Zainab Teraif
Assistant Tutor
Academic Qualifications Obtained
| 2020 | MA TESOL, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 2017 | BA English Language & Literature, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain |
Professional Certifications
| 2022 | CTTL, Advanced Higher Education, Venue: Bahrain Polytechnic |
| 2018 | CELTA, Cambridge English Assessment (University of Cambridge), Venue: British Council |
Teaching Expertise
| 2021-present | Assistant Tutor, Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom of Bahrain |
| 2020 | English Teaching Practice & Observation, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 2017-2021 | Learning Support Assistant, British School of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain |
| 2012-2016 | Teaching Assistant, British Council, Kingdom of Bahrain |
Research
Areas of Research Interest
Lifelong Learning, Teacher Motivation, intercultural competence and in application of these to the field of TESOL.
The Geography of News Project
I am in the stage of submitting a research proposal to the University of St Andrews (Scotland, UK) as I am seeking a supervisor in the field of TESOL or Education that can guide me through my potential research in Lifelong Learning in relation to TESOL.
Publications
- Teraif, Z. (2020). “What Keeps a Language Teacher Going: Motivation in the Case of Arab EFL teachers in Bahrain and Ways to Maintain it” [Master’s Thesis, University of Birmingham]. ResearchGate.
Patents
- Z. Teraif, What Keeps a Language Teacher Going: Motivation in the Case of Arab EFL teachers in Bahrain and Ways to Maintain it, Directorate of Public Libraries. Legal Deposit No. 354/L.D/2021, May 6, 2021.
Boards, Advisory committees, Professional organizations
- Student Adviser, Bahrain Polytechnic (2021-Present)]
- Member, Gulf-UK Alumni Network, British Council (2020-Present)
