Diversifying Education: Teaching, Learning, and Language

KSAALT’S Sixth Annual Conference

2 May 2013
Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University
 Keynote Speakers
 
Dr. Norbert Pachler (Opening Speaker)                                                     

Norbert Pachler is Professor of Education and Director: International Teacher Education at the
Institute of Education, University of London (IOE). For a number of years he worked for the Deanery
at the IOE holding various portfolios including that of Pro-Director: Professional Education. During
the academic year 2011-12 Norbert was the President of the European Baccalaureate of the European
Schools. Between 2005 and 2010 he was the Co-director of the Centre for Excellence in Work-based
Learning for Education Professionals. He convenes the international, interdisciplinary London Mobile
Learning Group (www.londonmobilelearning.net<http://www.londonmobilelearning.net>). Norbert is a
member of a number of professional bodies and he is widely published. He is co-editor of the
Language Learning Journal (Routledge). His research interests include the application of new
technologies in teaching and learning, teacher education and development and all aspects of foreign
language teaching and learning. His teaching currently focuses on research supervision at Masters
and Doctoral level and he inter alia is a member of the MA TESOL team at the IOE. Previous roles
included Subject Leader for the Secondary PGCE in Modern Languages in Education and Course
Leader for the MA in Languages in Education.      
 Keynote Speakers
 
Marie Delaney (2nd Speaker)                                                                             
  

Marie Delaney trained in the UK as an Educational Psychotherapist, English Language and

Modern Foreign Languages Teacher and Teacher Trainer. She is now based in Ireland. She
has extensive experience of working with challenging behavior – both staff and pupils!
She has worked on outside school projects with young offenders and those at risk of
exclusion from school – as well as in primary and secondary schools with pupils
considered ‘unteachable.’ She has been Director of Studies for International House,
Poland, Course Director for Teacher Training at Pilgrims and has trained teachers in
several countries for Pilgrims and the British Council. Her main interests are how
therapeutic thinking approaches can help schools deal with challenging behavior, creating
inclusive classrooms, valuing all learning styles and supporting staff in their dealings with
challenging pupils and those with special needs. She is the author of Teaching the
Unteachable (Worth Publishing 2009) and “What can I do with the kid who...?” (Worth
Publishing 2010).
 Keynote Speakers
 
Dr. Keith Folse ( Closing Speaker)                                                                     
   

Keith Folse is Professor of TESOL at the University of Central Florida, where he teaches in
the MA TESOL, PhD TESOL, and Undergraduate TEFL programs. He has many years of
teaching experience with ESL in the US and EFL in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Kuwait, and
Japan. His main research interests are in best practices in teaching vocabulary, writing,
grammar, and reading, as well as materials development. He is the author of more than 50
books on many aspects of English Language Teaching, and he is a frequent conference
presenter worldwide.
 About KSAALT
 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of Language Teachers (KSAALT) holds annual
conferences promoting educational development and excellence. It also provides educators 
with an opportunity to meet other educators who work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

 We invite speakers of national and international standing to come to Saudi Arabia to address our 
conference audience. 

 To date, we have had four successful conferences, starting in May 2008, hosting remarkable 
keynote speakers including, Dr. Suganthi Priscilla John from University of Birmingham, Dr. James 
Simpson from University of Leeds, Peter Lucantoni and many other notable worldwide speakers. 

 Our sixth and upcoming annual conference is being sponsored by distinguished academic 

institutions such as Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, Garnet Education, Oxford University 
Press, Heinle Cengage, Cambridge University Press, the U.S. Consulate, Pearson, and the 
British Council. This year we are hosting Dr. Keith Folse, Dr. Norbert Pachler, Marie Delaney and 
Peter Lucantoni.
 What to expect . . .

KSAALT CONFERENCE 2013

 Sneak Peak

 Dr. Keith Folse (Keynote/Plenary) 

 Dr. Norbert Pachler (Keynote/Plenary) 
 Marie Delaney (Keynote/Plenary)
 Lisa Morgan
 Peter Lucantoni
 Over 40 Breakout Sessions (local and international speakers)
 Mini Job Fair – Educators:  Bring those Resumes/CVs!
 Publisher's Showcase Session
 TOEFL Training by ETS

 IELTS Training by the British Council 
 Sneak Peak

 Lisa Morgan
Lisa Morgan has served as the US Department of State Regional English
Language Officer (RELO) for Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay;
and she is Senior English Language Fellow in Argentina

 Peter Lucantoni
Peter Lucantoni has more than 20 years teaching experience,
including teaching for Cambridge ESOL Exams. He lives and works in
Cyprus and is a popular keynote speaker for British Council and
International TESOL Conferences.

Speakers are available for phone/e-mail interview prior to the Conference. For
more information, contact: Malikah Sisay
msisay@pmu.edu.sa
 Sneak Peak
SUGGESTED STORYLINES:
 Over 40 Breakout Sessions (local and international speakers)

 Mini Job Fair – Educators: Bring those Resumes/CVs!

 Publisher's Showcase Session

 TOEFL Training by ETS

 IELTS Training by the British Council

For more information, contact: Malikah Sisay

msisay@pmu.edu.sa
 About KSAALT
This sixth professional academic convention will bring together language educators and teachers 
focusing on content where English is the medium of instruction. It is a great opportunity for 
those educators to share their expertise as well as their research, and to network with other like-
minded individuals.

KSAALT’s Sixth Annual Conference will be held on 2 May 2013 at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd 
University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. 

 
We are expecting 300-400 attendees from schools, language institutes, universities and the 
Ministry of Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

For more information or inquiries:
 Mrs. Malikah Sisay
msisay@pmu.edu.sa

 Also, please visit our website at www.ksalt.org. 
 Making it happen . . .

KSAALT CONFERENCE 2013

 Conference Co-Chairs
Mrs. Malikah Sisay Mrs. Kelley Sinkey

Prince Mohammed bin Fahd  Prince Mohammed bin Fahd 
University University
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
 KSAALT Officers
The following elected officers  of KSAALT-Eastern Province are available for interviews to 
answer questions about:

 the upcoming KSAALT Sixth Annual Conference
 KSAALT’s role in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia.
President: Ms. Renata Ruff
ksaaltpresident2012_2013@yahoo.com, President@ksaalt.org

Vice President: Dr. Anil Belvadi

abelvadi@pmu.edu.sa

Secretary: Ms. Malikah Sisay

msisay@pmu.edu.sa

Treasurer: Mr. Hossam Abulazayem

hos.0000@yahoo.com
 KSAALT
Who are we?
KSAALT was created in 2006 and it is
entering its 6th year 2012 - 2013. We aim
to provide English Language and English as
a Medium teachers with monthly
professional development seminars and an
environment for social networking. The
seminars vary in topic from workshops on
methods and techniques directly applicable
to classroom teaching and on academic or
pedagogical teaching issues. Our monthly
presenters vary from members sharing their
knowledge or invited international guests
notable in the TEFL / TESL field.
More about KSAALT
We are proud to be a sister organization of such
distinguished regional TESOL affiliates as TESOL
Arabia, TESOL Egypt, TESOL Qatar, IATEFL and
the English Language Association of Turkey. Many
KSAALT members are also members of TESOL
and other affiliates in the region and in their home
countries.
Last year, our membership in the Eastern Province
alone was about 150. In 2011, we added two
chapters to the organization; Jeddha and Yanbu.
As the year 2012 begins, we have over 200
including our chapters in Riyadh, Jeddha and
Yanbu.
There are still registration seats available for KSAALT members and for Non-KSAALT 
Members. 

Participants are required to pay the registration fee of 350 SAR for KSAALT members and 

370 SAR for Non-KSAALT Members.

Contact msisay@pmu.edu.sa to make payments online or other arrangements. 

Payments can, also,  be made through SABB Bank (352-228712-150 SABB BANK, IBAN:

SA1645000000352228712150, Beneficiary - Hossam Aboelazayem Elsayed)

KSAALT CONFERENCE 2013

 Making it happen . . . 

KSAALT CONFERENCE 2013

 SPONSORS

U.S. Consulate
British Council
Heinle Cengage Publishers
Pearson Publishers
Cambridge Press Publishers
Master English Institute
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
  Directions and Map

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

From Dammam/Dhahran/Khobar and points north: Dammam, Dhahran, and Al Khobar
1. Take Route 95 22.0 km
2. Take the exit toward Khalediyah Rd 0.3 km
3. Turn right onto Khalediyah Rd 9.9 km
4. Turn right onto Route 617 1.1 km
5. Destination will be on the right

From Riyadh points west/southwest:

6. Continue onto 80 M 65.5 km
7. Take the exit toward Route 607 0.65 km
8. Turn right onto Route 607 33.0 km
9. Take the ramp onto Route 615 56.2 km
10. Take the exit onto Route 95 12.8 km
11. Take the exit toward Khalediyah Rd 0.3 km
12. Turn right onto Khalediyah Rd 9.9 km
13. Turn right onto Route 617 1.1 km
14. Destination will be on the right

From Hofuf, Abqaiq and points south/southwest:

15. Continue straight onto Route 615 95.2 km
16. Take Route 95 and follow directions as from Riyadh.
The Male Entrance – which ALL will take – is on the western side, adjacent to
where the map shows the name of the university. Parking is available at the
entrance. Follow the signs to the Lecture Hall.
Diversifying Education: Teaching, Learning, and Language

KSAALT’S Sixth Annual Conference

2 May 2013
Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University

Prepared by: Shelia Ann Peace

Jubail University College