مؤتمر الجامعة الأمريكية لمدرسي اللغة الأنجليزية

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The 15th Annual AUC/NileTESOL Skills Conference

Connections:

Implications for Students, Teachers and Educational Systems

Preliminary Program

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010



11:00 -3.00
Registration in Oriental Hall.

3:00
Welcome and Opening Remarks

4:00
Sara Cushing Weigle
Plenary Speaker
Language Assessment: Beginning with the End in Mind

5:00

Teresa Doguelli
Invited Speaker
The Whole Child

Mervat Abou Baker El Dib and Nesreen Ahmed El Sweedy
Transformative Learning and Reflective Thinking… Making the Connection

Juliana Tzvetkova
Fluid Versus Solid Content in EFL College Courses

Rod Bolitho
The Ingredients of a Good Teacher Training Activity

Melissa Good
What’s English Profile and Why Should I Know About It?


6.00

Alecia Rubino
Teaching English through Visual Art

Thomas Tasker
Using Lesson Study for EFL Teacher Professional Development

Ibtihel Bouchoucha
How the Gender Representation in School-Textbook Influence Young Learners

Thomas J. Kelley
Student-Lead Activities: Opening Your Classroom to the World

Mark C. Buchsieb
Constructing Knowledge as A Community: Class Wikis in the ESL Classroom

Wael Fathy Amer
Towards a Dynamic CEFR-Aligned Test Development Model

Shereen Abd El-Fattah Nassef
Homework Assignments: A Creative Connection Tool

Diana Mazgutova
Effectiveness of Using Peer Feedback in Writing Classes

Diana Akhmedjanova
Collaborative Learning in an EFL Classroom

Mary Yassa Hanna
From Accuracy to Fluency: One Road to Proficiency, Two Milestones

Marine Milad Mitry
The Effect of Constructive Project-Based Programs in Developing Technical Writing Genres

John Regan Silver
Teaching Groupwork - Connecting and Collaborating in the Classroom

Asmaa Zakaria
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in the English Classroom

Pamela M. Creed
Promoting Large Class Collaborative Learning through Social Netweorking Forums

7.00

Hala Ahmed Ali Ahmed
Back-Pack Activities

Samir Samy Khairy and Aziz Saad Saddalla
Together We Can “Access” Our Government Schools

Beth Caldwell
“In My Country…” : Communicating Culture in the Classroom

Abdullah A. Alhamzi
Reading-Aloud Strategies: A Case of Transfer to L2

Marwa Anas Atieya and Neveen Al Saeed
Feedback and Writing: Is there a Best Strategy?

Naomi Moir
Teaching Vocabulary


Hanaa Khamis
Web 2.0 Connections for Efficient Re/Searchers



Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010



1:00

Ahmed Karam
Aspects of Power and Domination in Language Education

Tharwat M. El Sakran
A Reversed Sequence to Academic Writing

Jackie Fung-King Lee
Study Aboard -- Student Teachers’ Learning Form an Immersion Program

Waleed Ahmed Nureldeen
A Story Worth Telling: The Value of EFL Learners’ Narratives

Adel A. Al Mahboob
Barriers Affecting our Learner’s English Acquisition

Nermine Saleh El Torie
The Rights and Wrongs of Assessing Writing

Ruzica Ivanovic
Teaching Pronunciation with an Integrated Curriculum

Susan Beddes
Content Connections: Building Young Adults’ Academic Language

Yasmine Aly Salah El Din
Enhancing Students’ Writing through Content-Based Projects

Thomas Kelley
Non-Fiction Reading: Preparing Students for their Future

Haggag Mohammed Haggag, Jaber Hassan Abdellah
Active Learning Strategies and the Connections of EFL Class Language Spaces

Sufian Abu-Rmaileh
Dealing with Students’ Classroom Behavior

Anfal Al Wahaibi
Two-Step Techniques into Writing Reading Tests

Gena Rhoades Burgess
Making the Connection between Content and Critical Thinking

Suhair Al-Alami
Utilizing Literature to Enhance Language Proficiency and Critical Thinking

2.00
Robert Williams
NileTESOL launch

3.00

Rod Bolitho
Plenary Session:
Reconceptualising Language Teacher Education for the 21st Century

4.00

Ahmed Abd-El Sattar Ibrahim
Invited Speaker:
Voice from the Classroom: A Success Story

David Fay
Experience as Content: A Model for Reflective Teacher Education

Lamya Ramadan
Teaching Research Writing Across Courses

Rima Jamal Qadous
Global and E-Learning

Vance Stevens
Talking about Tags: How they Work? Why they’re Useful?

Jack Radford
Teaching English.org.uk – The Global Home for English Online

Fatma El Shafie and Nikalas Douglas Hamilton
Negotiating Personalized Student Pathways for Improved Learning Performances

5.00

Jesus Villegas
Using Children’s Stories to Teach English

Valerie Sartor
Trans-Cultural Comparative Literary Approach: Dramatic Innovations in Grammar Translation

Muhammad M. Abdel Latif
Skilled Versus Less Skilled EFL Writers’ Composing Processes

Maha Tawfik Yousef
Grammar is not a Waste of Time: Teaching Grammar in Context Using Games and Authentic Materials


Molly Staeheli
Music: Connecting Students to Language with which they Can Relate

Sandra Marrar
Using Icebreakers to Create a Warm Classroom Environment

William R. Enenbach and Riyad R. Maqableh
Integrating the Four Skills with Critical Thinking

Teresa Doguelli
Teaching Grammar

Paul Hudson
Interviews Made Simple

Nashwa Nashaat Sobhy
Teaching Speaking in Light of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)

Matthew Miller
Using the English We DO Know to Interact with the World

Courtney McKercher
The World is my Home : Lessons from Concordia’s Language Villages

Salma G. Waly and Ismail Fayed
Moodle: Virtual Teaching & Learning Experiences in EFL Classrooms

Vance Stevens
Tag Games: Using Tags in Professional and Language Development

6.00

Steven Gabel
Creating Connections through Co-Teaching: A Practical Guide to Success

Jonathan Hastings
Connecting Students: Classic Team-Building Activities for Collaborative Learning

Sara Cushing Weigle
Assessing Writing in the Language Classroom

Kelly Schroeder and Sarah Gulley
Collaborative Learning: Motivating “Screen-agers” in Language Learning

Bethany Gustafson
Teaching Tales: Using Storytelling in the Classroom

Hanem Anwar Abdulghani
Autonomous Learners All Round

Fife MacDuff, Khadija Al Hayki and Wendy Holmes
Submitting Our “Gems” for Publication in a Professional Journal

Jordan Earl
Testing Teaching: Using Projects with Performance Assessment in EAP/ESP

Dustin Schwindt
Using Short Film Production to Promote English Usage

Judith Ann Elliott
Writing Strategies for Emergent EFL Writers

Dennis W. Johsnon
Developing Cognitive Connections: Preparing Students for Research Writing

Ahmed Abdel Fattah Shaaban and Hamed Elsayed Hamed
Promoting Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Skills through TBL

Amanda Wetsel
Increasing Student Involvement through Eliciting and Clear Tasks

Kevin McCaughey
Action Listening Games

Brendan Carson
Learner Autonomy and Language Teacher Perspectives

Robyn Shifrin
Harnessing the Constructivist Paradigm: Blogging EFL Writing Classes

Nevien Mostafa Naser
How can you Develop Your Learning Outcomes Map?

Fadia Salman and Reem Hashem
Using Sitcoms to Enhance Language Learning

Nevine Gad El Mawla
Global Connections: Opportunities for Research and Graduate Study

Leanna Fry
Connecting with Your EFL Students on the Internet



Thursday, February 4th, 2010



Ihab Abdalla and Hanaa Soudan
Access: To EFL and Life-Long Skills

Susan Spencer
Why Wait? Connecting Language Learning & Teaching in Skills Courses

Tamer Aly Mohamed El Nashar
Learners’ Discrimination of Experiential, Passive and Mixed Learning

Mohamed Ismail Ahamad Shah
English Language Learning Styles and Strategies among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Students

Rafel Naseer
Collaborative Learning in Todays Classroom

Bertha Alfred
Teacher Evaluation: An Alternative for IEP Final Placement

Afaf Mishriki and Amani Demian
Motivation: The Key to Language Learning

Maha Adel Zakaria
Advertisement: A Rich Source of Language Learning and Critical Thinking

Mariam Talaat El Wakeel
Using Reading Journals to Promote Critical Thinking

Margaret Forbes
Songs for All Occasions

Suzanne Matula
Prepositions: Practice from a Cognitive Linguistic Perspective

Nicolina Evrovski and Sandra Marrar
Learning English through Role-Plays

Ashraf Alamatouri
Some Techniques in Student-Centered Classes

Ece Ulus
Internet-Assisted Mutual Understanding (IAMU): Making Cultural Connections

Lilian Mina
Students’ Participation in and Perception of Asynchronous Discussion

2:00

Laila Galal Rizk
Plenary Speaker
Connecting with Literature: Towards and Experiential Approach

3:00

Natasha Isadora Frank
Fostering Professional Development through Self-Evaluative Observation

Robert Lindsey
U.S. Embassy Support for Teachers and Students of English

Adnan Shehadeh
Attitudes of Palestinian College Students Towards Learning EFL

Omar Abdel Razek Abdel Gawad and Sherif Mostafa Sabry Borham Nour
From Isolation to Collaboration through Team Teaching

Mayada Tawfik Zaki
Designing and Scoring Performance Task Assessments

Lima Sabri
Speak ‘Up’! Speak ‘Down’! Just Speak!

Jennie Durant
Tips for Teaching an Enormous Listening / Speaking Class

Thomas J. Kelley
The Ins and Outs of Curriculum Development

Ola Hafez
Limericks: Improve you Speaking Rhythm and Enjoy It!

Pauline Ghenghesh and Yasmine M. Abdelfattah
The Perceptions of Students and Teachers in an Engineering Context

Sarah Mahmoud and Dina Badawy
Whole Brain Teaching: Motivating the Unmotivated Learners

Amy Crompton
English through Motion Pictures: Connecting Community to the World

Shakhnoza Abdurakhmonova
Free Online Tools for Learner Projects

4.00

Patreshia Tkach
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills through Films

Todd Vidamour
Collaborative Rubrics + Proper Training = More Meaningful Assessment

David Fay
Lessons in Kindness: Student-Developed Material for Social Change

Kamila Mostafa Helmy
A Pre-Writing Activity that Stimulates Critical Thinking

Jon French
The Digital Future Tomorrow is Here Today for Teachers

Benjamin F. Pellegrom
Sheltered Instruction in the EFL Classroom

Mayy Hassan El Haiawy
Bridging the Gap: Using Authentic Materials in ESL Classrooms

Rania K. Jabr
Encouraging Students’ Mutual Development Skills

Frances Le Grand
Modern Listening Materials: Using ITunes and Podcasts in the ESL Classroom

Natalia Ponomareva
Starting to Teach Reading to Young Learners

Ahmed Abd-Elsattar Ibrahim
Enhancing Teaching Practicums

Sharon Saternus
Connecting the Disconnected through Program Evaluation and Curriculum Development

Faika Hwejeh
The Promotion of Critical Thinking in Class

John Mark King
On NOT Teaching Culture: Giving Students Tools for a Future Without Borders

5.00

Joseph Mark Rega
Establishing Learning Communities in an English Content University

Vino Sarah Reardon
Scoring Procedures for Assessing Writing

Christopher David Swartling
Practical and Communicative Approaches to Teaching Writing to Beginners

Jisun Sung
Action Learning in Second Language Acquisition

Ismail Mohamed
Bringing Dictionaries into the Classroom

Mary Monogue
Outliers: Malcolm Gladwell’s Research on Success

Maged Rushdy Abdel Latif and Abdel Fadeel Faid Kotb
The Prisoner of Grammar: A Communicative Approach to EFL Teaching

Jack Radford
Teaching English.org.uk – The Global Home for English Online

Nancy Fahnestock
Interactive Software for Motivation in the Foundations Level Classroom

Phyllis Wachob
The Writing Feedback Process Using Audio Files

6.00
Testing Colloquium
Deena Boraie, Laila Galal Rizk, Rod Blotiho, Sara Cushing Weigle, Fred Perry and Elizabeth Arrigoni
Assessment Literacy as Part of EFL Teacher Education Programs