Workshops and Presentations

Faculty Presentations and Workshops

2011

  • Ivan Shafaat Bari presented "Classroom-based Innovations in ELT: Approaches of CfL," at the Fifth BELTA International Conference, 20-22 May, 2011.
  • Liza Reshmin presented a paper “Introducing Critical Thinking in EFL Classrooms in English Medium Universities of Bangladesh,” at the International NELTA conference in Katmandu, Nepal, 18-20 February, 2011.
  • Md. Aminul Islam facilitated a workshop “Visualizing Language in the Classroom,” at the National ELT Conference, Rajshahi University, 7-8 January, 2011.
  • Sunjida Afrin Khan presented a paper titled "Linguistic chauvinism constraining linguistic right of Indigenous children in nation states: Cases of Bangladesh and Australia" at the Free linguistic conference in the university of Sydney, Australia, 8 October, 2011.
  • Mahfujul Alam Masum facilitated a workshop “Using Error Analysis as Feedback for Writing,” at the Fifth BELTA International Conference, 20-22 May, 2011.
  • Mahmuda Yasmin Shaila and Beth Trudell facilitated a workshop “Preparing Students for University Success,” at the Fifth BELTA International Conference, 20-22 May, 2011.
  • Sadia Banerjee facilitated a workshop “Read. Write and Think in a Multicultural Classroom,” at the International NELTA Conference in Katmandu, Nepal, 18-20 February, 2011.
  • Md. Aminul Islam and Quazi Mosiur Rahman facilitated a workshop “Challenges and Opportunities of Developing Newspaper- Based Teaching Materials,” at the Fifth BELTA International Conference, 20-22 May, 2011.
  • Md. Golam Jamil and Roxana Ahmad Chowdhury facilitated a workshop “Exploring Fun in Language Play for Adult Learners,” at the Fifth BELTA International Conference, 20-22 May, 2011.
  • Quazi Mosiur Rahman and Edward Leffew facilitated a workshop “Critical Thinking for Academic Success,” at the Fifth BELTA International Conference, 20-22 May, 2011.
  • Sadia Banerjee facilitated a workshop “TESOL Programs in Asia: Creating Room for Critical Thinking Instruction,” at the Starting, Stimulating and Sustaining English Language Teacher Education and Development Conference, hosted by the British Council of India and the India English and Foreign Language Association, Hyderabad, India, 22-24 January, 2011.
  • Samina Nasrin Chowdhury presented a paper “Hearing the Voice of the Learner,” at the International NELTA Conference in Katmandu, Nepal, 18-20 February, 2011.
  • Samina Nasrin Chowdhury facilitated a workshop “Developing Language Proficiency in a Mixed Ability Class Through Creating Drama: A Collaborative Effort,” at the Thinking Otherwise Within English Studies Conference, sponsored by Jahangirnagar University, 13-16 May, 2011.
  • Sanjoy Banerjee facilitated a workshop “Service Learning in English Language Teacher Education: South Asia Perspective,” at the Starting, Stimulating and Sustaining English Language Teacher Education and Development Conference, hosted by the British Council of India and the India English and Foreign Language Association, Hyderabad, India, 22-24 January, 2011.
  • Sanjoy Banerjee facilitated a workshop “Learner Autonomy in Multi-Cultural EFL Classrooms: Probabilities and Prospects,” at the International NELTA Conference in Katmandu, Nepal, 18-20 February, 2011.
  • Sunjida Afrin Khan presented a paper “Implications of Power in the Language Education Policy of Bangladesh,” at the International NELTA Conference in Katmandu, Nepal, 18-20 February, 2011.
  • Syeda Farzana facilitated a workshop “Affective Factors in a Professionals’ Course of English Language Teaching,” at the Fifth BELTA International Conference, 20-22 May, 2011.
  • Tahmina Anwar facilitated a workshop “Contextual Teaching and Learning Practices in the Theoretical Courses for TESOL,” at the International NELTA Conference in Katmandu, Nepal, 18-20 February, 2011.
  • Tahmina Anwar facilitated a workshop “Contextual Teaching and Learning Practices in Theoretical Courses for TESOL,” at the International NELTA Conference in Katmandu, Nepal, 18-20 February, 2011.
  • Tahmina Anwar facilitated a workshop “Theory in Practice: Preparing for the Workforce,” at the Fifth BELTA International Conference, 20-22 May, 2011.
  • Tahreen Ahmed presented a paper “Perceptions about CLT of Secondary School English Language Teachers in Bangladesh,” at the Starting, Stimulating and Sustaining English Language Teacher Education and Development Conference, hosted by the British Council of India and the India English and Foreign Language Association, Hyderabad, India, 22-24 January, 2011.
  • Tamanna Maqsood presented a paper “The Effect of Globalization on the Education System of Bangladesh,” at the International Conference on Globalization, Higher Education and Disability, sponsored by Bangalore University, 3-5 April, 2011.
  • Tamanna Maqsood presented a paper “Language and Hierarchy,” at the Thinking Otherwise within English Studies, sponsored by Jahangirnagar University, 13-16 May, 2011.

2010

  • Md. Golam Jamil and Md. Aminul Islam presented a paper “Considerations of the Trait Emotional Intelligence for the Children in Custodial Institutions,” at the First International Conference on Child Friendly Inclusive Education, organized by the Institute of Education and Research and the University of Dhaka, 7- 8 January, 2010.
  • Md. Golam Jamil facilitated a workshop “A Humanistic Approach to Teaching Academic Writing: Learning from ,” at the NELTA International Conference, 19-21 February, 2010.
  • Sanjoy Banerjee facilitated a workshop “Developing Speaking Skills in English Through Community Service: EFL/ESL Perspective,” at the NELTA International Conference, Katmandu, Nepal, 19-21 February, 2010.

2009

  • Farrah Jabeen presented a paper “Shakespeare and His Contemporaries,” at a seminar Contemporary Readings of Shakespeare,  hosted by the Department of English and Humanities, , 16 July, 2009.
  • Sanjoy Banerjee presented a paper “Developing Writing Skills Through Community Service: Bangladesh Perspective,” at the Eighth International Language and Development Conference, organized by The British Council, Dhaka, 23-25 June, 2009.
  • Sheikh Fazle Shams with John and Rosalie Bean of Seattle University, USA presented a paper “The Practical Proposal as Target Genre: Teaching Critical Thinking in Bangladesh,” at the Fifth European Association for the Teaching of Academic Writing Conference, hosted by the Centre for Academic Writing at Coventry University, England, 30 June – 2 July, 2009.
  • Sunjida Afrin Khan and a co author presented a paper “Language Education Policy and Nationalism in Bangladesh: Do They Share Responsibility for Culture Shock and Identity Crisis in the Nation?” at the Language Development Conference, sponsored by the British Council of Dhaka, 23 June, 2009.

2008

  • Liza Reshmin presented a paper “An Anatomy of Loss: Reading Kiran Desai’s Inheritance of Loss,” at the International Conference on Democracy, the ‘New World Order’ and English Studies,” sponsored by East West University, 12-13 December, 2008.
  • Md. Aminul Islam facilitated a workshop “Managing a Learner-Centered Classroom,” at the Facilitation Skills for English Language Teaching for Higher Secondary Teachers, sponsored by BELTA, 23 August, 2008.
  • Md. Golam Jamil presented a paper “Incorporating Sociolinguistic Elements in Language Teaching Through Translated Native Literature: A Book Review of English for Today, Book XI-XII,” at the Aspects of Language and Literary Studies, hosted by Stamford University, 13 January, 2008.
  • Samina Nasrin Chowdhury presented a paper “Having Fun in Grammar Class,” at the seminar Aspects of Language and Literary Studies, hosted by Stamford University, 13 January, 2008.
  • Subarna Sakar and her colleagues presented a paper “The Use of SMS and Language Transformation in Bangladesh,” at the International Conference on Democracy, ‘New World Order’ and English Studies, sponsored by East West University, 12-13 December, 2008.

2007

  • Liza Reshmin presented a paper “The Influence of Culture on Language Learning,” at the BELTA International Conference, 24-26 August, 2007.

2005

  • Liza Reshmin presented a paper “The Protagonists’ Struggle to Attain Empowerment,” at the Fourth Malaysia Conference on Languages, Literature and Cultures, 28-30 April, 2005.

Participation in Conferences Outside of Bangladesh

The United States

  • Effat Hyder attended the TESOL 2011 Annual Convention and Exhibit, New Orleans, LA, 16-19 March, 2011.
  • Sanjoy Banerjee attended the TESOL 2010 Annual Convention and Exhibit, Boston, MA, 24-27 March, 2010.
  • Liza Reshmin attended the TESOL 2009 Annual Convention and Exhibit, Denver, CO, 26-28 March, 2009.
  • Mahmuda Yasmin Shaila and Samina Nasrin Chowdhury attended the TESOL 2008 Annual Convention and Exhibit in New York, NY, 2-5 April, 2008.

Thailand

  • Mohammad Aminul Islam and Sunida Wityakarn attended a training session “Facilitation Skills Development,” hosted by the Asia Pacific Development Communitarian Centre (ADCC), Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 2-13, 2009.
  • Sunida Witayakarn and Samina Nasrin Chowdhury attended 'Learning from Neighbours: The Trajectory of Educational Progress’, a symposium focusing on pre-university education in Thailand, co-hosted by CAMPE, BIDS and BRACU-IED, 27- 28 June, 2009.