Member of the Lebanese Association for Educational Studies


Name: Kassim Shaaban

 

E-Mail: Kassem.S@qu.edu.qa; shaaban@aub.edu.lb

 

Degree:
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A., 1977

 

Current Position:
Deputy Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University

Professor, English Department, American University of Beirut

 

Specialty and Research Interests:
Teacher Education, Language Planning, and Reading

 

Publications (since 1990):

  • (2007): Ghaith, G., Shaaban, K. and Harkous, S. An investigation of the relationship between forms of positive interdependence, social support and selected aspects of class climate. System, 35 (2), 229-239.

  • (2006): Shaaban, K. Language policies and language planning. Encyclopedia of Arabic Language and Literature, 2, 694-707.

  • (2006): Al-Badawi, G.; Ghaith, G.; & Shaaban, K. An initial study of the effects of cooperative learning on reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and motivation to read. Reading Psychology, 27 (5), 377-403.

  • (2005): Shaaban, K. English language teaching in Lebanon: Challenges for the future. In G. Braine (Ed.). Teaching English to the World (pp. 103-113).  Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

  • (2005): Shaaban, K. An ESP course for employees at the American University of Beirut. ESP World, 4 (2:10). (10 pages) http://www.esp-world.info/Articles_10/Lebanon.htm

  • (2005): Shaaban, K. A Tentative Framework for Incorporating Moral Education into the ESL/EFL Classroom. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 18 (1).

  • (2005): Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G. The theoretical relevance and efficacy of using cooperative Learning in the ESL/EFL classroom. TESL Reporter. October issue.

  • (2005): Shaaban, K.  Assessment of young learners. English Teaching Forum, 43(1), 34-40. Reprinted from the October 2001 issue of English Teaching Forum [39 (4), 16-23] as part of the special issue on young learners.

  • (2005): Ghaith, G. & Shaaban, K. Cooperative learning for the disaffected ESL/EFL learner. International Journal on School Disaffection, 3(2), 44-47.

  • (2003): Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G.  Effect of Religion, First Foreign Language, and Gender on the Perception of the Utility of Language. Journal of Language, identity, and Education, 2(1), 53-77.

  • (2002): Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G.  University Students’ Perceptions of the Ethnolinguistic Vitality of Arabic, French and English in Lebanon. Journal of Sociolinguistics, 6(4), 557-574.

  • (2001): Shaaban, K. Persistent Issues in Assessment of English as a Foreign Language. TESL Reporter, 34(1), 1-11.

  • (2001): Shaaban, K. Assessment of Young Learners’ Achievement in ESL Classes in the Lebanon. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 13(3), 306-317.

  • (2001): Shaaban, K. Assessment of Young Learners.  English Teaching Forum, 39(4), 16-23.

  • (2000): Shaaban, K., (Ed.). Language and Education [in Arabic]. Beirut: Lebanese Association for Educational Studies.

  • (2000): Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G.  Effect of Gender, Proficiency Level, First Foreign Language, and University Major on Students’ Motivation to Learn English as a Foreign Language. Foreign language Annals, 33(6), 632-644.

  • (1999): Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G.  “Lebanon’s Language-in-Education Policies:  From Bilingualism to Trilingualism.” Language Problems and Language Planning, 23(1), 1-16.

  • (1999): Ghaith, G. & Shaaban, K.  “The Prospects and problems of the New Lebanese English language Curriculum.” [in Arabic] In F. Ayoub (Ed.), The New Curricula in Lebanon: Evaluative Review.  Beirut: LAES, pp.351 – 364.

  • (1999): Ghaith, G, &  Shaaban, K. “The Relationship Between Perceptions of Teaching Concerns, Teacher Efficacy, and Selected Teacher Characteristics.” Teaching and Teacher Education, 15(5), 487 - 496.

  • (1998): Shaaban, K., Sakakini, A., Iskandarani, R., Jabbour, G., & Abboud, S. Teaching English to Subject Matter Student-Teachers. Beirut: NCERD.

  • (1998): Shaaban, K., Iskandarani, R., & Jabbour, G.  Teaching English to Young Lebanese Learners. Beirut:  NCERD.

  • (1998): Shaaban, K. “The   English Curriculum:  Objectives and Textbooks.”  ELT Seminar: Innovations and Change in ELT.  Beirut: Congregation des Soeurs des Saints Coeurs, pp. 31 - 35.

  • (1998): Shaaban, K. (Ed.). Teaching English to Student-Teachers Majoring in English. Beirut: NCERD.

  • (1997): Shaaban, K. “Bilingual Education in Lebanon.” In J. Cummins & D. Carson (Eds.)   Encyclopedia of Education. Vol. V: Bilingual Education (pp. 251-259). The Netherlands: Kluwer Publications.

  • (1997): Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G.  “An Integrated Approach to Foreign Language Learning in Lebanon.” Language, Culture and Curriculum, 10(3), 200-208.

  • (1996): Shaaban, K. “The Spread of English in Lebanon.” Symposium II:  English as a Foreign Language. Beirut: Congregation des Soeurs des Saints Coeurs, pp. 15-21.

  • (1996): Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G. “Language -in-Education Policy and Planning:  The Case of  Lebanon.” Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies, 1(2), 95-105.

  • (1995): Shaaban, K. “Recent Trends in English as a Second/Foreign Language Assessment.”In Educational Evaluation II:  Measurement and Evaluation in English as a Second Language. Beirut: Hariri Foundation, pp. 19 - 43.

  • (1995): Shaaban, K. “Passing the Exam is not the Aim of Teaching.” English in Francophone  Schools. Beirut: Bureau Pedagogique des Saints Coeurs, pp. 3 - 7.

  • (1995): Shaaban, K. “Evaluation and Testing of Reading in ESL.” In Educational Evaluation II: Measurement and Evaluation in English as a Second Language. Beirut: Hariri Foundation, pp. 119-147.

  • (1995): Ghaith, G. & Shaaban, K. “Cooperative Learning and In-service Teacher Training:  A  Suggested Approach.” TESL Reporter, 28(1), 25-31.

  • (1994): Shaaban, K. & Ghaith, G. (1994). “Cooperative Learning and Staff Development in Lebanon.” Cooperative Learning, 14(3), 51-52.

  • (1994): Shaaban, K.  “Evaluation in Education and the Role of Schools in Determining Grades.” [in Arabic] In Educational Evaluation as a Means of Guiding the Educational Process.  Beirut: Hariri Foundation, pp. 73-80. 

  • (1994): Ghaith, G. & Shaaban, K. (1994). “Peace Education in the ESL/EFL Classroom: A Framework for Curriculum and Instruction.” TESL Reporter, 27(2), 55-62.

  • (1993): Shaaban, K.  “Lughat at-Ta’lim walwihda al-Wataniyya” (Language of Instruction and National Unity) [in Arabic] Al-Abhath, 41, 123-159. 

  • (1992): Shaaban, K.  “Arabic All Over the World: Prospect and Realities” Proceedings of the Conference on Language and National Unity.  Balamand University, pp. 46-51.

  • (1990): Shaaban, K. “A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Language-related Issues in the Arab World.” [in Arabic] Al-Abhath, 38, 17-35.