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):
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(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.
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(2006): Shaaban,
K. Language policies and language planning. Encyclopedia of
Arabic Language and Literature, 2, 694-707.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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
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(2005): Shaaban,
K. A Tentative Framework for Incorporating Moral Education into the
ESL/EFL Classroom. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 18 (1).
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(2005): Shaaban,
K. & Ghaith, G. The theoretical relevance and efficacy of using
cooperative Learning in the ESL/EFL classroom. TESL Reporter.
October issue.
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(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.
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(2005): Ghaith,
G. & Shaaban, K. Cooperative learning for the disaffected ESL/EFL
learner. International Journal on School Disaffection, 3(2),
44-47.
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(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.
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(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.
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(2001): Shaaban,
K. Persistent Issues in Assessment of English as a Foreign Language.
TESL Reporter, 34(1), 1-11.
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(2001): Shaaban,
K. Assessment of Young Learners’ Achievement in ESL Classes in the
Lebanon. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 13(3), 306-317.
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(2001): Shaaban,
K. Assessment of Young Learners. English Teaching Forum,
39(4), 16-23.
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(2000): Shaaban,
K., (Ed.). Language and Education [in Arabic]. Beirut:
Lebanese Association for Educational Studies.
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(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.
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(1999): Shaaban,
K. & Ghaith, G. “Lebanon’s Language-in-Education Policies: From
Bilingualism to Trilingualism.” Language Problems and Language
Planning, 23(1), 1-16.
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(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.
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(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.
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(1998): Shaaban,
K., Sakakini, A., Iskandarani, R., Jabbour, G., & Abboud, S.
Teaching English to Subject Matter Student-Teachers. Beirut:
NCERD.
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(1998): Shaaban,
K., Iskandarani, R., & Jabbour, G. Teaching English to Young
Lebanese Learners. Beirut: NCERD.
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(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.
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(1998): Shaaban,
K. (Ed.). Teaching English to Student-Teachers Majoring in
English. Beirut: NCERD.
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(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.
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(1997): Shaaban,
K. & Ghaith, G. “An Integrated Approach to Foreign Language
Learning in Lebanon.” Language, Culture and Curriculum, 10(3),
200-208.
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(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.
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(1996): Shaaban,
K. & Ghaith, G. “Language -in-Education Policy and Planning: The
Case of Lebanon.” Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies,
1(2), 95-105.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(1995): Ghaith,
G. & Shaaban, K. “Cooperative Learning and In-service Teacher
Training: A Suggested Approach.” TESL Reporter, 28(1),
25-31.
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(1994): Shaaban,
K. & Ghaith, G. (1994). “Cooperative Learning and Staff Development
in Lebanon.” Cooperative Learning, 14(3), 51-52.
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(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.
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(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.
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(1993): Shaaban,
K. “Lughat at-Ta’lim walwihda al-Wataniyya” (Language of
Instruction and National Unity) [in Arabic] Al-Abhath, 41,
123-159.
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(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.
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(1990): Shaaban,
K. “A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Language-related Issues in the
Arab World.” [in Arabic] Al-Abhath, 38, 17-35.
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