Dr. Marine Milad has PhD in TEFL, Curriculum and Instructions from
Cairo University with the grade of distinction. She also attained a Master
Level Course in ESL/EFL Assessment Techniques from Indiana University,
Bloomington, U.S.A. Currently, she is an assistant professor at Arab Open
University (AOU), Kuwait Branch.
She has worked in both the governmental and private sectors as
well as NGOs in such reputable entities In the MENA reign like Arab Open
University, Egypt Branch & Kuwait Branch (accredited by Open University, OU,
UK), Ain Shams University, Center for Developing English Language Teaching
(CDELT), Mansoura University, Sinai University, Misr University for Science and
Technology (MUST), and Education Reform Program (ERP), a USAID program and
Human Network International, Dubai, UAE.
Through her teaching/training sessions, she has facilitated
the professional development and career advancement of teachers, managers and
employees of some reputable organizations. She has delivered several academic
and technical presentations in local and international conferences in the
field of Language Learning, E-Learning, Blended Learning, Multiple
Intelligences and Brain Color, Constructivism, Learning by Doing, educational
reform and soft skills. Her sessions are students-centered that consider
different brain colors, learning styles and multiple intelligences through
employing authentic real life situations and activities. Dr. Marine has been
elected as the president of TESOL Kuwait 2020/2022 an affiliate of TESOL
International.
Dr. Marine is an assistant professor at Arab Open University, Kuwait Branch. She is a
General Course Chair for three courses: Exploring English Grammar in Contexts (E304A/B), the academic writing and composition course (EL117) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course across eight branches. She is responsible for
developing course calendar, course guide, and supplementary material for these courses in addition to preparing continuous assessment tools, midterm and final
exams based on the intended learning outcomes in coordination with the deanship.
Moreover, She holds several VC meetings throughout the
semester to induct and guide all concerned tutors across branches.
· Academic Reviewer of refereed articles at MEXTESOL
Journal (MJ), November, 2020
Academic peer-reviewing at Common Ground Research
Networks (CGRN), 19th March, 2020
Certificate of IELTS Teacher Training Program, IDP
Education Ltd., July, 2020
Certified Master Trainer in English Skills for
University & Progressive Skills in English from Garnet Education, London,
UK, February, 2017.
Certified Trainer/Implementer for Achieve3000
Program, USA, July 2016.
Certified Judge at Kuwait First and Second League
for Arabic and English Debates since 2014 to 2017.
Certified Trainer from Directive Communication
International (Asia) Pte. Ltd. since 2010 to present.
· Published article entitled “Translating
Constructivism into Pedagogy from Philosophy to Practice: Active Project Based
Learning", Common Ground Publisher, The International journal of Humanities
Education Vol.19, No. 1 Pp.39-51, 2021.
· Published Paper entitled “Developing Productive
Skills through an Interactive Approach: Present to Learn.” International
Journal of Education, Macro-think Institute. Vol.12, No. 4 Pp.24-35, 2020
· Published a paper entitled: “The Cuban revolution
and the Creation of a Myth Called Che Guevara.” Serbian Journal of Engineering
and Management. Vol.5, No. 2, Pp.42-49, 2020.
· Published a paper entitled: “Incorporating Brain
Color into Multiple Intelligences to Create a Blended Learning Context:
Homogeneous/Heterogeneous Groups” for Volume 4, Issue 1 of the IAFOR Journal of
Language Learning, April 2019. https://issuu.com/iafor/docs/10.22492.ijll.4.1/12
· Published a chapter entitled: “Pedagogical
Development of Blended Learning” in a book entitled: “English Language Teaching
Research in the Middle East and North Africa: multiple perspectives (2019)
published by Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN 978-3-319-98533-6
· Published paper entitled: “Flipping HOTS and LOTS in
Higher Education Blended Contexts” published in International Journal of
Learning in Higher Education ISSN (print) 2327-7955 and ISSN (online)
2327-8749, Vol. 24, Issue 2, 12th May 2017, Pp.15-35
http://www.ijlhe.cgpulisher.com
· Published paper entitled: “Blended Learning
Approach: Integrating Reading and Writing Research Skills to Improve Academic
Writing” published in Arab Journal of Applied Linguistics e-ISSN 2490-4198,
Vol. 2, No. 1, January 2017, Pp.15-19
Published paper entitled: “Applying CREAM Strategy
for Coaching Teaching Practices” The research study is presented at The Fourth
European Conference on Language Learning (ECLL) organized by International
Academic Forum (IAFOR) 1st July, 2016. The conference was held in Brighton from
29th June to 3rd July, 2016.The paper is published in the IAFOR Journal of
Education, ISSN: 2188-0594, Vol 5, Issue 1, Spring 2017, Pp. 65-84
Published paper entitled: “The Effect of Blended Course on Developing Some Reading
and Writing Research Skills for Arab Open University Students” at 1st International
Conference on Open Learning: Role, Challenges and Aspirations. The conference was
held in State of Kuwait on 25-27th November, 2013.
Published paper entitled: “Establishing a Blended Learning Environment
Accommodating Brain Colour and Multiple Intelligences” at 1st TESOL Kuwait
International Conference and Exhibition held in GUST University, State of Kuwait on 14-
16th November, 2013.
Published paper entitled: “Role of Songs in the Acquisition of Vocabulary and Grammar:
A Communicative Approach Study” on March 24
th
, 2012 at the 31st CDELT National
Symposium on English Language Teaching in Egypt entitled: "Active Learning in EFL:
Introspect and Prospect".
Published paper entitled: “The Effect of Hybrid Course Instructional Design in
Enhancing Autonomous Learning” on 8th ELTA IATEFL Conference entitled: Technology
Mediated Education- necessity or luxury? held in Belgrade, Serbia on May 7th
-9
th, 2010
Online [http://www.britishcouncil.org/serbia-elta-newsletter-2010-may.htm]
Published paper entitled: “The Effect of Constructive Project-Based Programs in
Developing Technical Writing Genres” on February 2nd, 2010 at the 15th Annual
American University of Cairo (AUC)/Nile TESOL Skills Conference Connections:
Implications for Students, Teachers and Educational Systems.
Published paper entitled: “The Effect of Hybrid Course Instructional Design in
Enhancing Autonomous Learning for Engineering Students, Ain Shams University” on
March 14th, 2009 at the 29th CDELT National Symposium on English Language Teaching
in Egypt entitled: "E-learning and Language…The Spirit of the Age".