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, Focaccia PDR
Abstract:
Investigation of learners’ language learning strategies is quite instrumental in enhancing
learning possibilities. The presentation will focus on understanding language learning
strategies, their significance in effective teaching/learning and present the findings of
a study that investigated Saudi undergraduates in this regard. Intended audience: postsecondary teachers.
Bio:
Zahid Choudhary has eighteen year teaching experience in reputed organizations presently
serving Taif University. He has authored three ESP textbooks, published several articles
and presented in many international conferences/symposia. [email protected]
Name:
Cochingco, Susana
Title:
Interactive Teaching of Academic Writing
Schedule:
Abstract:
Teaching Academic Writing to second language learners is challenging and requires a lot of
effort to introduce the concepts and make them motivated and get focused in a writing class.
E-tools can captivate their attention and interests as well as encourage active participation.
Poster Session
Bio:
Susana A. Cochingco is currently a lecturer at Caledonian College of Engineering. She
holds other responsibility as an online test coordinator and designs in-house materials.
[email protected]
Name:
Cooper Jr., Hardie and Manal Bassyony
Title:
Six Pack Applications for the English Classroom
Schedule:
Abstract:
This interactive workshop explores different methods of integrating modern technology
commercially available to learners’ into the English language classroom and improving
learners’ basic skill sets. New ways for using educational Apps for IPhones and IPads
as a method of empowering students inside and outside the language classroom are
suggested.
Bios:
Hardie Cooper holds an MA in TESL and a BA in Psychology. He has taught general English,
conversational English, accent reduction in ESL, business English and IELTS preparation.
[email protected]
Manal Bassyony has over 17 years of EFL/EAP teaching experience in tertiary educational
institutions in Egypt, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. She has an MA in TEFL and in Literature.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Cotterall, Sara
Title:
Back to Basics: Investigating Learner Beliefs
Schedule:
Abstract:
Effective pedagogy is underpinned by shared learner and teacher beliefs about
learning. The presenter will report how she investigated her learners’ beliefs on writing,
instructional roles and learner independence and used this information to inform her
teaching. The presentation will interest all teachers committed to fostering learner
independence.
Bio:
Sara Cotterall has been involved in language education for more than 20 years. She has
previously worked in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Asia. [email protected]
Name:
Craddock, Terrie and Sally Darlington
Title:
Initial Placement Testing, First Place for Learning!
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Pearl 3 and 4
Abstract:
English language placement testing of children and young people is, of course, to assess
language level, but could these tests better engage with children in ways that are more
meaningful to them? Are we missing opportunities to capture other useful information
about their learning, interests and levels of engagement?
Bios:
Terrie Craddock is the Young Learner Manager for the British Council, Riyadh. She has
worked as a teacher and teacher trainer in Asia, South America, the Middle East and
Europe. [email protected]
Sally Darlington is the Young Learner Manager for the British Council, Oman. She has
worked a teacher and teacher trainer in Hong Kong, Canada, Australia and Oman. sally.
[email protected]
Name:
Davidson, Peter
Title:
Turn On, Tune In, Flip Out
Schedule:
Thursday, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM, Crystal Ballroom A
Abstract:
Flipping the classroom is one of the latest trends in education. In this talk I will outline
how the flipped classroom works, before critically analyzing the pros and cons of this
approach to teaching. Finally, we will discuss the implications of flipping the classroom
for English teachers.
Bio:
Peter Davidson teaches at Zayed University in Dubai, having previously taught in New
Zealand, Japan, the UK and Turkey. He is interested in vocabulary teaching, language
testing, and faculty evaluation. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Davies, Katy
Title:
Ticking Clock: Increasing Reading Speed for EAP
Schedule:
Abstract:
Time constraints in exams can make reading components particularly challenging for
Arabic speakers. Efficient reading is also essential to cope with the daunting volume
of texts in EAP. This talk offers practical activities to develop effective reading skills,
based on the presenter’s classroom experiences. Intended audience: anyone interested
in reading.
Bio:
Katy Davies teaches at International House Dubai, where she recently completed her
DELTA. She previously taught at International House Newcastle (UK), and has taught
IELTS, FCE and CAE exam classes. [email protected]
Name:
Davies, Larry, Mazie Black and Isaac Johnson
Title:
Cellphones in EFL Education: Edmodo and E-Portfolios
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Opal
Abstract:
Cellphones are a commonly overlooked resource that teachers and students can use
inside and outside the classroom. Education apps like Edmodo can help create a learning
environment which extends beyond schools and classrooms. Electronic Portfolios, for
example, can serve to illustrate each unique journey on one’s path to understanding.
Bios:
Larry Davies is Country Director of INTERLINK/EGA, Riyadh, KSA. He has an EdD, Ed
Leadership, MA TESOL and over 25 years as an ESL teacher/administrator in Japan,
Mexico, Kenya, Korea, France, USA and Saudi Arabia. [email protected]
Mazie Black is Site Director at Madinah Ladies INTERLINK/EGA, Madinah KSA. Mazie Black
has an MA in TESOL and is interested in technology in EFL education and experiential
learning. [email protected]
Isaac Johnson is Site Director at Buraydah KSA, INTERLINK/EGA and holds an MBA/MA in
International Business. After studying international business in the US, Mexico, and Spain,
he worked as a teacher in Korea, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. [email protected]
Name:
Davis, Laura
Title:
Incorporating mLearning into Your Teaching
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Opal
Abstract:
This workshop will help you understand what mLearning, i.e. mobile learning, is and how
it can enhance your classes. As a result of this interactive session, participants will have
specific, practical ideas that they can put to use right away.
Bio:
Laura Davis is an Instructor at Australian College of Kuwait. She has twenty years’
experience in English language teaching, administration, and accreditation. Laura is
pursuing a Masters in ILT: eLearning. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Demirci, Helen, Melanie Gobert and Louise Sikkens
Title:
Reading Counts - Developing a Habit of Reading
Schedule:
Abstract:
Developing the habit of reading can be a challenge for any teacher. The presenters
will demonstrate how to encourage students to read utilizing propriety software that
will monitor and virtually celebrate reading achievement. They will also explain how
competition between students can intrinsically motivate them to read independently.
Bios:
Helene Demirci is an English faculty member at Abu Dhabi Men’s College. She has taught
English at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels over the last 20 years.
Dr Melanie Gobert is on the faculty of Abu Dhabi Men’s College. She has presented and
published extensively in the region.
Louise Sikkens is the Independent Learning Centre Librarian at Abu Dhabi Men’s College.
She has 25 years experience as a classroom teacher and librarian; 7 years in the Middle
East. [email protected]
Name:
Deraney, Philline and Hanadi AbdelSalam
Title:
CLIL as Foundation for Consistent Academic Success
Schedule:
Abstract:
Content and Language Integrated Learning can improve and sustain academic success on
the tertiary level. The presenters will discuss research that exemplifies the implications of
content and language integrated instruction and will lead a discussion about curriculum
enhancement and learners’ benefit. Intended Audience: EFL instructors, content
instructors, program administrators.
Bios:
Philline Deraney, PhD, is an assistant professor in Saudi Arabia. She has taught in higher
education for 10 years and is interested in TESOL methods and research. umsabrina@
yahoo.com
Hanadi AbdelSalam, PhD, Director of the Female Campus at PMU, Saudi Arabia. She has
held key positions in several academic institutions worldwide and is interested in science
education and research. [email protected]
Name:
Dessoir, Paul
Title:
Better Assessment: Understanding Test Reliability and Validity
Schedule:
Abstract:
Reliability and validity are very important concepts in assessment. However, many teachers
have a vague understanding of what they are and why they are important. This presentation
will review the two concepts, emphasize their importance and go over practical ways to
help teachers better improve the reliability and validity in their assessments.
Bio:
Paul Dessoir has been teaching for over 16 years in both Asia and the Gulf. His interests are
mainly focused on assessment, including both alternative and traditional assessment.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Deubelbeiss, David
Title:
The Flipped Classroom For ELT
Schedule:
Friday, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Crystal Ballroom B
Abstract:
This presentation will outline how the Flipped Classroom model as popularized by the
Khan Academy, applies to English Language Teaching. Participants will learn how to
create a classroom that fosters self-directed learning through the power of video, freeing
the teacher to assist not command in the classroom.
Bio:
David Deubelbeiss is a professor, writer and thinker on using technology in education.
[email protected]
Name:
Diaz Maggioli, Gabriel
Title:
Rewriting our Understanding of Writing
Schedule:
Abstract:
In this interactive presentation we will explore principles and practices in the teaching of
writing to EFL students using a genre-based model. We will explore how the principles of
Systemic Functional Linguistics can be successfully adapted to the teaching of different
texts types at various proficiency levels.
Bio:
Gabriel Diaz Maggioli is Director of the School of Language Learning and Teaching. His
research and writing center on a viable pedagogy for teacher education and development.
[email protected]
Name:
Dickson, Martina, Keith Kennetz, Julie Riddlebarger, Patricia Stringer and Lilly Tennant
Title:
Challenges Faced by Novice Emirati Teachers
Schedule:
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM, Topaz
Abstract:
The presenters will share the findings of a research study that aimed at exploring the
challenges faced by Emirati teachers in their first year of employment as English medium
teachers in Abu Dhabi public schools. Implications for teacher education institutions will
be discussed. Intended audience: teacher educators, pre-service/ novice teachers.
Bios:
Martina Dickson is an experienced teacher; educational advisor, teacher educator,
and her recent publications include secondary school students’ perceptions of UAE
educational reform, gender in education and science pedagogy. [email protected]
Keith Kennetz has been a researcher and educator in the field of TESOL and Linguistics
for over 12 years. His research interests include sociolinguistics, perceptions of language,
and language planning. [email protected]
Julie Riddlebarger lectures in the BEd English department at Emirates College for
Advanced Education in Abu Dhabi where she trains pre-service teachers, including
practicum and research supervision. [email protected]
Patricia Stringer has held teaching and senior management positions in the school and
tertiary sectors in New Zealand. Her research interests include capacity building for
school improvement, and teacher education. [email protected]
Lilly Tennant has been in the field of higher education for over 18 years in the USA and
UAE. Her expertise is in special education, teacher education and field experiences.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Dobie, Robert
Title:
An iPad ESL/EFL Board Game
Schedule:
Saturday, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM, Regency B
Abstract:
Bring your iPads to download and learn to play the iPad version of ‘Around Town’,
an English language learning board game for grammar, vocabulary and speaking
development. Learn how to produce new questions tailor-made to meet the needs of
your learners. Intended audience: ESL/EFL teachers.
Bio:
Robert Dobie is from Canada and has been teaching abroad for 25 years in Taiwan, Korea,
and the UAE (Khor Kakkan, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi). He currently teaches English at Abu
Dhabi Men’s College. [email protected]
Name:
Dodigovic, Marina
Title:
Plagiarism Detector as a Learning Tool
Schedule:
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, Sapphire Room
Abstract:
While plagiarism detection software is mainly used as a punitive measure or deterrent,
it can also be used as a learning tool. This presentation describes how students can
learn to avoid plagiarism by using such software with the help of the teacher. Intended
audience: writing teachers.
Bio:
Marina Dodigovic has taught English, linguistics, literature and trained ESL teachers
in Europe, Australia and the Middle East. She has conducted extensive research in
technology and second language acquisition. [email protected]
Name:
Donovan, Robert
Title:
A Tactile Approach To Developing Math Vocabulary
Schedule:
Abstract:
Participants will use simple paper-folding techniques to aid in the development of
geometric vocabulary. This tactile approach will allow students to construct their own
valid conceptions of necessary geometric language. Participants will be given a manual
and an electronic copy of the activity for future use.
Bio:
Robert Donovan began teaching in 1999, and has taught secondary and tertiary
mathematics. Most of his teaching has been with English language learners in both
sheltered and blended environments. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Edilyan, Lilianna and Syuzanna Gasparyan
Title:
Graduate Programs Needs Analysis (Theoretical Presentation)
Schedule:
Abstract:
A multidimensional survey of graduate programs was conducted at the American
University of Armenia. The three groups of stake holders were alumni, current students and
lecturers. The results of the study revealed current student and lecturer concerns about
the effectiveness of English courses and alumni needs for language and technical skills.
Poster Session
Bios:
Lilianna Edilyan is a lecturer at the American University of Armenia (AUA). She is the
author of three ESP books and has several articles published in TESOL international
journals. [email protected]
Syuzanna Gasparyan holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in TEFL. She is teaching at
Experimental English Courses at AUA and in Armenian Gevorgian Theological Seminary.
[email protected]
Name:
El Geddawy, Rehab
Title:
Using iPads to Teach Literary Texts
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Sapphire Room
Abstract:
Teaching teenagers literary texts can be most of the time a boring session even if videos
are used. This workshop allows participants to experience a demonstration lesson that
uses iPads to teach a literary text in a communicative way, followed by a discussion on
the lesson stages.
Bio:
Rehab El Gaddaway graduated from the faculty of Alsun - Ain Shams University and is an
English teacher for Prep. stage. [email protected]
Name:
El-Saadi, Reem and Zofia Reid
Title:
Hands-On Mentoring for Maximum New Faculty Effectiveness
Schedule:
Abstract:
The mechanics of a mentoring program for new faculty in a freshman composition
course are discussed. The presentation outlines its background objectives and presents
some perspectives about the validity of mentoring. It also gives recommendations for
implementation of similar efforts in other contexts.
Bios:
Reem El-Saadi holds an MA in English Literature: Issues in Modern Culture from the
University College London (University of London). She teaches composition and rhetoric
at the American University of Sharjah. [email protected]
Zofia Reid was born in Poland and completed school in South Africa. Zofia Reid holds a
BA in Languages, a BA (Hons.) in Literature and an MA in Medieval Studies (2002) and
has been teaching freshman composition since 2003. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
El-Zamil, Mohamed Ashraf
Title:
Classroom Practices that Help Students Speak Confidently
Schedule:
Abstract:
If students do not learn how to speak or do not get any opportunity to speak in the
language classroom they may soon get de-motivated and lose interest in learning. This
presentation will shed light on what teachers can do to promote students’ speaking
abilities.
Bio:
Mohamed EL-Zamil has been an EFL trainer since 1984. Currently, he is the coordinator of
the Intensive English Program at AUST, UAE. He has an MA in TEFL. [email protected]
Name:
Ellafi, Ali S.
Title:
Uncovering Grammar Through Reading: A Classroom Methodology
Schedule:
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, Pearl 1
Abstract:
This presentation argues for a method of grammar teaching that combines three
characteristics which are seemingly at odds: analytical capability, conceptual simplicity,
and practical applicability. It presents a simple and practical framework that effectively
renders linguistic complexity without resorting to technical vocabulary or complex
analytical frames. Intended audience: practicing teachers.
Bio:
Ali S. Ellafi has a PhD in linguistics (University of Manchester, UK), with over 15 years of
practice in teaching English to Arab learners. Ali S. Ellafi is an experienced teacher trainer
and author of several publications in general/applied linguistics. aellafi@hotmail.com
Name:
Ellis, Gail
Title:
Finding Out What Parents Want
Schedule:
Abstract:
Why do many parents supplement school provision in English with private classes? This
talk will report on a regional study conducted amongst parents who send their children
to British Council English language classes in MENA and reveals fascinating insights.
Bio:
Gail Ellis is an adviser on Quality and Young Learners for the British Council and has over
30 years’ experience in English language teaching. [email protected]
Name:
Elsheikh, Aymen
Title:
Seeing the Classroom through Language Teacher Identity
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation provides important insights into varying classroom practices as
well as structuring teacher education programs through examining language teacher
identity. The presenter begins by describing the study and then reports the influence of
teacher identities on their classroom practices. Intended audience: classroom teachers,
researchers, and teacher trainers.
Bio:
Dr Aymen Elsheikh is a lecturer at Qatar University. He is also TESOL-Sudan’s Vice
President. His research interests include teacher education and the socio-political and
cultural contexts of ELT. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Ezza, El-Sadig and Summaya Bakry
Title:
Technology-Enhanced Learner-Centred Teaching in Saudi EFL Classroom
Schedule:
Abstract:
Technology is an effective, student empowerment tool. In this connection, the researchers
intend to share their classroom experience with the TESOL community regarding their
technology-based attempts made to assist their students at Majmaah University and
King Abdul Aziz University to take responsibility for their own learning.
Bios:
El-Sadig Ezza teaches at Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia on secondment from the
University of Khartoum, Sudan. [email protected]
Summaya Bakry, BA (Honours, University of Khartoum, Sudan), PG TESOL Diploma
(Sheffield Hallam University, UK), is an Instructor at King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi
Arabia. [email protected]
Name:
Fairley, Mariah, Alissa Nostas and Susanne Rizzo
Title:
The ‘TEXAS’ Strategy for Body Paragraph Writing
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Regency B
Abstract:
Helping learners develop effective body paragraphs for their academic essays can be a
challenge. Through a mini demonstration lesson and discussion, this interactive session
will introduce participants to the ‘TEXAS’ strategy, which provides less proficient writers
with five easy steps to help deepen and expand content. Handouts will be provided.
Bios:
Mariah Fairley is an English instructor in the IEP at the American University in Cairo. Her
interests include community based learning, and increasing student participation and
engagement in the classroom. [email protected]
Alissa Nostas is an English instructor in the IEP at the American University in Cairo. Her interests
include vocabulary acquisition and writing in academic settings. [email protected]
Susanne Rizzo is a senior English instructor in the ELI at the American University in Cairo.
Her interests include CALL, reading and writing in academic settings. [email protected]
Name:
Fatahipour, Majid
Title:
Gauging Lexical Ability of L2 Learners Dependably
Schedule:
Saturday, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM, Opal
Abstract:
Assessment of learners’ lexis is more dependable when we gauge validity of lexical
measures in relation to language ability. The presenter will describe lexical and language
ability measures and list challenges and solutions in exploring their validity. Intended
audience: language testing specialists and interested teachers, vocabulary researchers
and writing teachers.
Bio:
Majid Fatahipour has recently completed a PhD in Applied Linguistics from UWE Bristol
UK and his research interests include second language vocabulary testing and validity of
lexical richness measures. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Ferjani, Taoufik
Title:
My First ebook in IBooks
Schedule:
Abstract:
Trying to keep pace with the ever-changing trends in EFL and ESL teaching, teachers of
English have to be ahead of their students if they are keen on preserving their roles of
facilitators to their students and innovators in the way they carry out their day to day
work.
Bio:
Taoufik Ferjani has an MEd from Curtin University, Australia. He has been teaching
English for 20 years, 15 of which in the UAE. Currently, he works at Zayed University.
taoufi[email protected]
Name:
Flahive, Edith
Title:
Learner Differences and Pedagogical Implications
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation will examine three different aspects of student diversity and their
pedagogical implications. Different learning styles, approaches to learning, and
desired learning outcomes will be explored. Models of intellectual development will be
analysed. Instructional techniques that best facilitate effective intellectual growth will
be considered.
Bio:
Edith Flahive, BEd, RSA DELTA, MA TESOL, MBA Educational Leadership; is an English
faculty member at Abu Dhabi Men’s College. Her research interests include learner
independence, classroom methodologies, and leadership. edith.fl[email protected]
Name:
Friginal, Eric and Nidham Sheet Hameed
Title:
Introducing Corpus Tools in Iraqi ESL Classrooms
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation focuses on the issues, challenges, and opportunities in developing
corpus-based materials for EFL college-level classrooms at the University of Baghdad,
Baghdad, Iraq. Handouts, sample lesson plans, and a summary of student and teacher
reflections will be provided by the presenters. Intended Audience: EFL College Teachers.
Bios:
Eric Friginal is an assistant professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL at
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He specializes in corpus linguistics, ESL/
EFL, and cross-cultural communication. [email protected]
Nidham Sheet Hameed is a professor at the Department of English, College of Arts, at
the University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq. She teaches applied linguistics, phonetics and
phonology, and sociolinguistics. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Gallen, Gwyneth
Title:
Keeping Children Safe – What’s More Important?
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Sapphire Room
Abstract:
A safe learning environment for children is vital. Good intentions are fine but they need
the support of policy and best practice guidelines. This presentation explains how the
British Council MENA is building on its global approach to Child Protection & Safety
through a new mission: “Made for Kids, Right for Kids.”
Bio:
Gwyneth Gallen is the Regional YL Business Development Manager for the British Council
MENA. She leads on a comprehensive brand leadership strategy for sustainable business
growth. [email protected]
Name:
Garren, Ronald
Title:
Bridging the EFL to the Job Market
Schedule:
Abstract:
The purpose of this presentation is to highlight ways in which EFL skills lessons can
integrate job market preparedness. My presentation will include writing and speaking
lessons that utilize linkedin.com, C.V. editing, Microsoft office, googling for employment,
interviewing, email etiquette, proposal writing, and applying pragmatics to the sales
pitch.
Bio:
Ronald Garren is an English Language Fellow attached to Hasanuddin University in
Makassar, Indonesia, as a guest lecturer of EFL and American Studies. He holds a MS in
Education. [email protected]
Name:
Gershon, Steven
Title:
Words n’Stuff: Vocabulary Issues, Principles and Practices
Schedule:
Abstract:
Grammar has traditionally been the protein of students’ language learning diet. However,
many language educators now view lexis as proficiency’s power-nutrient. In this session,
the presenter first considers the issues impacting vocabulary development and then
focuses on principles to guide teachers in designing effective vocabulary activities.
Intended audience: all teachers.
Bio:
Steven Gershon has been teaching in Japan for 25 years and is a professor at J. F. Oberlin
University. He has written several coursebooks and presents frequently at conferences in
Asia. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Ghazel, Eli
Title:
Smart Learning: All Bells and Whistles?
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Regency A
Abstract:
State-of-the-art technology promises to play a strong role in advancing students’ learning.
However, there is a possibility that we might get carried away by the bells and whistles of
technology rather than on what the ensuing learning is for a student. Intended audience:
Teachers, administrators and technology developers.
Bio:
Eli Ghazel (education consultant, author and trainer) has authored textbooks for McGrawHill Education and the Ministry of Education, UAE. He is actively involved in training in the
UAE and KSA. [email protected]
Name:
Ghazzoul, Nahed
Title:
Teaching and Assessing Coherence in Academic Writing
Schedule:
Abstract:
The presenter argues that writing situations at tertiary level deserve constant
investigation to address the problems students face when they compose in English.
Menu of the topic (MOT) will be proposed as a valuable framework for teaching and
assessing coherence in EFL writing.
Bio:
Nahed Ghazzoul is Assistant Professor at Al-zaytoonah University, Jordan. She has taught
academic writing, literacy skills, and oral skills. Her interests include analysis of academic
writing, and TEFL teacher education. [email protected]
Name:
Gilroy, Aysen and Bruce McCoy
Title:
Using iPads in an Integrated Skills Project
Schedule:
Abstract:
Zayed University has recently become an iPad university. Consequently, there has
been a greater emphasis on project and challenge based learning and a move towards
alternative assessment methods. This talk showcases an Integrated Skills Project using
iPads. Presenters will describe the stages of the project and the assessment criteria
used.
Bios:
Aysen Gilroy is an English instructor at Zayed University. She has 25 years of teaching
experience. Her interests include using technology in the classroom and language
assessment. [email protected]
Bruce McCoy is an English instructor at Zayed University. He has worked in four countries
around the world. His interests include use of technology, teacher training, and
assessment. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Gitsaki, Christina and Matthew Robby
Title:
Learning English with iPads: Challenges & Opportunities
Schedule:
Abstract:
Mobile technologies are being increasingly used in the language classroom in an effort
to promote student engagement and language learning. This presentation provides
an overview of the use of iPads in a college level English Foundation program and the
impact this initiative had on English language teaching and learning.
Bios:
Dr Christina Gitsaki is Associate Dean of Foundations at the Higher Colleges of Technology.
Her research interests include educational technologies for language teaching, teacher
professional development, and lexical acquisition. [email protected]
Dr Matt Robby is Supervisor of Applied Research at the Higher Colleges of Technology.
He has extensive experience in the evaluation of educational programs and applied
research. [email protected]
Name:
Gjovig, Ryan
Title:
CEPA: Profiles in Success
Schedule:
Abstract:
The CEPA-English exam was administered to 17,500+ candidates in the 2011-2012
academic year. This presentation focuses on the demographic attributes of the top
scorers on the exam and analyzes trends that can be seen among this high-achieving
group over the last 10 years.
Bio:
Ryan Gjovig holds an MA in TESOL/TEFL from the University of Birmingham. He is now the
head of the CEPA department at the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research.
[email protected]
Name:
Glennie, Kathryn
Title:
‘How’s She Doing?’ Reporting Progress to Parents
Schedule:
Abstract:
Parents of Young Learners are often pretty much in the dark about what happens in the
classroom and about their child’s progress in learning English. Should this be? I propose
child friendly, age appropriate and adaptive approaches that engage learners and
parents and enable views to be expressed.
Bio:
Kathryn Glennie has worked in ELT in Italy and with the British Council in Syria. Currently
she manages the British Council’s only off-site YL activity in the region, in Morocco.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Gobert, Melanie
Title:
Reading and Writing Across the Arabian Sands
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Regency B
Abstract:
This presentation is the story of the presenter’s journey in discovering and exploring who
our students are through shared reading experiences. Topics such as petro-linguistics
and the sense of an emerging identity that navigates seamlessly between two worlds
will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences.
Bio:
Dr Melanie Gobert is on the faculty of Abu Dhabi Men’s College. She has presented and
published extensively in the region on reading, vocabulary learning, assessment, and
teaching writing. [email protected]
Name:
Green, Simon
Title:
Scaffolding Disciplinary Literacies: A Content/Language Approach
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Pearl 3 and 4
Abstract:
The presentation discusses the scaffolding of academic literacy construction on a largescale teacher education programme in which language and disciplinary study were
integrated. It draws on data from a longitudinal study and focuses on two core issues:
accessibility of input and the scaffolding of output. Audience: EAP/CLIL practitioners.
Bio:
Simon Green has worked in TESOL for 30 years in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and
Europe. He currently lectures at the University of Leeds and researches academic literacy
issues. [email protected]
Name:
Grigoryan, Tsoghik and Lana Al Bardawil
Title:
Transfer and Annotate in a Paperless Classroom
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Pearl 3 and 4
Abstract:
iPad with its “micro-mobility” features can bridge the gap between the college curriculum
and technology as long as it is used where appropriate. This session looks at how iPad
apps Dropbox and Neu.Annotate are used to facilitate file sharing, course organizing and
annotating in a paperless classroom.
Bios:
Tsoghik Grigoryan has an MA in TEFL and twelve years teaching experience. She has
published two Dictionaries of Synonyms. Tsoghik is currently teaching in UAE, at AAWC,
HCT. [email protected]
Lana Albardawil has an MA in Education and has been teaching for six years in HCT,
UAE. Lana has studied in USA, UK and Australia. She has participated in numerous
conferences. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Habbash, Manssour and Christopher Yorke
Title:
Implementing Extensive Reading in KSA: Challenges, Opportunities
Schedule:
Abstract:
In this paper, we outline our methodology in setting up an extensive reading program
at King Saud University’s Preparatory Year, and propose a course of research to measure
its effects on Saudi student language acquisition performance. Utilizing the latest in
Computer-Assisted Language Learning technologies, our project constitutes an original
contribution.
Bios:
Manssour Habbash works as the manager of the Research and Development, English
Skills Department at KSU’s Preparatory Year. He holds a PhD in Education (TESOL) from
the University of Exeter. [email protected]
Christopher Yorke is Research & Development Coordinator at the Preparatory Year Program
of King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. He has previously taught in Japan, Canada, and
the United Kingdom. [email protected]
Name:
Hafez, Ola
Title:
Supporting Curriculum Change Through Stage Mentors
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Pearl 1
Abstract:
Curriculum change initiatives can be challenging for teachers. How can we help minimize
EFL/ESL teachers’ resistance and provide them with effective technical and interpersonal
support? This session presents the challenges posed by curriculum change, and how
we overcame them through different phases of mentoring, various mentor roles and
techniques.
Bio:
Ola Hafez is a professor of linguistics at Cairo University. She has presented at various
regional and international conferences. Her research and teaching interests include
TEFL, curriculum design, and discourse analysis. [email protected]
Name:
Harrison, Richard
Title:
Academic Writing: Dealing with the ‘Elephant’
Schedule:
Abstract:
Students may achieve 6 IELTS, but does it mean they meet the writing demands of their
academic courses? One of the weaknesses later exposed is inadequate grasp of syntax
‘the elephant in the room’. Perhaps a shift is required from writing process, style, and
organisation to the often ignored fundamentals?
Bio:
Richard Harrison is Head of the Pre-University Department at GUtech in Oman. He is also
an ELT consultant and author. His many publications include Keep Writing and Headway
Academic Skills. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Harris, Darcy
Title:
Reading Motivation for Gulf Arab Learners
Schedule:
Abstract:
Motivating English language learners can be a difficult process for teachers in the
Gulf, especially when it comes to reading. This presentation will introduce a reading
motivational framework and practical activities that have been adapted to suit the needs
of your students.
Bio:
Darcy Harris is currently an ILC Coordinator with twenty-six years ELT experience, the last
eighteen of which have been spent in Arabia. Her interests include student motivation
and autonomy. [email protected]
Name:
Hasper, Anna
Title:
A Practical Reflective Approach to Teacher Development
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Focaccia PDR
Abstract:
This interactive session will provide a practical framework to enable language teachers
to reflect critically and systematically to identify and address areas for development
in their teaching. It will demonstrate a structured approach to kick-start reflective
practice, highlighting a simple and effective approach to create targeted personalized
development plans.
Bio:
Anna Hasper is a freelance teacher-trainer with extensive experience across Australasia,
Africa and the Middle East. Her main interests are accelerated learning, teacher
development and developing practical approaches for self-improvement. anna.hasper@
teachertrain.com.au
Name:
Hassall, Susan
Title:
The Art of English
Schedule:
Abstract:
This paper looks at two projects developed with a group of Emirati undergraduate
students working across the curriculum in both language and art. One project was
creating a large interactive group mural using sound and images. The other was an art
show including an edible art piece.
Bio:
Dr Susan Hassall has taught in a variety of settings form Papua New Guinea to New
Zealand from primary to postgraduate students. Her main area of interest is visual
literacy. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Hatherley-Greene, Peter
Title:
Border Crossings within the UAE’s Cultural Tsunami
Schedule:
Abstract:
Against a social background of neo-indigeneity, a disempowering rentier effect, and a
‘cultural tsunami’ that hit the UAE in the 1980s, young male Emiratis face mostly difficult
transitions from government secondary high schools to institutes of higher education. I
propose a number of suggestions to address several key issues.
Bio:
Peter Hatherly-Greene has recently obtained his PhD having spent 17 years in the region
in higher education. [email protected]
Name:
Healy, Thomas
Title:
Using Social Media and Smart Devices Effectively
Schedule:
Abstract:
Apps and smart devices can motive learners, but can mobile technology be used more
effectively? This presentation examines how to use social media networks and smart
devices to make e-learning an integral rather than ancillary feature of a teaching and learning
environment. Intended audience: Technologically and non-technologically minded teachers.
Bio:
Thomas Healy teaches English at the Pratt Institute, New York, and at Kyung Hee Cyber
University, Seoul. He has published textbooks with Heinle, McGraw-Hill and Oxford
University Press. [email protected]
Name:
Hernandez, Teresa
Title:
Creative Writing Strategies for EFL Students
Schedule:
Friday, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Pearl 3 and 4
Abstract:
Do you have a difficult time motivating your students to write in class? Do they often
complain that it’s too difficult, boring or time consuming? This workshop aims to engage
EFL students of all ages in creative writing through storytelling techniques.
Bio:
Teresa Hernandez holds a BA in Writing from Susquehanna University and an MA in
TESOL from SIT Graduate Institute. She has used creative writing strategies in Korea,
Iraq and Saudi Arabia. [email protected]
Name:
Hidri, Sahbi
Title:
Comparing Performance in Static vs. Dynamic Tests
Schedule:
Abstract:
Examinees’ performance can vary significantly in static vs. dynamic listening comprehension,
depending, for instance, on the nature of tests and on the raters’ measurement behaviour.
The presenter will critically compare the examinees’ performance in both test modes at the
tertiary level in Tunisia. Intended audience: teachers, students and test designers.
Bio:
Sahbi Hidri is an assistant professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Humanities
of Tunis. His research focuses on languages testing and evaluation, specifically validation
of the test specifications. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Higgins, Robert
Title:
Curriculum Enactment for English Academic Purposes
Schedule:
Abstract:
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is spreading to non-ESL contexts and this presents
challenges to teachers and students alike. Beliefs about effective learning can be
influenced by culture and ideology and must be considered when developing new
approaches to curricula and courses. What is appropriate for a localised learning context?
Bio:
Rob Higgins has been teaching in Japanese universities for the past 8 years. His research
interests are mainly centred on appropriate methodology in English for Academic
Purposes (EAP). [email protected]
Name:
Hill, Robert
Title:
Character Studies: Engaging and Creative Reading Activities
Schedule:
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM, Diamond Room
Abstract:
The characters of a story really are the story. This session will demonstrate ways of
working with a story’s characters to create stimulating and creative activities that will
involve both comprehension and interpretation, as well as practice in language skills.
The activities will be exemplified with Black Cat graded readers.
Bio:
A writer and a specialist in reading skills, Robert Hill gives talks and teacher-training
seminars in many parts the world. He is the series editor of Black Cat graded readers.
[email protected]
Name:
Hilton, Ileana
Title:
Engaging Young Learners Through Authentic Writing
Schedule:
Abstract:
Writing is an essential life skill. Encouraging strong writing skills at a young age can have
a lifelong positive impact on a child’s writing. Utilizing authentic, meaningful writing
tasks helps young learners become strong writers. This presentation will demonstrate
authentic writing tasks and effective teaching strategies that engage young learners.
Bio:
Ileana Hilton holds Master of Education from Harvard University and a BS in Elementary
Education from the University of Massachusetts. She has 20 years of experience teaching
diverse populations. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Hoshino, Karen
Title:
Building Classroom Cohesion Through Blogging
Schedule:
Abstract:
Blogs can provide students with the chance to practice “authentic communication” and
a real world purpose and context for writing. The presenter will show how she used
blogs in a writing classroom with Japanese undergraduate students to foster classroom
cohesion and collaborative learning. Intended audience: High school or undergraduate
teachers
Bio:
Karen Hoshino is an English lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies in
Japan. Her research interests include Computer Assisted Language Learning and learner
beliefs. [email protected]
Name:
Hosseini Alast, Seyede Faeze
Title:
PowerPoint as a Multimodal Genre
Schedule:
Abstract:
Regarding the lack of research in the field of ESP on PowerPoint presentations
as a relatively new genre in academic settings, the author will describe how she
has explored the visual and textual discourse of applied linguistics in PowerPoint
defense session presentations. Intended audience: ESP scholars and teachers.
Poster Session
Bio:
Seyede Faeze Hosseini Alast is an MA student in TEFL at Kharazmi University of Tehran.
Her area of interest is ESP doing her thesis on discourse analysis under the supervision
of Dr Atai. [email protected]
Name:
Hudson, Paul
Title:
Haram! Teacher, Haram!
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Crystal Ballroom B
Abstract:
English teachers working in the Gulf may encounter situations in which their teaching
materials or their comments in class are described as ‘Haram’ by their students. This
presentation explores how various teachers deal with such incidents and discusses their
implications for English language teaching in the region.
Bio:
Paul Hudson is an English language teacher/teacher trainer with 26 years’ experience.
He has just completed a PhD investigating the relationship between Arabian Gulf society
and ELT. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Imrie, Andrew
Title:
Using Quizlet Flashcards to Study Vocabulary
Schedule:
Abstract:
Online vocabulary study tools such as Quizlet are well suited to the learning preferences of
university students, especially when combined with a smartphone or other mobile device.
This presentation will use detailed explanations and examples to show the audience
how to use Quizlet in order to improve students’ vocabulary-learning capabilities.
Bio:
Andrew Imrie is a lecturer at Rikkyo University in Japan. He has an MA in TESOL and an
MSc in Information Processing. [email protected]
Name:
Issayan, Lusine
Title:
“Smart” Use of Smartphone in ESL Classrooms
Schedule:
Abstract:
Being a communication device, a mobile can be used in ESL settings as a tool to develop
communication skills. Mobiles are moving forward to replace current learning devices:
computers, projectors, and TV. It is becoming the tool of choice for today’s teacher as it
offers them more flexible ways of teaching.
Bio:
Lusine Nuryan Issayan is an ESL teacher in Armenia. She received her MA from the
American University of Armenia. Her Thesis “Teacher-Centered vs. Learner-Centered
Approach” was published in Germany in 2011. [email protected]
Name:
Jamshidnejad, Alireza
Title:
Make Speaking Easy for EFL Learners
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond Room
Abstract:
Oral communication problems are major challenges to effective foreign language learning
and communication. This paper analyses the whole process of problem construction in
foreign language communication, and provides a research oriented pattern for teachers
to make their speaking teaching more effective, a skill often neglected in monolingual
classes.
Bio:
Alireza Jamshidnejad holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching from the
University of Kent, UK. He is currently a faculty member of the English Department at
Shahid Beheshti Medical University. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Jones, Christine
Title:
Student Self-Reported Independent Learning Activities
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Opal
Abstract:
This is a paper presentation on the use of a database monitoring the self-reported
independent learning activities of female Emirati students. The presenter will describe
the database and its intended use of determining the direction for learner independence
support and the findings. For those interested in Learner Independence
Bio:
Christine Jones, MA TESL-Applied Linguistics, has taught in the USA, PRC, Japan, and UAE.
Currently faculty at HCT, her interests include learner autonomy, educational technology,
and teacher training. [email protected]
Name:
Kabgani, Sajad and Pardis Zaferani
Title:
A Critical Review of Postmethod Pedagogy
Schedule:
Abstract:
In this study we referred to social semiotic and critical literacy principles to question the
validity of postmethod pedagogy as a newly-introduced paradigm in ELT.
Bios:
Sajad Kabgani holds a BA in TEFL from Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran and an MA
in TEFL from Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. [email protected]
Pardis Zaferani is a lecturer at Islamic Azad University, Department of English. She has
completed her master’s degree in TEFL from Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran (IAUT).
[email protected]
Name:
Khamis, Hanaa
Title:
Web 2.0 Research Tools for Autonomous Educators
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Diamond Room
Abstract:
Web-based tools have been revamped with the advent of web 2.0 technology.
Educators create electronic questionnaires and databases with a keystroke. No longer is
prepackaged material necessary when web 2.0 free tools are available for self-directed
e-development. Tools such as Google Drive and Polldaddy will be highlighted in this
workshop.
Bio:
Hanaa Khamis is an EFL instructor, stage mentor and teacher trainer at the School of
Continuing Education, the American University in Cairo. She specializes in instructional
technology, assessment and pedagogy. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Kiburz, Claudia, Jeffrey Knowling and Sabina Ostrowska
Title:
Experiments in Reading: When Old Meets New!
Schedule:
Abstract:
How can you read a novel in English if you have never read a novel in Arabic? Why write
reading reports, when they can easily record them? Why use graded readers, when our
students can enjoy young-adult fiction? These are some of the questions that prompted
our experiments in reading.
Bios:
Claudia Kiburz is a lecturer at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. She has taught English in
the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the USA. Her interests are art and language. claudia.
[email protected]
Jeffrey Knowling is a lecturer at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. He has taught English
in Thailand and the UAE. He has presented on learner leadership and extensive reading.
[email protected]
Sabina Ostrowska is a lecturer at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi and a doctoral student
at Exeter University. She has taught English in Poland, Sweden, and the UAE. sabina.
[email protected]
Name:
King, Mick
Title:
Tertiary Teacher Views on English Medium Policies
Schedule:
Abstract:
This session considers UAE-based tertiary teachers’ views on English as the medium of
instruction (EMI) and strategies for managing its implementation. Attendees’ views will
be canvassed and compared to research findings. The session aims to raise awareness
of EMI issues so attendees can consider them through a critical lens.
Bio:
Mick King lectures in TESOL and Education at Middlesex University Dubai. He has worked
internationally in various educational functions. His doctoral thesis is on teacher views
on EMI in the UAE. [email protected]
Name:
King, Rochelle
Title:
Investigating Teachers’ Beliefs About Learner Autonomy
Schedule:
Abstract:
How effectively is learner autonomy being promoted in classrooms? The presenter will
discuss findings from research investigating teacher beliefs regarding learner autonomy
and how their practices affect the teaching of learner autonomy in classrooms. The
presentation will end with relevant suggestions for curriculum design. Intended
Audience: teachers and curriculum managers.
Bio:
Rochelle King teaches at Kanda University in Japan. She received her MA TESOL from
the American University. Her professional interests are learner autonomy and student
centered learning in the ESL classroom. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Klassen, Garnet and Rosalie Logan
Title:
Interactive Reading Techniques
Schedule:
Abstract:
Get your students involved and active during reading lessons. Learn to use reading
as interactive and communicative tools. This workshop will demonstrate how reading
lessons can inject energy and action into students and your teaching routine. You will
receive a booklet of exercises to promote these interactive reading techniques.
Bios:
Garnet Klassen works in Al Ain and his focus is on vocational education. garnetklassen@
gmail.com
Rosalie Logan has worked in Asia and the Middle East over the last decade. She focuses
on English foundations and English for Academic Purposes. [email protected]
Name:
Kusy, Katarzyna
Title:
IELTS Vocabulary Acquisition Through Technology
Schedule:
Abstract:
With the EFL global implementation of technology in the classroom, we are finding
countless possibilities for enriching lexis. The presenter will show examples of websites,
iPad applications and software that she found ultra-practical in coaching IELTS students.
Intended audience: IELTS teachers
Bio:
Born and raised in Poland but graduated from the University of Greenwich with an MA
in Management of Language Learning, Katarzyna Kusy has taught English and trained
teachers in Poland, UK, and Saudi Arabia. [email protected]
Name:
Lange, Rachel
Title:
10 Years of CEPA
Schedule:
Abstract:
2012 marked the 10th year that the Common Educational Proficiency Assessment
has been used to place and admit students into federally-funded tertiary educational
programs in the UAE. This presentation will challenge participants’ assumptions about
these students and reveal what CEPA-English data shows about the trends in the UAE
educational environment.
Bio:
Rachel Lange holds an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Pittsburgh. She
is currently supervisor of CEPA assessment materials for the UAE Ministry of Higher
Education. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Lechner, Thomas
Title:
Empowering Students to Think Through Conversations
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Regency A
Abstract:
“I don’t know what to say!” This is a response many EFL students provide when asked why
they can’t carry on an English conversation. The presenter will demonstrate strategies
that students can use to help themselves “think through” a variety of conversational
settings. Intended audience: adult communication/speaking teachers.
Bio:
Dr Lechner is an assistant professor in the English Department at Nagoya University
of Commerce and Business. He has taught English in Asia for over 25 years. lechner@
nucba.ac.jp
Name:
Lorincz, Tamas and Chuck Sandy
Title:
The Myth of the Perfect Teacher
Schedule:
Friday, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM, Crystal Ballroom A
Abstract:
The perfect teacher creates engaging lessons and motivates every student. At least,
that’s the myth many teacher development programs promote. In this workshop, we
create the perfect teacher, and look at the stereotypes behind the image. Real teachers
evaluate teaching ideas critically based on what works in their teaching environment.
Bios:
Tamas Lorincz is a teacher of English as a Foreign Language with over 20 years’ experience
in teaching and training in a variety of contexts in the Middle East and Europe. tamas@
tamaslorincz.com
Chuck Sandy is an author, teacher trainer, community builder and motivational speaker.
He is a cofounder of the International Teacher Development Institute (iTDi) and serves as
iTDi’s Community Director. [email protected]
Name:
Lucantoni, Peter
Title:
Engage, Motivate, Learn - Lifelong Goals
Schedule:
Abstract:
This workshop is for any teacher who wants to consider what ‘engage’ and ‘motivate’
mean. We will consider some broad strategies and activities for motivating learners
of any age, and agree on some final advice and make some conclusions about how to
engage and motivate.
Bio:
Peter Lucantoni has had a long career in ELT, and is the author of several popular
coursebooks. He regular speaks at conferences and works with teachers throughout the
region. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Maharaj, Ameerchund
Title:
A Fresh Look at Textbook Conversations
Schedule:
Abstract:
This paper attempts an alternative approach to textbook conversations. After outlining
shortcomings of the traditional approach to conversations, the author will expound on the
role that purposeful memorization can play in the facilitation of textbook conversations.
Systematic steps in the handling of conversation will be listed and discussed.
Bio:
Ameerchund Maharaj is from South Africa, has been teaching English since 1983,
obtained a PhD in 2005, was promoted to assistant professor in 2006, has published
articles in journals and chapters in book, and has presented at international conferences.
[email protected]
Name:
Maher, Kevin
Title:
Teaching Authentic Text Through Literature Circles
Schedule:
Abstract:
The presenter will introduce ways to setup, structure, and assess a Literature Circle.
This is predominately at the university level for a Reading/Writing course. It includes role
work for each student (Discussion Leader, Vocabulary Wizard, etc.), as well as writing
assignments, Lit Skits (students reenact scenes), and assessment based on involvement.
Bio:
Kevin Maher is currently teaching at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan. He has taught
English in Brazil, Japan and South Korea. [email protected]
Name:
Makhlouf, Sanaa Abdel Hady
Title:
Student Evaluations of Teachers: A Controversial Tool
Schedule:
Abstract:
This study explores whether experienced and less experienced ESL university teachers
believe that their students are capable of evaluating their teaching practices or not.
It also explores whether these evaluations improve their teaching practices. Findings
showed a significant difference regarding the first point, but no significance regarding
the second.
Bio:
Sanaa Abdel Hady Makhlouf has an MA in TEFL, 1988, and two graduate diplomas in
linguistics and literature, Trinity College, Dublin, is a senior instructor at the American
University in Cairo, has been a faculty member since 1988 and is interested in assessment.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name::
Malcolm, Diane
Title:
Keeping Self-Directed Language Learning on Track
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation describes and evaluates different course components intended to
foster self-directed English learning at a Gulf Arab university. Worksheets, grids and
examples of procedures developed over many years for keeping learners on track with
their independent language learning will be shared with participants.
Bio:
Diane Malcolm is English Unit Head at Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain. She holds a
doctorate in applied linguistics from Macquarie University, Sydney. [email protected]
Name:
Mallek Bahloul, Raja
Title:
Enhancing Vocabulary Teaching and Learning
Schedule:
Abstract:
Explicit vocabulary instruction has become vital for adult learners. Engaging students in
online vocabulary discussions, crossword puzzles, and poster presentations are shown
to be fun, interactive, and effective pedagogical tools of vocabulary learning at the
college level. Participants will learn how to use these tools in their classes.
Bio:
Raja Mallek Bahloul is a senior language instructor at the American University of Sharjah.
She earned her MA from Cornell University in 1994. She has been teaching English since
then. [email protected]
Name:
McBeath, Neil
Title:
From Kindergarten to Career; Bridging the Gaps
Schedule:
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, Crystal Ballroom A
Abstract:
This paper will suggest that language learning is not a seamless process, and that
its different stages may be underpinned by conflicting theories. It will offer a critical
examination of the realities facing classroom practitioners in the Arab Gulf, and will
make practical suggestions for improvements.
Bio:
Neil McBeath was a uniformed education officer in the Royal Air Force of Oman for 25
years. Refusing to renew contract in 2005, he now teaches at Sultan Qaboos University.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
McCoy, Jennifer and Elizabeth Birch
Title:
Project Based Learning with Mobile Technology
Schedule:
Abstract:
In this session, we will discuss Project Based Learning with iPads, and show how they
can be used to plan, investigate, and present projects. We will demonstrate setting
up a project using iBooks Author, show apps used to build projects, and demonstrate
projects that work well in an EFL context.
Bios:
Jennifer McCoy has taught English in the Academic Bridge Program at Zayed University
for six years. Her educational technology interests include online collaboration, helping
teachers integrate technology, and iPads. [email protected]
Elizabeth Birch is currently teaching at Zayed University in the Academic Bridge Program.
Her educational technology interests include using iPads in Project Based Learning and
the creation of iBooks. [email protected]
Name:
McLaren, Peter and Almin Piric
Title:
“Digital Natives” How Learners See Their iPad
Schedule:
Abstract:
This paper reports on an investigation into student attitudes regarding the use of iPad
based applications. The researchers sought to tease out how best the iPad initiative
might reflect ways in which students themselves interact with and learn from mobile
technologies to better incorporate these new technologies into the curriculum.
Bios:
Peter McLaren teaches at UAEU. He previously taught at HCT, in Japan and China. His
research interests include critical issues, reading and technology. He has presented and
published about these. [email protected]
Almin Piric teaches at UAEU. He spent the last two years as an English Language Fellow in
Prizren, Kosovo, and has also taught in Bosnia and the United States. [email protected]
Name:
McLaughlin, James
Title:
Emirati Learner Characteristics: Implications for Course Design
Schedule:
Abstract:
What are the motivational and learning style characteristics of Emirati tertiary students?
How can curriculum be tailored to meet the needs of these students? The presenter will
discuss an investigation into Emirati learner characteristics and discuss the implications
for course design in the region. Intended for regional tertiary instructors.
Bio:
James McLaughlin is from Vancouver Island, Canada. Before coming to the UAE in 2001,
he taught English in South Korea. He is currently working on a doctorate in education.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
McQuinn, Sally and Christine Baldwin
Title:
Ten Techniques to Invigorate Your Classroom
Schedule:
Abstract:
Young adults are bombarded with stimuli outside of school, so how can teachers make
learning in school more in tune with their students’ world? The presenters will describe
high and low tech strategies that promote enthusiasm in 21st century learners and
stimulate students to stay focused on learning objectives.
Bios:
Sally McQuinn teaches at HCT Fujairah, UAE. She is a doctoral student with University of
Exeter (UK) and has taught 20 years in the US, Asia and Pacific Islands. [email protected]
Christine Baldwin teaches at HCT Fujairah, UAE. She has over 30 years experience in
education at primary and tertiary levels in Oman, PNG, Brunei and Australia. cbaldwin@
hct.ac.ae
Name:
Mohammadi, Mojtaba, Naeimeh Bakshiri and Nargess Navidi Estalkhi
Title:
Dynamic Oral/Written Feedback on the Writing Skill
Schedule:
Abstract:
Dynamicity of corrective feedback, as a means of input enhancement and skill acquisition,
can be utilized in both oral and written mediums. The presenters will compare the efficacy
of these two among Iranian intermediate students. Intended audience: English Teachers
Bios:
Mojtaba Mohammadi teaches at Islamic Azad University, Roudehen Branch. He received
his MA and PhD in TEFL. His areas of interest include the writing skill, teachers’ cognition
and beliefs, autonomy, and assessment. [email protected]
Naeimeh Bakshiri is an MA graduate in TEFL. She has presented and published papers in
national and international conferences and journals. [email protected]
Nargess Navidi Estalkhi is an MA graduate in TEFL. She has presented and published
papers in national and international journals and conferences including IATEFL.
[email protected]
Name:
Morrow, Christopher
Title:
Emerging Models of Bilingual and Immersion Education
Schedule:
Abstract:
More schools are increasing the amount of English instruction offered, but many
are ignoring research findings about bilingual and immersion-style education. This
presentation will identify key issues and decisions that need to be faced by educational
planners in primary and secondary schools that are striving to accelerate English learning.
Bio:
Christopher Morrow has been teaching in the UAE since 1998. He currently teaches
graduate and undergraduate education students at UAE University in Al Ain through his
website iteach.co.nr. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Motallebzadeh, Khalil
Title:
Classroom Observation Techniques for EFL/ESL Teachers
Schedule:
Abstract:
Observation seems to be a ‘must have’ skill for EFL/ESL teachers and is an essential
component of any teacher education or training programs. The presenter tries to
help English teachers understand the importance of observation as a tool to gather
information about their learners and to support self-development.
Bio:
Khalil Motallebzadeh is an assistant professor at Tabaran Institute of Higher Education,
Iran. He has published papers in language testing and teacher education. He is Iran’s
representative in Asia TEFL. [email protected]
Name:
Mouhanna, Mouhamad and Leila Mouhanna
Title:
Re-examining Mother Tongue Use in EFL
Schedule:
Abstract:
Many Institutions in the UAE have prohibited the use of L1 in the classroom which is
commonly perceived to be an impediment to EFL learning. Data collected on teacher and
student perceptions at a foundations English program will be analyzed and presented.
Teaching tips will also follow with discussions.
Bios:
Mouhamad Mouhanna is an English lecturer at UAE University. His interests are in
bilingualism and student development. He has conducted many research papers and
presented at many international conferences. [email protected]
Leila Mouhanna is currently an EFL lecturer at UAEU. Her research focus has been on
multicultural and inclusive education and bilingualism. She has presented at many
international conferences. [email protected]
Name:
Mousavi, Khorshid and Javad Gholami
Title:
Corrective Feedback and EFL Teacher’s Experience
Schedule:
Abstract:
EFL learners’ errors that are corrected with reactive feedback are supposed to have
a direct relationship with teachers’ experience and learners’ ages respectively. The
presenter will describe how she has used audio-recorded files from Iranian EFL learners’
classrooms to discover the pointed relationship. Intended audience: teacher trainers.
Poster Session
DBios:
Khorshid Mousavi is an MA graduate from Urmia University, Iran. she received her BA
from Naghadeh Payam-Noor University. Her research interest is corrective feedback,
teachers’ experience, and learners’ ages. [email protected]
Javad Gholami is a PhD in TEFL in Urmia University in Iran. He received his Ma in TEFL
from Tarbiat Modares University. His research interest is focus on form and feedback.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Murdoch, George
Title:
UAE University Speaking Center: Peer Tutors’ Perspectives
Schedule:
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM, Jade
Abstract:
The goals of the Speaking Center are outlined. Organisational procedures and types
of materials used are explained. The role of peer tutors is highlighted. A questionnaire
used to interview peer tutors is presented. The qualitative results provide insights about
effective peer tutoring and suggestions for improvements.
Bio:
George Murdoch supervises a UAE University Speaking Center. He has presented at
numerous TESOL Arabia and other international conferences. George has also written
and reviewed articles for leading journals. [email protected]
Name:
Murphy, Teresa
Title:
Using Edmodo to Encourage Independent Vocabulary Practice
Schedule:
Abstract:
Teaching specific vocabulary means that teachers are constricted by what independent
learning practice students can avail of. This presenter will show how using Edmodo
teachers can set up vocabulary quizzes for students to practice in their own time, either
in a language lab or at home. The intended audience is vocabulary teachers.
Bio:
Teresa Murphy has been on the faculty in HCT CERT in Abu Dhabi for the last 3 years. Her
interest is finding user-friendly educational technology tools in the classroom. teresa.
[email protected]
Name:
Mustafa, Ghassoub
Title:
How Can We Make a Horse Drink?
Schedule:
Abstract:
Many practitioners continue to hide behind the old adage “You can lead a horse to water,
but you can’t make it drink.” Have you thought why your students are uninterested and
demotivated? Why they find reading, writing and thinking painful? How can we make the
most stubborn horse drink?
Bio:
Ghassoub Mustafa is a teacher at Dubai Women’s College and the Head of the Research
Committee. His research interest is how to improve the quality of teaching and learning
of Arab students. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Mustafa, Sabah and Ericson Friginal
Title:
Analyzing a Corpus of Iraqi Student Writing
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation shows the results of a corpus-based, quantitative analysis of the
textual features of writing from college-level essays in English written by students from
the University of Baghdad (UB), Baghdad, Iraq. The presenters will discuss implications
for the teaching and assessment of academic writing. Intended Audience: College-Level
EFL Teachers.
Bios:
Sabah S. Mustafa is the head of the Department of English, College of Languages,
University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq. He teaches and researches EFL, translation, and
applied linguistics. sabah.fl[email protected]
Eric Friginal is an assistant professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL at
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA. He specializes in corpus linguistics, ESL/EFL,
and cross-cultural communication. [email protected]
Name:
Nafa, Mahmoud
Title:
The Role of Memory in Learning Vocabulary
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation highlights the role of memory in processing vocabulary. It points out
how memory receives lexical items and how it processes them. Moreover, it introduces
practical methods of teaching and learning vocabulary considering the neurological
structure of memory which reinforces vocabulary teaching and acquisition.
Bio:
Mahmoud Nafa is head of the English Department and a lecturer at Al-Jazeera University.
He has a British Council Train the Trainer certificate. He won the British Council scholarship.
[email protected]
Name:
Naismith, Ben
Title:
Experiential Learning in Teacher Training
Schedule:
Abstract:
Experiential learning has long been a mainstay of ELT, and naturally teacher trainers have
adopted this approach as well. But to what extent are these two disciplines comparable?
In this session, we will consider and evaluate the value of this approach. Intended
audience: anyone with a responsibility for developing teachers.
Bio:
Ben Naismith has spent the last 10 years working as a music and English teacher in
Canada, Thailand, Costa Rica and Dubai. Currently, he is the DoS at International House
Dubai. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Nelson, Gayle and May Kadem
Title:
Iraqi/U.S. Linkage Program: Cultural Orientation
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Regency A
Abstract:
Cultural orientation is important for everyone who participates in international training
programs: for those who travel abroad and for those who host them. This presentation
discusses ways in which a linkage between the University of Baghdad (UB) and Georgia
State University (GSU) addressed issues related to culture and cultural adjustment.
Bios:
Gayle Nelson, Professor, Department of Applied Linguistics, Georgia State University is
part of a team of scholars working with a linkage program between University of Baghdad
and Georgia State University. [email protected]
Dr May Kadem is Chair of the English Department, College of Languages, University of
Baghdad. [email protected]
Name:
Nelson, Jeff and Paolo Rossetti
Title:
PC’s to Ipads: Cloudified Educational Information Sharing
Schedule:
Abstract:
What are the best ways to share data between teachers and students in the modern
age? The presenters will review the lessons they learned from leading a successful
information-sharing project on two university campuses, keys to success, and methods
incorporating newer technologies, such as tablets and mobile devices.
Bios:
Jeff Nelson has been teaching English and getting involved in technology projects since
1994. He formerly taught in the UAE and now teaches at WSU and online for TESOL.
[email protected]
Paolo Rossetti has worked in Thailand, Australia, Canada, Italy and at UAEU since 1999.
He is currently serving as Skills Development Coordinator. [email protected]
Name:
Nostas, Alissa, Mariah Fairley and Susanne Rizzo
Title:
Making Writing Coherent Through Information Structure
Schedule:
Abstract:
Students often produce writing that is not coherent. Information structure (theme/rheme)
helps a written text achieve coherence. The presenters will examine information structure
in written texts and consider activities/materials to help students structure information and
produce texts which will be coherent and accessible to readers. Handouts will be provided.
Bios:
Alissa Nostas is an English instructor in the IEP at the American University in Cairo. Her
interests include vocabulary acquisition and reading and writing in academic settings.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Ohrt, Jeffrey
Title:
Agile Development, Omani Students and Mobile Learning
Schedule:
Abstract:
If it was a car we would discuss buying, renting, mechanics and warranties. But it is not
a car. It is a mobile learning platform and there are open source alternatives that are free
and fixed for free by the professionals that designed them. Intended Audience : Teachers
and Administrators
Bio:
Jeff Ohrt is a visiting lecturer at the Ibra College of Technology. He has lived, worked and
conducted research in 8 countries including Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Oman. jeffohrt@
gmail.com
Name:
Ostrowska, Sabina
Title:
Student and Teacher Perspectives on Learner Autonomy
Schedule:
Abstract:
Is learner autonomy a universal concept? Can a system of independent learning logs help
to foster student autonomy in learning English for Academic Purposes? How do teachers
and learners understand autonomy in ESL? The presentation discusses these and other
questions related to fostering learner autonomy in the UAE.
Bio:
Sabina Ostrowska is a lecturer at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi and a doctoral student
at Exeter University. She has taught English in Poland, Sweden, and the UAE. sabina.
[email protected]
Name:
Pathare, Gary
Title:
Don’t Forget to Save: Memorization in ELT
Schedule:
Abstract:
Learning English involves storing thousands of items for instant recall, yet
the topic of memorization is often ignored in ELT discussions and training.
Original materials with an overt design focus on memorization will be demonstrated and
discussed, with the aim of encouraging participants to address memorization in their
own teaching.
Bio:
Gary Pathare (MEd TESOL) is a DMC Foundations teacher, OUP Headway author, UAE IT
Challenge winner, CELTA trainer and senior CEPA writer. He enjoys sharing innovative,
practical teaching materials and ideas. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Pinkerton, Christopher
Title:
Motivation in Learning and the “Reluctant Student”
Schedule:
Abstract:
This session examines factors affecting student motivation, conveys results from published
research relating to motivation and learning, and provides a forum for discussing methods
and approaches to better engage students and catalyze learning. The intended audience
includes teachers of preparatory year or first-year university students.
Bio:
Chris Pinkerton teaches English to cadets at the King Fahd Naval Academy in Saudi
Arabia. He formerly taught academic preparation and business English at the University
of Delaware’s English Language Institute. [email protected]
Name:
Pitts, Jaclyn
Title:
Challenging Low-Level Students: Student and Teacher Feedback
Schedule:
Abstract:
Do low-level students perform better when they are challenged? The presenter
will discuss her observations and student feedback on a project completed by
low-level, typically unmotivated Japanese university students and the differences
between their performance on challenging, strictly defined activities compared
to easier, loosely defined activities. Intended audience: university instructors.
Poster Session
Bio:
Jaclyn Pitts completed a Master’s in TESOL from California State University, Fullerton.
She is a lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies and her interests include
motivation and curriculum development. [email protected]
Name:
Poteet, Scott
Title:
From the Roots Up: Improving Academic Vocabulary
Schedule:
Abstract:
Many English academic words are based on Greek and Latin derivatives. For Arabic
learners of English, these derivatives are largely unknown. This workshop will examine
techniques and activities that facilitate the learning of English roots and affixes knowledge essential for university study and meeting professional goals.
Bio:
Scott Poteet is the lead instructor for AMIDEAST, Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. He currently
teaches test preparation and ESP courses. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Priest, Troy and Andrew Blackmore
Title:
Change Management and Implementation of Mobile Devices
Schedule:
Abstract:
The recent adoption of mobile learning devices in the Foundation programs in higher
education in the UAE has presented significant challenges, including teacher perceptions,
pedagogic concerns and technological preparedness. This presentation discusses
the steps taken to overcome such challenges, and shares the successes and pitfalls
encountered in implementing this large-scale innovation.
Bios:
Troy Priest has over 15 years ESL teaching experience in the USA, Korea and the UAE. He
is currently curriculum supervisor of the ABP, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi. Troy.Priest@
zu.ac.ae
Andrew Blackmore has 24 years ESL teaching experience and has taught in the UK,
Poland, Greece, Qatar and Oman. He is currently curriculum supervisor of the ABP, Zayed
University, Dubai. [email protected]
Name:
Pugliese, Tania
Title:
On Line CELTA Tutoring: Do’s & Don’ts
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Topaz
Abstract:
Thinking of tutoring on the on-line CELTA? This paper explores a trainer’s first-hand, first-time
experience of what worked and what didn’t. The aim is neither to sell the on-line CELTA nor
discourage trainers from going ‘on-line’, but merely to offer practical tips and advice.
Bio:
Tania Pugliese has worked in TEFL for over 15 years and joined Sharjah HCT in 2004. She
holds a DTEFLA, an MSc in ELT Management and is a CELTA trainer. [email protected]
Name:
Raddawi, Rana and Salah Troudi
Title:
Emotional Intelligence in ELT Teacher Education
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Crystal Ballroom B
Abstract:
This paper sheds light on the impact of emotional intelligence on the ELT teacher-student
relationship to create a positive classroom climate. It also provides information on how
to become an emotionally intelligent teacher by combining charisma and popularity with
professionalism, quality teaching and leadership.
Bios:
Associate Professor at the American University of Sharjah/Department of English,
Rana Raddawi teaches EAP and ESP, curriculum development and related critical
issues, emotional intelligence and intercultural communication. She has mastered five
languages. [email protected]
Salah Troudi is the director of the Doctorate of Education in TESOL at the University
of Exeter. He lectures in research methodology, curriculum issues and critical applied
linguistics and supervises doctoral students. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Rajab, Rehab
Title:
Personal Learning Networks For Educators
Schedule:
Abstract:
The presenter will demonstrate how 21st century educators can overcome professional
development barriers of time, distance and cost when they build personal learning
networks online. Intended Audience: Educators.
Bio:
Rehab Rajab has been involved in PD activities through her work with TESOL Arabia for
the past seven years. She’s passionate about sharing innovative ideas and developing
online learning communities. [email protected]
Name:
Rezaei, Bita
Title:
MBTI: Personality Dimensions and Language Learning
Schedule:
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Jade
Abstract:
There are two key variables affecting language teaching and learning: styles and strategies.
These factors influence the student’s ability to learn in a particular instructional framework.
The presenter will introduce learning styles based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
and suggests type-specific strategies to enhance learning. Intended audience: Teachers
Bio:
Bita Rezaei is currently the DoS at Hermes Institute, Iran. She holds the Cambridge CELTA,
YL Ext, and Delta. Her areas of interest in ELT include teacher training and development.
[email protected]
Name:
Riddlebarger, Julie, Martina Dickson, Keith Kennetz, Patricia Stringer and Lilly Tennant
Title:
Arabic in English-Medium Classes? Reasons and Implications
Schedule:
Abstract:
How do teachers use English to teach math, science and English in English-medium
classrooms? What about Arabic? Is there a place for both? The presenters discuss current
research into Emirati novice teachers’ use of English and Arabic in Abu Dhabi KG and
Cycle 1 schools. Intended audience: teachers and teacher trainers
Bios:
Julie Riddlebarger lectures in the BEd English department at Emirates College for
Advanced Education in Abu Dhabi where she trains pre-service teachers including
supervising teaching practicum and research projects. [email protected]
Martina Dickson is an experienced teacher, educational advisor, and teacher educator. Her
recent publications include secondary school students’ perceptions of UAE educational
reform, gender in education and science pedagogy. [email protected]
Keith Kennetz has been a researcher and educator in the field of TESOL and Linguistics
for over 12 years. His research interests include sociolinguistics, perceptions of language,
and language planning. [email protected]
Patricia Stringer has held teaching and senior management positions in the school and
tertiary sectors in New Zealand. Her research interests include capacity building for
school improvement and teacher education. [email protected]
Lilly Tennant has been in the field of higher education for over 18 years in the USA and
UAE. Her expertise is in special education, teacher education and field experiences.
[email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Rizk, Laila
Title:
Teaching Academic Ethics in an Online World
Schedule:
Abstract:
The widespread use of technology in the classroom poses a challenge to both teachers
and learners. This paper addresses the role of educators in promoting awareness of
online ethics among university level students. A number of activities that establish a
culture of proper use and teach online ethics will be proposed.
Bio:
Laila Rizk is a professor of English language and literature, and Vice Dean for Community
Service and Environment Development at the Faculty of Al Alsun (Languages), Ain Shams
University, Cairo, Egypt. [email protected]
Name:
Rizzo, Susanne, Mariah Fairley and Alissa Nostas
Title:
Providing Effective Feedback in Student Writing
Schedule:
Abstract:
Students in EAP preparatory programs lack familiarity with the process writing approach,
especially with managing feedback. This interactive session will guide participants through
several ways of giving feedback and training for students. Participants will leave with steps
for implementing several feedback methods in their classrooms. Handouts will be provided.
Bios:
Alissa Nostas is an English instructor in the IEP at the American University in Cairo. Her interests
include vocabulary acquisition and writing in academic settings. [email protected]
Name:
Robson, Virginia
Title:
Outdoor Learning with Indoor Results
Schedule:
Abstract:
Students at Fujairah Women’s College have been visiting Wadi Wurayah and learning
about its ecological significance for the past 4 years. This session will describe what
students are learning before and in the wadi, and how students use this knowledge for
academic and creative projects. Intended audience: anyone
Bio:
Virginia Robson currently teaches ecology and academic English at HCT Fujairah. She really
enjoys hiking, camping, and learning more about the plants of the UAE. virginiarobson@
yahoo.com
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Speakers
Name:
Roman, Tamatha
Title:
Learning English through a Tumblr Blog
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation investigates the usage of Tumblr, a simple and interactive blog program,
as a means for English language learning. The presenter will provide an overview of
Tumblr, introduce activities that encourage English language learning through blogging,
and lead an interactive brainstorming activity. This session is intended for all levels.
Bio:
Tamatha Roman is an English lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies in
Japan. She has her MA TESOL from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in the
United States. [email protected]
Name:
Sandy, Chuck and Tamas Lorincz
Title:
Collaborative Critical Thinking for Real World Change
Schedule:
Abstract:
In this interactive session, we’ll explore how critical thinking frameworks are being used
by learners and teachers around the world to create measurable real-world change that
sparks personal, academic, and professional growth before introducing a collaborative
design task to demonstrate how any educator can develop similar frameworks and
projects.
Bios:
Chuck Sandy is an author, teacher trainer, community builder and motivational speaker.
He is a cofounder of the International Teacher Development Institute (iTDi) and serves as
iTDi’s Community Director. [email protected]
Tamas Lorincz is an EFL teacher and iTDi Associate with over 20 years of experience
teaching and training in a variety of contexts in the Middle East and Europe. tamas@
tamaslorincz.com
Name:
Seilstad, Brian
Title:
Service-Learning for TEFL: Theory and Practice
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Jade
Abstract:
Service-learning is a teaching philosophy and pedagogy that links the classroom to the
community through mutually beneficial service activities. Service-learning enhances
learning, leadership, and community development. The presenter will introduce servicelearning theory, share a successful example from Moroccan EFL learners, and guide
participants in designing their own service-learning programs.
Bio:
Brian Seilstad teaches English, Greek, and Latin at Al Akhawayn University. His
background and interests focus on service-learning, civic education, computer assisted
language learning, and learner independence. [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Sewell, H. Douglas
Title:
Self-Regulated Language Learning and Learning Outcomes
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation will first outline a Self-Regulated Language Learning (SRLL) framework
and then present results correlating usage of SRLL processes with L2 learning success
among university students from various backgrounds. This presentation will close
with SRLL implications and suggestions for teachers across a wide range of language
teaching contexts.
Bio:
Douglas Sewell was a language teacher and teacher trainer for 15 years before arriving
in Dubai in 2012. His research focus is in how students develop into effective language
learners. [email protected]
Name:
Shabana, Noha
Title:
Rhetorical Features of ESL Students’ Argumentative Essays
Schedule:
Abstract:
The presenter reports a pilot study on rhetorical features in argumentative writing by
undergraduate students in Egyptian universities where English is taught as a second
language. She explains methods and tools of the study, highlights useful teaching
strategies and discusses practical implications for ESL teachers and students. Intended
audience: teachers.
Bio:
Noha Omaya Shabana is an English Instructor at the German University and an MA
candidate at Ain Shams University. Her academic interests are teaching writing and
integrating critical thinking into teaching. [email protected]
Name:
Shammas, Nicole and Aleya James
Title:
Teaching Cultural Intelligence: What, Why and How?
Schedule:
Abstract:
This presentation describes how Cultural Intelligence is successfully taught at Dubai
Women’s College as part of the new core curriculum of the Higher Colleges of Technology.
The presenters discuss what Cultural Intelligence is; why it is important; provide a variety
of teaching techniques and share student feedback. Audience: Higher Education.
Bios:
Nicole Shammas has taught in Asia and currently teaches liberal studies in the Business
Department at HCT Dubai Women’s Campus. She is studying for her doctorate with USQ,
Australia. [email protected]
Aleya James has taught in the Gulf and currently teaches liberal studies in the Business
Department at HCT Dubai Women’s Campus and is studying for her doctorate with Bath
University. [email protected] [email protected]
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Speakers
Name:
Shehadeh, Ali
Title:
Task-Based Language Teaching in EFL Settings
Schedule:
Abstract:
The presenter argues that there is a strong need to broaden the perspective of taskbased language teaching (TBLT) research to include varying EFL settings because the
manner in which TBLT is researched and implemented in these settings depends on
conditions that do not necessarily coincide with those in ESL contexts.
Bio:
Ali Shehadeh is an associate professor at the UAE University. His latest book (2012) is titled
Task-Based Language Teaching in Foreign Language Contexts: Research and Implementation,
John Benjamins, (Co-Editor Christine Coombe). [email protected]
Name:
Sheikhmoos, Aisha
Title:
Differentiation in Teaching Grammar: Hands-on Activities
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Sapphire Room
Abstract:
This workshop mainly aims to present a highly practical, student-centered series of
activities to help inexperienced primary teachers plan for their grammar lessons for
students of different proficiency levels. Based on a tri-objective differentiated lesson
plan, participants will experience activities and a variety of crafts that empower them
and their students alike.
Bio:
Aisha Sheikhmoos is a master’s student at UAEU, Special Education; BA, 2001; Curriculum
and Pedagogy Diploma in Education, 2003; Diploma in Translation, 2004, all from Aleppo
University, Syria. [email protected]
Name:
Sildus, Tatiana and Linda Mayer
Title:
Developmentally Appropriate Strategies for Early Childhood Programs
Schedule:
Abstract:
It is essential for young English language learners to participate in instructional
activities that are communicative, student-centered and developmentally appropriate.
This interactive session focuses on the cognitive/developmental approach and models
activities that allow students to construct knowledge and actively communicate in a
positive and structured environment. Intended audience: PreK-1 teachers
Bios:
Dr Tatiana Sildus, a textbook author, consultant and frequent international presenter, is
an associate professor of TESOL at Pittsburg State University. Her teaching experience
covers all levels, from elementary to graduate. [email protected]
Linda Mayer currently teaches English to Emirati kindergarteners while working on a PhD
in TESOL. She has taught English and Spanish in Bolivia, Spain, Chile, and the United
States. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Sirin, Petek
Title:
Unveiling the Mystery: L2 Reading Motivation
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Focaccia PDR
Abstract:
Research in L2 reading motivation has gained impetus. The present study examined
whether a group of students differ in their intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation
and whether a change in methodology had an impact on L2 reading motivation.
Participants responded to a questionnaire and participated in focus group interviews.
Results foreshadowed insightful methodological changes.
Bio:
Petek Sirin has experience in teaching practically every age group and level. She is
currently working on her MSc studies at Aston University. Her research interests are
classroom research and ICT. [email protected]
Name:
Solloway, Anthony
Title:
Do Two Wrongs Ever Make a Write(r)?
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Regency B
Abstract:
The long-standing debate on the effectiveness of corrections to students’ written work
continues to rage. This workshop summarises the vital aspects of this contentious topic
and, by introducing insights into the issue gleaned from observations conducted in
Oman and the UAE, places the question in a broader, Arabic L1 context.
Bio:
Anthony Solloway, British, teaches academic writing at the UAE University where he also
acts as mentor to final year applied linguistics students completing their semester-long
ESL classroom teaching practicum. [email protected]
Name:
Spencer, David
Title:
Exams: The Stress Factor
Schedule:
Abstract:
Teenagers face many exams in English - school-leaving and university entrance exams,
external TESOL exams and certificates, and internal school exams. This session will
suggest how and why we should find a balance between exam work and other motivating
activities that help to create well-rounded and keen learners of English.
Bio:
Dave Spencer began writing ELT courses for Macmillan in 1994. His latest series is
Gateway, a multi-level course designed to prepare teenage students for school-leaving/
university entrance exams. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Stanfield, Peter
Title:
Increasing Learner Agency Through Place-Based TESOL
Schedule:
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Jade
Abstract:
Learner agency is increasingly being recognized as key to successful language learning.
Through judicious illustration from recent place-based research the presenter guides
TESOL teachers in reflecting on how they might remove barriers between their classrooms
and their communities in order to offer their learners significantly more control over
English acquisition.
Bio:
Peter Stanfield’s career in Europe and the Middle East spans three decades and includes
classroom as well as outdoor and community education. He recently submitted a doctoral
thesis on place-based TESOL. peter.stanfi[email protected]
Name:
Stevens, Vance
Title:
How MOOC Learning Reaches Students through TPD
Schedule:
Abstract:
In recent years the presenter has designed and delivered teacher training in multiliteracies
through TESOL and Electronic Village Online (EVO). Recent iterations of this course have
tended toward the MOOC model. This presentation shows how MOOC is an appropriate
model for TPD and how this ultimately impacts student learning strategies.
Bio:
Vance Stevens practices ESOL, CALL, and SMALL (social media assisted language
learning). He coordinates the PLNs/CoPs Webheads in Action and Learning2gether, and
publishes and blogs on educational technology [email protected]
Name:
Stieglitz, Guy and Luke Zimmermann
Title:
Creating Student-Centred, Interactive Reading Activities
Schedule:
Abstract:
Teaching academic reading is a challenging task. Teachers need to use the best methods
available to create effective reading activities that improve students’ interest and
engagement. The presenters will demonstrate four reading activities that maximize
student involvement and minimize teacher preparation.
Bios:
Guy Stieglitz teaches at Fujairah Women’s College, Teacher Education Division. Research
interests include reading, effective grammar instruction, and use of technology in the
classroom. [email protected]
Luke Zimmermann teaches Academic English at Fujairah Women’s College, has an MA
in Linguistics and has been in TESOL since 1985. Interests include teaching reading and
student independence. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Sturges, Jamie
Title:
Are You a First-Time Mentor Teacher?
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Pearl 3 and 4
Abstract:
First-time mentor teachers require their own guidance with pre-service teachers. The
presenter will describe her own experience with pre-service teachers, discussion with
colleagues who are themselves first-time mentor teachers, as well as research on ideal
mentor teacher practices. Intended audience: teacher trainers, university instructors
Bio:
Jamie Sturges is an English language instructor at Toyo University. She is originally from
Old Dominion University in the United States. [email protected]
Name:
Swanborough-Nilson, Christine and Micaela Brown
Title:
Learning English through Play in KG
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Crystal Ballroom B
Abstract:
This session aims to demonstrate how structuring the learning environment to engage
children’s natural inquisitiveness and desire to explore can also provide a way for
introducing second language skills. Giving examples from a first year kindergarten
classroom in Al Ain, the presenters will share some experiences of successful practise.
Bios:
Christine Swanborough-Nilson is an Early Years specialist working in KG. Previous
experience includes international education in Moscow, Paris and Helsinki, and Family
Learning and Teacher Training in the UK. [email protected]
‘A child’s work is their play’ is what has inspired Micaela Brown to work in early childhood
education for a decade, in New Zealand and now in the UAE. [email protected]
Name:
Taghiloo, Mohammadreza
Title:
Collaborative Reading Comprehension and Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy
Schedule:
Abstract:
Nowadays, digital opportunities to learn and the range of web 2.0 tools that make
collaboration, innovation, and individual exploration possible are incredible. The presenter
explores the efficacy of “Internet Technology” in elevating students’ collaborative reading
comprehension to higher order thinking skills like analyzing, evaluating, and creating.
Intended Audience: Technology-friendly teachers
Bio:
Mohammadreza Taghiloo, MA in TEFL, is an ELT practitioner working for the Education
Ministry, Iran, for 12 years. His present interests include IT, teacher development, and
educational innovation. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Tanko, Mohammed Goma
Title:
Social Justice Pedagogy and Learners Independence
Schedule:
Abstract:
In this paper, an attempt is made to explore the question to what extent can social
justice teaching enhance independent learning of mathematics. The data collected and
analysed suggests that the participants have developed significantly in terms of their
journey to becoming self-regulatory learners.
Bio:
Goma Tanko has been teaching mathematics since 1988 across all educational
spectrums. His research interest includes teaching mathematics for social justice and
culturally relevant pedagogies. [email protected]
Name:
Tercero, Tanya
Title:
ESL/EFL Teaching Professionals: Finding a New Job
Schedule:
Abstract:
In this session, the presenter discusses networking opportunities, job-search strategies,
and marketing ourselves as the quintessential English as a Second/Foreign Language
teaching professional in order to find our next, exciting career opportunity. Information
about working in other countries and teaching in other industries is exchanged. Bring
business cards!
Bio:
Tanya Tercero is currently an English instructor on the faculty in the foundations program
at Al Ain Women’s College, HCT. She has an MA in ESL from the University of Arizona, USA.
[email protected]
Name:
Tinsley-Tawiah, Faye
Title:
Teaching Reading/Rhetoric to ESL Learners
Schedule:
Abstract:
You were given an ESL class full of young, bright and talented Emirati
young men and women who would like to read more multicultural literature
particularly those of African Americans. Intended audience: New teachers
Poster Session
Bio:
Faye Tinsley Tawiah is from Richmond, Virginia USA. She received her MED in Curriculum
and Instruction from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Traylor Adkins, Melody
Title:
Guest Speakers as a Quality Teacher Resource
Schedule:
Abstract:
One question remains consistent in foundations and college preparatory programs for
UAE nationals, “How do we as Instructors, not only engage, but motivate our learners?”
The presenter will lead a discussion group and workshop on how to use guest speakers
as a successful strategy to motivate learners.
Bio:
Melody Traylor Adkins has dedicated herself to implementing, encouraging, and
supporting Learning Communities in various UAE educational institutions. She works in
the Foundations Program (Higher Colleges of Technology). [email protected]
Name:
Tucker, Paul and Mimi Jett
Title:
Tools Enable Personal Learning: Early Adult Learners
Schedule:
Abstract:
Practical digital tools support teachers/students in language learning and measurement
of skills against sets of criteria. Centralization and integration of information including
evidence of self-reflection, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration supported by
student work samples and teacher tasks across time drive life-long learning from early
years into advanced education/career.
Bios:
Paul Tucker has 20+ years in applied linguistics as educator, researcher and test
developer presenting papers at international conferences and being active on multiple
international boards. [email protected]
Mimi Jett is an education-technology leader and collaborative-innovator across industries
and markets bringing solutions of tools, services, and content to language learners while
building partnerships in the Middle East and China. [email protected]
Name::
Uysal, Evrim
Title:
Study-Buddy Academic Writing Project
Schedule:
Abstract:
Both peer and instructor feedback can be useful depending on learners’ needs. However,
quality and systematic tutor training is critical for peer-tutor projects. This presentation focuses
on a writing project in which advanced learners are trained to tutor their peers at lower levels.
Bio:
Evrim Uysal, MA in English Language Education, teaches at Sabancı University, School
of Languages, İstanbul, Turkey, and is the coordinator of the Online Learning Support
Project. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
VanderPyl, Gregory
Title:
Exploring Emotions in EFL Classrooms
Schedule:
Abstract:
Effectively using emotions in communication involves nuanced non-verbal and verbal
skills not often addressed in EFL contexts. With the objective of improving communication
skills, the presenter investigates the look and sound of basic emotions via adaptable
and fun exercises for learners of any age or level. Intended audience: teachers.
Bio:
Gregory VanderPyl has 15 years of EFL teaching experience in Indonesia, Laos, Korea,
Singapore, Burma and Saudi Arabia. He has an MA TESOL from the SIT Graduate Institute,
USA. [email protected]
Name:
Velica, Carmen
Title:
ESL/EFL Public Speaking: The Weakest Link?
Schedule:
Abstract:
The importance of public speaking competencies in today’s world of work cannot be
stressed enough, yet how can ESL/EFL students become proficient public speakers? The
presenter explores some of the benefits and challenges of encouraging IELP students to
practice their public speaking skills in and outside the public speaking class.
Bio:
Having taught ESOL for more than 18 years, Carmen Velica coordinates the IELP lowintermediate level at the American University in Dubai. Her main professional interests
include teaching vocabulary and stylistic studies. [email protected]
Name:
Vogels, John and Penelope Doyle
Title:
Creating a Writing Environment on the iPad
Schedule:
Abstract:
How can we use the iPad for teaching writing? This session will examine interactions
through an eLearning environment which gives instant feedback on grammar, vocabulary
activities and allows teachers to track individual progress. It will also include discussions
and reflections on using the iPad for teaching writing.
Bios:
John Vogels is an English faculty instructor, who has been involved with curriculum
development, teacher training, blended learning and assessment. He has taught in
China, Thailand, Cambodia and the UAE. [email protected]
Penelope Doyle is an English instructor interested in curriculum development, blended
learning and assessment. She has more than 15 years’ teaching experience in the UAE
and Australia [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Waring, Robert
Title:
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Sapphire Room
Abstract:
A lexical analysis of hundreds of graded readers will demonstrate how Extensive Reading
consolidates and extends the language met in standard linearly-designed EFL course
books. The presentation will also highlight how much reading needs to be done to attain
various levels of English proficiency.
Bio:
Dr Rob Waring is Associate Professor at Notre Dame Seishin University in Okayama, Japan.
He is an acknowledged expert in Extensive Reading and second language vocabulary
acquisition. [email protected]
Name:
Waterman, Tony
Title:
Materials - What’s in ‘It’ for Users?
Schedule:
Abstract:
The presenter will cover materials production at the syllabus design level with reference
to: the latest ‘best practice’; autobiographical; and biographical input from course
writers. The presenter’s aim is to raise awareness of fundamental practices for producing
effective materials and courses. Intended audience: teachers and writers.
Bio:
Tony Waterman has thirty years ELT experience specializing in ESP course production,
teacher education; and examining. He constantly asks: ‘What are the learners doing each
minute of their lesson?’ [email protected]
Name:
Wood, Thomas and Abdullah Al-Mulhim
Title:
Make Reading An Event!
Schedule:
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Regency A
Abstract:
In an oral culture, as is found throughout Arabia, getting students to read can be a
challenge. The presenters will demonstrate how they’ve used graded readers combined
with CD recordings and movie clips to take reading from just another mundane part of
learning a new language to an event!
Bios:
Thomas Wood received his MA in TESOL from Wheaton Graduate School in Illinois, USA.
He works in the Community Service Department at KFU teaching EFL classes to the local
community. [email protected]
Abdullah Al-Mulhim obtained his PhD in TESOL from the University of Mississippi, USA.
He has a leading position at the National Industrial Training Institute and teaches English
courses part-time at KFU. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Xhori, Hinemoa
Title:
A Twelve-Thousand Student Preparatory Program at PNU
Schedule:
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Jade
Abstract:
This presentation will outline some of the challenges and insights of setting up a
successful English preparatory year in the framework of education for women in a male
dominated society of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Bio:
Hinemoa Xhori is the academic director of the preparatory year program at PNU. She has
15 years of EFL curriculum and assessment work in tertiary education in the Middle East.
[email protected]
Name:
Yates, Nicholas
Title:
Integrating TBL with iPads for Academic Writing
Schedule:
Abstract:
Task based learning offers engaging and student centered ways to enhance and transform
the academic writing process. This interactive session will guide teachers through two
task workflows using the iPad to target academic writing specifically relating to the two
IELTS writing tasks. Target audience: Academic Writing Teachers
Bio:
Nicholas Yates teaches and designs/facilitates iPad professional development and
training at Zayed University, UAE. He has research interests in mobile learning, second
language writing, and L2 methodology. [email protected]
Name:
Yelbay, Yasemin and Hilal Onat
Title:
Experienced and Inexperienced Teachers; Beliefs and Perceptions
Schedule:
Abstract:
Inexperienced and experienced teachers often perceive the same teaching situations
differently. This is mostly due to the difference in their beliefs about what good teaching
is. The presenters will share the results of the study they conducted with instructors at
Hacettepe University in Turkey. Intended audience: teacher trainers, teachers.
Bios:
Dr Yasemin Yelbay Yılmaz is a teacher and teacher trainer. Her main interests are teacher
development, brain compatible learning and conflict management in the workplace. She
currently works at Hacettepe University, Turkey. [email protected]
Hilal Onat teaches at Hacettepe University SFL. She has been a member of TESOL Arabia
for 6 years, is interested in leadership and management and is a member of the TESOL
Arabia L&M SIG. [email protected]
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Concurrent
Speakers
Name:
Young, Clayton and Audrey Renton
Title:
Life-Skills and Action-Learning in the ELT Classroom
Schedule:
Abstract:
According to research, students in this region have become increasingly ill- equipped to
accept responsibility for their learning or to take ownership of their career paths. Our
aim in presenting a life skills program is to reignite within students a desire to become
self-directed learners and manage their futures proactively.
Bios:
Clayton Young is an English teacher at HCT Dubai. He is involved with materials
development and language testing. He taught for 15 years at the University of Toronto.
[email protected]
Audrey Renton is an English teacher and NLP trainer who joined HCT-Dubai in 2009.
She has piloted a program of emotional intelligence activities which now supports the
English Plus program. [email protected]
Name:
Yousuf, Bara’a, Abdulla Al Mutaiwei and Ali Al Nuaimi
Title:
Learning with Digital Narratives and Social Media
Schedule:
Abstract:
DigitalNarratives and social media tools have proved their pedagogical effectiveness in
empowering students’ independent learning while constructively contributing to a major
shift in teachers’ roles from instruction to mentoring and facilitating. The presenter will
describe how this action research has effectively addressed some of the 21st century
educational trends. Audience: Educators.
Bios:
Bara’a Yousuf has been a faculty of IT and Business for the past 8 years, is currently doing
a doctorate degree in business administration, is holder of an MSc in Computing and IS
and BAS in Computer Science. [email protected]
Abdulla Al Mutaiwei is an accounting student at HCT Dubai and was one of the students
who went through the experience of developing a DigitalNarrative for his MIS course.
[email protected]
Ali Al Nuaimi is an accounting student at HCT Dubai and one of the students who went
through the experience of developing a DigitalNarrative as part of his MIS course.
[email protected]
Name:
Zdanoski, Julie
Title:
What’s in an ING? Retooling Grammar Pedagogy
Schedule:
Abstract:
EFL learners often perform well on grammar tests, yet their knowledge of grammar flees
when they write or speak. How can teachers close this gap? The presenter will describe
the recent reconceptualization of grammar as a dynamic fifth skill and demonstrate ways
to retool grammar pedagogy. Intended audience: multilevel teachers.
Bio:
Julie Zdanoski is a doctoral candidate in curriculum theory. She has engaged in EL
teaching and teacher education in Japan, Oman, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey and the USA.
[email protected]
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Innovative Teaching Opportunities at the Higher Colleges of Technology
As the largest higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates,
the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) prides itself as being one of
the most progressive and innovative academic institutions in the
Middle East. Today, HCT educates more than 18,000 male and female
students at its 17 campuses throughout the UAE.
We teach our students at the Foundation, Applied Diploma, Bachelor
and Master's levels. Our college-level courses are taught in English for
degrees in Applied Communications, Business, Computer and
Information Science, Education, Engineering Technology, Health
Science and General Education. All programs are designed in
consultation with business and industry leaders to ensure that our
students experience a seamless transition from the academic
environment to the workplace.
The HCT is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year with a number of
dynamic, technology-focused initiatives such as moving toward a
paper-less learning environment by embracing digital learning in our
classrooms. We have launched a Mobile Learning Initiative to engage
in innovative and transformative educational methodologies which
take students and faculty beyond conventional classroom pedagogy,
to enable ‘anywhere, anytime’ learning.
Our classes focus on experiential or learning-by-doing outcomes and
prepare our students to be fully engaged in this technologically
advanced world with the necessary knowledge and skills. To remain at
the forefront of contemporary educational practices, HCT seeks
dedicated and innovative professionals to join it in delivering this
world-class education.
British Council technology for
teachers and learners on the go
To find out more, win prizes and receive giveaways, visit our stand at TESOL 2013
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