Research Interests:
- Efficiency and Effectiveness of Language Learning Materials
- Task Design
- Cultural Content of Language Learning Materials
- Language Assessment
- Cognitive Load Theory and Second Language Learning
- Cognitve Factors in Materials Design and Use
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| 2010 |
- Practical Applications of Vocabulary Testing (CTELT, Dubai)
- Choosing and Evaluating Materials (Teacher Leadership Academy, Dubai)
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| 2009 |
- Materials Development for Test Preparation (CTELT, Dubai)
- Level One CALL Materials (UGRU Professional Development Day, Al Ain)
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| 2008 |
- Learner Training Through Online Community (WorldCALL, Fukuoka, Japan)
- Perspectives on the EnglishCEPA Exam, Panel Discussion (CTELT, Dubai)
- Recipes and Tips for Test Preparations Materials (CTELT, Dubai)
- Fostering Learner Independence (Independent Learning Morning, Abu Dhabi)
- Fostering Learner Autonomy in our Students (UGRU Professional Development, Al Ain)
- Best Practices in Fostering Learner Autonomy (TESOL Arabia, Abu Dhabi)
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| 2006 |
- The Power of Letters: Targeting Your Students' Spelling (TESOL Arabia, Dubai)
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| 2005 |
- The Need for Needs Analysis (TESOL Arabia, Dubai)
- Using Hotpotatoes (TA Event, Al Ain)
- Internet Swapshop (TA Event, Al Ain)
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| 2004 |
- CALL for Reading Fluency (TESOL International, Los Angeles)
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