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Materials Development
Below is content I developed for reading and listening exams for English language learners at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE.
Deaf People and Sign Language
This article discusses the challenges faced by the over 400 million deaf individuals worldwide, including historical mistreatment and difficulties in communication and social integration. It highlights the use of lip reading and sign language, particularly American Sign Language (ASL), as key communication methods and notes efforts like the UAE Deaf Association and online sign language dictionaries that aim to improve accessibility and support for the deaf community.
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World Expos and Expo 2020
This article explores the significance and history of World Expos, highlighting Expo 2020 in Dubai, which was postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. It emphasizes the potential of Expo 2020 to introduce groundbreaking technology like the Hyperloop and Emirati culture to a global audience, while also reflecting on past expos' contributions, such as the Ferris wheel and Heinz Ketchup, which have had lasting impacts on technology, architecture, and food culture worldwide.
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Determined Emirati Athletes Go for the Gold
This article discusses the UAE's celebration of the Year of Tolerance by highlighting the achievements and support for "people of determination," individuals with mental or physical difficulties. It showcases inspiring Emirati athletes such as Hamda Al Hosani, Chaica Al Qassimi, Mohammed Al Hammadi, and Mohammed Khamis Khalaf, who have excelled in their sports despite their challenges, promoting the message that disabilities do not limit one's ability to achieve greatness.
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Problems at College
This listening exam script details a conversation between a college student, Mona, and her college counselor, Dr. Khadija, about Mona's difficulties focusing in class due to her father's medical situation in Germany. Dr. Khadija advises Mona to minimize phone distractions, suggests sitting next to a strong student, and recommends visiting the Academic Success Centre, ultimately helping Mona feel more confident about managing her studies.
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Webinars and Workshops
Below are links to recordings of events I planned and executed at the Higher Colleges of Technology in UAE.
Kahoot! Study Session
The Study Session was organized for English Communications students to prepare them for midterms/final exams. Kahoot is a digital learning and gamification tool used to create a fun and engaging quiz and study session attended by 40+ students across HCT's 15 campuses across the UAE.
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship
This informational webinar was organized for HCT students interested in spending a year after graduation as an Arabic teaching assistant on an American college campus. The webinar also introduced professional development opportunities in the US for Emirati faculty sponsored by the US Department of State.
