Nida H . M. Ali
  • Nida H . M. Ali

  • Lecturer
  • Ext: 6611

Nida H. Mohammad , a lecturer ,Department of Foreign Languages .In 2002, I promoted to Assistant Prof. Rank at the University of Mosul, Iraq. I hold an MA degree in “Applied Linguistics” from UK. In 2010, I was awarded the CELTA “Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults” by Cambridge University. I taught many English Language courses at different universities in the Arab World. I participated in revising ,updating &evaluating textbooks & versions of placement tests. At the level of Academic research, I published so many research papers in the area of Applied Linguistics . Some of these research papers have been submitted to International conferences. A part of professional development activities, I delivered many presentations on the field of learning & Critical Thinking. I have been offered so many letters of appreciation for my significant contribution in different mileu. Besides teaching, I compiled & designed a couple of academic courses: - " Technical Writing for Interior Design" for the Faculty of Engineering - Developing Competence in English, A Training Program for College of Law Instructors. - Designing a booklet for TEFL Course, Faculty of Education, named: “Methodology”, Faculty of Humanities & Sciences 2020 2 ) - Compiling material in a form of handout so as to cover all the items cited in the Course Description of the course “ Study Skills” / College of Mass Communication (2020 2 ) - Designing a booklet for TEFL Course, Faculty of Education, named: Pedagogical Grammar, Faculty of Humanities & Sciences (2020 1) Contributions to AU visibility : To enhance the university ties with the community: Offering an English Course for Umalmoumineen Association/ Ajman. 2021 1

Education
  • Assistant Prof. / MA in Applied Linguistics/ University College of North Wales, Bangor/ UK (1984)
  • Diploma/ General Linguistics/ Reading University/ UK (1983)
  • CELTA “Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults”. / Cambridge University (2009)
  • In 2002, I promoted to Assistant Prof. Rank at the University of Mosul, Iraq
  • B.A in "English Language", College of Arts, University of Mosul, Iraq. 1979
  • English Language Certificate/ An intensive course of English for Top Students of Mosul University/ Awarded by Reading University /UK 1978
Experience
  • Lecturer, ( from 1985 - 1991) Mosul University / Iraq
  • 2) Lecturer, ( from 1991-1993) Sanaa, University/ Yemen
  • Lecturer, ( from 1994 - 1997) Mosul University / Iraq
  • Lecturer, ( from 1997- 2000 ) GarYounis University / Libya
  • Lecturer, ( from 2001 - 2002 ) Technical College/ Oman
  • Assistant Prof. , ( from 2002 - 2004) Mosul University / Iraq
  • Assistant Prof. Lecturer, ( from 2007 -2009 ) Sharja University / UAE
  • Assistant Prof.Lecturer, ( from 2009 till now ) Ajman University/ UAE
  • I participated in revising and updating the four versions of AUST English Placement Test.
  • Exhibition Coordinator for symposium on: “Performance Management and Professional Development”, Ajman University
Teaching Area
  • From 1984-1992, I worked as a lecturer/ Mosul University, Iraq. I taught : Applied Linguistics, Grammar, Listening, Reading, Writing and Testing.
  • During the academic years 1992-1994, I joined the College of Education at Sana’a University; Yemen. I taught similar courses plus teaching ESP in different departments
  • In 1995, I rejoined my job at Mosul University/ Iraq. I taught English Language for PhD. students of Mathematics, Physics , Chemistry & Biology as well as Applied Linguistics , Grammar,.....
  • In 1997, I signed a three- year contract to teach at Garyounis. University, Libya. I taught Advanced Spoken English, ESP, Grammar, Linguistics, Methodology, Reading and Writing.
  • In 2001, I taught ESP at Higher Technical College, Oman.
  • I taught at Ajman University, Faculty of Foreign Languages & Translation, UAE. during the academic years 2004-2007, I taught the following courses : Advanced Writing, English I, English II, Grammar I, Grammar II, Reading Skills, Study Skills and Writing skills.
  • During the academic years 2007-2009, I was a ‘lecturer’ at IEP Sharjah University, UAE.
  • Recently, I rejoined my job at Ajman University, and I am still working as a lecturer at DFL. I taught many courses, some of I issued myself such as: Technical Writing for Interior Design, Methodology for Postgraduate Diploma , Communicative Grammar, as well as & others by the department: IELTS & TOEFL, EC Skills, Art of Public Speaking,...
Research
  • FIVE Research papers published in Iraqi periodicals: Education & Science Journal, Almustansiriya Arts Journal.. All the papers were in the field of Linguistics & Applied Linguistics & submitted for the purpose of academic ranking .
  • FOUR research papers & assignments as a part of the requirements for getting ‘CELTA' Certificate in English Language Teaching .to Adults' by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
  • I delivered a presentation on “Development of Critical Thinking” in November 2012/ Ajman University
  • “Focus on the Learner: Language Skills Related Task” / Published research paper
  • I delivered presentation on: “Focus on the Learner: Language Skills Related Task” in Dec. 2013
  • Technical Writing for Interior Design Booklet- a pilot study 2015/16
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • 1. Strategies of Good Language Learners a research paper was accepted in May 2017, in the International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference for Education, Ryerson Univ. International Center TORONTO, CANADA.
  • Focus on the Learner: Language Skills Related Task (a research paper presented in the International Conference on Teacher Education in the Muslim World, MALAYSIA.
  • A presentation delivered on “Focus on the Learner: Language Skills Related Task” in Dec. 2013 / Ajman University.
  • A presentation delivered on “Development of Critical Thinking” 2012/ Ajman University.
  • Participation in Conferences and seminars: A training Course in Methodology at the University of Mosul, College of Education, April 1986.
  • I participated in the Approach Seminar on "Designing Tasks for Lower-Level Students: Integrating the Four Skills", Ajman,March 2005.
  • I attended the 9th Annual Current Trends in English Language Testing Conference "Back to Basics", Dubai, UAE. November 16-17, 2005 (TESOL)
  • I attended the 1st Research SIG Symposium on "Teacher Research" in association with the Ajman/ UAE and Sharjah Chapters at Ajman University of Science & Technology on April 20, 2006 , UAE. (TESOL) I participated in revising and updating the four versions of AUST(Ajman University of Science&Technology)Placement Test.
  • I participated in the Inaugural English Language Conference: “Celebrating Excellence in ELT” held at Ajman University of Science and Technology, Ajman, UAE on 14th February 2009.
  • . I participated in Teaching and Learning in the ELT Classroom, The First Sharjah Colloquium, 16 March 2009. 10. I participated in a PD Session on the theme : “Things that have worked for us’ in April 2010 in Fujairah Campus/Ajman University.
  • . I attended a workshop on E-learning, Advantages & Disadvantages of E-Learning, organized by IEP Ajman Campus, Jan. 2011 .
  • I had training courses on :Self&Time management/Problem solving&Communication skills 2013
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Iraqi Translators Association - Member
  • International Translation Committee/ ITC / member
  • LETTERS OF APPRECIATION 1. Dean, Faculty of Education, Ibb, Sana'a University, Yemen,1994. 2. Vice-president, Sana'a University, Yemen, June 1994. 7. President, Garyounis University, Libya, 2000. 8. Dean, Teachers Training Higher Institute /Al-Merj, Libya 2000. 9. Vice-President, Ajman University of Science& Technology Network, UAE. 10. Director/ Language Centre/ Sharjah University. 11. Dean , Faculty of Requirements/ University of Ajman 2011/2012