Department: ELT Education Department
The workshop in brief:
The National workshop entitled “Education Beyond Certificates – Building the Future of ELT at TIU” explores innovative approaches to English Language Teaching (ELT) that go beyond traditional qualifications. Hosted at Tishk International University (TIU), the event brought together educators, researchers, and the departmental staff to discuss how ELT can evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Through interactive sessions, individual as well as group discussions, the event emphasized the importance of practical skills, lifelong learning, and the integration of technology and pedagogy. The goal was to advise on ideas, suggestions, and recommendations to make the department more visible, to integrate trending teaching methods and approaches, and to make necessary adjustments in the curriculum to meet the needs of teachers in this modern world of technology and innovation.
Participants: 16 staff participants.
Place: Tishk International University, Education Building-302
Session topics:
- The reasons behind student drop-out
- How to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom
- How to raise awareness of the ELT department among high school students
- How to make the department more visible on social media and among the public
presenters
Dr. Aziza Kavlu
Dr. Abdurrahman Wahab
Dr. Suzan Naji
Ms. Fatima Saadi
- Adjustment and improvements in the ELT curriculum that emphasize real-world communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy over standardized testing.
- Introduction of learner-centered and project-based methodologies tailored to the ELT context
- Enhanced professional growth for lecturers through exposure to global trends and collaborative practices.
- Integration of methods and techniques to promote and encourage student motivation and interest.
