Asif Ahmad
Assistant Professor
Department of Linguistics & Social Sciences
Contact Details asif.ahmad@bnbwu.edu.pk
Biography
Asif Ahmad has taught English as a foreign & second language to various international students in Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UK for around 30 years. He has published his research work in many national and international journals. Also, he has 15 international certifications to his credit in the field of TESOL. His research interests include EFL/ESL curriculum development and delivery, teacher development, Teacher evaluation, Planning & assessment, and Technology- integrated English Language Teaching.
Qualifications
| Degree | From | Major | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | University of Leicester, UK. | Educational Leadership & Management | 2014 |
| MA TEFL | Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. | Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 2002 |
| PGD in TEFL | Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. | Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 1998 |
| BA | Gomal University, D.I.Khan | English language & Literature | 1991 |
Publications
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Assessing the performance of Academic Supervision Unit at a university-based English Language Program: a study based on internal evaluation mechanism (2016 - Journal of Linguistics & Literature). |
| 2 | Attitudes of the Instructional Supervisors towards non-Arab non- native EFL teachers (2016 – The Bridge: Journal of Educational Research-Informed Practice). |
| 3 | Attitudes and Perceptions of the Saudi EFL Learners about the Pakistani EFL Teachers (2016 - Journal of Educational Research). |
| 4 | An Investigation into Annual Faculty Evaluation Process of EFL Teachers in the Middle East: Challenges for Leadership & Management (2015 - Theory and Practice in Language Studies). Referees |
| 5 | An Exploration of the De-motivational Factors Affecting Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language of EFL Learners in Gulf Countries (2015 - PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences). |
| 6 | SELF-PERCEPTIONS OF NON-ARAB NON- NATIVE ENGLISH- SPEAKING TEACHERS (2014 - International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Culture - Linqua- IJLLC). |
| 7 | Teacher Development: An Overview of the Concept and Approaches (2014 - Journal of Educational and Social Research) |
Certifications
| Certificate | From |
|---|---|
| Teaching English Language to Adults | Oxford Teachers' Academy, University of Oxford, UK |
| ELT Management | Oxford Teachers' Academy, University of Oxford, UK |
| The British Council Train-the-Trainer Course | The British Council, Dammam. Saudi Arabia |
| Teaching Grammar | Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge, UK |
| Understanding Assessment | Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge, UK |
| Practical Approaches to Learning-Centered Classroom | British Council, Jeddah. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Lesson Planning & Classroom Management | Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge, UK |
| Evaluating & Correcting Learners | Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge, UK |
| Teaching Vocabulary and Pronunciation | Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge, UK |
| Teaching Writing | Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge, UK |
| Teaching Speaking | Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge, UK |
| Blended Learning | Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge, UK |
| TKT Teacher Knowledge Test, Module 1 | University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, UK |
| TKT Teacher Knowledge Test, Module 2 | University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, UK |
| TKT Teacher Knowledge Test, Module 3 | University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, UK |