Dr. Wafa Zoghbor Assistant Dean for Research and Outreach University College

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1 Dr. Wafa Zoghbor Assistant Dean for Research and Outreach University College Academic Background Doctorate Degree - The University of Leicester, United Kingdom Leicester, Applied Linguistics and TESOL / Phonology, Masters - The University of Leicester, United Kingdom, Applied Linguistics and TESOL, 2007 PGDip - The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, English Language Teaching (ELT), 2002 B.A. - UAE University, United Arab Emirates / Al Ain, English Language Linguistics and Literature, 2000 Certifications International Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, from present, UBC, Canada. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2014, Abu-Dhabi Design Thinking Action Lab, 2013, online 6-week course. Leading Strategic Innovation in Organizations - with distinction, 2013, online 8-week course. Accredited Professional International Trainer in Critical Thinking Training Programme, 2012, Abu Dhabi Accredited Professional International Trainer in Strategic Planning Skills, 2012, Abu Dhabi Leicester Award for Employability Skills, 2007/2008, Leicester, UK Programming (MS Access), 2002, Al-Ain, UAE Management and Administrative Tasks, 1994, Al-Ain, UAE Memberships World Englishes, August, present. Arab National Council, February 2014 present. American Association of Applied Linguistics and TESOL (AAAL), September 2012 present. TESOL Arabia, September 2012 present. Centre for Promoting Ideas (CPI), Present Research Network on English as a Lingua Franca (Ren-ELF), Present Yahoo - IATEFL Pronunciation Special Interest Group, present British Association of Applied Linguistics (BAAL), Present WORK EXPERIENCE: Academic Experience Assistant Professor, Zayed University (January, Present), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Language Instructor, The University of Leicester (September, July, 2011), Leicester, UK, Unknown. English Instructor, Al-Buraimi College (January, January, 2006), Al Buraimi, Unknown. Non-Academic Experience National Assistant Dean of Research and Outreach, Zayed University (Starting from August, 2015), Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Head of Quality Assurance Unit, Al-Buraimi College (January, January, 2006). Administrative, Ajman University of Science and Technology (January, January, 2004). Paid Service 2013: Consultant: Phonologist and language expert, Sesame Street, Abu-Dhabi. 2011: Associate Tutor, the MA Course in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Leicester, UK. 2007: External Examiner, Department of Languages and Area Studies, Portsmouth, UK. 1

2 TEACHING: Courses Taught Courses taught, but not in the Schedule: Reading Writing I & II Speaking and Listening I & II Grammar I & II Courses Taught: COL English Composition I COL English Composition II COL English Composition III MA Courses Tutored: Teaching and Learning Structure of English (Syntax and Phonology) Discourse Analysis Sociolinguistics Research Methods in Education Writing Masters Dissertation INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Grid Category DBS CTP LPS Total Articles in Refereed Journals 3 3 Publications in Refereed Conference Proceedings 2 2 Presentations of Refereed Papers Presentations of Non-Refereed Papers 5 5 Creative Activities (Juried) 1 1 Research Report, Non-Refereed Grants Funded (both refereed and non-refreed) Total Refereed Articles Zoghbor, W. (2014). English Varieties and Arab Learners in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries: Attitude and Perception. Arab World English Journal, 5 (2), pp Zoghbor, W. (2011). Teaching the Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca: Reducing Skepticism and Increasing Practicality. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1 (8), pp Zoghbor, W. (2009). The implications of the LFC for the Arab context. Speak Out! IATEFL Pronunciation Special Interest Group Newsletter (41), pp Refereed Conference Proceedings Zoghbor, W. & Qutaiti, B. (2015). Zayed List of Sight Words: An Analytical Approach to the Criteria of Sight Words in Arabic. The 4th International Conference on Arabic Language. Dubai, UAE. 2

3 Book Chapters Walker, R. & Zoghbor, W. (2015). The Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca. In Reed, M. & Levis, J. (Eds.), The Handbook of English Pronunciation, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell Creative Activities Eyes Project. Presentation of Refereed Papers International Zoghbor, W. & Qutaiti, B. (2015, May). Zayed List of Sight Words: An Analytical Approach to the Criteria of Sight Words in Arabic. The 4th International Conference on Arabic Language, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Zoghbor, W. & Palfreyman, D. (2015, March). Linguistic Criteria for Identifying Sight Words in Arabic for Early Literacy. The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Zoghbor, W. (2013, July). Integrating the Learning of the Pronunciation of English and Listening Comprehension. The European Conference of Language Learning: Shifting Paradigms, Informed Responses, Brighton, United Kingdom. Zoghbor, W. (2012, May). Arab Learners' Perceptions about the Shifting Ownership of English as an International Language. The 5th International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca, Istanbul, Turkey. Rogerson-Revell, P. & Zoghbor, W. (2012, April). English as a lingua franca in Europe: an investigation of international communication and intelligibility in the EU workplace. The English language in Europe: debates and discourses, Sheffield, UK. Zoghbor, W. (2011, May). Heterogeneity of Arab Learners Phonology and Teaching the Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca. The Fourth International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF4), Hong Kong, China- Hong Kong. Zoghbor, W. (2010). Teaching the Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) to Arab Learners. The 7th International Conference for Post-Graduate Researchers, School of Education, Leicester, UK. Zoghbor, W. (2010, May). Perceived Intelligibility and Comprehensibility of Arab Learners of English as a Lingua Franca. The Third International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF3), Vienna, Austria. Zoghbor, W. (2009). The Impact of Researching English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) on Educational Theory, Policy and Practice. The 6th International Conference for Post-Graduate Researchers, Leicester, UK. Byron, K. & Zoghbor, W. (2009, September). Postgrad Cafe Scientifique - to Take Away. Vitae Researcher Development Conference 2009 on 'Realizing the Potential of Researchers', Warwick, UK. Presentation of Non-Refereed Papers Local Zoghbor, W. (2015). Sight words in Arabic for beginning readers. The Educational forum for teachers in the UAE, Sharjah, UAE. Zoghbor, W. (2014). Pronunciation Priorities for Arab Learners of English. TESOL Arabia Abu Dhabi Chapter, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Zoghbor, W. (2013). The Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca: What it is and What it is Not. ZU, Abu-Dhabi, UAE. Zoghbor, W. (2013). A Project-Based Approach for Enhancing Students' Motivation in Writing Classes. TESOL Arabia ESP SIG Mini conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Working Papers Zoghbor, W. & Palfreyman, D. (2015). "Sight Words in Arabic for Early Literacy," targeted for Reading Research Quarterly. Zoghbor, W. (2015). English Pronunciation and Listening: A New Model of Integration submitted for ELT Journal, Canada, for peer review. Zoghbor, W. (2015) Teaching the Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca to Arab Learners: Rethinking the Contents and Implications, targeted for The International Journal of English as a Lingua Franca. Research Grants 2014 preset: Zoghbor, W. RIF Grant. Title of Research: Arabic Sight Words for Early Literacy present : Zoghbor, W. RIF Grant. Title of research: Strengthening Teacher Quality: A Contextualized Resource for UAE English Language Teachers : Zoghbor, W. Start-Up Grant. Title of Research: English as a lingua franca in Europe: an investigation of international communication and Intelligibility in EU project meetings. 3

4 Research Reports 2015: Sight Words in Arabic for Early Literacy, RIF grant report. 2015: Linguistic Criteria for Identifying Sight Words in Arabic for Early Literacy, PD report. 2013: English as a lingua franca in Europe, Start-Up grant report. 2012: Arab Learners' Perceptions About the Shifting Ownership of EIL, PD report. 2012: ELF in Europe: an investigation of international communication and intelligibility in the EU workplace, Research progress report. Commercial Software Developed 2004: Pharmacy Storing Programme. SERVICE: Service to the University Chair: 2015-present: UC Research Committee : UC Accreditation Committee Member: 2015-present: Methods of Scientific Research Curriculum Committee present: University Standing Research Committee : Students' Life Recruitment Committee : Discipline Case Committee 2013-present: EWS Orientation Committee : University Accreditation Standing Committee 2012-present: Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC) Research Committee: Service to the Profession Academic Conference: Moderator / Facilitator 2007: The 4th International conference for Post-Graduate Researchers on 'Challenging Educational Research: Reflections on Theory and Experience', Leicester, United Kingdom. Assurance of Learning - Professional Service 2013: Zayed University, Internal PD workshop on using Blackboard for Teaching. Reviewer - Article / Manuscript 2013: Referee for a paper on Phonology for TEXTUS Journal in Italy. Reviewer - Grant Proposal Related to Expertise 2014: External Reviewer for the research grant on mobile learning at the Centre of Educational Innovation (CEI), ZU. Other Professional Service Activities 2010: Audio Material of Teaching the Pronunciation of ELF. Compiling the audio material of the Arab and Taiwanese speakers for Robin Walker's book: Teaching the Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca. Presentations 2013: Zayed University - Internal PD presentation on The Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca: What it is and What it is Not. 2012: Zayed University - internal PD workshops (two sessions on using Blackboard and Smartboard). 2011: Al-Buraimim College - College Foundation Programme - Staff Seminar on teaching Pronunciation to Arab Learners. 2011: Leicester University - Post-Graduate Café Scientifique Post-Graduate Café Scientifique, 'English Language in Disguise' 4

5 2010: Leicester Alumni, Leicester, a presentation on 'What you don't know about the global spread of English' 2009: Leicester, Post-Graduate Cafe Scientifique, a presentation on 'I speak correct English... do not laugh at me please!' 2009: Nottingham, East Midland Post-Graduate Festival, Poster Presentation. 2009: Leicester, Post-Graduate Festival, Poster Presentation Reviewer: Conference Paper 2015: Senior Reviewer for the abstracts submitted to IAFOR international conference, Dubai, Service to the Community Other Community Service Activities 2014: External Reviewer for the MoE curriculum and textbooks. 2013: Sesame Street consultant, language expert / Phonologist. 2013: NASPA Conference, monitoring students' participation at the Conference. 2012: ZU Parents Night, which was arranged for the new intake students and their parents. 2007: Orientation Student Assistant for new in-take university students, Leicester, UK. Speech / Presentation at a Community Meeting 2005: A 3-day workshop held by the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman on quality assurance in higher education in Oman. 2005: A seminar held by the Ministry of Education on the Importance of the English Language in Future Endeavors in the GCC countries. Faculty Development Assurance of Learning - Professional Development 2014: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (by ECI), ZU, UAE. 2013: English Language Teaching In-Conference Course, Dubai, UAE. 2013: Zayed University, Internal PD sessions, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2012: 3rd professional development event of TESOL Arabia. Research-Related Conference/Seminar 2014: Research Workshop - Improving the Assistance Given by the Research Office at ZU, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2014: Research Workshop - Getting Published, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2013: Research Seminar During Professional Days - English as a Lingua Franca: What it is and What it is Not!, UAE. 2010: BERA-TLRP Research Training Workshop, Nottingham, United Kingdom. 2010: Media Training course, Leicester, United Kingdom. 2008: Online Research (Develop, launch and analyse web-based surveys: SPSS and NVIVO-9, Leicester, UK. Other Professional Development 2015: Zayed University, Internal PD sessions, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2015: The IAFOr International Conference on Language Learning, Dubai, UAE. 2015: The 4th International Conference on Arabic Language, Dubai, UAE. 2015: The Educational forum for teachers in the UAE, Sharjah, UAE. 2013: Zayed University, Internal PD sessions, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2013: University College Seminar: Acting as one the panelists in the ipad and its implications in English composition classrooms. 2012: The 5th International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012: The English language in Europe: debates and discourses, Sheffield, UK. 2011: The Fourth International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF4), Hong Kong. 2010: 5th International Conference of Englihs as a Lingua Franca, Vienna, Austria. 2010: The 7th International Conference for Post-Graduate Researchers, School of Education, Leicester, UK. 2010: The Third International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF3), Vienna, Austria. 2009: Vitae Researcher Development Conference 2009 on 'Realizing the Potential of Researchers', Warwick, UK. 2009: The 6th International Conference for Post-Graduate Researchers, Leicester, UK. 5

6 Professional Internships 2013: Al Mezmaah Studies and Research Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Professional Seminars / Workshops 2014: The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, CEI, ZU, UAE. 2014: TESOL Arabia Abu Dhabi Chapter event, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2014: TESOL Arabia ESP SIG Mini conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2014: National Qualification Framework Pre-Conference Workshop, Al-Ai, UAE. 2013: 19th International TESOL Arabia Conference, Dubai, UAE. 2013: Leading Strategic Innovation in Organisations, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2013: Design Thinking Action Lab, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2013: ibook Author 2-day Workshop, ZU, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2013: Seven Aspects of Successful Life, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2013: Zayed University, Internal PD sessions, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2009: Leicester Grad-School, Scalford Hall (from November 2nd to 5th 2009), Leicester, UK. 2008: Organizing Academic Conferences, Leicester, UK. 2008: Supervising Masters and Undergraduate Dissertations, Leicester, UK. 2005: Developing EFL Materials in the Arabic Context, AUST, Al Ain, UAE. 2003: A series of workshop on Management, Leadership, and Team working, AUST, Al-Ain, UAE. Technology-Related Training 2013: Zayed University, Internal PD sessions, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2013: Zayed University, Internal PD sessions, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2013: Technology Workshop During the Professional Development Days at ZU. 2013: 2-day Workshop on ibook Author, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2013: Two Training Sessions on Grades First (in September 2013 and March 2014), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2013: Ankabut Users' Meeting "Innovation, Implementation and Impact, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. 2012: ABP Professional Development - how to integrate ipad in classroom teaching, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2011: A Researcher's Guide to the Social Web A Researcher's Guide to the Social Web, Leicester, United Kingdom. Honors & Awards Awards 2012: Sheikh Rashid Award for Academic Excellence. The Dubai Cultural and Scientific Association nominates and selects UAE nationals who range from holders of Masters and PhDs to outstanding students from the UAE's universities. This award was established in 1988 under the patronage of Sheik Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the awards ceremony is held annually in Dubai. 2009: Kirkdale Customer Advocates Award in KCA is a prize awarded to UK creative research which could translate ideas into commercial reality, demonstrate extensive knowledge of the subject matter and strongly connected with and influential in people's life. The competition that involved 55 UK researchers. The title of the presentation was: 'Pardon me... I'm not killing buffalos'. Winning this prize also followed by presenting the research in another festival at Nottingham in July 2009 which involved audience and presenters from UK universities in East Midland. Last updated by member in October-15 6