Mourad EL HANAFI In setting out to explore the schema theory in reading in general and EFL/ESL reading instruction in particular, it should first be assumed that the notion of Read More …
Schema Theory in ESL/EFL Reading Instruction
Teacher Pedagogy and Citizenship Competences
By Mourad EL HANAFI One of the reasons researchers have initiated research in civics and citizenship is that civic disengagement is widespread across countries, especially among the youth. Civic disengagement Read More …
The SUSI Program for Scholars 2023
The SUSI Program for Scholars is an intensive post-graduate level academic program that provides university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, Read More …
Grammar Teaching in EFL/ESL Contexts
Mourad EL HANAFI | MENA English The current essay looks at the research contributions to teaching grammar. In so doing, it should firstly be assumed that the related works are Read More …
Slap the Board: Funny Game for Large Language Classes
Game Name: Slap the Board/Race Age/level: All levels Language aspects: Singular and plural, comparatives and superlatives, regular and irregular verbs, etc. Props: Cards (optional) This game is called “Slap the Read More …
Soliloquy: Do I Have to Love my Students to Teach them?
Mourad EL HANAFI | MENA English Most teachers would be torn between yes and no as regards this question. You can even try to give a consistent answer, but you Read More …
“Homogeneity Test”: A Funny Game for Large Language Classes
Mourad EL HANAFI | MENA English In this post, we will introduce you to a simple but funny game/activity you can try in your classroom. We prefer to call it: Read More …
Qatar University: Conference on “Hybrid Learning in ELT”
As a teacher of English, student, or researcher in the field of ELT, the Foundation Program under the Deanship of General Studies cordially invites you to attend the QU 7th Read More …
Why Should we Revitalize “Suggestopedia”?
Mourad EL HANAFI | MENA English Conventionally, teachers are supposed to bring two things that are of value into their instructional settings: subject expertise and teaching methods. The former has Read More …
Vocabulary Teaching in EFL/ESL Contexts
By: Mourad EL HANAFI Research has massively contributed to improving the teaching of vocabulary in L2 contexts. This essay discusses some key points that have preoccupied a great body of Read More …