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Qatar University Foundation Program 2nd Annual International

Conference & Exhibition

in collaboration with TEFL Qatar

Promoting Innovation in English Language Teaching &

Learning: The Future Landscape

18 – 19 January 2017

QATAR UNIVERSITY, DOHA, QATAR

Founded in 1973, Qatar University is the national and only state-funded university of the State of Qatar. Qatar University is a model national university that offers high-quality, learner-centred education to its students and the wider community. Located in Doha, the thriving, cosmopolitan capital city of Qatar, the university serves as an intellectual and scholarly community characterized by open discussion, free exchange of ideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry.

http://www.qu.edu.qa/foundation/

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Conference Partners

Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Qatar

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QU FOUNDATION PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH The Foundation Program Department of English is committed to developing students’ English language proficiency to a level that will allow them to succeed in the academic programs of Qatar University. Through innovative, research-based educational practices, the program aims to help students achieve academic readiness by fostering their intellectual curiosity. As they develop their knowledge through study skills and critical thinking, students will integrate independent and collaborative learning with the appropriate use of information technology.

CURRENTLY RECRUITING The Foundation Program Department of English at Qatar University is currently recruiting resourceful, culturally sensitive, academic professionals seeking creative input within a diverse academic environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BENEFITS:

A Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or ELT from a reputably accredited university/program (PhD is preferable)

At least three years' EAP/EFL/ESL teaching experience at university/tertiary level (overseas experience is desirable)

Experience in testing and assessment, instructional technology and curriculum/materials development

Experience in teaching university-level EAP/EFL/ESL academic writing and/or research skills is preferred

Ability to adapt to and participate in different cultures and learning environments

Ability to contribute to an innovative and challenging academic instructional programme is an asset

Three-year renewable contract

Tax-free salary

Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies

Annual round trip air fare for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies

Education allowance for children residing with faculty, in accordance with QU HR policies

Private health care and health insurance for faculty and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies

Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies and QU Academic Calendar

End-of-contract bonus

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Conference Organising Committee

Conference Chairs Okon Effiong Enita Barrett Publications Sumaya Alzein Proposals Review Mohammed Chadi Orkun Canbay Photography Ahmad Hazratzad Exhibition Emily Vient Yasmin Motasim Issam Affaneh Paul Argodale Finance Noor Biltagi Hospitality Melissa van de Wege Kashif Raza Ndeye Diallo Bag and Programme Distribution Jeffery Jones Zekariya Ozsevik Media Heshmi Hamadi Giovanni Espinal Student Lead Volunteers Sara Salmeh Asmaa Jumaa

TEFL Qatar Justin Kernot Registration Farzana Lone Lina Khalaf Dima Sharanek Mondher Chaabane Conference Website Shaima Ibrahim Fatima Abdulla IT Services Ahmed Nazif Glenn Tucker Certificates & Badges Georgina Phidd Vhon Forester Room Management Hardie Cooper Easton Phidd Taichi Hardiman Peter MacFarquhar Signage Carmen Denekamp Karma Dolma Post Conference Contact Anta Lo Advisers Dr Maha Al Hendawi Dr Nadeem Hashem Mohammad Manasrah Musa Abu Huzaima

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Exhibitors


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Plenary Session

Peter Grundy

Meaningful face-to-face communication

At the simplest level, a meaningful sentence is a sentence whose

literal meaning we understand. This is not, however, the same

thing as being communicatively meaningful. When the wife of

the magician, Paul Daniels, was asked in an interview “What first

attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?”, the audience

easily distinguished the literal meaning of the question on the

one hand, and what was actually communicated, on the other

(i.e. that the interviewee married Paul Daniels for his money).

The contemporary view of English as a de-territorialized lingua franca which belongs to all

its users is good news for learners to the extent that those aspects of their English which,

although intelligible, were formerly considered incorrect because different from native

speaker usage are no longer discriminated against. But it is bad news to the extent that they

are now expected to use English, not as a foreign language in which being literally

meaningful is sufficient, but as a language of their own in which they need to be as

communicatively effective as in their first language. Now that learners no longer need to use

English like native speakers, learning and teaching English has suddenly got a whole lot

harder! It has been suggested that we need twice as long to recover the communicative

meaning of an utterance as to recover its literal meaning. I will try to entertain you with

several examples of real talk which suggest that this is true, and argue that this poses a very

considerable challenge for language learners as well as a real pedagogic problem for

teachers.

Featured Session

Dr Sufian Abu-Rmaileh

Critical thinking classroom experience

In this presentation, I will discuss the dimensions of learning

and their connection to critical thinking, defining and citing the

rationale for critical thinking and metacognition use. I will talk

about promoting critical thinking in the classroom. Finally, I will

suggest some strategies and techniques to help train students

to use critical thinking properly. Participants will look at some

critical thinking graphic organizers and how to use them in the

classroom. They will practice using at least one of the graphic

organizers as an example of how they can promote critical

thinking in the classroom.

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DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY 18 January 2017

Wednesday 9.00 -9.30 Ibn Khaldoon Hall

Welcome address by the President, Qatar University Keynote address by the Director, Foundation Program, Qatar University

Video message by the President, IATEFL, Message by the Chair, TEFL Qatar Video message by the President, TESOL International Association

Wednesday 9.30 -10.15 Ibn Khaldoon Hall PLENARY

Meaningful face-to-face communication

Peter Grundy, University of Durham, United Kingdom

Wednesday 10.45 – 11.35 FEATURED New Library Auditorium 117

Critical thinking classroom experience This presentation discusses the dimensions of learning and their connection to critical thinking, defining and citing the rationale for critical thinking and metacognition use. It will focus on promoting critical thinking in the classroom. Dr Sufian Abu-Rmaileh UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Workshop

Wednesday 10.45 – 11.10 New Library Room 110

Standing room only

“We think better on our feet than in our seat” says Mark Benden, echoing the sentiments of a growing number of proponents of standing classrooms. Advantages include increased student attention and engagement along with fewer behavioural problems. Survey results on implementation and a standing demonstration would be presented.

Charles Fullerton Qatar University Teaching Tip


5 websites to engage your students Many teachers struggle to engage and motivate their students in the age of technology.

In this presentation, we will look at five free websites that can help teachers present their materials in unique ways, promote autonomous learning, and intrigue the students to

learn more.

Jessica Westbrook Qatar University Technology

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Producing tasks for the classroom

This presentation focuses on the considerations that teachers, teachers-as-writers and writers in general should be aware of when approaching task production for the English language training classroom. The workshop opens with a sensitizing activity to engage delegates and encourage them to consider key aspects of effective tasks. It examines the complex process of producing effective tasks which can be suitable for all course types at all levels of ability in secondary or tertiary institutions.

Dr Tony Waterman Royal Air Force of Oman Workshop


Building creative writers using 6 traits

The workshop tackles an approach using 6 traits of writing that have proved effective in improving writing skills. The approach illustrates the qualities of good writing such as ideas, organization, sentence fluency, voice, conventions and word choice. Interactive activities will be modelled to illustrate each trait.

Rouba Saba Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Qatar Workshop


Test items: Learning objectives & specifications

This workshop is intended for students, novice and experienced teachers, MA and PhD students and researchers. Participants will be exposed to a quick theoretical background of language assessment and then will have the opportunity to design test items, grade tests and run statistical tests to define item difficulty.

Dr Sahbi Hidri University of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Workshop

Wednesday 11.50 – 12.40 PANEL DISCUSSION New Library Auditorium 117

Promoting learner confidence in the language classroom

Ms Shaikha Al Remaihi, Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Qatar Dr Sufian Abu – Rmaileh, UAE University, Al Ain, UAE Dr Fatma Jalalah & Dr Enita Barrett, Qatar University Dr Okon Effiong (Moderator)

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Innovative language learning via effective preparatory courses

The effective combination of both the University Preparation course (UPA) and the Test Preparation course (TP) in the Achievement Academy Bridge Programme (AABP) can help students achieve their desired learning outcomes as well as improve their English language skills as well as attain their required exit scores in either the TOEFL or IELTS. Claire Murphy American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Teaching Tip


Getting the most out of test washback

In this presentation, the terms washback, impact and low and high- stakes tests will be defined. It will examine the positive and negative washback of tests with reference to exam preparation classes. Finally, this presentation will examine practical ways to promote positive washback in the classrooms.

Marwa Elshafie Ministry of Interior, Qatar Teaching Tip


Features of connected speech

This workshop explores the reasons behind a reluctance some English Language Teachers have to incorporate aspects of phonology into their teaching. Those attending will take part in activities to use in their classrooms that practice the features of connected speech.

Justin Kernot Qatar University Workshop


Gender equity in ELT: Teacher’s guide

This presentation discusses the reality of gender equity in Arab schools. It will begin with a discussion on the importance of promoting equity in classrooms. Through realistic examples, the presenter, in collaboration with participants, will then provide practical practices on how to promote gender-equity while teaching English to different levels. Wafa Al Satrawi Ministry of Education, Bahrain Workshop

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Teaching 21st century skills through ELT

21st century learners need a skill set capable of meeting the constantly changing demands of modern life. These skills are not only linguistic, but include a range of cognitive and practical tools that will help learners communicate, collaborate and use the resources available to them creatively, critically and effectively. Kirsty Kors Express Publishing, United Kingdom Workshop

12.40 -14.00 LUNCH

New Library Exhibition Hall 134

Wednesday 14.00 – 14.25 New Library Auditorium 117

ESL, EFL or EMI? The Gulf decides

This session considers research into which type of English tuition best suits current and future Gulf Arab learners in higher education. The presenters will draw on their doctoral research to propose a needs-driven model for English language teaching. Audience participation in the ensuing discussion is welcomed.

Dr Mouhamad Mouhanna UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Dr Mick King, Community College of Qatar Research


Gamification and critical thinking: Mutual Impact

In a world where mobile devices and interactive real-time gaming popularity among the learners have increased, ESL practitioners’ interest in incorporating such platforms to promote the learners’ critical thinking skills has also risen. The presentation will shed light on the best practices to enhance critical thinking through gamification. Marwa ElDeeb Community College of Qatar App-Sharing

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Integrating social media for enhancing students’ writing

A group of 20 students were encouraged to join groups on social media sites where the teacher shares materials based on curriculum standards and students’ responses obtained. The students were tested before and after the research. Findings suggest that students learn better from each other and at their own pace. Ahmed Al Shallouf Ministry of Education, Qatar Tech-Research


Teaching vocabulary using a blended-learning approach

Constructing a blended-learning environment when teaching vocabulary provides an opportunity for ESL students in intensive programs to have face-to-face interaction, as well as an online component where they can practice on their own pace. The session will address the benefits of using online tools QUIA and Lingt for that purpose. Dr Randa Abdelmagid Education Consultant, Kuwait App-Sharing


Is anyone listening?

Many people who have written about listening have discussed it as an interactive skill. In this workshop, we will work on several aspects of the interactive nature of listening, focussing in particular on the way in which speakers direct us to recover particular meanings and on how our responses show how skilful we are as listeners. Peter Grundy University of Durham, United Kingdom Workshop


Online classroom tools and review games

This workshop will provide you with an interactive experience with quick online tools to spice up your routine classroom tasks. These include selecting students, making groups, and using online review games with templates which you can amend to suit your own materials. Wendy Brendzy, College of North Atlantic, Qatar Ryan Brendzy, Qatar University Tech-Workshop

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Corpus tools in the ESL classroom

This session will introduce language corpora, explain how corpora are used for language teaching and learning, discuss corpus-based language activities, and demonstrate a corpus-based language activity to the attendees.

Mastoor Al Kaboody, Community College of Qatar Workshop


Study habits: Gifts or curses?

How can ESL students’ study habits influence their achievement? A study conducted in the Community College of Qatar revealed that study habits can be a grace or a curse for students’ achievement. Which habits proved to influence students positively? Which influenced them negatively? Let's examine these habits. Dr Sabah Sabbah Community College of Qatar Research


The TESOL professional in the Arabian Gulf

What are GCC higher education employers looking for in a TESOL professional? This session reports on a pilot study which attempts to deduce the profile of the expat TESOL professional by analysing job advertisements for university and college positions in the six GCC countries.

Sortira Vogli Qatar University Research

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Wednesday 15.05 – 15.55 INVITED New Library Room 110

The project-based classroom: Tapping towards empowerment

Project-Based Learning gives students opportunities to use language in real, motivating settings and produce tangible outcomes. This presentation introduces a project that uses students’ smartphones to help them engage with the local community, enrich their language learning through practical applications, and empower themselves by sharing their experiences with the world. Jesse Conway US State Department, Bahrain Tech-Workshop


Assessing and testing

Testing is an inevitable part of a student's life. This session will take a closer look at testing theory and at how we can help learners look at a test not as something to fear, but as an opportunity to show what they know. Fannie Daou Express Publishing, United Kingdom Workshop


Engaging Technical EFL students in college settings

Consistently engaging learners is never an easy thing to do but when you combine it with technical language, it becomes even more challenging as well as a lot more fun. We intend on showing you a few of our very engaging tricks. Sandee Thompson & Dean Even College of North Atlantic, Qatar Workshop Wednesday 15.05 – 15.55

New Library Room 303 Tech-powered collaborative EFL classroom

This hands-on workshop considers tech-powered tools that promote collaborative learning and teaching in EFL Classroom. It demonstrates how online tech tools can be used in the English language teaching classroom to help develop learners English Language skills and promote collaboration among learners and teachers. Ahmed Ra’ef Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tech-Workshop

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Wednesday 15.55 – 16.10 Coffee break

New Library Exhibition Hall 134


Arab students’ writing, teacher feedback and motivation.

Are your Arab students facing problems acquiring writing skills? Do you wonder what kinds of feedback can help your students? Learning what students expect from writing teachers may assist you in providing feedback on their writing samples and can help you intrinsically motivate them. Intended audience: Writing teachers. Kashif Raza, Dr Lilian Olarinko & Zekariya Ozsevik Qatar University Research


Helping students with vocabulary acquisition

Vocabulary acquisition and retention is an integral part of language learning and one which students find to be the most difficult. This talk will give teachers ideas on how to make vocabulary acquisition effective as well as fun with the bare minimum of advance preparation. Colin Michell Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates Teaching Tip


Dialogue Journals: Challenges and opportunities

This session shows how to use interactive dialogue journals with ESL students to provide meaningful reciprocal interactions between teachers and students in a less cognitively-demanding context. The presenter shares techniques and results of using this approach with his adult ESL Gulf students. Attended audience: ESL teachers and researchers. Dr Radi Abouelhassan Community College of Qatar Research

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Assessing Assessment Literacy: Opening Pandora’s box

The presenter will discuss the various aspects of this emergent assessment genre that he defines as knowledge, skills and abilities are required to design, develop, maintain or evaluate, large-scale standardized and/or classroom based tests. This session also discusses familiarity with test processes, and awareness of principles and concepts that guide and underpin them such as ethics and codes of practice.

Seyyed Mirshojaee Shiraz University, Iran Teaching Tip


Using animation videos for differentiated instruction

Stories are a wonderful way to learn all aspects of the English language, even more so if the story has a visual dimension. Animated stories provide a great medium for fun and exciting activities calibrated to the various skill levels of students. This workshop aims to demonstrate the use of a short animation video for a one-hour differentiated integrated-skills lesson.

Fasil Yitbarek Qatar University Tech-Workshop


Tackling speaking as a skill through TBL

A brief overview of the theory into how Task-Based Learning (TBL) can be used to enhance our learners’ speaking. This will be followed by an interactive group demonstration and finish off with a summary of similar practical classroom tasks that teachers can take away and use in their own classrooms. Alejandro Cespedes Qatar Aeronautical College, Doha Workshop


Early reading intervention: Evidence-based teaching strategies

This workshop provides ideas on evidence or research-based strategies such as systematic explicit reading instruction, peer assisted learning strategies and their efficacy in improving early reading skills such as phonemic awareness, alphabetic principles, fluency and reading comprehension, among others. Assessment tools such as DIBELS and CBA will also be analysed. Elsayed Hassanein Qatar University Workshop

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DAY 2 – THURSDAY 19 JANUARY 2017

New Library Complex

Thursday 8.00 – 9.00 New Library Exhibition Hall 134

Coffee, juice & snacks

Thursday 9.00 – 9.25 New Library Auditorium 117

Widespread myth about teaching and learning

Do students learn more when taught in their preferred learning style? Is it better for students to discover information on their own, or should teachers just explain it to them directly? This presentation will examine a number of common educational beliefs in light of their support in the scientific literature.

Dr John Rogers Qatar University Research

Thursday 9.00 – 9.25 New Library Room 110

Paving the way to successful writing

The primary goal of this workshop is to provide ESL instructors with practical communicative activities which do not require extensive facilities, preparation or resources, but can assist in paving the way to successful writing. Participants will have expanded their repertoire of practical activities to improve students’ self-efficacy in writing and they will be inspired to adapt the activities to their specific teaching contexts.

Farzana Lone Qatar University Teaching Tip

Thursday 9:00-9:25 New Library 204

TESOL staff performance and motivational factors

The importance and need for the English language is vast in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Many issues related to TESOL teaching, methodologies, curriculum and learning are affecting the acquisition and value of the English language among Arab learners. Dr Sireen Al Radi RCSI, Medical University of Bahrain Research

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Categorizing, understanding and reducing written grammatical errors

This presentation investigates the cross linguistic influences (CLI) of students` first language (L1) on their learning of a second language (L2), looking in particular at Arabic learners of English. The results of a study investigating grammatical errors made by Arabic learners of English in their written work will be discussed.

Shaimaa Shemeis Qatar University Research


Tips for using WhatsApp with Foundation English students Recently, mobile technology has been widely used by many students to access various types of resources where they can regularly practice the skills of English language acquisition. The WhatsApp smartphone application has made interaction and communication among students and teachers in particular easier, more open, informal, and accessible.

Hashmi Hamadi Qatar University App-Sharing


Encouraging extensive reading

Reasons for encouraging students to read extensively will be discussed and some ideas for encouraging extensive reading will be considered. The discussion draws on evidence from IELTS.org statistics which show that students in the Gulf region have low IELTS reading scores when compared with other regions

Susan Britton Qatar Aeronautical College, Qatar Workshop


Accelerate lexical acquisition with mobile learning Students learn more when they participate. Therefore, join me to learn how to create mobile-learning activities which get students out of their seats by engaging them in interactive and competitive exercises that promote rapid lexical acquisition. This workshop is for teachers who have students with skills at all levels.

Jeff Maggard Qatar University Workshop

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Concordancing and language learning using COCA

In the English ESL/EFL classroom, corpora have become an indispensable tool for teaching vocabulary, grammar, and collocations, in addition to performing text analysis. The participants will be treated to a highly informative session on using the freely searchable Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA).

Alaeddin Halwani Qatar University Workshop

Thursday 9:25-9:50 New Library 204

Get more out of online video

This workshop introduces language teachers to five resources that improve video learning activities. These tools allow instructors to shorten or crop video length, select portions of video, add open ended or multiple choice questions, add a discussion forum, include additional links and information, inserts audio or text comments and more. John Allan Community College of Qatar Teaching Tip


Curriculum quality in TESOL: What could it mean to teachers? Emphasizing students’ perceptions of quality has led to the identification of curriculum-quality attributes pertaining to content. The question is: do TESOL teachers perceive curriculum quality in the same fashion? This study seeks to answer this question as well as propose some potential curriculum quality attributes.

Dr Abir Ahmed Qatar University Teaching Tip


ESL for tertiary Mathematics teachers: A journey through 4 continents English Language Learners (ELLs) have common problems with respect to learning L2 and the subjects taught in the L2, in this case Mathematics. The relationship between culture, language and Mathematics for ELLs are examined and some suggestions on providing best teaching practices are offered. Personal experience of teaching mathematics to ELLs at tertiary institutions across 4 continents is shared.

Dr Sammani Abdullahi Qatar University Teaching Tip

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ER in HE: Teacher beliefs and practices

This session highlights findings regarding higher education faculty views on the possibility of employing extensive reading (ER) practices in content classrooms to aid students in dealing with difficult textbooks. Participants will also be provided with ideas on how best to introduce ER into their courses. Dr Mick King Community College of Qatar Teaching Tip


Using Artwork for pre-reading

Using artwork visuals can enhance the classroom environment because learners can interpret, describe and analyse a visual as well as draw parallels with the reading text. Attendees will learn about using artwork for a pre-reading activity and have hands-on experience with artwork and questionnaires.

Ryan Brendzy Qatar University Teaching Tip

Thursday 10.05 – 10.55 Library Room 203

Error correction techniques

This session focuses on the contentious issue of errors and error correction in language learning. Participants will look at different error types and evaluate different correction techniques, focusing on spoken ones. They'll have opportunities to reflect on their attitudes towards error correction and try out new ways of correcting errors.

Sahar Rizk British Council, Qatar Workshop

Thursday 10:05 – 10:55 New Library Room 204

Making lemonade: Making the best of non-academic visual resources

ELT teachers in some educational settings are under-resourced and occasionally burnt out, or otherwise too busy to learn to use yet another app or piece of software. In this fast-paced interactive workshop, the presenters and participants will engage in adapting visual materials, not originally designed for the classroom, to different ELT skills, tasks and proficiency levels.

Manal Bassyony-Cooper & Hardie Cooper, Jr Qatar University Workshop

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Strategies and tips that facilitate vocabulary learning

In this workshop, some practical strategies and tips that facilitate the acquisition, memorizing and usage of vocabulary will be shared. These strategies range from the cognitive, meta-cognitive, and social to the affective. They have been primarily developed to accommodate ESL Arabic speaking students.

Zadjia Zahi Qatar University Workshop


Extre-meme-ly engaging: Memes for classroom interaction

Participants will receive practical, easy-to-implement classroom activities using memes as fun, engaging material for linguistic interaction. Presenters will share their own experiences using memes in the classroom, several ideas for participants to incorporate memes into lessons at any level, and demonstrate how to create memes with free, user-friendly resources.

Neil Morris & Andrea Banicki Qatar University Workshop


Interactive activities that help students activate schemata

It is a commonly accepted practice for language teachers to activate students' schemata prior to any reading activity. This "teaching Idea" presentation will explore techniques that teachers can employ to help ensure that students are conceptually ready to interact with upcoming texts.

Roy Briones Qatar University Teaching Tip


Scaffolding reading transactional metacognitive comprehension strategies

Students need some scaffolding to develop better reading comprehension skills. Drawing on metacognitive and transactional approaches to reading, this presentation discusses a variety of instructional techniques to move students toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the reading process.

Adel Youssef Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Qatar Teaching Tip

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Thursday 11:35-12.00 New Library Room 204

Collaborative e-Learning environment of an English course

This presentation discusses the effects of developing English language skills and motivations towards learning English for higher studies in Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain. It highlights needs based collaborative e-learning environment design of an English for academic purposes graduate course. Huda Saleem Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain Research


Flipped classroom: Using Office mixed tools

Office Mix is a powerful tool used to turn PowerPoint presentations into interactive applications. It also allows you to teach in a virtual classroom of limitless capacity. For example, it can be used to audio-record yourself narrating a lesson or create a video of yourself speaking to students, or using ink to draw on your slides.

Atef Elbatal Mohammed bin Jassim Independent School, Doha, Qatar App-Sharing


Word clouds: 21st century teaching tools

Tagxedo, Wordle and WordSift are applications that serve as a warm-up activity for teaching reading comprehension, turning texts into visually stunning word clouds. Word clouds are helpful tools in supporting English language learners. It can instantly capture and display the vocabulary structure of texts as well as create an opportunity to talk and explore the richness and wonders of language. Alaeddin Halwani, Dr Fatma Jalalah & Fatma Alyan Qatar University Tech-Workshop

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Promoting English language for early childhood classrooms

The introduction of the English language in the early childhood classroom is an important step for the young child to develop the language skills needed. A young child given the opportunity to explore the world using various activities may develop the confidence to use newly acquired English language skills. Participants would be able to implement ideas gained in primary school settings.

Patti Tatum English Modern School, Al Wakra, Qatar Dr Mohamed Abdelkader Al Sailiya Independent Secondary School, Doha, Qatar Workshop


How to use “Quizlet Live”

If you think you know Quizlet, think again. This workshop will introduce teachers to an exciting, new game from Quizlet that will transform your classes. Quizlet Live gets students out of their seats and working together as they compete in teams against the rest of their class. Andrew Imrie & Jerry Brewington Qatar University Tech-Workshop


Creating motivated speakers

Teaching speaking is a challenging task as most of the language learners lack confidence in their ability to participate successfully in oral interaction. The workshop tackles many strategies that can promote and improve learner speaking skills.

Raeesa Mohammedin Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Qatar Workshop

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Presenters’ Index

Abdelkader, Mohamed 23 Abdelma, Randa 12 Abdullahi, Sammani 19 Abuelhassan, Radi 15 Abu- Rmaileh, Sufian 8, 9 Ahmed, Abir 19 Al Kaboody, Mastoor 13 Al Radi, Sireen 17 Allan, John 19 Alyan, Fatma 22 Al Remaihi, Sheikha 9 Al Shallouf, Ahmed 12 Banicki, Andrea 21 Barrett, Enita 9 Basyooni, Manal 20 Brenzy, Ryan 12, 20 Brenzy, Wendy 12 Brewington, Jerry 23 Briones, Roy 21 Britton, Susan 18 Cespedes, Alejandro 16 Colin, Michell 15 Conway, Jesse 14 Cooper Jr, Hardie 20 Daou, Fannie 14 Elbatal, Atef 22 ElDeeb, Marwa 11 Elshafie, Marwa 10 Even, Dean 14 Fullerton, Charles 8 Grundy, Peter 8, 12 Halwani, Alaeddin 19, 22 Hamadi, Hashmi 18

Hassanein, Elsayed 16 Hidri, Sahbi 9 Imrie, Andrew 23 Jalalah, Fatma 9, 22 Kernot, Justin 10 Kors, Kirsty 11 King, Mick 11, 20 Lone, Farzana 17 Maggard, Jeff 18 Mohammedin, Raeesa 23 Miroshojaee, Seyyed 16 Mouhanna, Mouhamad 11 Murphy, Claire 10 Morris, Neil 21 Olarinko, Lilian 15 Ozsevik, Zekariya 15 Ra’ef, Ahmed 14 Raza, Kashif 15 Rizk, Sahar 20 Rogers, John 17 Saba, Rouba 9 Sabbah, Sabah 13 Saleem, Huda 22 Satrawi, Wafa 10 Shemeis, Shaimaa 17 Tatum, Patti 23 Thompson, Sandee 14 Vogli, Sortira 13 Waterman, Tony 9 Westbrook, Jessica 8 Yitbarek, Fasil 16 Yousef, Adel 21 Zahi, Zadjia 21

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Welcome to TEFL Qatar

Launched in November 2016, TEFL Qatar (an associate of IATEFL) is a group formed to provide support and opportunities for professional development for English Language Teaching professionals in Qatar, the Gulf region and the wider community.

As Chair of TEFL Qatar, I am pleased to have been able to contribute to such a significant event as the Qatar University Foundation Program Conference on Language Teaching 2017. TEFL Qatar will be available to sign up new members for an initial free twelve-month period – a special conference offer. Come and introduce yourself at the TEFL Qatar desk to find out more and sign up to become part of this exciting new group.

You can also find a link to the membership form on our web site www.teflqatar.org

Once registered you will receive regular information and updates on activities planned for the year.

If you would like to know more please drop by the TEFL Qatar desk at the conference, or e-mail me at [email protected]

Justin Kernot Chair TEFL Qatar

Tweet us during the conference @TEFLQatar

http://www.teflqatar.org/

mailto:[email protected]

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Sights to see and things to do in Doha

Museum of Islamic Art

Set in the MIA Park on the waterfront, the Museum of Islamic Art building stands out as an

architectural gem. Once inside, you will see masterpieces of Islamic Art, including

metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, and glass collected from three

continents.

Admission: Free

http://www.mia.org.qa/en/

Aspire Park

Aspire Park is a park located in Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar. It covers an area of 88 hectares,

and it is Doha's biggest park. It is a great place to have picnics and family outings, while

overlooking the Aspire Tower, especially at night.

http://www.mia.org.qa/en/

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http://www.aspirezone.qa/

Souq Waqif

If you are looking for a wonderful place to shop, to dine, to explore or simply sitting at one of the many attractive outdoor cafe to watch the world pass by, look nowhere but Souq Waqif in Doha.

For centuries, this location has been a souq for Bedouin (nomads who have historically inhabited the Arabian and Syrian Deserts) to take wool and animals to trade for daily necessities. With time, the souq became run down and almost got to the point of being demolish. Luckily, in 2004, it was decided to preserve this historical site and the entire market area has been renovated and restored according to the traditional Qatari architectural techniques. It is probably the only traditional souq left in the Gulf.

Besides the main street, there are alleyways with more stores. Here, you will find both souvenirs for tourists and shopping items for locals – from fabric, spices and perfume to garden equipment and pets.

Most of the shops close around noon till 4p.m. So it is best to find a cafe or restaurant and enjoy a good lunch. They do open all day. Happy exploring!

http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/

http://www.aspirezone.qa/

http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/shopping-in-the-souq/

http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/dining/

http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/attractions/

http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/attractions/

http://www.souq-waqif-doha.com/

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The Corniche

The Doha Corniche is a waterfront promenade extending for several kilometres along Doha Bay in the capital city of Doha, the state of Qatar.

Running parallel to the Corniche is Corniche Street, a main thoroughfare which connects Doha's emerging West Bay business district with the south of the city and Doha International Airport. It was formed following extensive dredging work carried out during the late 1970s and early 1980s which reshaped Doha's coastline.

Dhow rides off the Corniche

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esplanade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doha_Bay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doha_Bay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doha

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bay_(Doha)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doha_International_Airport

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doha_International_Airport

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The Pearl

The Pearl-Qatar in Doha is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It

is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As of

January 2015, there were 12,000 residents.

http://www.thepearlqatar.com/EN/Pages/default.aspx

Katara Cultural Village

In line with the goals set forward by the Qatar National Vision 2030, Katara serves as a

guardian to the heritage and traditions of Qatar and endeavours to spread awareness about

the importance of every culture and civilization and as such, Katara hosts international,

regional and local festivals, workshops, performances and exhibitions.

http://www.thepearlqatar.com/EN/Pages/default.aspx

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http://www.katara.net/en

The Villagio Mall – Doha shopping experience

Villagio is located on Al Waab Street in the west end of the city and within Aspire Zone, and is home to an average of 50,000 visitors daily; a total of 1.5 million people for every month of the year. This record is unrivalled anywhere in the region and is testimony to the quality of the Villagio experience. Its Venetian styled interiors combine with an astonishing range of shopping, dining and entertainment venues to make it a unique and unforgettable attraction in Qatar; one that no visitor can afford to miss.

http://villaggioqatar.com/AboutUs/default.aspx?cat=A%20Snapshot%20of%20Villaggio

http://www.katara.net/en

http://villaggioqatar.com/AboutUs/default.aspx?cat=A%20Snapshot%20of%20Villaggio

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