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Dr. Syed Mohammad Adil Zaidi
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| Designation | : | Professor |
| Nature of Employment | : | Regular |
| Qualification | : | M.A. (English Language), M.A. (English Literature), PhD |
| Phone | : | |
| Email ID | : | syedadil@crescent.education |
Teaching
Educational Background
| Programme | Discipline | Year of Passing | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Traditions and Modernity in the Novels of George Eliot | 2008 | Agra university, Agra |
| LL.B | Core modules focusing on contract law, criminal law, property law, jurisprudence etc. | 1981 | Agra University, Agra |
| M.A. | English Literature | 1978 | Agra University, Agra |
| M.A. | English Language | 1976 | Aligarh Muslim University |
| B.A. | Major English Literature & Language | 1974 | ST. Johns College (Agra ) |
Work Experience
| Institution | Period of Work |
|---|---|
| B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science &Technology | July 2019- till date |
| Al-Dar University, Dubai | Sept-2018- June 2019 |
| Dhofar University, Salalah (Oman) | Sept 2004- August 2018 |
| National College of Science & Technology (Oman) | Sept 2002-Aug-2004 |
| Jamia Urdu, Aligarh (Coordinator Academic) | July 1995- August -2002 |
| Chief Editor “Big Business” (Magazine) | June 1990- May-1995 |
| S.M.A.O College Agra | July 1987- May 1990 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Programme & Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Basic Academic English I | University Requirement for All Programmes |
| ENGL102 | Basic Academic English II | University Requirement for All Programmes |
| ENGL 203 | Advanced Academic English I | B.A (English Language) |
| ENGL 204 | Advanced Academic English II | B.A. (English Language) |
| ENGL 160 | Introduction to Literature | B.A.(English Literature) |
| ENGL 102(ESP) | Advanced Academic English II | Bachelor of Science (Engineering) |
| ENGL102 (ESP) | Advanced Academic English II | Bachelor of Arts ( Humanities) |
| ENGL (Level -2) | Foundation Program English | Pre- university requirement courses |
| ENGL (Level -3) | Foundation Program English | Pre- university requirement courses |
| MGMT 209 E | Career Preparation & Planning | Mandatory course for all graduating students (Dubai) |
Research
Conferences / Publications
Research interest: Exploring the best possible use of digital resources (audio/video/Power Point/graphics / images/ animations/music etc.) in teaching for grabbing the attention of the learners particularly at a time when the attention span of humans has dropped more than a goldfish. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/03/12/humans-have-shorter-attention-span-than-goldfish-thanks-to-smart/ Investigating, designing and farming innovative techniques of teaching vocabulary. Exploring modes of blending instrumental music in recapitulating the vocabulary words to save learners from apathy and passivity during the last few minutes of the lesson.
- International Conference on Advances in English Studies at KL University Vijayawada (India)
Impact of Video Based Instrumental Music through Multimedia for an Enhanced Learning Experience in Reading and Vocabulary Acquisition in EFL Classroom “English Studies (International Research Journal, Volume 3 Issue 2 ISSN 2347-3479
http://www.imrfjournals.in/pdf/MATHS/ENIRJ-VOLUME-3-ISSUE-2-2015/1.pdf
ADIL – Cited by 4 – related articles - The 2nd International Conference on Linguistics and Language Teaching
- (I-Collate) Organized by Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia (October- 2017)
“Combating the Attention Deficit Disorder of Students in EFL Classroom for Enhancing the Literacy Level
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325114249_1Combating_the_Attention_Submittedto_Icollate - ELT Symposium on Communication, Culture and Creativity, Salalah College of Technology, English Language Centre (Ministry of Man power, Directorate General of Technological Education)
“Conquering the Attention of ESL/EFL Learners for a Greater Impact and Enriching Experience” Symposium Proceedings
https://www.researchgate.net/literature.PublicationsWithoutFulltextOverview.html?origin=opspwfppo&uploadCh\ - International Conference on ‘Language and Literature: Dynamic Resources in the ELT Classroom’ 10 & 11 November, 2017 at SSN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Affiliated to Anna University)
An Autopilot Route to Writing”, Journal of English language and literature, Vol. 4, pp: 075-083, 2017)
Workshops / seminars / talks
- Faculty development seminar “ Successful Teaching & Critical Thinking” University of Toronto, Canada
- Workshop “ Test Item Construction & Analysis” American University –Beirut
- ELT symposium – Ministry of Man power, Directorate General of Technological Education -Oman
- Workshop “ Cooperative Learning in the English Language Classroom “Dhofar University-Oman)
- Innovations in Teaching and Researching English Language ,Linguistics, Literature and Translation Voices from the Omani classrooms (Dhofar University-Oman)
- Workshop on “A shift from Material-Driven to Syllabus-Driven Course – An integrated approach to ESL” Dhofar University -Oman
- “Model Lesson Workshop with specific instructions on how to incorporate technology into teaching (including using audio and video during the lesson)”presented by a guest faculty Matt Smith (USA) at Dhofar University.
- Invited as a key note speaker at a conference on “Advances in English studies & Women Empowerment” at KL University, Guntur, and Andhra Pradesh.
| Professional Activity | Nature of Activity | Sponsored By | Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered A Talk | STTP | AICTE-AQIS | Be the change -Teaching & Learning process | 5th -10th April -2021 |
| Delivered A Talk | Webinar | SPDC | The Power of Common Sense | 25th March – 2021 |
| Presented A Paper | International Conference | King Zayed University – Dubai | Rebuilding the Attention Span in EFL/ESL Classroom in the Perspective of Digital Environment | 18-20th March -2021 |
| Participant & Moderator | International Conference | BSACIST- Anna University – Chennai | Language, Literature and Cultural Studies in the 21st Century | 21-22 May -2021 |
Participation
- Participated in Writing for Research Purposes, Workshop 19-20 July 2019.
- Participated in Re-energising English Language Teaching, Workshop, 21.02.2020
- Participated in Language Testing Assessment on 27.02.2020
- Participated in Literature As a Medium of Teaching Emotional Intelligence, 17.05.2020
- Developing Vital Critical Thinking and Communication Skills Through Visuals
- On Line Training Program on Crescent LMS
- Participated in the workshop on 30.08.2020
- Participated in the workshop A Shift from the Mother Tongue to the Other Tongue ….
- Participated in the workshop on ETEFLT20 VIT – Chennai
Affiliation to Academic Bodies
- International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Kent -UK
- Association for Academic Language and Learning (AALL) Sydney -Australia
- Member English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI)
Extension Activities
Additional Responsibilities
- Controller of Examination College of Arts & Applied Sciences (Dhofar University-Oman )
- Deputy Chair (Academic Advisory Committee) Dhofar University-Oman
- Acting Chair (in absentia , Department of English Dhofar University -Oman )
- Member Selection Committee (Foundation Program Dhofar University-Oman)
- Coordinator (Placement & Exit Exams Foundation Program Dhofar University-Oman)
- Course Coordinator ENGL-101 & ENGL 102 (Dhofar University-Oman )
- Coordinator (Academic- Foundation Program Dhofar University –Oman )
- Member Scope and Sequence committee (Dhofar university -Oman)
- Member (Internal Scope and Sequence Committee) Department of Languages & Translation (Dhofar University –Oman)
- Member Web & Media Committee (Dhofar university –Oman)
- Member (Study Plans Review Committee Dhofar University –Oman)
- Member (Moderation committee Dhofar university-Oman)
- Member to meet the panel of Oman Accreditation Authority , Oman
Dr. Syed Mohammad Adil Zaidi
Designation : Professor Nature of Employment : Regular Qualification : M.A. (English Language), M.A. (English Literature), PhD Phone : Email ID : syedadil@crescent.education Teaching
Educational Background
Programme Discipline Year of Passing Institution PhD Traditions and Modernity in the Novels of George Eliot 2008 Agra university, Agra LL.B Core modules focusing on contract law, criminal law, property law, jurisprudence etc. 1981 Agra University, Agra M.A. English Literature 1978 Agra University, Agra M.A. English Language 1976 Aligarh Muslim University B.A. Major English Literature & Language 1974 ST. Johns College (Agra ) Work Experience
Institution Period of Work B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science &Technology July 2019- till date Al-Dar University, Dubai Sept-2018- June 2019 Dhofar University, Salalah (Oman) Sept 2004- August 2018 National College of Science & Technology (Oman) Sept 2002-Aug-2004 Jamia Urdu, Aligarh (Coordinator Academic) July 1995- August -2002 Chief Editor “Big Business” (Magazine) June 1990- May-1995 S.M.A.O College Agra July 1987- May 1990 Course Code Course Name Programme & Semester ENGL101 Basic Academic English I University Requirement for All Programmes ENGL102 Basic Academic English II University Requirement for All Programmes ENGL 203 Advanced Academic English I B.A (English Language) ENGL 204 Advanced Academic English II B.A. (English Language) ENGL 160 Introduction to Literature B.A.(English Literature) ENGL 102(ESP) Advanced Academic English II Bachelor of Science (Engineering) ENGL102 (ESP) Advanced Academic English II Bachelor of Arts ( Humanities) ENGL (Level -2) Foundation Program English Pre- university requirement courses ENGL (Level -3) Foundation Program English Pre- university requirement courses MGMT 209 E Career Preparation & Planning Mandatory course for all graduating students (Dubai) Research
Conferences / Publications
Research interest: Exploring the best possible use of digital resources (audio/video/Power Point/graphics / images/ animations/music etc.) in teaching for grabbing the attention of the learners particularly at a time when the attention span of humans has dropped more than a goldfish. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/03/12/humans-have-shorter-attention-span-than-goldfish-thanks-to-smart/ Investigating, designing and farming innovative techniques of teaching vocabulary. Exploring modes of blending instrumental music in recapitulating the vocabulary words to save learners from apathy and passivity during the last few minutes of the lesson.
- International Conference on Advances in English Studies at KL University Vijayawada (India)
Impact of Video Based Instrumental Music through Multimedia for an Enhanced Learning Experience in Reading and Vocabulary Acquisition in EFL Classroom “English Studies (International Research Journal, Volume 3 Issue 2 ISSN 2347-3479
http://www.imrfjournals.in/pdf/MATHS/ENIRJ-VOLUME-3-ISSUE-2-2015/1.pdf
ADIL – Cited by 4 – related articles - The 2nd International Conference on Linguistics and Language Teaching
- (I-Collate) Organized by Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia (October- 2017)
“Combating the Attention Deficit Disorder of Students in EFL Classroom for Enhancing the Literacy Level
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325114249_1Combating_the_Attention_Submittedto_Icollate - ELT Symposium on Communication, Culture and Creativity, Salalah College of Technology, English Language Centre (Ministry of Man power, Directorate General of Technological Education)
“Conquering the Attention of ESL/EFL Learners for a Greater Impact and Enriching Experience” Symposium Proceedings
https://www.researchgate.net/literature.PublicationsWithoutFulltextOverview.html?origin=opspwfppo&uploadCh\ - International Conference on ‘Language and Literature: Dynamic Resources in the ELT Classroom’ 10 & 11 November, 2017 at SSN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Affiliated to Anna University)
An Autopilot Route to Writing”, Journal of English language and literature, Vol. 4, pp: 075-083, 2017)
Workshops / seminars / talks
- Faculty development seminar “ Successful Teaching & Critical Thinking” University of Toronto, Canada
- Workshop “ Test Item Construction & Analysis” American University –Beirut
- ELT symposium – Ministry of Man power, Directorate General of Technological Education -Oman
- Workshop “ Cooperative Learning in the English Language Classroom “Dhofar University-Oman)
- Innovations in Teaching and Researching English Language ,Linguistics, Literature and Translation Voices from the Omani classrooms (Dhofar University-Oman)
- Workshop on “A shift from Material-Driven to Syllabus-Driven Course – An integrated approach to ESL” Dhofar University -Oman
- “Model Lesson Workshop with specific instructions on how to incorporate technology into teaching (including using audio and video during the lesson)”presented by a guest faculty Matt Smith (USA) at Dhofar University.
- Invited as a key note speaker at a conference on “Advances in English studies & Women Empowerment” at KL University, Guntur, and Andhra Pradesh.
Professional Activity Nature of Activity Sponsored By Topic Date Delivered A Talk STTP AICTE-AQIS Be the change -Teaching & Learning process 5th -10th April -2021 Delivered A Talk Webinar SPDC The Power of Common Sense 25th March – 2021 Presented A Paper International Conference King Zayed University – Dubai Rebuilding the Attention Span in EFL/ESL Classroom in the Perspective of Digital Environment 18-20th March -2021 Participant & Moderator International Conference BSACIST- Anna University – Chennai Language, Literature and Cultural Studies in the 21st Century 21-22 May -2021 Participation
- Participated in Writing for Research Purposes, Workshop 19-20 July 2019.
- Participated in Re-energising English Language Teaching, Workshop, 21.02.2020
- Participated in Language Testing Assessment on 27.02.2020
- Participated in Literature As a Medium of Teaching Emotional Intelligence, 17.05.2020
- Developing Vital Critical Thinking and Communication Skills Through Visuals
- On Line Training Program on Crescent LMS
- Participated in the workshop on 30.08.2020
- Participated in the workshop A Shift from the Mother Tongue to the Other Tongue ….
- Participated in the workshop on ETEFLT20 VIT – Chennai
Affiliation to Academic Bodies
- International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Kent -UK
- Association for Academic Language and Learning (AALL) Sydney -Australia
- Member English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI)
Extension Activities
Additional Responsibilities
- Controller of Examination College of Arts & Applied Sciences (Dhofar University-Oman )
- Deputy Chair (Academic Advisory Committee) Dhofar University-Oman
- Acting Chair (in absentia , Department of English Dhofar University -Oman )
- Member Selection Committee (Foundation Program Dhofar University-Oman)
- Coordinator (Placement & Exit Exams Foundation Program Dhofar University-Oman)
- Course Coordinator ENGL-101 & ENGL 102 (Dhofar University-Oman )
- Coordinator (Academic- Foundation Program Dhofar University –Oman )
- Member Scope and Sequence committee (Dhofar university -Oman)
- Member (Internal Scope and Sequence Committee) Department of Languages & Translation (Dhofar University –Oman)
- Member Web & Media Committee (Dhofar university –Oman)
- Member (Study Plans Review Committee Dhofar University –Oman)
- Member (Moderation committee Dhofar university-Oman)
- Member to meet the panel of Oman Accreditation Authority , Oman
- International Conference on Advances in English Studies at KL University Vijayawada (India)
