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My teaching philosophy has three branches which are creating a welcoming classroom atmosphere to learn continuously, stimulating students' creativity and inspiring students to be lifelong learners.
Lecturer and Vice Principal of Language Preparatory School -2019 - Present
Tishk International University, Erbil, IRAQ, Current
Providing language instruction to English Language Learners to improve proficiency in all language domains.
Developing and delivering differentiated lessons based on students' linguistic needs and cultural backgrounds.
Collaborating with teachers to implement accommodations for equitable access to curriculum.
Fostering a supportive environment that promotes both language development and academic success.
Publishing top-notch articles to contribute to the literature in ELL, ESL, ESAP, ELT and TESOL
Vice Principal and Classroom Teacher
Stirling Schools, Erbil, IRAQ 2016-2019
Teaching Math, Science and English simultaneously
Raising standards at School, amounting to 500 students with 20 teachers as a vice director
Coordinating and supervising PLC groups and subject departments.
Planning, coordinating, and monitoring teacher professional development and curriculum development.
Recruiting, training, and coaching novice teachers
Overseeing the teacher mentorship program
Educational policymaking and quality assurance.
Monitoring participation in international competitions and scientific Olympiads.
TOEFL Instructor
Turgut Ozal University, Ankara, TURKEY 2014-2016
Offering top-notch training for students to ace the TOEFL Exam and work overseas
Managing practice exams, including all micro and macro skills of English
English Teacher
Sakarya Tutoring Center, Samsun, TURKEY 2012-2014
Sharpening primary school students’ linguistic skills to secure top positions in wide-scale high school entrance exams
EFL
ESL
TOEFL
IELTS
Academic Writing
Extensive Reading
Foundation English
Advanced English
Technical English
Foundation English
Advanced English
Academic Debate
Foundation English
Academic Writing
Academic Debate and Critical Thinking
Foundation English
Academic Writing
Main Course
Academic Debate and Critical Thinking
Foundation English
Academic Writing
PUBLISHED JOURNAL ARTICLES INDEXED BY EITHER WEB OF SCIENCE (ESCI) OR SCOPUS (17)
Using ChatGPT as a virtual speaking tutor to boost EFL learners’ speaking self-efficacy SCOPUS
http://www.castledown.com/journals/ajal/article/view/ajal.v8n1.102418
Authors: Bunyamin Celik, Yunus Yildiz, Saban Kara
The Impact of Teacher-generated Quizzes of Raz-Kids in Cultivating Primary School Students’ Reading Skills ESCI
https://awej.org/the-impact-of-teacher-generated-quizzes-of-raz-kids-in-cultivating-primary-school-students-reading-skills/
Author: Saban Kara
Perceptions of Parents on Raz-Kid’s Role in Enhancing Students’ Micro and Macro-Skills Holistically: A Study on Ishik Brayaty International Primary School in Erbil SCOPUS
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/fls/article/view/6822
Authors: Bunyamin Celik & Saban Kara
Enhancing students’ writing competence and 21st-century skills simultaneously via infographics SCOPUS
https://www.castledown.com/journals/ajal/article/view/ajal.v7n3.2044
Author: Saban Kara
The Impact of Teacher-generated Quizzes of Raz-Kids in Cultivating Primary School Students’ Reading Skills SCOPUS
https://awej.org/the-impact-of-teacher-generated-quizzes-of-raz-kids-in-cultivating-primary-school-students-reading-skills/
Author: Saban Kara
The role of bell work assignments in expanding EFL learners’ vocabulary breadth. SCOPUS
https://fls.acad-pub.com/index.php/FLS/article/view/2074
Author: Saban Kara
The Effects of Ecology-Oriented Instruction on Enhancing EFL Learner’s Writing Competence ESCI
https://awej.org/the-effects-of-ecology-oriented-instruction-on-enhancing-efl-learners-writing-competence/
Author: Saban Kara
The Influence of Formulaic Sequences on Students' Oral Proficiency via Collocations and Idioms ESCI
https://www.scientiasocialis.lt/pec/node/1696
Author: Saban Kara
The Use of Google Trends to Improve Students' Listening and Speaking Skills
ESCI
https://www.scientiasocialis.lt/pec/node/1680
Author: Saban Kara
The Effects of Picture Dictionaries in Promoting Vocabulary Development of EFL Learners at Tertiary Level SCOPUS
https://zenodo.org/records/10015826
Authors: Saban Kara & Turgay Kucuk
Reaping the Fruits of Technology-Integrated Grammar Instruction in
EFL Classes at the Tertiary Level Through Web 2.0 Tools SCOPUS
https://zenodo.org/records/10973103
Authors: Bunyamin Celik & Saban Kara
The Role of Climate Change-Oriented News in Cultivating Students’ Reading Skills and Raising Environmental Awareness SCOPUS
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/fls/issue/view/716
Author: Saban Kara
The role of epistemic curiosity in developing EFL learners’ grammar and pronunciation skills ESCI
https://amazoniainvestiga.info/index.php/amazonia/article/view/2278
Author: Saban Kara
The effects of epistemic curiosity-based instruction in enhancing students` reading and listening skills at a tertiary level ESCI
https://amazoniainvestiga.info/index.php/amazonia/article/view/2278
Author: Saban Kara
The Effects of Movie-Enriched Extensive Reading on TOEFL IBT Vocabulary Expansion and TOEFL IBT Speaking Section Score ESCI
https://enadonline.com/index.php/enad/article/view/913
Author: Soran Abubakr & Saban Kara
Students' perceptions of the general English proficiency test: A study on Tishk International University students in Erbil, Iraq ESCI
https://amazoniainvestiga.info/index.php/amazonia/article/view/2187
Author: Bunyamin Celik & Saban Kara
From a commodity to addiction: Are mobile phones valuable commodities or sources of addiction for freshman students? ESCI
https://amazoniainvestiga.info/index.php/amazonia/article/view/2126
Author: Saban Kara
PUBLISHED JOURNAL ARTICLES INDEXED BY DOAJ (8)
Project-Based Learning to Boost EFL Learners’ Ability in Writing Persuasive Essays
https://jhss.koyauniversity.org/index.php/jhss/article/view/1571
Author: Saban Kara
The Effects of Metalinguistic Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) on Language Preparatory School Students` TOEFL Independent Writing Section Score
https://eprints.tiu.edu.iq/1098/
Authors: Soran Abubakr & Saban Kara
Letting Smartphones at Class Times: Does It Matter in Learning Process?
https://eprints.tiu.edu.iq/248/
Author: Saban Kara
Body Language in Education and Effective Recommendations to Pre-Service Teachers in Classroom Management
https://eprints.tiu.edu.iq/1082/
Author: Soran Abubakr & Mustafa Bingol & Saban Kara
The Perception of the Teachers about the Children with Specific Learning Disability as a Special Education Need
https://eprints.tiu.edu.iq/1073/
Authors: Kenan Kapukaya & Mustafa Yucedal & Saban Kara
Mentor-Mentee Relationship: Fifteen Career Saving Suggestions
https://eprints.tiu.edu.iq/1099/
Authors: Soran Abubakr & Saban Kara
The Effects of Web 2.0 Tools on Foundation English Students` Success Rates at A Private University in Iraq
https://ijsses.tiu.edu.iq/index.php/volume-10-issue-1-article-3/
Author: Saban Kara
Smartphone Use of Freshman Students at a Private University in Iraq
https://ijsses.tiu.edu.iq/index.php/volume-10-issue-2-article-3/
Author: Saban Kara
PUBLISHED JOURNAL ARTICLES INDEXED BY DOI
The Effects of Direct Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) on Language Preparatory School Students` IELTS Independent Writing Section Score
https://cjlls.ca/index.php/cjlls/article/view/58
Authors: Saban Kara & Soran Abubakr
Process-Genre Approach in Teaching Writing to Language Preparatory School Students at a Private University in Iraq
https://www.cjess.ca/index.php/home/article/view/64
Authors: Mustafa Yucedal & Soran Abubakr & Saban Kara
The Effects of Product Approach on Language Preparatory School Students` Writing Score in an Academic Writing Course
https://cjlls.ca/index.php/cjlls/article/view/57
Authors: Saban Kara & Soran Abubakr
AWARDS
“The Best Classroom Teacher of the School”
August 2018
August 2019
“Outstanding Contributions to Academia”
August 2022
August 2023
August 2024