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4 TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE 2018th
Towards a Knowledge Nation
DISCOVER AND LEARNSeptember, 2018
Sohar University,Oman @Soharuiniv @Soharuniversity_Oman Soharuni.edu.om +968 26850100
1. In the two words – session chair (in bold), I am not sure if ‘i’ is used or ‘I’.2. Session B, activity 6, my name appears incomplete. It should be - Dr Sridevi Yerrabati
3. Session C – the title of the second chair is – Dr and a slight error in the spelling (Dr Mohamad El Khatib)a. Number 8 under the volunteer's list is not spelt correctly. It should be – Nourab. Number 16 – correct spelling is - Karima Khalifa Al Qartoopi
4. Under the volunteer's list – only Roy’s name has the title and not others. In my view, it is a good idea to be consistent in including/not including the titles before names.5. Under the CED team name list, in my view, it is important to add titles before our names.
Lunch Break
09:00AM
09:05AM
09:10AM
09:15AM
09:50AM
10:00AM
01:00PM
02:00PM
03:30PM
Reading of the Holy Quran
Coffee Break
Introduction of the Guest SpeakerDr. Junifer AbatayoChair, Centre for Educational Development (CED)
Outstanding Teaching Award and Closing Ceremony
Welcome AddressProf. Barry WinnVice Chancellor, Sohar University
Keynote SpeakerDr. Stewart RossDirector of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and LearningMinnesota State University
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
4th ANNUAL TEACHING & LEARNING CONFERENCE
Prof. Barry WinnVice Chancellor
WELCOME
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The University is delighted to host the 4th Teaching and Learning Conference. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all delegates and hope you find it an enjoyable and informative event. The organizing committee have made a tremendous effort to put together a program that will allow us to share best practice, introduce new and innovative pedagogies and challenge received wisdom. We aim to promote discovery as the basis for learning to raise standards and support the development of a new generation of learners. I look forward to meeting you at the conference.
4th ANNUAL TEACHING & LEARNING CONFERENCE
Dr. Stewart RossDirector of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Minnesota State University
KEYNOTE SPEAKERStewart was the Founding Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Minnesota State University, Mankato that began in the fall of 2002. The Center was honored as a CASTL Leadership College, a program created by the Carnegie Foundation. For 10 years, Stewart worked with over 600 full-time professors at Minnesota State University in many capacities including Peer Faculty Consultations and facilitator of numerous faculty learning communities. The Center’s Faculty Teaching Certificate Program was awarded as a finalist by the Professional Organizational Developers Conference Innovation Award in 2006.
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PARALLEL SESSIONS
Room: Learning Support Majlis, LRC 2 FloorSession Chair: Dr. Joshi Thomas & Dr. Khaled AbdalQader Omar
Session A
10:00AM
10:25AM
10:50AM
11:15AM
ACTIVITY 1 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Collaborative Learning Framework to Reduce Learners Dropouts in MOOCsBy: Mrs. Lakshmi Sunil ParkashAffiliation: Sohar University
COFFEE BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
ACTIVITY 3 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Millennial Mindsets and Future of Work: Developing a Collective Agenda to Engage Pedagogical ShiftsBy: Dr. Babu Charles EarnestAffiliation: Caledonian College of Engineering
ACTIVITY 4 (TALK/PRESENTATION IN ARABIC LANGUAGE)Title: االستراتيجيات المستندة على ا�دلة �ثراء تعلم الطلبةBy: Dr. Mohamed Saleh Al AjmiAffiliation: Sohar University
ACTIVITY 2 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Diversifying Assessment in Business and Management Education: Farewell Final Examination?By: Prof. Richard CommonAffiliation: Sohar University
12:00PM
12:25PM
01:00PM
02:00PM
03:00PM
ACTIVITY 5 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Using Edmodo in Teaching Public Speaking Skills at Tertiary Education in Oman: Attitudes and ChallengesBy: Dr. Thuraya Al RiyamiAffiliation: Ibra College of Technology
ACTIVITY 7 (WORKSHOP)Keynote Speaker WorkshopBy: Dr. Stewart RossAffiliation: Minnesota State University
ACTIVITY 8 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Value Education: A Holistic Approch towards Quality Education By: Dr. Mohd. Iqbal Sheikh & Dr. Pinki InsanAffiliation: Kashmir University
ACTIVITY 6 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Teaching and Learning Assessment Strategies: A Review for Policy Redirection By: Dr. Arturo G. PalamingAffiliation: Sur University College
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ACTIVITY 4 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: The Technology-Enhanced Classroom: Always a Future Prospect?By: Dr. Roger LedshamAffiliation: Sohar University
Room: CED Room, LRC 2 FloorSession Chair: Dr. Abdallah Mohammad Abualkishik & Dr. Soufiane Trabelsi
ACTIVITY 9 (WORKSHOP)Title: Coaching, Attunement and Photography: A Blended and Balanced Approach to Increase Understanding Life Purpose, Professional Development and Enriching Student ExperienceBy: Dr. John Patrick FloodAffiliation: IMCO
PARALLEL SESSIONSSession B
10:00AM
10:25AM
10:50AM
11:15AM
11:40AM
ACTIVITY 1 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Peer Review for Better TeachingBy: Dr. Anas QuteishatAffiliation: Sohar University
COFFEE BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
ACTIVITY 3 (TALK/PRESENTATION IN ARABIC LANGUAGE)Title: تجربة كلية القانون في تدريس مقرر الملكية الفكريةBy: Dr. Radhwan Ahmad Al HafAffiliation: Sohar University
ACTIVITY 2 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Evidenced-Based Strategies to Enrich Student LearningBy: Dr. Ankita SharmaAffiliation: Sohar University
12:00PM
12:25PM
01:00PM
02:00PM
02:25PM
ACTIVITY 5 (TALK/PRESENTATION IN ARABIC LANGUAGE)Title: فاعلية استخدام مصادر الدعم االجتماعي في تخفيف ضغوط العمل لدى عينة من المعلمين العمانيين By: Dr. Abdullah bin Ali bin Salem Al ShibliAffiliation: Sohar University
ACTIVITY 7 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Communication Styles and Methods for Promoting and Enhancing Faculty Professionalism in the WorkplaceBy: Dr. Suzette F. ValdezAffiliation: AMA International University
ACTIVITY 8 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: The Role of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in Teaching Culture Through Second Language AcquisitionBy: Mr. Tariq KhanAffiliation: University of Malakand
ACTIVITY 6 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Andragogy and Non-native English SpeakersBy: Dr. Sridevi YerrabatiAffiliation: Sohar University
02:50PM
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PARALLEL SESSIONSSession CRoom: Training Center, LRC 3 FloorSession Chair: Dr. Norie Akeel & Mrs. Hanan Ahmed Al-Balushi
10:00AM
10:25AM
10:50AM
11:15AM
11:40AM
ACTIVITY 1 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Team-Based Learning in Communicative English: An Efficient and Effective Teaching StrategyBy: Hira RitchAffiliation: Sohar University
COFFEE BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
ACTIVITY 3 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Artificial Robot as Powered Intelligent Tutoring SystemBy: Dr. Jabar Yousif & Mr. Nebras Al AttarAffiliation: Sohar University
ACTIVITY 4 (TALK/PRESENTATION IN ARABIC LANGUAGE) Title: تحليل الخطاب المنهج والمفهومBy: Mr. Ali bin Hamed bin Ali Al RiyamiAffiliation: Sohar University
ACTIVITY 2 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Assessment and Feedback: Improving Staff Student Contact at Sohar UniversityBy: Dr. Irina Oana Gheorghe CommonAffiliation: Sohar University
12:00PM
12:25PM
01:00PM
02:00PM
02:25PM
ACTIVITY 5 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Assessing Teaching and Learning Effectiveness in Higher Education Institutions:A Stakeholder ApproachBy: Dr. Mustafa MalikAffiliation: University of Nizwa
ACTIVITY 7 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Exploring Ratio and Unit Circle Methods in Understanding Trigonometric Functions:Towards Enriched Student Learning in Solving Right-Angled TrianglesBy: Dr. Lina CalucagAffiliation: AMA International University
ACTIVITY 8 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Innovative Teaching and Its Impact on Performance of LearnersBy: Dr. Niyati ChaudharyAffiliation: Chaudhari Devi Lal University
ACTIVITY 6 (WORKSHOP/PRESENTATION IN ARABIC LANGUAGE)Title: المحاضر ولغة الجسد السلبيةBy: Dr. Ahmad Al WaniAffiliation: Sohar University
02:50PM ACTIVITY 9 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Bio-Cube Creator (Advancement in Language Teaching Techniques) By: Dr. Farah HashmiAffiliation: National Univeristy of Modern Languages
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PARALLEL SESSIONSSession D
10:00AM
10:25AM
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11:15AM
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ACTIVITY 1 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Measuring The Student’s Learning StylesBy: Dr. Shaher R. ElayyanAffiliation: Sohar University
COFFEE BREAK
ACTIVITY 4 (TALK/PRESENTATION IN ARABIC LANGUAGE)Title: في دراسة ا�دب النسائي: المقاربة الجندرية والسيميائية أنموذجاBy: Dr. Hajar Al HarthiAffiliation: Sohar University
ACTIVITY 2 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: The Desires Differences Not AbilitiesBy: Rashid Al HindasiAffiliation: International Maritime College Oman
Room: Seminar Room, LRC 1 FloorSession Chair: Dr. Mahmoud Younes & Dr. Kristine de Leon
ACTIVITY 3 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: An Investigation of Written Corrective Feedback in An Omani EFL Context: The Teachers' Beliefs and Practices vs. The Students' Preferences and PerceptionsBy: Dr. Soufiane TrabelsiAffiliation: Sohar University
LUNCH BREAK
12:00PM
12:25PM
01:00PM
02:00PM
02:25PM
ACTIVITY 5 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Integrating Research into Teaching of Higher Education: Prospective and Challenges By: Dr. Maan HayyanAffiliation: Sohar University
ACTIVITY 7 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Using Free Open Source and MATLAB Softwaere in Teaching Higher Mathematics: A Comparison on the Academic Performance of Engineering StudentsBy: Dr. Beda T. AletaAffiliation: AMA International University
ACTIVITY 8 (TALK/PRESENTATION IN ARABIC LANGUAGE)Title: Convergence of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Model and Publishing Multidisciplinary Researches: Outline for Innovative Teaching of Technical Writing ClassesBy: Dr. Danilo A. TabalanAffiliation: AMA International University
ACTIVITY 6 (TALK/PRESENTATION)Title: Toward Inspiring Project Based Learning Approach in Engineering CoursesBy: Dr. Tarek SelmiAffiliation: Sohar University
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Centre for Educational Development (CED)
1. Gweneth Gorman (Director of Institutional Planning & Effectiveness)2. Junifer Abatayo (Faculty of Language Studies)3. Neetu Reu (General Foundation Program)4. Mohammed Talib Al Kiyumi (Faculty of Education & Arts)5. Eyad Hamad Abushandi (Faculty of Engineering)6. Sridevi Yerrabati (Faculty of Business)7. Nebras Al Attar (Faculty of Computing & IT)8. Salim Yaacoub (Faculty of Law)9. Abeer Al Badi (Institutional Planning & Effectiveness)
VOLUNTEERS1. Harriet Robinson2. Saila Manan3. Colleen McGowan4. Saji Thomas5. Sandhya Anil6. Deepa Shine7. Amal Said Al Badi8. Noura Said Al Jahwari9. Samiya Abdullah Khadeem Al Maqbali10. Ameera Salim Humaid Al Shibli11. Roshen Matthey12. Jane Jayashree13. Saju Abraham14. Kariyilakavunkal Kuruvila Siji15. Roy Veettil16. Karima Khalifa Al Qartoopi17. Latifa Hamood Al Badi18. Rahima Humaid Al Shibli
1. In the two words – session chair (in bold), I am not sure if ‘i’ is used or ‘I’.2. Session B, activity 6, my name appears incomplete. It should be - Dr Sridevi Yerrabati
3. Session C – the title of the second chair is – Dr and a slight error in the spelling (Dr Mohamad El Khatib)a. Number 8 under the volunteer's list is not spelt correctly. It should be – Nourab. Number 16 – correct spelling is - Karima Khalifa Al Qartoopi
4. Under the volunteer's list – only Roy’s name has the title and not others. In my view, it is a good idea to be consistent in including/not including the titles before names.5. Under the CED team name list, in my view, it is important to add titles before our names.