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

10:50AM

11:15AM

11:40AM

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.