On February 3, 2021, the Language Research Center at King Khalid University hosted a webinar featuring a presentation by Dr. Sara Sevinj Huseynova. The workshop, titled "Foundation Knowledge for Teaching Listening and Speaking Effectively," focused on essential pedagogical knowledge for effectively teaching these critical language skills.
On January 27, 2021, the Language Research Center at King Khalid University hosted a thought-provoking webinar featuring a presentation by Ms. Sharmin Siddiqui. Siddiqui presented her research paper titled "From Normal to New Normal: Rethinking Methodologies," elucidating the significant shift in teaching methodologies brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On January 26, 2021, the Faculty of Languages and Translation (clt) at King Khalid University hosted an engaging orientation program for incoming students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in English program. The session, conducted with strict adherence to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, aimed to provide students with essential information about their new academic journey.
On October 18, 2020, Dr. Abdulrahman Almosa, Vice Dean for Academic Development & Quality, conducted an in-service teacher training webinar. This initiative, in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in Sarat Abidah, focused on "Quality in Educational Organizations."
Professor Najaat Busabaa, a distinguished linguistics professor at the Faculty of Languages and Translation, led a thought-provoking webinar titled "Netspeak Linguistic Features Used by Youth." The event was organized by the Scientific Research Committee and was held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
Dr. Sheila Simpkins, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Languages and Translation, delivered an insightful webinar on "Academic Writing." The event was organized by the Scientific Research Committee and took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
On November 30, 2020, a comprehensive in-service teacher training webinar was conducted by Mohsin Khan and Dr. Sayyed Rashid Ali Shah, reaching an impressive audience of 300 participants. In cooperation with the Directorate of Education in Rijal Alma, the webinar explored "Online Teaching: Authentic Assessment Tools and Strategies" and "Online Pedagogical Practices." The program aimed to equip teachers with the necessary strategies, tools, and knowledge to adapt effectively to the educational transformation induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On December 2, 2020, the Language Research Center (LRC) of the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a webinar titled "Exploring the Infringing Behaviors of Students Inside an EFL Classroom: A Research Study From the Teacher’s Vantage Point." The session, aimed at addressing concerns about students who might be considered challenging in the educational setting, was led by Dr. Najmus Sarifa and Ms. Rakshinda Jabeen.
On November 25, 2020, the Language Research Center at the Faculty of Languages and Translation hosted a webinar titled "Probing into the Holistic and Atomistic Ways of Learning Adopted by Students at the Tertiary Level." The event emphasized the critical role of quality teaching in student learning. Presenters Ms. Tanzina Halim and Ms. Shanjida Halim began the webinar citing works by Tyler (2013) and Taba (1962), stressing the value of teaching that transcends the classroom, impacting students' lives beyond school, rather than mere rote memorization.
