Curriculum Vitae

 

 

A.   Personal Experience

 

1.      Personal Information

 

Name:

Ghazi M. Ghaith

Address:

American University of Beirut

Department of Education, Fisk # 109,

P.O. Box 11 - 236,

Beirut, Lebanon

Telephone

01- 350 000 / 340460,  Ext. 3072

E-Mail:

gghaith@aub.edu.lb     

Web Page URL:

http://gghaith.tripod.com

 

           

2.      Educational Background

 

Ph.D.:

Language Education: ESL/EFL, Indiana University (1991).

MS:

International and Comparative Education, Indiana University (1991).

MA:

English Literature, Drew University (1987).

BA:

English Language and Literature, Lebanese University (1983).

 

3.      Professional Experience

Professor, Department of Education, American University of Beirut (Oct. 1, 2004-Present).

Associate Professor, Department of Education, American University of Beirut (Oct. 1, 1998 – Sept. 30, 2004).

 

Assistant Professor, Department of Education, American University of Beirut (Oct. 1, 1991- Sept. 30, 1998).

 

B. Research

 

1.     Blind Refereed Articles in International Journals Since Last Promotion

 

 

Ghaith, G. & Shaaban, K. (in press). Cooperative Learning for the Disaffected ESL/EFL Learner. International Journal on School Disaffection.

Description: Analyses the causes of school disaffection and suggests cooperative learning as a form classroom intervention.

 

Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G. M. (in press). The Theoretical Relevance and Efficacy of Using Cooperative Learning in the ESL/EFL Classroom. TESL Reporter 38 (2).

Description: Reviews research on the efficacy of CL and discusses the alignment of various CL models with teaching aspects of language proficiency.

 

 Ghaith, G. M. (2004a). Correlates of the implementation of the STAD Cooperative Learning Method in the EFL Classroom. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism7 (4), 279-294.

          Description:  Reports the results of a correlational study of the determinants of the

          implementation of cooperative learning in EFL instruction in a peer-reviewed scholarly        

          journal.

[1]Ghaith, G. M. & Abd El- Malak M. (2004b). Effect of Jigsaw II on EFL Reading Comprehension. Educational Research and Evaluation 10 (2), 105-115.

          Description: Reports the results of an experimental investigation of cooperative learning in 

          a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith, G. M. (2003 a). Effects of the Learning Together Model of Cooperative Learning on EFL Reading Achievement, Academic Self-esteem, and Feelings of School Alienation. Bilingual Research Journal 27 (3), 451-474.

         Description: Reports the results of an experimental investigation of cooperative learning in  

         a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith, G. M. (2003 b). The Problems and Prospects of Using Selected Cooperative Learning Structures in Educating Teachers of English as a Foreign Language. Journal of Student Centered Learning, 2 (1), 93-100.

          Description: Provides practical cooperative learning techniques as a mechanism for EFL

          teacher education in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith, G. M. (2003 c). The Relationship Between Forms of Instruction, Achievement, and Classroom Climate. Educational Research, 45 (1), 107-117.

          Description: Reports the results of a correlational study of cooperative learning and selected aspects of class climate in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith, G. M. (2003 d). Readiness of Educational Reform: The Case of EFL Reading Teachers in Lebanon. Journal of Education for Teaching, 29 (2), 177-178.

         Description: Reports a summary of the results of a descriptive study of teachers’ theoretical orientations to EFL reading in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith, G. M. and Bouzeineddine, A. (2003). Relationship Between Reading Attitudes, Achievement, and Learners’ Perceptions of Their Jigsaw II Cooperative Learning Experience. Reading Psychology, 24 (2), 105-120.

          Description: Reports the results of a correlational study of cooperative learning and EFL 

          reading attitudes and achievement in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

 

 

Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G. M. (2003). Effect of Religion, First Foreign Language, and Gender on the Perception of the Utility of Language.  Journal of Language Identity and Education, 2 (1), 53-77.

         Description: Reports the results of a descriptive study of the determinants of linguistic vitality in Lebanon in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

 

ª1Ghaith, G. M. (2002 a). The Relationship Between Cooperative Learning, Social Support and Achievement. System, 30 (3), 263-273.

          Description: Reports the results of a correlational study of cooperative learning and peer and teacher social and academic support in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith, G. M. (2002 b). Using Cooperative Learning to Facilitate Alternative Assessment. English Teaching Forum, 40 (3), 26-31.

         Description: Provides practical cooperative learning assessment techniques in a peer-

         reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G. M. (2002). University Students’ Perceptions of the Ethnolinguistic Vitality of Arabic, French, and English in Lebanon. Journal of Sociolinguistics, 6 (4), 557-574.

          Description: Reports the results of a descriptive study of ethno-linguistic vitality in 

          Lebanon in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Yaghi, H. & Ghaith, G . (2002). Correlates of Computing Confidence Among Teachers in an International Setting. Computers in the Schools, 19 (1), 81-94.

         Description: Reports the results of a correlation study of the determinants of computing confidence in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith, G. (2001). Learners’ Perceptions of Their STAD Cooperative Experience. System, 29 (2), 289-301.

          Description: Reports the results of a descriptive study of learners’ perceptions of            cooperative learning in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Shaaban, K. & Ghaith G. M. (2000). Student Motivation to Learn English as a Foreign Language. Foreign Language Annals, 33 (6), 632-644.

         Description: Reports the results of a descriptive study on motivation to learn EFL in a peer- 

         reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith G. M. and Shaaban, K. (1999). The Relationship Between Perception of Teaching Concerns, Teacher Efficacy, and Selected Teacher Characteristics Teaching  and Teacher Education, 15 (5), 488-496.

         Description: Reports the results of a correlational study of teacher characteristics and professional concerns in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Shaaban, K. & Ghaith G. M. (1999). Lebanon’s Language-in-Education Policies:  From Bilinigualism to Trilingualism. Language Problems and Language Planning, 23 (1), 1-16.

         Description: Reports a theoretical-analytical study of language policies and issues in Lebanon in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

Ghaith G. M. & Yaghi H. M.(1998). Effect of Cooperative Learning on the Acquisition of Second Language Rules and Mechanics. System, 26 (2), 223-234.

          Description: Reports the results of an experimental investigation of cooperative learning  

          in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

 

2.  Books and Chapters in Books Since Last Promotion

 

BouJaoude, S. & Ghaith, G. (in press). Educational Reform at a Time of Change: The Case Lebanon.

 

Ghaith, G. M. & Kawtharani A. (in press). Using Cooperative Learning with Primary School Students. In G. Jacobs& S. McCafferty (Eds.), Cooperative Learning in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.

 

Ackan, S., Icy, L., Ghaith, G., Jacobs, G. (2003). Annotated Bibliography of Works on Second Language Instruction Related to Cooperative Learning Specifically or More Generally to Small Group Activities. (On Line: International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education). http://www.iasce.net/resources.shtml.

 

Ghaith, G. M. (Associate Editor, 2000) Language and Education. Ed. Shaaban K. Beirut: The Lebanese Association for Educational Sciences (in Arabic).

 

Ghaith, G. M. & Shaaban K. A. (2000). (in Arabic). Linguistic Attitudes of the Students of the American University of Beirut. In K. Shaaban (Ed.),  Language and Education. (PP. 309-334). Beirut: The Lebanese Association for Educational Sciences.

 

Shaaban, K. & Ghaith G. M. (2000). (in Arabic). Historical Overview of the Role of Language in Education in Lebanon. In K. Shaaban (Ed.),  Language and Education. (PP.17-45). Beirut: The Lebanese Association for Educational Sciences.

 

 

Ghaith, G. M. & Shaaban K. A. (1999). (in Arabic). The Problems and Prospects of the Lebanese English Language Curriculum. In F. Ayoub (Ed.), The New Curricula in Lebanon Evaluation Review. (PP. 352-365). Beirut: The Lebanese Association for Educational Sciences.

 

 

 

 

3. All Other Refereed Papers and Books

 

Ghaith G. M. (1997).The Limits and Possibilities of Current ESL Writing Theory and Practice. MEXTESOL Journal, 20 (3), 25-34.

 

Ghaith G. M. & Yaghi H. M. (1997). Relationships Among Teachers' Experience, Efficacy, and Attitudes Toward the Implementation of Instructional Innovation. Teaching and Teacher Education, 13 (4), 451-458.

 

Shaaban K. A. & Ghaith G.M. (1997). An Integrated Approach to Foreign Language Teaching in Lebanon. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 10 (3), 200-207.

 

Ghaith G. M. (1996). Helping Students Assign Meaning to Literary Texts. Indian Journal

           of Applied Linguistics, 22 (2), 79-85.

 

Shaaban K. A. & Ghaith G.M. (1996). Language-in-Education Policy and Planning: The Case of Lebanon. Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, 1 (2), 95-105.

 

Ghaith G. M. & Shaaban K. A. (1995). Cooperative Learning and In-service Teacher

             Training: A Suggested Approach. TESL Reporter, 28, (1),  25-31.

 

Shaaban K. A. & Ghaith G. M. (1994). Cooperative Learning and Staff Development in Lebanon. Cooperative Learning, 14 (3), 51-52.

 

Ghaith G. M. & Shaaban K. A. (1994). Peace Education in the ESL/EFL Classroom: A Framework for curriculum and Instruction. TESL Reporter, 27 (2), 55-61.

 

Ghaith G. M. (1993). The Problems of Teaching Non-Native Literature in the Light of Schema Theory and Beyond. Al-Abhath, 41, 49-77.

 

 

Textbooks

 

Ghaith G. M., Mehdi, S., Abou Ayyash, A., Van Loan, A., Zy’our , A. (2000). THEMES Student Book Grade Nine. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Ghaith G. M., Mehdi, S., Abou Ayyash, A., Van Loan, A., Zy’our , A. (2000). THEMES Student Book Grade Nine. Beirut: NCERD.THEMES Workbook Grade Nine. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Ghaith G. M., Mehdi, S., Abou Ayyash, A., Van Loan, A., Zy’our , A. (2000). THEMES Student Book Grade Nine. Beirut: NCERD.THEMES Teachers’ Book Grade Nine. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Ghaith G. M., Khoury, M., Peltekian, K., Savery, P., Van Loan, A. (1999). THEMES Student Book Grade Eight. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Ghaith G. M., Khoury, M., Peltekian, K., Savery, P., Van Loan, A (1999). THEMES Workbook Grade Eight. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Ghaith G. M., Khoury, M., Peltekian, K., Savery, P., Van Loan, A (1999). THEMES Teachers’ Book Grade Eight. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Ghaith G. M., Abu Ayash, A., Khoury, M (1998). THEMES Student Book Grade Seven. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Ghaith G. M., Abu Ayash, A., Khoury, M (1998). THEMES Workbook Grade Seven. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Ghaith G. M., Abu Ayash, A., Khoury, M THEMES Teachers’ Book Grade Seven. Beirut: NCERD.

 

Training Manuals

 

Ad-Daoud, N., Ghaith G. M., Ghaleb, M., Ghosn, R., Iskandarani, R., Kohoury, M. (1998). EFL Teacher Training Manual Grade I. Beirut, NCERD.

 

Ad-Daoud, N., Ghaith G. M., Ghaleb, M., Ghosn, R., Iskandarani, R., Kohoury, M (1998). EFL Teacher Training Manual Grade VII. Beirut, NCERD.

 

Ad-Daoud, N., Ghaith G. M., Ghaleb, M., Ghosn, R., Iskandarani, R., Kohoury, M (1998). EFL Teacher Training Manual Grade X. Beirut, NCERD.

 

 

Abstracts

 

 

Ghaith, G. M. & Shaaban, K. (2005). Cooperative Learning and Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Teaching English. 4th. International Congress for English Coordinators and Directors of Studies. Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

Shaaban K. & Ghaith, G. (2005). English in the Arab World. TESOL 39th convention and exhibition. San Antonio, Texas, USA.

 

Ghaith, G. M. & Shaaban, K. (2004).  Reading Attitudes, Achievement, and Cooperative Learning. International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE), Singapore.

 

Ghaith, G. M. (2003). Correlates of the Implementation of Cooperative Learning in EFL Instruction. Third International Conference on Language Teacher Education. Minneopolis, University of Minnesota, USA.

 

Ghaith G. M. (2002). Effect of Cooperative, Individualistic, and Competitive Instruction on Achievement and Class Climate. International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE), UMIST- Manchester, England.

 

Ghaith G. M. (2002). Cooperative Learning in Lebanon. International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE) Newsletter, 21 (3), 4-5.

 

Ghaith G. M. (2000). Cooperative Learning in EFL Teacher Training.

(TESOL Thirty Fourth Convention and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada), Abstract No. 1315.

 

Ghaith G. M. & Shaaban K.  (2000). Curriculum Development for EFL

Learners.(TESOL Thirty Fourth Convention and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada), Abstract No. 4057.

 

Ghaith G. M. (2000). Creating a Culture for Peace: Context, Connections, Communication. (TESOL Thirty Fourth Convention and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada), Breakfast Seminar No. 42.

 

Ghaith G. M. (1999). Cooperative Learning Activities in Teacher Training. (TESOL Thirty Third Annual Convention and Exposition, New York, USA), Abstract No. 1411.

 

Ghaleb M. & Ghaith, G. M. (1999). How Middle Eastern Students Perceive Plagiarism. (TESOL Thirty Third Annual Convention and Exposition, New York, USA), Abstract No. 2149.

 

Ghaith G. M. (1998). Cooperative Learning and Foreign Language Acquisition. (TESOL Thirty Second Annual Convention and Exposition, Seattle, USA), Abstract No. 3335.

 

Ghaith G. M. (1997). Teacher Preparation Through Cooperative Learning. ERIC Document (ED 403 735).

 

Ghaith G. M. (1996). The problems and Prospects of Using Literature in the Foreign Language Classroom. (11th. World Congress of Applied Linguistics Across Disciplines, Yyvaskyla, Finland), Abstract No. 273.

 

Ghaith G. M. & Shaaban K. A. (1996). Cooperative Learning and In-service Teacher Training. (TESOL Thirty First Annual Convention and Exposition, Chicago, USA), Abstract No. 3177.

 

Shaaban K. A & Ghaith G. M. (1996). From Foreign to Second Language: English in Lebanon (TESOL Thirty First Annual Convention and Exposition, Chicago, USA), Abstract No. 3178.

 

Ghaith G. M. (1992). An  Analysis of Teaching Practices Within the Hariri Special English Training Program in the Republic of Lebanon (Doctoral Dissertation, Indiana University, 1991). Dissertation Abstract International, 52 (11), 3846A.

 

 
A List of Research Grants

 

July 2002- Sept. 2003. URB

Effect of Cooperative, Individualistic, and Competitive Instruction on Achievement and Classroom Life.

 

Oct. 1, 2001- June 30, 2002, URB

Effect of Cooperative Learning on Critical Thinking: An Experimental Investigation

 

Oct. 1. 1997- June 30, 1998, URB

Effect of Cooperative Learning on Achievement, Self-Esteem, and Attitudes Toward School.

 

C. Teaching

 

1. Designed and taught the following courses:

·    Educ. 231 Teaching Reading in the Elementary School

·    Educ. 243 Methods of TEFL I

·    Educ. 244 Methods of TEFL II

·    Educ. 245 TEFL in the Elementary School

·    Educ. 266 Practicum in TEFL

·    Educ. 290 Teaching Literature in the Middle and Secondary School

·    Educ. 299 Research Writing in Education

·    Educ. 324 Reading and Literature

·    Educ. 325 Writing

Educ. 328  Seminar in TEFL (Language and Culture)

 

2. Supervised the Following Master’s Theses:

 

1.      Houssami, M. (2005). A comparative study of the effect of student-generated and teacher-provided rubrics on writing achievement.

2.      Hawwa, R. (2005). Effect of teachers’ feedback types on second language writing proficiency.

3.      Al Badawi, G. (2005). The effect of jigsaw II versus whole class instruction on EFL students’ reading motivation and achievement.

4.      Kadi, S. (2004). The effect of journal writing on the achievement of second elementary Lebanese students in English as a foreign language.

5.      Osta, R. (2004). Effect of experience and educational background on teachers' preconceptions of the writing process.

6.      Murdah, F. (2004). The effect of context guessing and dictionary use vocabulary learning strategies on the immediate and delayed writing of foreign language learners.

7.      Ramadan, R. (2003). Self-image as related to academic achievement, and gender among adolescents in three private and four public schools in Beirut.

8.      Fakhreddine, L. (2003). The Effect of the Learning Together Model of Cooperative Learning on Second Foreign Language Achievement and Academic Self-Esteem.

9.       Sidani, R. (2003). The Relationship between Learned Helplessness, Self-Concept and Academic Achievement.

10.  Idriss, B. (2002). The Effect of Dialogue Journal Writing On Reading Comprehension, Writing Quality, and Writing Apprehension of Lebanese Third Intermediate Students.

11.  Abou Harash, H. (2002). A survey of Idiocentric and Allocentric Orientations at two Private Universities in Lebanon.

12.  Obeid, H. (2001). The Relative Effectiveness of Journal Writing and Sentence Combining Practice in Promoting the Writing Development of EFL Students.

13.  Abd El-Malak, M.( 2001). Students’ Perceptions of their Jigsaw II experience and its Effect of Reading Comprehension.

14.  Obeid, H. (2001). Effect of Training in Think-alouds on the Reading comprehension of EFL Students

15.  Yakzan, L. (2001). The relationship between teachers' theoretical orientations to reading and their endorsement of developmentally appropriate practice

16.  Harkous, S. (October 2000). The role of text structure awareness in reading comprehension.

17.  Ramadan, N. (2000). Relationship between beliefs and strategies of vocabulary learning and vocabulary size and language proficiency outcome

18.  Soubra, F. January 1999. Attitudes of Al-Makassed elementary English teachers towards portfolio assessment in their classes.

19.  El-Kadi, G. (1997). Relationship of Prospective Teachers’ Characteristics to Their Performance Success During the Practicum.

20.  El-Mufti, N. (1997). Error Analysis of Intensive English Students’ Written Compositions at the Lebanese American University.

21.  Maoushy, R. (1997). Relationship Between Perceived Teaching Problems of Pre-service Teachers and Their Sense of Teaching Efficacy.

22.  Masalkhi, I. (1997). A Description and Assessment of the Makassed Intensive English Program.

23.  Al-Ghour, S. (1997). Cooperative Learning: An Analytical Review of the Literature.

24.  Bazzih, O. (1996). The effect of Journal Writing on the Writing Fluency, Accuracy, and Complexity of ESL Students.

25.  Diab, R. (1996). Attitudes of Lebanese Secondary School English Teachers Towards English Language, English Teaching, and American Culture.

26.  Baasiri, B. (1995). The Effect of Text-based inference training on Reading Competence.

27.  Ibrahim, N. (1995). Teaching Practices, Perceptions, and Attitudes of Teachers and Students of English Literature in Lebanon’s Public Schools.

28.  Al-Assi, N. (1995). An Investigation of Reading Comprehension Strategies of Good and Poor Comprehenders.

29.  Zreik, H. (1995). The Effect of Three Components of Background Knowledge on the Reading Comprehension pf Advanced EFL Learners.

30.  Abdul Karim Hallal, N. ((1994). The Relative Effectiveness of Pre-reading Strategies on Reading Comprehension.

31.  Ayoub, L. (1994). The Effect of Direct Explanation Rationale Behind Reading Rate Techniques  on Improving Reading Rate and Comprehension.

32.  Abboud, P. (1992). Reading Selections and Other Stimuli for the Teaching of Writing.

 

 MA project

 

D. Service

 

1.     Service to the Profession

 

  • Member of the Executive Board of Directors of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE).

 

  • Member of the TESOL Organization.

 
  • Member of the editorial review panel of SYSTEM, An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics.

 

  • Member of the editorial review panel of TESL-EJ.

 

  • Reviewed manuscripts for Language, Culture, and Curriculum.

 

  • Reviewed manuscripts for the Journal of Social Affairs.

 

  • Reviewed manuscripts for Al-Abhath

 

Workshops

 

Coordinated and implemented several in-service teacher training workshops under the auspices of the Department of Education. Recent topics include:

·    Teaching Reading and Literature in the Elementary School (2005)

·    Implementing the Learning Together Model of Cooperative in Teaching English and Other Languages (2005).

·    Assessment and Evaluation in Language Teaching (2005)

·    The Teaching of Writing in EFL Classes (January, 2004).

·    Cooperative Learning for Classroom Management (Sept. 2003).

·    Teaching and evaluation of writing (March 2003).

·    Cooperative Learning in teaching English as a Foreign Language (August, 2002).

·    Assessment and Evaluation in Language Teaching (August, 2002).

·    Implementing the New English Language Curriculum (August, 2002

·    Classroom Management and Language Teaching (August, 2002, March, 2002).

·    Teaching Reading and Literature in the Elementary School (August, 2002, March, 2002).

·    Linking the theoretical views of language skills to classroom practice (September 11-15,2001).

·    Teaching Reading in the Middle and Secondary School (September 6-9, 1999).

·    TEFL Workshop For The Seventh Grade Teachers of English in Lebanese Schools (September 14-18, 1998).

·    Implementing a Theme-based Curriculum in the English Classroom (September, 1997)

·    Planning The English Curriculum Over the Academic Year (September, 1997)

·    Practical Ways of Teaching Writing I (Elementary) (1996)

·    Practical Ways of Teaching Writing II (Intermediate and Secondary) (1996)

·    Cooperative Learning in Teaching English (1995)

·    Assessment and Evaluation in Language Education (1994)

·    Conducted two workshops on the applications of cooperative learning  in the teaching of English sponsored by Saint Joseph School Feb. 5, and 12, 1999.

 

Conducted dozens of in-service teacher training sessions organized by the National Center For Educational Research Development  (Jedeideh, Brummana, Saidet Al.Jabal, Ozaii, Jeb Jenneen 1998-1999).

 

Conducted a workshop on business English for a group of  Middle

East Airlines (MEA) managers under the auspices of the AUB Extension and Continuing Education Center, June 1998.

 

Participated as a presenter in several in-service teacher training workshops all over Lebanon Recent topics include:

 

  • Performance-Based Assessment in the English Classroom (Jesus and Mary School, September, 1998)
  • TEFL Methods and Techniques (Evangelical School for Boys, Tripoli, June, 1998).
  • Implementing the New English Curriculum (Al-Qualaa School, Sidon, May, 1998)
  • Planning Instruction in the English as a Second/Foreign Language Classroom (Kobei School, Lebanon,  (1995)   
  • Teaching Second/Foreign Language Writing. Al-Qualaa School, Sidon, (1995)
  • Testing in the English Classroom. Al-Qualaa School, Sidon,  (1995)
  • The Nature of the Writing Process. Omar Al-Muhktar Educational Center, Bekaa, Lebanon (1994).

 

Consultations
    1. Provided consultation to the National College of Science and Technology, Sultanate of Oman (2003-Present).

 

    1. Provided consultation to Almana Group Hospitals in Saudi Arabia under the auspices of the Research and External Planning office of AUB (2003-Present).

 

    1. Provided consultation to the Kingdom Schools in Saudi Arabia under the auspices of the Research and External Planning office of AUB (2000-Present).

 
    1. Provided consultation to several schools in Lebanon under the auspices of the Division of Education Programs of AUB

 
    1. Served on the National Center For Educational Research and Development Planning Committee to develop English Language Curricula (1996-1998)

 
    1. Coordinated and contributed to the work of the Basic Education Cycle   Committee of Curriculum Developers set by the National Center For Educational Research and    Development (grade 1-grade 9) (1996-1997)

 
    1. Served on the National Center for Educational Research and Development Evaluation Committee (1997-1999)

 
    1. Coordinated and contributed to the work of the National Center for Educational Research and Development Committee of Textbook Writers (Grade 9), (June 1999- Nov. 1999)

 
    1. Coordinated and contributed to the work of the National Center for Educational Research and Development Committee of Textbook Writers (Grade 8), (1998-1999)

 
    1. Coordinated and contributed to the work of the National Center for Educational Research and Development Committee of Textbook Writers (Grade 7, 1997-1998)

 
    1. Served on the National Center for Educational Research and Development Committee of Language Coordinators (Arabic, French, English) (1998)

 
    1. Developed and incorporated a cooperative learning module into the  pre-service TEFL teacher training program of the Education Department of AUB

 
    1. Coordinated and contributed to the work of a committee of authors commissioned by the National Center for Educational Research and Development to write three TEFL methodology books to be used in teacher training.

 

    1. Assisted the National Center for Educational Research and        Development Foreign Language Committee in developing curricula for English as a third language (1996-1998)

 

           

2. Public Lectures

 

  • The Principles of Active Learning, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 4, 2004.

 

  • Foreign Language Education: Problems and Solution (Session Chair). Towards a Better Relationship Between School and Society. UNESCO Palace, Beirut, Lebanon, July 30, 2003.

 

  • Development of Arabic Language Curricula (Session Chair). Arab Cultural Club, Beirut, Lebanon, April 20, 2001.

 

  • Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon  sponsored by The Makassed Schools in Bekaa,  August 15, 1998.

 
  • Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon sponsored by New Generation College. July 6, 1998.

 
  • Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon at Brummana High school. May 25, 1998.

 
  • Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon at Saint Joseph School. Feb. 7, 1998.

 
  • Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon at The International College (IC) Fall, 1997.

 
  • Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon at Jesus and Mary School, Summer, 1997.

 
  • Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon at Lycee National School, Spring, 1997.

 
  • Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon in teachers from a group of schools in Bekaa, Spring, 1997.

 

§         Gave a public lecture about the New English Curriculum in Lebanon  sponsored by the “Union General Armenienne De Bienfaisance”, Spring, 1997.

 
  • Gave a public lecture on “Current ESL writing Theory and Practice” sponsored by the English Department of the American University of Beirut, March 7, 1997.

 
  • Participant in a panel presentation and discussion on “English Teacher  Training Programs: Ideals and Reality. Education Forum, American University of Beirut, December 14, 1994.

 
  • Presenter of a paper on "Conflict Literacy in Teaching English" in the Conference on Conflict Resolution in the Arab World held in Larnaca, Cyprus during Summer, 1993.

 
  • Presenter in the workshop "Models For Teacher Training In ESL: Approach, Design, and Procedure held in Larnaca, Cyprus during August 23-31, 1993.

 
  • Participant in the workshop “Cooperative Learning" held in Larnaca Cyprus, during August 19- 22, 1993.

 
  • Participant in the workshop on "Techniques, Media And Testing in ESL" held in Larnaca, Cyprus during August 24-September 4, 1992.

 

 

 

3. Service to the University

 

1.       Member of the Graduate Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (June 2003-Present).

 

2.       Member of the Research Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Oct. 2003-Present).

 

3.       Member of University Accreditation Task Team # 11 and secretary (2001-Present).

 

4.       Commencement Marshal (1997-Present).

 

5.       Member of the AUB University Commencement Committee (1997- 2000).

 

6.       Coordinator of the Education Forum (2002-present).

 

7.       Member of the Curriculum and Examination Committee of the Education Department of AUB (1991- Present): Secretary of the Committee (1991-1998, 2002-present) and Chairman (1998-2001).

 

8.       Chairman of the TEFL sub-committee for the administration of the MA Qualifying Examinations (1991-Present).

 

9.       Member of the Practice Teaching Committee of the Education Department of AUB (1991-Present): Secretary of the Committee (1991- 1994) and Chairman (1996- 1998).

 

10.   Member and Secretary of the Division of Education Programs’ Reform and Renewal Committee (1998-1999).

 

11.   Member of the Advisory Committee of the Division of Education Programs (1997-1999).

 

12.   Member of the AUB University Admissions Committee (1995- 1998).

 

13.   Member of the Academic Affairs Committee of the Education Department of AUB (1993 -1995).

 

14.   Member of the ad hoc Committee for the Evaluation of the Implementation of Cooperative Learning in the Department of Education of AUB (1994 -1995).

 

15.   Secretary of the Education Department of AUB (1991-1993).

 


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