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Banan Al Kafri
- Visiting Assistant Professor
- Ext: 5475
Dr. Banan Al Kafri is an Assistant Professor specializing in Education, with a strong track record in teaching, research, and academic service. She is experienced in designing and delivering dynamic undergraduate and graduate courses, emphasizing sustainable higher education, critical thinking, and student development. Dr. Al Kafri has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in reputable SCOPUS-indexed journals, contributing to the advancement of educational research. She is also a certified leadership coach and trainer by John Maxwell University, USA. Actively engaged in academic conferences, she shares research findings and participates in scholarly discussions. With a strong commitment to academic leadership and collaboration, Dr. Al Kafri has served on various departmental committees and mentored students, fostering their academic and professional growth. Passionate about delivering high-quality education and inspiring the next generation of scholars, she remains dedicated to advancing knowledge and shaping the future of education.
Education
- Ph.D. in Education, The British University in Dubai, UAE, 2021.
- M.A. in TESOL, American University of Sharjah, UAE, 2010.
Ph.D. in Education, The British University in Dubai, UAE, 2021.
M.A. in TESOL, American University of Sharjah, UAE, 2010.
Experience
- Assistant Professor at Sharjah Education Academy, UAE, for 2 years.
- Assistant Professor at the American University in the Emirates, UAE, for 5 years.
- Adjunct Faculty and Coordinator, American University of Sharjah, UAE, for 5 years.
Assistant Professor at Sharjah Education Academy, UAE, for 2 years.
Assistant Professor at the American University in the Emirates, UAE, for 5 years.
Adjunct Faculty and Coordinator, American University of Sharjah, UAE, for 5 years.
Teaching Area
- 21st Century Core Curriculum Skills, Neuroscience, How to Motivate Students, Practicum, Classroom Management and Diversity, Foundations of Education, Education Management and Leadership, Curriculum Innovation.
- Introduction to Research, Academic Writing, and English for Specific Purposes.
- University Preparation Courses and IELTS Training.
21st Century Core Curriculum Skills, Neuroscience, How to Motivate Students, Practicum, Classroom Management and Diversity, Foundations of Education, Education Management and Leadership, Curriculum Innovation.
Introduction to Research, Academic Writing, and English for Specific Purposes.
University Preparation Courses and IELTS Training.
Research
- Sustainable Higher Education
- Sustainable Development of Student Critical Thinking
- Sustainable Inclusive Education
Sustainable Higher Education
Sustainable Development of Student Critical Thinking
Sustainable Inclusive Education
Publications
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JournalDr. Banan AL Kafri, Critical Thinking (CT) in Sustainable Higher Education: Ensuring Consistent CT Perception-Practice and Identifying Gaps between College Instructors' and Students' Perceptions in Advanced Academic Writing Courses in the UAE., Thinking and Creativity Skills, Dec 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2022.101182
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JournalDr. Banan AL Kafri, General education curriculum reform for international accreditation: Lessons and implications from an ethnographic study., International Journal Of Social Sciences Arts & Humanities, Nov 2021
Dr. Banan AL Kafri, Critical Thinking (CT) in Sustainable Higher Education: Ensuring Consistent CT Perception-Practice and Identifying Gaps between College Instructors' and Students' Perceptions in Advanced Academic Writing Courses in the UAE., Thinking and Creativity Skills, Dec 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2022.101182
Sustainable higher education is expected to assist in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) by developing several academic competencies, including CT skills. However, sustaining the development of college students' CT skills requires ensuring a consistent relationship between CT perceptions and practices. Hence, this study seeks to examine college instructors' actual CT practices in light of their stated perceptions. Furthermore, it compares college instructors' and their students' CT perceptions, practices, and assessment in advanced academic writing courses in the UAE. A mixed-method design method was used. Six college English writing instructors and their students (n = 164) responded to the teacher and student questionnaires, five out of the six were observed, and the same six were interviewed at the end. Overall, instructors' and students' perceptions and practices were similar except for a few areas, especially about CT explicit instruction and modeling. Furthermore, an inconsistent relationship was identified between instructors' CT explicit instruction perceptions and their actual practices. While instructors supported explicit CT instruction in theory, five out of six confirmed they had never defined or modeled CT in practice. Finally, considering the significant role of CT in achieving sustainable development goals and students' calls for more CT framing, the study provided several recommendations for higher education CEOs, academic leaders, and college instructors.
About the journal
Dr. Banan AL Kafri, General education curriculum reform for international accreditation: Lessons and implications from an ethnographic study., International Journal Of Social Sciences Arts & Humanities, Nov 2021
About the journal
Conference Presentation
- Presented a paper at the ICASE 2023 Conference: The International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE).
- Presented a full paper at the AUEIRC 2022 Conference on M-Learning in Higher Education.
Presented a paper at the ICASE 2023 Conference: The International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE).
Presented a full paper at the AUEIRC 2022 Conference on M-Learning in Higher Education.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Certified Leadership Coach and Trainer by John Maxwell University, USA.
- A member of the organizing committee for the ICASE 2023 Conference: The International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE).
- A Maxwell Certified Behavioral Analysis Trainer.