Academic Development Session Series

Our ELT Department student, Süeda Meva Kapukaya, recently participated in the Thailand Culture Presentation Competition organized by Thai Corner. In her presentation, she explored various aspects of Thai culture, introducing important cultural concepts such as Sanuk, which emphasizes enjoying life and finding happiness in everyday activities, and Jai Yen, which reflects the value of remaining calm and patient. She also discussed the traditional Thai greeting Wai, Thailand’s religious traditions, particularly the influence of Buddhism on daily life, and well-known festivals such as Songkran and Loy Krathong, highlighting their cultural significance and role in Thai society.  Adding a personal dimension to her presentation, Süeda [...]

The English Language Teaching (ELT) Department successfully conducted its Professional Development Week from September 18–24, 2025, bringing together all ELT academic staff for a series of meetings, workshops, and discussions aimed at preparing for the upcoming academic year. The primary objective of the professional development activities was to review, evaluate, and enhance departmental practices, including course syllabi, teaching materials, handbooks, assessment procedures, and academic policies. The sessions provided a valuable opportunity for staff members to reflect on current practices, address challenges, and implement improvements that will contribute to the quality of teaching, learning, and academic administration within the department. The sessions were [...]

On Monday, 09 February 2026, the Faculty of Education organized an Alumni Reunion at 03:00 PM in the New Pharmacy Building, 3rd Floor, Hall 400. The event was arranged as a special gathering for the alumni and graduates of the Faculty of Education, with the aim of reconnecting former students, strengthening professional and social relationships, and maintaining the warm spirit of the faculty community. Before the event, alumni were respectfully invited through an official announcement. They were also asked to complete a short online form to help the organizing team plan the event effectively and share the final details with the [...]

As part of the English Language Teaching (ELT) Department’s commitment to community service and educational outreach, fourth-year students Sharan Braim, Hazha Kafi, and Rayan Shamsaden successfully designed and developed an Interactive Learn-by-Doing Notebook for learners in public schools. The project was conducted from December 1, 2025, to April 15, 2026, and was designed to provide students with an engaging supplementary resource to support English language learning beyond the classroom. Recognizing the importance of active participation in language acquisition, the student team developed a notebook incorporating a variety of task-based activities aimed at making learning both meaningful and enjoyable. Project Steps Needs Analysis (December 2025): The team identified [...]

Dear students, We would like to inform you that the NA (Not Attending) list for the Spring-Term 2025-2026 is now available. You can access the list and check your status by clicking on the link below. NA list spring term 2026   Keywords: NA, list, final exam, students, Tishk International University, Faculty of Education, English Language Teaching