Next Generation Education: Inspiring Innovation and Inclusivity
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IATEFL Associate
TEFL Kuwait, an IATEFL Associate, is a non-profit organization of teachers of English as a foreign language, associated with a UK registered charity IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language), with members worldwide. It is a professional community committed to advancing the profession through collaboration, cutting-edge research, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
Free Membership & Free Events
Membership to TEFL Kuwait is free. TEFL Kuwait aims at providing professional development opportunities to all its members and non members alike through various events that showcase established and renowned scholars from English language teaching community worldwide. Members can attend all TEFL Kuwait events absolutely free !!
Our Strategic Partners
TEFL Kuwait Annual Event 2025
TEFL Kuwait Spring Conference 2025
TEFL Kuwait invites you to join us for our 4th International Spring Conference 2025 in language teaching and education to address 21st-century challenges in language and education.
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TEFL Kuwait Spring Conference 2025
TEFL Kuwait is inviting researchers, English language educators, and academics to join us for professional development and to stay abreast of the latest trends by networking with fellow educators in different parts of the world.
This conference will be a wonderful opportunity for educators to network, share ideas, and learn from one another as well as learn from notable keynote speakers doing exceptional work in the MENA (Middle East North Africa) region and beyond!
TEFL Kuwait Conference Committee:
- Ms. Rana Khan - TEFL Kuwait President
- Ms. Alison Koushki - TEFL Kuwait President - Elect
- Ms. Oshin Danish - Conference Chair
- Ms Selma AlQasri – Co-Conference Chair
- Dr. Azzam Alobaid - Program Chair
TEFL Kuwait Strand Leaders:
- Technology Strand Leaders - Dr. Chadia Mansour and Ms. Laya Moghadam
- Creativity and Innovation in ELT Strand Leaders - Mr. Fayyaz Malik and Ms. Tasneem Dalal
- ESP Matters Strand Leaders - Dr. Anastasia Khawaja and Dr. Fatma AlMuwaiziri
- Inclusive Practices and Supporting Students with Disabilities Strand Leaders - Ms. Anna Machura and Mr. Tom Santos
- Professional Development and Teacher /Student Well-Being Strand Leaders - Ms. Rana Khan and Mr. Abdulsamad Humaidan
Important Dates:
Proposal submission Closed: 31/10/2024
Proposal results sent out: 27/11/2024
Registration Opens: 1/12/2024
Please send all questions and queries to
Conferencechair25.teflkuwait@gmail.com
We look forward to receiving your proposals! Good luck!
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
TEFL Kuwait Events are attended by teachers from government and private elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as universities and other related organizations, such as language schools. Support by sponsoring with us.
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Our Previous Events and SIG Meetings
TEFL Kuwait Lauch Event
TEFL Kuwait Colloquium 2021
TEFL Kuwait Lauch Event
13th March 2021
TEFL Kuwait Symposium
TEFL Kuwait Colloquium 2021
TEFL Kuwait Lauch Event
10th April 2021
TEFL Kuwait Colloquium 2021
TEFL Kuwait Colloquium 2021
TEFL Kuwait Round Table Discussions
26th June 2021
TEFL Kuwait Round Table Discussions
TEFL Kuwait Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Conference 2023
TEFL Kuwait Round Table Discussions
21st December 2021
TEFL Kuwait Online Training Session on Discord
TEFL Kuwait Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Conference 2023
TEFL Kuwait Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Conference 2023
15th October 2022
TEFL Kuwait Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Conference 2023
TEFL Kuwait Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Conference 2023
TEFL Kuwait Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Conference 2023
10th -11th February 2023
TEFL Kuwait Blended Learning Meet
TEFL Kuwait Special Education GroupMeet
TEFL Kuwait Blended Learning Meet
13th May 2023
NNEST SIG Launch Event
TEFL Kuwait Special Education GroupMeet
TEFL Kuwait Blended Learning Meet
20th May 2023
TEFL Kuwait Special Education GroupMeet
TEFL Kuwait Special Education GroupMeet
TEFL Kuwait Special Education GroupMeet
10th June 2023
TEFL Kuwait ELT Through Films Meet
TEFL Kuwait Partnership for Sustainable Education Meet
TEFL Kuwait Special Education GroupMeet
4th - 17th June 2023
TEFL Kuwait Live Webinar
TEFL Kuwait Partnership for Sustainable Education Meet
TEFL Kuwait Partnership for Sustainable Education Meet
24th June 2023
TEFL Kuwait Partnership for Sustainable Education Meet
TEFL Kuwait Partnership for Sustainable Education Meet
TEFL Kuwait Partnership for Sustainable Education Meet
21st July 2023
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TEFL Kuwait Board
TEFL Kuwait Board Members 2023-24 (Elected & Appointed Positions)
President
Rana Khan
Rana Khan is a doctoral candidate in Education at the University of Bath, UK and holds a master’s degree in English Literature and MBA besides a certificate in CELTA and IELTS (TTT). She is Academic Chair to School of Foundation at Canadian College Kuwait. She is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at international conferences. She served as Secretary, and Conference Chair to TESOL Kuwait, in 2017. Additionally, she has served as CPC Chair to TESOL International Association 2020-21.
President Elect
Alison Koushki
Originally from Boston, Alison specializes in language through the arts. Publishing and presenting worldwide, she has founded TESOL International’s Arts and Creativity PLN. Expertise in anthropology enriches her international experience. She currently serves as Director of Organizational Culture, Research and Service Learning at AlEkhlas International Education while pursuing her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
Membership Chair
Shannon Parks
Originally from New Mexico, Shannon holds a master’s degree in TESOL from the University of Birmingham, U.K. and a teacher’s certificate in CELTA. She works as an English instructor at the American University of Kuwait. She is also the co-community manager of TESOL International’s Arts and Creativity PLN. Shannon is especially interested in developing students’ sense of agency and in seeing students grow in their leadership skills
Membership Chair Elect
Abdulrahman Sulaiman
Abdulrahman Sulaiman earned his BA from Arab Open University in 2017. Joined Canadian College Kuwait - Algonquin in 2019 as an Admissions Officer until 2024. In 2022 he enrolled into MA Education at the University of the West of England - Bristol. Abdulrahman enjoys exchanging knowledge and experiences with others and seeking opportunities to grow.
Conference Chair
Oshin Danish
Oshin Danish is an English Language Lecturer and Teacher Trainer at INTERLINK Institutes at Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, KSA and is a doctoral candidate in Education and Leadership at UCAM, Spain. She holds a Master’s in TESOL from University of Westminster, UK and a Master’s in Research in TESOL from University of Portsmouth, UK, along with a CELTA from Oxford College London. Oshin specializes in teaching IELTS, Business English as well as EAP.
Treasurer
Albert Kurtishi
Mr. Albert holds a BA in Business Economics from Oxford Brookes University, UK and an MA in International Relations from Webster University, London, UK. He is currently working at International School of Kuwait as a Business/Economics teacher. Mr. Albert’s educational philosophy encompasses learner-cantered approach, where the students are in the centre of the class by eliciting information from them, involving them during the entire lesson through different communicative and collaborative tasks
Member At Large
Laya Moghadam
Ms. Laya Moghadam holds a Master's degree in TESOL from the United States of America. She is an English Language Coach, an academic advisor helping students to find the right career path. She is also a teacher trainer helping instructors to obtain their TESOL certificates. Currently, She works at Los Angeles City Colleges based in UAE. She is a board member at TEFL Kuwait, who she serves as “Members-at-Large” and is responsible for promoting TEFL Kuwait membership.
Member At Large
Selma AlQasri
Ms. Selma Al-Qasri is originally from Egypt and has lived in Florida, USA, for many years. She has a master's degree in advanced education from California, USA. Selma is a skilled middle and elementary school teacher who uses effective teaching methods tailored to each student's specific needs. She is adept at motivating, guiding, and evaluating students of various ages and skill levels. Selma is passionate about creating a vibrant, welcoming, and interactive learning environment.
Member At Large
Shobo Maktoobi
Ms.Shobo Maktoobi is a school English instructor and holds an MA degree in TEFL from Islamic Azad University Sciences & Research branch Tehran (Kurdistan). She has an intellectual curiosity, passion for global cultures, and adventurous spirit with nearly 20 years of teaching experience in all age groups in Iran, Kurdistan (Iraq) and Oman. Beyond her teaching EFL students, Shobo broadened her horizons with supervising and training “Phonics teachers” in different institutes & developing syllabus.
Member At Large
Mansoor Ali Darazi
Dr. Mansoor Ali Darazi is the Assistant Professor in Department of Education at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari Karachi Sindh Pakistan. He earned his M.A. in English Literature (2003), M.Phil. in Education, ELT (2014), PhD in Education, ELT (2022) and PhD in Linguistics (2023-2026 In progress). He is the member of many national and international bodies such as International Confederation of Worldwide Principals, AKU-IED Research, QUAVE Research and Publications, SPELT Karachi, Head of Le
Technical Advisor
Azzam AlObaid
Dr. Azzam Alobaid worked as a teaching assistant in the Department of English at Al-Furat University, Syria 2011-2014. He holds a master’s degree in TESOL (2012), a master’s degree in General Linguistics (2016) and a PhD in Applied Linguistics (2022). His broad areas of interest are EduTech, Learning Sciences, & Virtual/ Smart Multimedia Learning Tools/ Environments vis-à-vis ESL/ EFL. Currently, he is a full-time lecturer in the Department of English at Cihan University, Kurdistan Region of Ira
Newsletter Editor
Nawal Mebitil
Prof. Dr. Nawal Mebitil is a full professor of English for Specific Purposes and a researcher at the University of Mustapha Stambouli-Mascara, Algeria. Her expertise lies in discourse analysis within professional contexts, ESP teaching, academic writing and research methodology. She has taught courses on discourse variations, ESP issues, and research methods. Prof. Dr. MEBITIL's research interests encompass ESP, needs analysis, syllabus and course design, and cross-cultural and intercultural com
PROUDLY INTRODUCING THE SIGS
Special Interest Groups - TEFL Kuwait
Join us to bring the change and innovate
English for Specific Purposes Chair
Anastasia Khwaja
It is important to realize that there needs to be more than the General English approach to ESL which traditionally focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills surrounding universal topics. The English for Specific Purposes SIG vision is dedicated to providing a space for its members to exchange ideas and develop lesson plans and curriculum aimed at specific vocations and/or purposes that focus on English. Join us!
Email: ajkhawaja@usf.edu
Blended Learning Chair
Chadia Mansour
Chadia is an instructor of Communication and Writing at Fleming College, Toronto, Canada. She is an applied linguist, an expert in Distance Education and a former US Department of State Fulbright Scholar. She has extensive teaching experience in North America and MENA regions and has held leadership positions such as directing an ESP program, language curriculum supervisor, and instructional design consultant.
NNEST Chair
Rana Khan
NNEST aims to promote equity amongst NESTs (Native English Speaking Teachers) and NNESTs (Non-Native English Speaking Teachers) by refuting the NEST fallacy. In times when English language teaching is plagued globally by discriminatory practices and bias against NNESTs, our aim is to remove these boundaries and align ourselves for better development of ELT in global perspective. Join us!
EMail: coolrana98@hotmail.com
REALL Chair
Tasneem Dalal
Through collaboration and exchange of ideas, REALL SIG strives to cultivate learners with inventive & imaginative minds that empower them to become confident problem-solvers. This forms a network of creative individuals who can work together towards producing meaningful learning. Join us!
EMail: ms.tasneem.esl@gmail.com
Neurolinguistics SIG Chair
Anna Machura
Neurolinguistics SIG aims to empower learners and teachers all over the world by presenting and sharing examples of the amazing benefits of applying neuroscience, brain-friendly techniques as well as other therapeutic methods for better language acquisition and cognitive development. A new (neural) pathway to education, for students and educators alike !
Special Education Chair
Tom Santo
Special Education SIG aims to develop highly competent educators who promote equitable, inclusive, and transformative education practices in order for children with disabilities to maximize their potential both academically and socially emotionally.Join us!
EMail: professortom02@gmail.com
Language Learning with Generative AI
Laya Moghadam
The SIG’s vision is to develop highly competent educators who promote equitable, inclusive, and transformative education practices in order to meet the challenges of learning Grammar and Writing with the use of technologies such as Chat GPT and Turn It In. To promote tactics and methodologies which maximize students’ learning and encourage them to love to write by reducing the affective filter.
Join us!
Email: Laya_moghadam@yahoo.com
ELT Through Films Chair
Fayyaz Malik
Fayyaz Malik has been teaching EFL courses for last 19 years. He has been actively contributing at various PD platforms presenting, attending and moderating sessions. He has served as a treasurer of KSAALT-TESOL and currently, he is the elected vice president of KSAALT-TESOL for the term 2021-22. His research interests include teaching writing, morphology, oral communication and using arts in EFL.
Join us!
Email: fayyazatwork@hotmail.com
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