TESOL Kuwait's 10th Annual Conference, which will be held on November 16th and 17th, will feature an impressive lineup of guest speakers known for their contributions to English language teaching and learning. These speakers will offer a rich tapestry of knowledge to enhance attendees' professional development in innovative English language teaching methodologies. Download the Saturday schedule with links to Zoom sessions at 16 November 2024 schedule with Zoom links.pdf Click on the titles of the sessions to join the Zoom sessions. |
Faisal Marrouki 10:30-11:30 a.m. Session Title: Lifelines for Task-Based Language Teaching in the English Language Classroom Faisal Marrouki holds an MA in English Literature. Over the last thirty-three years, he has held English Language Instructor and Lecturer teaching positions mainly at the University of Tunis I, Tunisia, (1993-2000) and Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia (2000-2020). He is now a lead teacher and the Secretary for the Professional Development and Academic Coordination Committee at the English Language Skills Department, Common First Year, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (2021 - Present). He has published a number of articles and offered conference presentations in the fields of Postcolonial Studies and English Language Teaching. He was awarded the Naji Naaman Literary Merit Prize in 2010. |
GisellePempedjian 10:30-11:30 a.m. Session Title: Giselle Pempedjian is a Senior Instructor of English in the Department of English and Creative Arts. Her research focuses on integrating web tools and technology into learning, with a particular emphasis on effectively blending online and face-to-face classes to meet students' individual needs. Giselle is passionate about leveraging innovative online learning strategies to enhance educational outcomes. |
Diane Prieur 10:30-11:30 a.m. Session Title: Inspiring Readers with Interactive Activities Diane Prieur is a Lecturer at the University of Bahrain. She is enjoys developing innovative lessons for technical writing, public speaking and critical thinking to inspire future leaders to optimize their English language skills to accomplish their dreams. She is the coordinator of the Read To Lead Foundation which provides adult literacy materials to communities in need. In 2018, she received the University of Bahrain English Language Centre Excellence in Teaching Award. In 2014, she was named Teacher of the Year by the Yemeni Association of Scientists and Professionals. An avid lover of drama the arts, Diane has a passion to inspire students to develop their creative talents in script writing, costume design, acting and sound engineering to bring literature and thought-provoking stories to life. When she isn’t cooking or golfing, Diane can be found Dragon Boat Racing at the Bahrain Bay. |
Atika Etemadzadeh 12:00-1:00 p.m. Session Title: Recent Concepts in Language Learning Motivation Atika Etemadzadeh is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Bahar University in Iran. She received her M.A from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 2013. She is doing her PhD at University of Torbat, Iran. She is also an idp certified IELTS trainer. Her background is in English language teaching and English language teacher education. She has published multiple papers in the field of Motivation, Critical thinking, and Vocabulary Acquisition. Her new research of motivation focuses on the new concepts in language learning motivation. |
Dina Torkhani 12:00-1:00 p.m. Session Title: Cognitive Theories of Student Development - Pathways to Effective Learning Dina Torkhani is an English language instructor at the Australian University in Kuwait and has also taught at the American University of the Middle East. She is a CELTA-certified teacher with a BA in English Language and Literature and an MA in Applied Foreign Languages, both from Carthage University, Tunisia. With 14 years of teaching experience, she has developed a strong foundation in delivering high-quality education. Currently, she is pursuing a certificate in Career Development and Academic Advising from the University of Calgary Continuing Education in Canada. |
Dr. Fares Awadh 12:00-1:00 p.m. Session Title: MaximizingLanguage Learning Outcomes withTask- Based Language Teaching Dr. Fares Awadh is a scholar in English Literature and an experienced educator with over 10 years of teaching English Language at various universities in Kuwait. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature (2012), a Master's in English Literature (2016),and a PhD in English Literature (2023). He also earned his CELTA certification in 2021,further strengthening his expertise in language teaching.With a strong academic focus on the intersection of language, cognition, and bilingualism,Dr. Fares's research examines how language proficiency, age, and cognitive factors influence lexical access and bilingual processing. His work includes studies on psycholinguistics, the cognitive processes behind word recognition, and the role of language in shaping social and cultural identities.Dr. Fares has published six research papers, including two in highly regarded Q1 journals,and has presented his work at various academic conferences, including a significant participation in collaboration with Cambridge University. His academic interests continue to focus on Language & Literature, Language & Society, and Language & Power, particularly in the context of bilingualism and the role of language in shaping societal structures. |
Shahad Baqer 12:00-1:00 p.m. Session Title: Investigating Different Types of Incidental Vocabulary Learning - A Comparative Study Shahad Baqer is an ESL/ESP instructor at the Australian University. She holds a Masters degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Sheffield and is a TESOL Kuwait and TESOL International member. Shahad is a certified CELTA educator and TEA (Test of English for Aviation) rater and interlocutor from Mayflower College, UK. With over 13 years of teaching experience, Shahad taught various English language courses at both private and public universities in Kuwait. She previously held an administrative position as the coordinator for the Aviation English Program at the Australian College of Kuwait. Shahad's research interests include ESP (English for Specific Purposes) in ESL/EFL classrooms, Culture and Second Language Acquisition, Discourse Analysis, Vocabulary Learning and Testing, Technology in EFL /ESL Classrooms, Effect of Student/Teacher Rapport, Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics. |
Dr. Shu-hua Wu
Dr. Sulaiman Alrabah 1:00-2:00 p.m. Session Title: Revitalizing Students' Interests in Academic Writing through Evidence- Based Scaffolding Strategies Dr. Shu-hua Wu (Associate Professor) and Dr. Sulaiman Alrabah (Professor) both work at the Language Center of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), Kuwait. They both got their PhDs in TESOL from the Ohio State University, U.S.A. Their research interests include Language Teaching Methods, Teacher Education, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Technology in Language Education, Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences, L2 Reading Research, L2 Writing Research, and Curriculum. |
Asiya Tabassum 1:00-2:00 p.m. Session Title: Gamiflcation Strategies to Engage TESOL Learner's in Classrooms Asiya Tabassum is a lecturer at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Nizwa, Oman. Her research focuses on gamification, the flipped classroom model, and digital tools for enhancing language learning. She has been invited to submit a nomination for the 10th Venus International Women Researcher Award and has published extensively on gamification, flipped classrooms, and interactive techniques for teaching vocabulary. Her presentation will explore gamification strategies to actively engage learners in the classroom. |
Eman Abdellateef Abu Alhamd 1:00-2:00 p.m. Session Title: Assessment in the ESL Classroom: Importance and Techniques Eman Abdellateef was a NILE TESOL 2024 presenter and ILACE CONFERENCE presenter 2023. She is part of the accredited TOT Professional Academy For Teachers 2023 and RELO Mentor Trainers (RELO CAIRO) 2021 and has worked with the British council. She is a senior ESL instructor. |
