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Arif Ahmed Al-Ahdal, PhD Methnab 51931, Qassim, KSA

Mobile: 00966-597714569 arif_al_ahdal@yahoo.com

skype: Arif1982202

Personal Information Date of Birth: January 1, 1982 Marital Status: Married with 3 children Current Positions and Services

Associate Professor, Department of English and Translation, College of Science and Arts, Methnab, Qassim University, KSA

Spokesperson, Teaching Staff, College of Science and Arts, Methnab, Qassim University, KSA

Head, Community Service Unit, College of Science and Arts, Methnab, Qassim University, KSA

Academic Advisor, Department of English and Translation, College of Science and Arts, Methnab, Qassim University, KSA

Member of the English Department Academic Programme Development Committee

Certified IELTS Examiner, Cambridge University, United Kingdom

Educational Record PhD ( English/ Applied Linguistics), Panjab University, Chandigarh,

India (2011)

M A (Teaching of English as a Second Language), E F L University, Hyderabad, India; Degree awarded in 2008 (A Grade).

B. Ed (English Language Teaching Methodology & Education), University of Hodeidah, Yemen; Degree awarded in 2002, with honours

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Teaching Experience Assistant Professor of English, College of Science and Arts,

Methnab, Qassim University, KSA--( December2011- Present); Courses Taught: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Introduction to Linguistics, Introduction to Literature, International Tests, Applied Linguistics, Theories of Translation, Pronunciation, Second Language Acquisition, Literary Translation

Tutor, Saint Soldier International School, Chandigarh, India--- (August 2010- August 2011); Courses Taught: English to classes 10, 11, 12.

Lecturer, Petroleum and Minerals Training Centre, Sana’a, Yemen---(May - December 2008); Courses Taught: General English courses to basic and advanced level students.

Teaching Assistant, English Department, Hodeidah University, Hodeidah, Yemen---( November 2005-May 2008); Courses Taught: Spoken English, Reading, Testing and Evaluation, Teaching Practice (Practicum), Introduction to Language ( Linguistics)

Tutor, English Department, Thabet Brothers Training Centre, Hodeidah, Yemen---(2005 – 2006); Courses Taught: Conversational English & Grammar

Tutor, High Institute of Medical Sciences, Hodeidah, Yemen

(2005-2006); English for Nurses, English for Pharmacists, English for Lab Technicians.

Teaching Assistant, English Department, Thamar University, Thamar, Yemen (2004 – 2005);

Courses Taught: Spoken English, Reading & Writing.

Tutor, English Department, Centre of Society Development and Continuing Education, Hodeidah University, Yemen; (2002 – 2004); Courses Taught: Spoken English, Grammar & Usage, Reading.

Tutor, Hodeidah Modern Language School, Hodeidah, Yemen-- ( 2002- 2004)

Tutor, British College for Languages and Computer Education, Hodeida, Yemen---(2002 – 2003); Courses Taught: Conversational English, General English Courses to basic & advanced level students.

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Non-teaching Experience

Reviewer, International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature, Australia ( January 2016- Present)

Reviewer, International Journal of English and Literary Studies, Australia ( January 2016- Present)

Reviewer, African Educational Research Journal, Nigeria (September 2015-Present)

Editorial Board Member, ELT Journal, Canadian Center of Science and Education , Canada ( 2013 – Present)

Reviewer, Arab World English Journal ( AWEJ), Malaysia ( January 2014- Present).

Editorial Board Member, Journal of ELT and Applied Linguistics (JELTAL), India ( January 2015- Present)

Secretary-General, Department of English and Translation, College of Science and Arts, Methnab, Qassim University, KSA- (September 2012- September 2013).

English Translator, Yemen Company for Marine Sciences, Hodeidah, Yemen-(June 2008- December 2008)

Head, Thabet Brothers Training Centre, Hodeidah, Yemen--- (2005 – 2006).

Professional Qualifications Diploma in Translation, British College of Languages and Computer

Education, Hodeidah, Yemen, 2004

Diploma in Computer Science, ICT Centre, Hodeidah University, Yemen, 2009

Fields of Research and Interest ESP Course design

ICT in Education

Teacher Professional Development

Learning Strategies

Language Acquisition

Literary Translation

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Supervised Research Experience

Did a year of supervised research in Hodeidah, R.O.Y, under the supervision of Professor Chhanda Roy (2002) Topic: ELT in Yemeni Schools: An Evaluative Study

Designed an English Syllabus and produced materials for Doctors in Yemen under the Supervision of Dr.Meera Srinivas, the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, India (2007)

Did a year of supervised research in Hyderabad, India for my M A dissertation under the supervision of Prof. Paul Gunashekar (2008). Topic: English for Medical Students of Hodeidah University, Yemen: A Pre-sessional Course.

Did three years of supervised research in Chandigarh, India for my PhD under the supervision of Prof. Praveen Sharda, Panjab University (2008-2011). Topic: Enhancing Competence of Secondary School English Teachers in Yemen: A Need-based Syllabus for INSET Programmes.

Publications

Books Al-Ahdal, A. A. M. H (2015). Preparing EFL Teachers for

Tomorrow: Opening New Vistas in Teacher Development with INSET. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany (IBSN: 978-3-659-66621-6)

Al-Ahdal, A. A. M. H. (Forthcoming). Improve Your English Through Idioms: A Self-study Tool for EFL Learners. Abrar Publishers and Distributers. Sana’a. Yemen

Al- Ahdal, A. A. M. H. (2010). Joys and Sorrows. Poetry Collection in English and Arabic. Abrar Publishers and Distributers. Sana’a. Yemen

Al-Ahdal, A. A. M. H. (2010).To Yemen with Love. Poetry Collection in English and Arabic. Abrar Publishers and Distributers. Sana’a. Yemen

Research Papers Published Al-Hattami, A.A. and Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H. (2015). The

Relationship between Statistical Analysis Abilities and the Production of Research among Saudi Faculty Members.

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International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, Australia, October 2015.

Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H, Al-Hattami, A.A., Al-Awaied, S.A., and Al-Mashaqba, N.H ( 2015). Pronunciation for the Arab Learners of EFL: Planning for Better Outcomes. English Language Teaching Journal. Canadian Center of Science and Education, Canada, October, 2015.

Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H. and Al-Ma'amari, A. A. H. ( 2015). Learning Strategies of the Arab EFL Learners: Finding Correlation with Outcomes, Advances in Language and Literary Studies, Australia, September, 2015.

Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H, Alfallaj, F.S., Al-Awaied, S.A. and Al-Hattami, A.A. ( 2014). A comparative study of proficiency in speaking and writing among EFL learners in Saudi Arabia. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, No. 1., pp. 141-149, March 2014 ) USA.

Al-Hattami, A.A. and Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H. ( 2014). Academic and Social Adjustments of Arab Fulbright Students in American Universities: A Case Study. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 4, Issue no. 1., pp. 216-222, Feb 2014) USA

Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H. and Al-Awaied, S. A. ( 2014). Reflective Teaching and Language Teacher Education Programmes: A Milestone in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Journal of Language Teaching and Research. Vol. 5, No. 4., pp 759-768, July 2014), Finland.

Al-Ahdal, A. A. M. H. ( 2014). High school English teachers’ professional life cycle: A study in an EFL context. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Vol 4, No 1, (pp 30-38), Finland.

Al-Ahdal, A. A. M. H. and Al-Hattami, A.A. ( 2014). ASSESSING TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ABOUT TEACHING AND LEARNING USING VIDEOCONFERENCING METHOD OF INSTRUCTION. Academic Research International, Vol. 5, Issue. 1, (pp 111-119). Pakistan.

Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H. ( 2013). Integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into the education system of Yemen: The need of the hour. International Journal of Social Sciences & Education, Vol.3, Issue 3, (pp. 597-604). Pakistan.

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Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H. ( 2010). ELT in Yemen and India: The Need for Remedial Measures. Language in India Online Journal (http://www.languageinindia.com/nov2010/eltyemen.html). Vol. 10 Issue 11, (pp140-153). USA

Research Projects Funded

Al-Ahdal, A.A.M.H and Al-Mashaqba, N.J.H ( 2016). English for

Non-Teaching Staffers of Qassim University, KSA: The Need of the Hour. British Journal of English Linguistics, United Kingdom, April, 2016 Grant: 28400 Saudi Riyals ( About 7500 USD)

Papers Unpublished English Writing Proficiency Among Saudi University Students:

Facts and Remedies

Assessing Training Needs of Secondary School English Teachers in

Qassim: A Need-based Syllabus for INSET Programmes

Paper Presentations Presented a paper ( An Insight into the Role of Education as an

Agent of Change in the 21st Century) in "the Dubai International Conference in Higher Education: Sustaining Success through Innovation, Michigan State University, Dubai (19-20 January 2014).

Presented a paper ( Essential Components of a Teacher Training Course) in the National Seminar on Redefining Teaching and Learning: New Trends and Innovations, Nancy College of Education, Samana, Patiala, Punjab, India ( March 15th, 2011)

Presented a paper ( Reflective Teaching: An Indispensable Issue in Language Teacher Education Programmes in Yemen and India) and acted as Resource Person in the National Seminar on "Quality Perspectives in Curriculum Development for Teacher Education", Maharishi Dayanand College of Education, Abohar, Punjab, India( November 26th-27th, 2010).

Presented a paper (Competence Enhancement of Secondary School English Teachers in Yemen and India: The Need for Systematic INSET Programmes) in the National Seminar on

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National Curriculum Framework (2009)- New Challenges ), Hans Raj Memorial College of Education, Bajakhana, Punjab, India, (31st October, 2010).

Presented a paper (ESP in Yemen: An Overview) in the Festival of Ideas, C I E F L, Hyderabad, India (15th – 16th March 2007).

Workshops/ Seminars Given

Led a workshop on " Resources for motivating learners and teachers" to a group of English teachers in both Methnab and Buraidah, Qassim, KSA, on Feb 23, 2014, in collaboration with the British Council, Riyadh, KSA

Trained a group of 200 teachers of English on " ABC's of Effective Teaching" at State Institute of Education, Chandigarh, India on ( June 3- July 7, 2011).

Conducted a training programme (Enhance your ELT Competence) to a group of English teachers in Saint Soldier International School, Chandigarh, India (23rd -24th July 2010).

Selected Workshops / Conferences Attended Classroom Assessment, Qassim University, KSA; 29-30 August,

2016

Blackboard Learning Management System 1, Qassim University, KSA; 3-4 November, 2015

Achieving Learning Outcomes, College of Science and Arts, Methnab, Qassim University, KSA; 3-6 March, 2014

Helping Learners with Spelling), British Council, Riyadh, KSA; 5 December 2013).

3rd International ELT Symposium ( Humanizing the ELT Classroom: Best Practices for Best Outcomes), Yamamah University, Riyadh, KSA; November 12-14, 2013)

Developing Children's Creative Thinking Skills, a workshop conducted in Methnab, Qassim, KSA; May 15, 2013).

Developing Communication Skills while Dialoging), workshop conducted at the College of Science and Arts, Methnab, Qassim University, KSA; April 24, 2013).

33rd All India Conference of Linguistics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India ( 1-3 October, 2011)

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First Students Conference of Linguistics in India, CIEFL, Hyderabad, India (15th – 16th December 2006).

Second International Conference on Critical Discourse Analysis: The Message of the medium, Hodeidah University, Yemen (7th- 9th October, 2003 ).

2-day Workshop entitled "Ways of Improving Tertiary Language Instruction in Yemen conducted by America- Mideast Educational and Training Services (10th – 11th December 2003).

First International Conference on E L T Old Boarders, Fresh Crossing, Thinking- Re-thinking E L T in Arabia Felix, Hodeidah University, Yemen (30th March – 2nd April 2002).

Evaluation and Advancement of Academic Performance, Hodeidah University, Yemen (26th – 27th November 2002).

Research Review History No.

Research Title Review/ Publication Date

Journal/ Institution

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Testing the Noticing Function of Output Hypothesis October 8 , 2015

ELT Journal, Canada

2 Providing strategic package for teaching on the development of second grade high school students’ writing

August 26, 2015

3 International Students’ Attitudes towards Malaysian English Ethnolects

2015, V 8, issue 10

( pp 7-20) 4

The Effectiveness of Using Teacher-Teacher Wikis in Collaborative Lesson Planning and Its impact on Teacher's Classroom Performance

21 June, 2015

5 Effects of an Integrated Teaching English Language Literacy Approach on Improving EFL Yemeni Students’ Reading Practices

14 April, 2015

6 Needs Analysis of Communicative Needs of the Commerce Students of Pakistan in ESP Context

15 February, 2015

7 Teachers’ Opinions on the Evaluation of ELT Teachers’ Books

2015, V 8, issue 3

( pp. 1- 12)

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8 The Most Prominent Roles of an ESP Teacher 2014, V 7, issue 11

( pp. 1-9);

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Professional Development of Mexican Secondary EFL Teachers: Views and Willingness to Engage in Classroom Research

2014, V 7, issue 9

( pp. 21-27)

10 Krashen’s Five Hypotheses: Teaching of English in the Context of Second Language Acquisition

5 March, 2014

International Education Studies, Canada

11 EFL Primary School Teachers’ Attitudes, Knowledge and Skills in Alternative Assessment

2014, V 7, issue 5

( pp. 68- 84)

12 In-service EFL Teachers’ Beliefs about Teaching Reading Strategies

2014, V 7, issue 8

( pp. 14- 22)

13 Addressing the Teaching of English Culture in Algerian Secondary Schools in Relation to Textbooks and Teachers

21 February, 2014

Arab World English Journal (AWEJ), Malaysia

14 Visual Vocabulary Book for Arab Students

2015

Qassim University (Deanship of Scientific research)

15 Reflections of modern Human life predicaments in Arun Joshi's Novels(The Strange Case of Billy Biswas – The Foreigners - The City and the River

16 Problems of English Language comprehension

17 Some Common Spelling Mistakes Made by Saudi Learners: Causes and Solutions

18 English Use in the Saudi Society: a Socio-linguistic Study

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The Necessity of Technology and Machine Translation in Today's World: A Study

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Arabic and English Consonants:

A Phonetic and Phonological Investigation

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21 Translation of children's literature: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as a Case Study

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Multimedia and Language Acquisition: A Case Study of English Language Learners in Jazan University

November 2, 2015

Jazan University

23 Strategies to Develop Communicative Competence in English among Undergraduate students of Jazan University

November 24, 2015

Jazan University

24 Teacher's feedback in Task- Based Language Teaching

Classes among Intermediate Iranian EFL Students vs

Non Task- Based Classes

December 6, 2015

ELT Journal, Canada

25 Human rights education in Egypt: Secondary school students’ perceptions

December 8, 2015

African Educational

Research Journal, Nigeria

26 The Level of Job Satisfaction among EFL Teachers in Jordan

January 16, 2016

ELT Journal, Canada

27 The Acquisition of the English Relative Pronoun "Who" by Arab EFL Learners

January 14, 2016

Journal of Open Linguistics,

Poland

28 Indonesian EFL Teachers’ Professional Knowledge

Development During their Participation In Teacher Study

Group: A Case Stud

April 23, 2016

ELT Journal, Canada

29 Filling the Gap between Theory and Practice: Toward a

Framework for EAP/ ESP Programme Evaluation in Iran

July 21, 2016

ELT Journal, Canada

30 The Effect of Blended Learning in enhancing Female

students' Satisfaction in the Saudi Context

December 19, 2016

ELT Journal, Canada

Students' Supervised Work Published

Problems of English Language Acquisition in Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory-cum remedial Study; Student's Name: Ahmed Sulaiman Al-Nasser

Journal: Theory and Practice in Language Studies, United Kingdom; Volume: 5; issue: 8, 2015

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An Evaluative Study of Machine Translation in the EFL Scenario of Saudi Arabia

Student's Name: Raneem Khalid Al-Tuwayrish; Journal: Advances in Language and Literary Studies, Australia; Volume 7; issue 1, 2016

Extension Lectures

Delivered a lecture “Improve your Speaking Communication Skills in English" to the students and teachers of GURU RAM DASS B.Ed College, Jalalabad, Punjab, India (8th October, 2010).

Delivered a lecture “Components of Education", to the students and teachers of Hans Raj Memorial College of Education, Bajakhana, Punjab, India, (9th October, 2010).

Scholarships, Awards & Recognitions

UGC Fellowship, India, February 2009- September 2011 NB: I received this PhD Fellowship based on my academic excellent achievements during my postgraduate studies and the excellent proposal submitted to University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India for the award of the said Fellowship.

ICCR Scholarship, India, May 2006- May 2008 I received this MA Scholarship based on my academic excellent achievements during my undergraduate education and excellent performance in the tests conducted by the Embassy of the said country.

Best Student-Teacher Prize, English Department, Faculty of Education , Hodeidah University , Yemen (2001) I received this prize for the outstanding work done during the peer-teaching practice of my B.Ed 4-year First-degree Course.

Extracurricular Interests Photography

Writing Poetry

Languages Arabic: Native Language

English: Native- like

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Extra-curricular Activities and Achievements

Examined Qassim University Students' Research Work submitted for the 5th and 6th Scientific Conferences of Higher Education, Riyadh, KSA, 2014

Co-produced a cassette containing English conversations for students of Hodeidah University.

Edited Student English Magazines.

Supervised some English magazines brought out by students.

Published a number of English articles and poems in Yemen Times (www.yementimes.com) and other websites.

A poem entitled "Telephonic Love" was selected for publication in the world Poet's Forum book "Poetry Vibes", Canada, 2004.

Associations Arab Society of English Language Studies ( ASELS)

English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI)

Academic Referees Prof. Deepti Gupta, English Department, Panjab University,

Chandigarh, India Email: deepti.elt@gmail.com

Dr. Khaled Huthaily, Assistant Professor of Educational Linguistics, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, the University of Montana, USA Email: khaledenglish@yahoo.com

Prof. Praveen Sharda, Chairperson, USOL, Panjab University, India Email: prsaveensharda@hotmail.com