The 12th International Visible Conference on Educational Studies and Applied Linguistics (VESAL 2022) – Overview

In collaboration with Salahaddin University-Erbil, the Faculty of Education at Tishk International University held its annual conference Educational Sciences and Applied Linguistics (VESAL), entitled “Educational Breakthrough to Success” sponsored by Korek Telecom, iCenter, Khoshnaw Group.

The VESAL 2022 conference attracted researchers from different local and international academic institutions. The conference was enriched by the presence of distinguished guests from the Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, and other related institutions. Four valuable keynote speeches were presented on contemporary topics from various countries, including the United States, Germany, and Iraq.

The VESAL22 received 70 abstracts from universities and institutions worldwide, including Weber State University, the USA, Göttingen University, Germany, and Monash University, Australia. The conference also received abstracts from the following local universities: Tishk International University, Salahaddin University-Erbil, University of Halabja, University of Duhok, Stirling Schools, University of Raparin,  University of Duhok, Koya University, University of Garmian, Charmo University, and Darbandikhan Technical Institute.

The primary aim of the  VESAL Conference was to provide a platform for researchers, educators, and scholars with interests in the fields of teaching at all levels from around the world. We would like to thank all active students who helped make the event a success and thank all participants for joining the event. TIU further extends its sincere gratitude to all sponsors for their contributions to VESAL2022.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the #VESAL2023

VESAL 2022 CONFERENCE THEME

The world is changing with increasing speed – the way we communicate, find information and work has been massively transformed in the past decade. Education systems, however, are struggling to catch up with an overwhelming amount of information at students’ fingertips. There is a growing need for soft skills such as empathy and creativity; educators at every level are facing the challenge of reinventing the classroom and reshaping the very system itself. During the changing times, the educators should rethink and rebuild the executive education that will help the learners to integrate global citizenship and social justice into their lives. A nation that effectively utilizes its resources is closely aligned with the thoughts, concepts, and culture of the individuals who make up the society and with the prudence, foresight, and sincere devotion of those in power.

The administrators that are responsible for the level of care given to individuals and their efforts toward becoming a social entity will be an indication of how closely aligned they are with the prophetic principle that “All of you are shepherds, and all of you are responsible for those under your care” and that “being glad about making others happy instead of self concerns. If the new generations’ minds are equipped with the sciences of their time and their hearts are not lit up with breezes from beyond and if they are provided with ample education, with all their needs fulfilled and all opportunities available for them to succeed then they can look forward to a bright future. These future generations will be able to stand up to every kind of obstacle in the struggle of life, they will be able to overcome – material or spiritual – every kind of difficulty and will never give in to despair. All the hardships that we will have encountered along the way in providing our children with better education will have been worth it.

 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

The Organizing Committee of The International Visible Conference on Educational Studies and Applied Linguistics (VESAL 2022) is composed of distinguished academics who are experts in their fields. The Organizing Committee is responsible for nominating and vetting Keynote and Featured Speakers; developing the conference program, including workshops, panels, and targeted sessions; undertaking event outreach and promotion; recommending and attracting future Organizing Committee members; working with Tishk International University to select Ph.D. students and early career academics for Tishk International University-funded grants and scholarships for the teaching profession as careers, and reviewing abstracts submitted to the conference.

Honorary Committee:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Salih – Head of Board of Trustees of Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kamaran Yunis Mohammadamin, President of Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Abdul Samad Salahuddin Ahmad-President of Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq

Conference Chairs:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Saeed Omer Ibrahim, Dean of College of Education – Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq
Dr.Venera Ulker, Head of English Language Teaching Department – Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq

Conference Co-chairs:
Dr. Rawshan Ibrahim Tahir – Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Hewa Fouad Ali – Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq

Conference Secretary:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Samir Jawdat Bilal-Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Soran Mustafa Kurdi-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq

Conference Scientific Committee:
Prof. Dr. Ambigapathy Pandian- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Sarawak, Malaysia
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ghayth Al-Shaibani- UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Reem Sulaiman Baragash- Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Dr. Marcia Jane, Senior Lecturer- UiTM, Perlis Branch, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Anjuman Muhammed Sabir- Salahaddin University- Erbil, Iraq
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nada Jabar Abas- Salahaddin University- Erbil, Iraq
Asst. Prof. Dr. Shireen Saadula Rasheed- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Dilovan Sayfaddin Saadi- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Prof. Dr. Natela Doghonadze – International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Prof. Dr. Ekaterine Pipia – International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Dr. Mariam Merkviladze -Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Dr. Elvira Koran- Manitoba Institute of Trades and technology- Canada
Dr. Semih Aydin – Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Aziza Kavlu -Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Altun -Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Sami Hussein Hakeem Barzani-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq

Organizing Committee Members:
Dr. Arev Mirza Istefo Murad- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Basima Othman Mahmood- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Pakhshan Ismaeel Hamad- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Mrs. Alan Anwer- Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Rebin Abdulkadir Aziz- Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Mrs.Shirin Kamal Saeed- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Rizgar Qasim Mahmood- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq,
Ms. Nawsha Ghalib Sharif- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Kamaran Saeed Shukri- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Drakhshan Omer Mohammed- Salahaddin – University, Iraq
Dr. Orhan tug- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Semih Aydin- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Harmand Ali- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Venera Ulker- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Altun -Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Unal Ulker- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Sami Hussein Hakeem Barzani-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Reman Sabah Meena – Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Fatimah Saadi – Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Zainab Salih – Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Zeynel Polat- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Adem Daskan-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Soran Mustafa Kurdi-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Aivar L. Surji-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Hannah K. Surji-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Soma Hassan-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Karwan K. Abdalrahman-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Habip Bedir-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Kanar Zirak- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Rawand S. Ahmad-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Ahmed Ariwan- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Aveen Mohammed Hasan-University of Zakho-Iraq
Dr. Hussein AlJarjari- Newroz University- Duhok-Iraq
Dr. Haveen Muhamad Abdulmajeed-Duhok University-Duhok-Iraq.
Dr. Shivan Shlaymoon Toma- Duhok University-Duhok-Iraq.
Mr. Omer Akar-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Muhammad Sherwan-Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Cagri T. Mart- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Prof. Dr. Mustafa S Al-Attar- Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Nurullah Darici- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Sakar Hassan- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Emad Abdullah- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Mahmoud Dogara Abdulrahman-Tishk International University, Erbil,Iraq

Editorial Board:
Prof. Dr. Mustafa S Al-Attar-Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Cagri T. Mart- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Asst. Prof. Dr. Khadeeja Saeed Isameel,- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Muhammad Omer Ahmed- Salahaddin University – Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Asma Abas Brime- Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Muhammad Qadir Saeed- Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Muhammad Abdulwahab Aziz- Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
Ms. Kanar Zirak- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Ahmad Ariwan- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Omer Ismail- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Mr. Ahmad Azmi- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Muhammed Sherwan- Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq

 

SPECIAL THANKS – SESSION CHAIRS

We, at the Tishk International University Faculty of Education, would like to recognize the Session Chairs for all of their hard work in coordinating their respective Concurrent Session. We know that it is difficult to stop Academicians present the research they love. Thank you for ensuring that the sessions ran on time and smoothly.

Dr. Venera Ulker
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Altun
Dr. Unal Ulker
Dr. Sami Hussein Hakeem Barzani
Mr. Reman Sabah Meena
Ms. Fatimah Saadi
Dr. Zeynel Polat
Mr. Adem Daskan
Mr. Soran Mustafa Kurdi
Ms. Aivar L. Surji
Ms. Hannah K. Surji
Ms. Soma Hassan
Mr. Karwan K. Abdalrahman
Ms. Fatimah Saadi Ali
Ms. Kanar Zirak Haseeb Chicho
Mr. Rawand S. Ahmad
Mr. Ahmed Ariwan
Mr. Hewa Fouad Ali
Dr Aziza Kavlu Asst.
Mr. Hebip Bedir
Prof. Dr. Khadeeja Saeed Isameel
Dr. Asma Abas Brime
Dr. Arev Mirza Istefo Murad
Dr. Basima Othman Mahmood
Dr. Pakhshan Ismaeel Hamad
Mrs. Alan Anwer
Mr. Muhammad Abdulwahab Aziz
Mr. Rebin Abdulkadir Aziz
Mrs. Shirin Kamal Saeed
Mr. Rizgar Qasim Mahmood
Ms. Nawsha Ghalib Sharif

The primary aim of the  VESAL Conference was to be a platform for researchers, educators, and scholars with interests in the fields of teaching at all levels from around the world.

We would like to seize the moment to thank all the active students who made the event a success.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the #VESAL2023

 

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