Daniel Belkerdid
Postgraduate Researcher
School of Education
About me:
My initial educational background fell under the broad category of international studies, leading to my BA in the subject at the University of Central Florida (UCF). This was spurred by my motivation, during high school, to travel abroad as an ESL teacher. After my certification by Bridge TEFL, I then pursued an MA in English on UCF's technical communication track; this enabled me to tailor courses to the needs of the industrial workers whom I would later train. I am now pursuing a doctorate of education with the University of Exeter while continuing my career in the training and development area of a large private sector company.
Research Unit:
Centre for Research and Professional Learning
Research Supervisory team:
MA in English - Technical Communication (University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA) Thesis Supervised by:
- Dr. Dan Jones (Department of English, University of Central Florida)
- Dr. Madelyn Flammia (Department of English, University of Central Florida)
- Dr. Murad Qahwash (Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering, DeVry University, Orlando, USA)
Research Wider Research Interests:
Currently, most of my research interests focus on the local language learning environment in Saudi Arabia. Interaction of learner and instructor ranks highly on that list, as does the practice of critical issues related to curriculum design and textbook selection. Linguistic imperialism is increasingly an issue here, as it has been in neighboring countries, and is included in my wider interests. Lastly, the issue of gender as it relates to both language policies in this region as well as discrepancies in learner investment will be a topic in future research projects.
Education:
January 2017 January 9999
University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
Ed.D in TESOL
January 2009 January 2013
University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
MA in English - Technical Communication
January 2008 January 2008
Bridge TEFL, Denver, USA
Certificate in TEFL
January 2005 January 2007
University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
BA in International Studies
Professional Development:
2018-07-00
Graduate School Skills Workshops-Managing Behavior for Learning
National STEM Learning Center through Future Learn
2018-06-00
Graduate School Skills Workshops-Teaching for Success: Learning and Learners
British Council through Future Learn
2018-06-00
Graduate School Skills Workshops-Understanding Language: Learning and Teaching
University of Southampton through Future Learn
2018-05-00
Graduate School Skills Workshops-Teaching for Success: Practices for English Language Teaching
British Council through Future Learn
2018-04-00
Graduate School Skills Workshops-Teaching Your Subject in English
Cambridge Assessment English through Future Learn
2013-07-00
Workshops-7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Franklin Covey four-and-a-half day training worskhop. Saudi Aramco Leadership Center, Ras Tanura, Eastern Province, KSA.
