ELC team @ international conference
Excited to announce that Abeer Okaz, PUA English Language Centre DoS, will be presenting at The Future of Training Conference 2024@International House – London! Register to join her session via this link https://www.ihlondon.com/the-
(ELTSociety) Annual Virtual Conference 2024
Yesterday at the English Language Testing Society (ELTSociety) Annual Virtual Conference 2024, Hekmat Shabayek’s workshop was enlightening to learn about the unique strategies and techniques used in this crucial aspect of language testing. Thank you English Language Testing Society (ELTSociety) for organizing such a valuable session! and keep going Hekmat Shabayek
Exciting news! Mark your calendars for November 9th, 2024 because our ELC Assessment Specialist Hekmat Shabayek will be presenting at the #English Language Testing Society (ELTSociety) Annual Virtual Conference!
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And the best part? It’s all ONLINE so we can all attend.
Mark your calendars: Saturday, October 19th at 3:00 PM CLT.
Nashwa will be talking about:
1- Engaging minds: Interactive Teaching Strategies for Effective Learning
2-Students Choice boards:- Empowering Learners through Personalized Learning Activities
3-Exit Tickets:- Transforming Quick Checks into Meaningful Learning Tools
Don’t forget to attend her sessions
https://mms.nystesol.
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Exciting news! PUA English Language Centre is proud to announce that Andrew Ghaly, the ELC Administrative Director, presented at the 13th International Conference at the American University of Beirut on Friday April 19th, 2024 at 12:30 PM (+3GMT). Andrew’s expertise and insights will surely add value to this prestigious event.
Congratulations Andrew, we are proud to have you represent our organization at this global platform.
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Exciting news! PUA English Language Centre is proud to announce that Gehad Samir, one of the ELC Academic Coordinators, presented at the 13th International Conference at the American University of Beirut on Friday April 19th, 2024 at 02:30 PM (+3GMT) . Gehad’s expertise and insights will surely add value to this prestigious event. Congratulations Gehad, we are proud to have you represent our organization at this global platform.
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1- Educast International Online Conference 2024
PUA English Language and Teacher Training Centre are thrilled to announce that one of its academic team: Noha Helmy, Head of Testing Unit has presented at the Educast International Online Conference 2024. her session to discuss the latest trends and advancements in ELT field, and share practical strategies to enhance teaching and learning in the digital age.
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PUA English Language and Teacher Training Centre are thrilled to announce that one of its academic team:Gehad Samir, Academic Coordinator at English Language centre has presented at the Educast International Online Conference 2024. her session to discuss the latest trends and advancements in ELT field, and share practical strategies to enhance teaching and learning in the digital age.
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2- ELT Ireland’s 10th Anniversary Conference – Dublin
PUA Cambridge Celta Centre is proud to share that Mahinour Ragheb, our Academic Coordinator, has presented at the ELT Ireland’s 10th Anniversary conference on the 10th February, 2024 in Dublin about Empowering ESL Students to Speak with Confidence!
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PUA Cambridge Celta Centre is proud to share that Dalia Ashraf our Senior Academic Coordinator has presented at the ELT Ireland’s 10th Anniversary conference on the 10th February,2024 in Dublin about Activities for Maximum Students Engagement !
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3- HLT digital Conference in Bratislava, Slovakia
PUA Director of Studies, Abeer Ali Okaz will be presenting at the upcoming HLT digital Conference in Bratislava, Slovakia. She will be sharing her reflections and thoughts on “What is NOT human about staff development.” Pharos University in Alexandria English Lang Centre Pharos University in Alexandria and Teacher Training Team are always passionate about growth and development in the workplace.
Let’s join in to know about PUA’s staff development strategies to support them to the next level.
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity, mark your calendars. You can attend online as well!
https://thebridge.sk/en/course/teaching-for-tomorrow/# course-price
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4- The 4th International Educational Webinar Jam
PUA English Language and Teacher Training Centre are thrilled to announce that Mayar Hashem, a language Instructor and CELTA holder, will be a featured speaker at the 4th International Educational Webinar Jam on February 24th.
In this webinar, Mayar will share her insights on the latest trends in SEL and how to effectively engage students in a virtual classroom.
Pharos University in Alexandria is honored to have Mayar as a part of its team and has no doubt that her presentation will be a valuable addition to this webinar. So mark your calendars and join her session via this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSfEeDMcAXlWS5QrBM57mX26 j3xu96B_XODNmBNwIt_ydLM1UA/ viewform Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the field.
The WBT Technique , a new successful classrooms and teaching your students
Excited to announce that Noha Hilmy, PUA English Language Centre Head of Testing Unit, will be presenting at the upcoming IATEFL LTSIG, IATEFL ESOL SIG November event in collaboration with the University of Nicosia. Don’t miss it on November 25th! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn more about this WBT technique. Head over to the IATEFL events page (https://www.iatefl.org/
Title of Presentation : – T for writing
PUA English Language Center and Eaquals invite you to a free webinar on March 14th. Abeer Okaz will discuss challenges facing students and teachers in writing classes and some helpful tips. The webinar will be delivered in Arabic. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kT93bGGSRdWnvlC9S6LC4A
Abeer Okaz, DoS and Academic Consultant at Pharos University Alexandria, Cambridge CELTA Tutor and DELTA Module 2 TP Tutor, Pharos University CELTA Centre Manager EG211, NILE, and TransformELT Consultant Trainer, IATEFL LTSIG Content Manager.
ELT Ireland 2023 - 9th Annual Conference - Griffith College, Dublin
Title of Presentation: Post-teaching practice feedback – why and how?
This session focuses on the importance of Post Teaching Feedback and proposes different approaches to giving feedback to trainees.
Attendees will walk about with practical ideas to use when giving feedback after lesson observations in both F2F and online CELTA courses.
Abeer Okaz, DoS and Academic Consultant at Pharos University Alexandria, Cambridge CELTA Tutor and DELTA Module 2 TP Tutor, Pharos University CELTA Centre Manager EG211, NILE, and TransformELT Consultant Trainer, IATEFL LTSIG Content Manager.
Presenter: Mrs. Abeer Ali (Pharos University in Alexandria/ NILE/ TransformELT)
Title of Presentation: Differentiated Lesson Planning for Mixed-ability Classes
Mixed-ability classes are challenging for both teachers and students. Teachers spend hours planning a lesson then they find that some of the students are not as engaged as they expected which is very demotivating.
Language background, learning pace, motivation, learning abilities and styles differ from one student to another. Therefore, it is important for teachers to be aware of differentiated learning techniques which help them plan lessons that are suitable for different learners and ensure equal learning opportunities for all of them, bearing in mind their differences. This session aims at exploring differentiated learning and how to effectively plan a lesson for mixed-ability classes, especially in speaking and writing. Moreover, it focuses on types of activities for mixed-abilities classes, and how to adapt and use them to achieve lesson aims.
Presenter: Sara Magdi Abdelaziz
Sara has been teaching English as a second language to adults at Pharos University, Alexandria, Egypt (PUA) at the ELC, and is a freelance translator. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, PUA. She did her CELTA in 2019.
She is a member of the material design unit at the university which is responsible for designing material for online sessions.
Sara has a broad experience in online teaching as she has been teaching online since 2020. Moreover, she is a member of the Professional Development Unit at Pharos University, which is responsible for training the staff members.
Title of Presentation: Using audiobooks in class
Most students do not read any more, due to various reasons. To begin with, some students find reading difficult. Furthermore, students are not sure of what to read. Finally, films and T.V shows have replaced books. Teachers could motivate students to read through incorporating audiobooks in ELT classes.
Audiobooks are suitable for children, young learners and learners with additional needs. This talk will explore different ways of exploiting audiobooks in ELT classes.
At the end of the talk, attendees will learn how to design an activity where students create play/skit after listening and perform them to the class.
Presenter: Mahinour Ragheb
Mahinour is an academic coordinator at ELC at Pharos University. She graduated from the Faculty of Languages and Translation, Pharos University in 2015.
She majored in English Translation. Mahinour is a CELTA holder. She recently completed a teacher training course. Mahinour has been working at Pharos University since June 2016.
Title of Presentation: Write out of the Box
The “Writing” lesson is considered, to many teachers as well as the students, the most painful part of ESL classes. It is always said that students are reluctant to “write”, but if they choose to be reluctant then isn’t this a sign of lack of motivation? Teachers are having a hard time motivating their students and getting them involved in the writing lessons. In this workshop, we will explore how using various types of writing activities motivates the students and helps teachers have effective writing lessons.
Presenter: Dalia Ashraf
Dalia is the Senior Academic Coordinator at Pharos University in Alexandria. She is a Delta qualified teacher and CELTA tutor. Dalia has experience teaching different age groups, and she has trained pre-service and in-service teachers in different contexts: language centers, schools and universities.
2023 Educast Online Conference - Global Challenges in ELT - February 9th&10th
Exciting news! 📢 Pharos University in Alexandria is proud to announce that one of its staff members, Noha Helmi , Head of the Testing Unit in PUA English Language Centre, spoke at the Educast Online Conference on Feb 10th at (03:45- 04:30) CLT . The programme takes place online to always bring forward the latest methodologies of teaching for every teacher.
Presenter: Noha Helmi
Title of Presentation: The Whole Brain Teaching Method, a New Trend in Managing Classrooms and Many More.
Teachers are always looking for new techniques that can engage and motivate their students and help them manage their classrooms in a better way. While many techniques are being tested and abandoned, one technique in particular which is known as the Whole Brain Teaching Method (WBT) is gaining popularity, and is widely spread worldwide. First developed in 1999 by three Southern California teachers, the Whole Brain Teaching Method promotes a high-energy focused method where teachers use key words, brain engagers and game-like challenges while eliciting continuous spoken responses from their learners to keep them fully engaged all the time.
This session aims at helping participants explore the basics of this new technique that engages the whole brain of the student, and is suitable for all types of learners. Participants will get the chance to see how it could be easily used with their students and how it will turn the classroom environment into a fun highly interactive motivating one. In addition to this, participants will get the chance to practice the technique themselves during the session to feel confident using it in their classrooms. Participants will also be directed to go further with their professional development if they want to consider being a certified WBT Educator in the future.
Noha Abu Karam is a CELTA certified English teacher, teacher trainer and an assessment specialist in Pharos University in Alexandria who has been training teachers for quiet sometime.
Abu Dhabi Teaching Conference 2023
Exciting news! 📢 Pharos University in Alexandria is thrilled to announce that Abeer Okaz, PUA English Language Centre Director of Studies, will be speaking at the Abu Dhabi Teaching Conference on February 25th at 12:50pm – 1:30pm(Abu-Dhabi) time. The 2023 Abu Dhabi Teaching Conference will be held Saturday, February 25th. It welcomes educators from across the UAE to share expertise, best practice, action research, and collaborate with colleagues. This year the conference is hosted at Amity International School Abu Dhabi. This is an incredible opportunity for Abeer to share her knowledge and experience with educators from across the region. She is looking forward to presenting and connecting with everyone there.
Presenter: Mrs. Abeer Ali (Pharos University in Alexandria/ NILE/ TransformELT)
Title of Presentation: T for writing- The purpose behind writing lessons and developing independent learners
This session focuses on how most students do not like their writing lessons. They feel it is a tedious and complex skill, and they can’t seem to understand the rationale behind teaching them writing nor do they value the teachers’ effort to make them better writers. Also, the lower the students’ level, the more challenging the teachers’ job becomes. Matters worsened particularly during remote teaching. Most language teachers felt anxious and outside their comfort zone when teaching writing remotely. Similarly, many undergraduate students were lost and built an attitude towards self-directed instruction.Thus, developing students’ writing has become one of the most challenging skills to develop and assess during remote teaching. This session focuses on the different (Ts) teachers can do or use in order to help students see the purpose behind their writing lessons and develop them as independent learners. It also introduces some digital tools to integrate when teaching writing. Participants will walk away with classroom activities suitable for undergraduate ESL students, and some practical solutions to problems faced during writing lessons.
Abeer Okaz, DoS and Academic Consultant at Pharos University Alexandria, Cambridge CELTA Tutor and DELTA Module 2 TP Tutor, Pharos University CELTA Centre Manager EG211, NILE, and TransformELT Consultant Trainer, IATEFL LTSIG Content Manager.
ELT CONFERENCE 2023: TEACHING PRACTICE
Exciting news! 📢 Pharos University in Alexandria is proud to announce that Abeer Okaz, PUA English Language Centre Director of Studies, will be speaking at the English UK ELT Teaching Practice Conference on Feb 1st at 14:15 (UK) time. ELT teaching practice programme takes place online over two afternoons on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 February. English language teachers based in the UK and from around the world are welcome to join. The focus of the 2 days will be about inclusive activities, engaging teens, teaching pronunciation, exam preparation and more.
Presenter: Mrs. Abeer Ali (Pharos University in Alexandria/ NILE/ TransformELT)
Title of Presentation: Post-teaching practice feedback – why and how?
This session focuses on the importance of Post Teaching Feedback and proposes different approaches to giving feedback. Attendees will walk about with practical ideas to use when giving feedback after lesson observations in both F2F and online classes.
Abeer Okaz, DoS and Academic Consultant at Pharos University Alexandria, Cambridge CELTA Tutor and DELTA Module 2 TP Tutor, Pharos University CELTA Centre Manager EG211, NILE, and TransformELT Consultant Trainer, IATEFL LTSIG Content Manager.
ELT Ireland Conference, 2021
Abeer Okaz
Abeer Okaz, DoS and Academic Consultant at Pharos University Alexandria, Cambridge CELTA Tutor and DELTA Module 2 TP Tutor, Pharos University CELTA Centre Manager EG211, NILE, and TransformELT Consultant Trainer, IATEFL LTSIG Content Manager.
Abeer presented at ELT Ireland Conference, Griffith College, Dublin during its 7th Annual conference on Teaching in the New Normal. The conference occurred between the 20th and 21st of February 2021 at Griffith college. Abeer presented a session on how Padlet could be a teacher’s magic wand. The session discussed how padlets could be both an interactive tool and a digital storage room. Attendees were given access to different padlets to decide which fit their teaching context best.
ELTTed Talk Ireland 2021
Presenter:
Mahinour Ragheb, ELC Academic Coordinator
Mahinour presented on Using AudionBooks in Class. During the presentation, Mahinour focused on two objectives: to introduce teachers to the idea of using audiobooks in class, and how to integrate audiobooks in lesson plans.
Mahinour discussed how most students do not read any more, due to various reasons. To begin with, some students find reading difficult. Furthermore, students are not sure of what to read. Finally, films and T.V shows have replaced books. Mahinour talked about how teachers could motivate students to read through incorporating audiobooks in ELT classes, and how audiobooks are suitable for children, young learners and learners with additional needs. She explored different ways of exploiting audiobooks in ELT classes. At the end of the talk, attendees learnt how to design an activity where students create play/skit after listening and perform them to the class.
Workshop overall aims:
1.To introduce teachers to the idea of using audiobooks in class
2.How to integrate audiobooks in lesson plans
Brief description of your session:
Most students do not read any more, due to various reasons. To begin with, some students find reading difficult. Furthermore, students are not sure of what to read. Finally, films and T.V shows have replaced books. Teachers could motivate students to read through incorporating audiobooks in ELT classes. Audiobooks are suitable for children, young learners and learners with additional needs. This talk will explore different ways of exploiting audiobooks in ELT classes. At the end of the talk, attendees will learn how to design an activity where students create play/skit after listening and perform them to the class.
Link to your presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k2Qneqp4MXyKT3XuGJDRHBjxgb_mqnBPMaEtfG1vMkk/edit#slide=id.p1
IATEFL LTSIG PCE Belfast Navigating Hybrid Learning, 2022
Abeer Okaz
Abeer Okaz, DoS and Academic Consultant at Pharos University Alexandria, Cambridge CELTA Tutor and DELTA Module 2 TP Tutor, Pharos University CELTA Centre Manager EG211, NILE, and TransformELT Consultant Trainer, IATEFL LTSIG Content Manager.
Abeer presented at IATEFL LTSIG PCE Conference, Belfast 2022. Her session was part of the Pre-Conference event on hybrid learning challenges and opportunities. The conference occurred on the 16th of May 2022 at the Hilton Belfast. Abeer presented a session on the type of support teachers and students need. The title of the session was: Support that can work both ways. This session discussed HOW to support the administration, teachers, and students in transitioning from the digital classroom to the physical one. It also introduced contingency plans in case of another lockdown or the continuity of hybrid learning.
Global Conference Recordings, 2022
Noha Helmy
Noha is a CELTA-certified English teacher, assessment specialist, business course coordinator, and certified teacher trainer at Pharos University. She has been working in the education field in Egypt and overseas with different age groups within various institutions. She is also a certified National Geographic educator and a big advocate of outdoor classrooms, PBL, CT skills, and the importance of raising cultural awareness inside ESL classrooms.
Education influence: GLOBAL CONFERENCE is a virtual platform that attempts to bring highly diverse educators /experts and perspectives to generate /add new ideas, dimensions, and possibilities. In this event, Noha presented Session with the title: how to apply PBL (project-based learning) in your classrooms. this session answered the HOW question.
Annual Language Convention of the Catalonian Association of English Language Teachers, 2020
Andrew Wagdy
Andrew is an assessment specialist at the ELC and holds a Professional Diploma and a Special Diploma in TEFL from Alexandria University. He is a Cambridge certified speaking examiner and interlocutor and he is currently working on his MA in language assessment at Alexandria University.
Andrew presented in Barcelona, Spain during the Annual Language Convention of the Catalonian Association of English Language Teachers on Item Analysis and its role in improving language tests. The conference took place between 30th Jan and 1st February 2020 at the Pompeu Fabra University where he spoke during the symposium: “Research-based tools for effective assessment.” Andrew offered the audience, who were all English Language Teachers and Assessment Specialists, useful tools on how to ensure their test items are not too easy or too difficult for their students. He also demonstrated how item discrimination could help in showing differences between students’ test performance. During the session, Andrew provided the attendees with some hand-on experience on the statistical methods used to calculate item facility and item discrimination and they all walked out with use assessment tools which they said would help in improving the quality of their tests.
Ayten Adel
Ayten went to Cyprus,Turkey to present a research paper about visual literacy in December 2019. She attended a conference and presented her research paper at Cyprus International University in north Nicosia. The Dean of the faculty of Education at CIU gave Ayten a certificate and a medal as a token of appreciation