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Dr. Afaq Khzouz
| Academic Rank/Date: | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|
| Email: | a.khzouz@aum.edu.jo |
| Ext. Number: | +962 (5) 3294444 – Ext. 1414 |
Degrees with fields, institution, and date:
| Degree | Discipline/Field | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching | Faculty of Educational Sciences | University of Jordan | Jordan | 2020 |
| M.A. in Curriculum and Instructions - Methods of Teaching English Language | Faculty of Educational Sciences | University of Jordan | Jordan | 2005 |
| B.A. in Education - English Field Teacher | Faculty of Educational Sciences | University of Jordan | Jordan | 2001 |
Other Related Experience-Teaching, Industrial, etc.:
| Period | Position | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2022 – Present | Language Center Director | American University of Madaba | Jordan | 2022- now |
| August 2010 – 2011 | Headmistress and English Language Supervisor | Latin Patriarchate schools | Jordan | 2010-2011 |
| September – December 2005 | Teaching Assistant(Fulbright program) | University of California Santa Barbara | USA | 2005 |
| 2001 – 2005, 2006 – 2010 | English Language Teacher | Latin Patriarchate Secondary School for Girls | Jordan | 2001 – 2005, 2006 – 2010 |
Principal Publications of the Last Five Years:
| Publication | Year |
|---|---|
| Scientific and Cultural Literacy Level of the students of the American University of Madaba and its Relationship to Personal Variables Jordanian Educational Journal, 8(2), 1–19. | 2023 |
| Adapting to the new Normal: Asynchronous Learning as a Promising Solution for Post- Covid -19- Challenges in Jordanian Universities – A Case Study of the American University of Madaba (AUM) Al Naimiy, H.M.K., Bettayeb, M., Elmehdi, H.M., Shehadi, I. (eds) | 2023 |
| Evolving Leadership and Emotional Intelligence during Online Higher Education Teaching. The International Journal of Technologies in Learning 32 (1): 1-21. doi:10.18848/2327-0144/CGP/v32i01/1-21. | 2024 |
| Exploring ChatGPT Practices and User Experiences in Learning English Skills Accepted for publication in Theory and Practice in Language Studies (TPLS, 1799-2591) | 2024 |
Scientific and Professional Societies (Previous membership):
| Societies | Year |
|---|---|
| Member at APETAU Association of Professors of English and Translation at Arab Universities | 2022- now |
| Member in Advisory Board of the Latin Patriarchate schools in Jordan | 2022-2024 |
| Reviewer of English articles at Crown Prince Foundation | 2022 |
Scholarships, Honors, Prizes, Awards & Juries:
| Scholarships, Honors, Prizes, Awards & Juries | By | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fulbright exchange program | University of Santa Barbara / California | Sept.-Dec., 2005 |
| Certificate from Wiley How to get published in an academic Journal | Online session | May 2022 |
| Letter of Appreciation | Crown Prince Foundation | May 2022 |
Institutional and Professional Services in the Last Five Years:
| Period | Position | Institution | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | Volunteer of English and Science teacher: Summer Camp for Latin Parish/ Madaba | Latin Convent / Madaba | Jordan | 2021 |
| July - September | Volunteer: Teaching Arabic for non-native speakers for the nuns in the dorms | AUM dorm | Jordan | 2021 |
| March | Presenter: Workshop with Sijal Institute on the Role of parents on enhancing their children’s decisions | AUM | Jordan | 2022 |
| April | Presenter: Classroom Management for English Teachers of Madaba | AUM Greek Orthodox school Latin Patriarchate schools | Jordan | 2022 |
| April | Presenter: Teaching strategies workshop for English Teachers of Madaba | AUM English Teachers in Madaba Schools | Jordan | 2022 |
| May | Presenter: Story telling sessions in two schools | Greek Orthodox school Latin Patriarchate school | Jordan | 2022 2023 |
| November | Organizer: How to start your own business – workshop with Greek Orthodox school | Kawon book shop | Jordan | 2023 |
| March | Organizer: Exploring Culture through Art activity with Latin school in Madaba | Kawon book shop | Jordan | 2024 |
| March | Organizer: British Council IELTS informative session for AUM students and Local community | AUM British Council | Jordan | 2024 |
| October | Organizer: A session with American Journalist, AUM faculty and students | AUM US embassy Wishbox Media ICFJ | Jordan | 2024 |
Professional Development Activities in the Last five Years:
| Program | Institutional | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD in Curriculum and Teaching | University of Jordan | 2020 |
| English for Career Development | University of Pennsylvania | 2024 |