Abdulsamad Humaidan | Linguistics at Illinois

Contact Information

2029 Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics Building
707 S. Mathews Ave. | MC-168
Urbana, IL 61801

Office Hours

Fall 2023
1. Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at 2029 Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics Building
2. Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at 2029 Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics Building
or by appointment.

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Biography

Abdulsamad Humaidan, currently teaching academic writing to international graduate and undergraduate students here on campus, was a recipient of a Fulbright Foreign (Global) Student Scholarship, funded by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Yemen, to pursue an MA/TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and he is currently finishing a Ph.D. degree majoring in Language, Literacies, and Culture/TESOL. Abdulsamad has taught the English language in Yemen and the United States at college and Intensive English Programs (IEPs) since 2005 and has been an active member of several educational and professional organizations since 2017. His research interests include teaching and learning English with technology (e.g., VR), English for academic purposes, in-classroom assessment, and teacher education. He co-/presented 20+ research and workshops sessions with several faculty members and classmates at regional, national, and international conferences as well as co-published a book chapter, two journal articles, a conference proceeding, and two edited book entries.

Education

Ph.D. Candidate, Curriculum and Instruction; Language, Literacies, and Culture/TESOL

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA (Expected: Summer 2024)

MA/TESOL, Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship (GPA: 4.0/4.0)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA (2014)

B.A. in English and Translation (Excellent with Honors)

University of Science and Technology, Yemen (2007)

Awards and Honors

2023 Title VI Award, European Union Center (EUC), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
2022 Outstanding Graduate Teacher Award, Graduate and Professional Student Council, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA
2022 Dr. W. Robert Houston Leadership Academy, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), USA
2021 Member of the Year, Graduate and Professional Students Council, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA
2021 TESOL Leadership Mentoring Program Award, TESOL International Association, USA
2020-2021 Dissertation Research Assistantship Award, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA
2018 Fulbright Alumni Development Grant, AMIDEAST, U.S. Department of State, USA
2018-2022 Travel and Conference Award, Graduate and Professional Students Council (GPSC), Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA
2018 Ethnicity Race & Multilingualism Travel Award, Literacy Research Association (LRA), USA
2012-2014 Fulbright Foreign (Global) Student Scholarship, U.S. Embassy in Yemen
2005-2007 Cohort Top Student, University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Courses Taught

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA

Fall 2023

ESL 525 C 75401 (Elements of Business Writing - Graduate Students) 05:00PM - 06:20PM MW G8B LCLB
ESL 511 E 69275 (Written and Oral Communication- Graduate Students) 02:00 - 03:20 PM TR G8B LCLB
ESL 511 D1 69274 (Written and Oral Communication- Graduate Students) 03:30PM - 04:50PM TR G8B LCLB

Spring 2023

ESL 525 D 73700 (Elements of Business Writing - Graduate Students) 06:30 PM - 07:50 PM TR at FLB - G23
ESL 112 I 60663 (Introduction to Academic Writing II- Undergraduate Students) 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM MWF at FLB - G8B
ESL 112 M 60663 (Introduction to Academic Writing II- Undergraduate Students) 04:00 PM - 04:50 PM MWF at FLB - G8B
ESL 112 O 60663 (Introduction to Academic Writing II- Undergraduate Students) 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM MWF at FLB - G8B

Fall 2022

ESL 511 B 69264 (Written and Oral Communication- Graduate Students) 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM TR at FLB - G13
ESL 511 E 69275 (Written and Oral Communication- Graduate Students) 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM TR at FLB - G13
ESL 111 A 62264 (Introduction to Academic Writing I- Undergraduate Students) 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM MWF at FLB - G13

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA

August 2021- December 2021 Instructor of Record, EDUC 319: Language and Learning, School of Education
2020 Online English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor [222 synchronous interactive teaching hours], Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), Department of Linguistics
January 2017-July 2020 English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor [850 in-person teaching hours], Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), Department of Linguistics
January 2017-March 2017 Tutor [70 hours], Skills Center, Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), Department of Linguistics
2016 Instructor of Record, CI 360: Teaching Reading and Writing in Secondary Content Areas, School of Education
2016 Graduate Teaching Assistant, CI 432 Literacy Development and Assessment (K-4th) [Two times] & CI 433 Instruction and Assessment of Adolescent Literacy (4th -8th Grade), School of Education

Lebanese International University, Yemen

2008-2011 Instructor of Record for undergraduate classes at the Department of English

ENGL350: Communication Skills (Two times)
ENGL250: Advanced English Composition and Rhetoric (Three times)
ENGL220: Modern English Grammar
ENGL200: English Composition and Rhetoric (Three times)
Remedial English (EL103)
Remedial English (EL102)
Remedial English (EL101)

University of Science and Technology, Yemen

2007-2011 Instructor of Record for undergraduate classes at the Department of English

ENG Advanced Speaking Skills
ENG Listening and Speaking Skills II
ENG Listening and Speaking Skills I
ENG English Grammar and Usage II
ENG English Grammar and Usage I
UST06 English Language II
UST02 English Language I (Four times)
English for Business Purposes (Four times)
English for Computer Purposes (Three times)
BMD05 Medical English

Courses I took during Graduate School, USA

ING 589 Teaching Vocabulary in a Second Language
LING 587 Teaching Reading in a Second Language
LING 586 English for Specific Purposes
LING 584 Teaching Composition in a Second Language
LING 583 TESOL Practicum
LING 580 Teaching Listening and Speaking in a Second Language
LING 580 Advanced Pedagogical Grammar
LING 574 CESL Teaching Methods
LING 570 Theory, Methods and Materials of TESOL
LING 531 Pedagogical Grammar
LING 472 L2 Language Assessment

Linguistics/Applied Linguistics Coursework

LING 543 Bilingualism
LING 541 Second Language Acquisition
LING 505 Professional Study of Linguistics
LING 445 Psycholinguistics
LING 415 Sociolinguistics
LING 402 Phonetics

Curriculum and Instruction Coursework

CI 584 Curriculum Theory, Foundations and Principles
CI 583 Instructional Theory, Principles, and Practices
CI 503 Introduction to the Curriculum
LING 582 Course Design for TESOL

Technology Coursework

CI 588 Design of e-Learning
LING 592 Advanced Computer-Assisted Language Learning
LING 573 Computer-Assisted Language Learning

Highlighted Publications

McCrocklin, S. & Messemer, E. & Johnston, M. & Humaidan, A. & Stuckel, R. & Mainake, E. & Aboshi, T. & Johnston, I. & Fettig, C. & Lunina, T. (2023). Online teaching during COVID-19: Exploring the relationship of CALL training and beliefs about pronunciation teaching. Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Proceedings 13(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/psllt.15688
Chiesa, D. L., Griffin, R. A., Humaidan, A., & Trịnh, E. T. (2022). Teaching with Intentionality: Language Educators as Transformative Intellectuals and Reflective Practitioners [Editorial]. GATESOL Journal, 32(2), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.52242/gatesol.178
Humaidan, A. & Chang, S. (2020) Headbanz. In U. Nurmukhamedov & R. Sadler (Eds.), New Ways in Teaching with Games (pp. 98-99). TESOL Press.
Rolim, P. & Humaidan, A. (2020) Bingo Listening Activity with Lyrics! In U. Nurmukhamedov & R. Sadler (Eds.), New Ways in Teaching with Games (pp. 118-119). TESOL Press.
Humaidan, A., & Martin, K. (2019) Instructor-Generated Orthographic Assessments in Intensive English Classes. In E. White, & T. Delaney (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Assessment Literacy and Teacher-Made Tests in the Language Classroom. (204-243). IGI Global.
McCrocklin, S., Humaidan, A., & Edalatishams, I. (2018) Automatic Speech Recognition Accuracy for Non-native Speech Dictation. In J. Levis, R. Mohamed, Z. Zhou, & M. Qian (Eds). Proceedings of the 10th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference.

Selected Conference Presentations

Chiesa, D. L., Trịnh, E. T. & Humaidan, A. (January 18, 2023). Publish in the GATESOL Journal. Invited presentation at the GATESOL Professional Learning Series, GA.
Hadid, A., & Humaidan, A. (Accepted). Providing students with equitable learning opportunities through fair assessments. Paper submitted at the 2023 Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA), Chicago, IL.
Humaidan, A. (2023, February 11). TEFL Kuwait Research and Publishing in ELT SIG: Where are we now?. Paper presented at the TEFL Kuwait International Conference 2023. Kuwait.
McCrocklin, S., Messemer, E., Stuckel, R., Humaidan, A., Mckenzie, J., & Eugenie, M. (June, 2022). Online Teaching During COVID-19: Exploring the Relationship of CALL Training and Beliefs about Pronunciation Teaching. Paper presented at the 13^th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, Ontario, Canada.
Byfield, L., Bacon, H., Bancroft, S., Colaninnon-Meek, K, & Humaidan, A. (April, 2022). A Novel K-12 Professional Development Model: Building a Teacher-Created Accessible, Equitable State Science Assessment. Paper presented at the 2022 the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA).
Hardy, J., Humaidan, A., Wald, M. & Payant, C. (March, 2022). Conference Proposals 201: What happens after you submit? Paper presented at the TESOL 2022 International Convention & English Language Expo, Pittsburgh, PA.
Byfield, L., Humaidan, A., & Kaya, J. (February, 2020) Empathy and Agency: The Role of an Educator. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) 2020 Annual Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ.
Humaidan, A., Azzubaidi, K., & Al-Ghuwainem, G. (March, 2019). Academic Word List in MA Linguistics/TESOL Theses by Arab Graduates. Paper presented at TESOL 2019 International Convention & English Language Expo, Atlanta, GA.
Humaidan, A., & Martin, K. (March, 2019) Instructor-Generated Orthographic Assessments in Intensive English Classes. Paper presented at TESOL 2019 International Convention & English Language Expo, Atlanta, GA.
McCrocklin, S., Humaidan, A., & Edalatishams, I. (September, 2018) ASR Dictation Programs Accuracy: Have Current Programs Improved? Paper presented at the 10^th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Humaidan, A., Martinez, G., & Hurtado, G. (May, 2018). Teaching Academic Writing in EFL/ESL Contexts from the Perspectives of Three International Graduate Teaching Assistants. Panel discussion at the 11th Annual Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Byfield, L., Shelby-Caffey, C. V., Humaidan, A., & Shen, X. (May, 2017). Deficit approaches to instruction for English learners in 21st century classrooms: A call for transformation. Paper presented at the 13^th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Conferences Attended

2023 Midwest Association of Language Testers (MwALT) Conference, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA.
2023 TESOL Advocacy Day and Policy Summit in Washington, DC, USA.
2023 SLATE Graduate Student Research Symposium at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA.
2023 ITBE Illinois TESOL & Bilingual Education in Chicago, IL, USA.
2022 Illinois Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual Meeting at Bradley University, IL, USA.
2021-2022 English Language Testing Society (ELTSociety) - Virtual Meetings.
2019 Midwest Association of Language Testers (MwALT) at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.
2018-2022 TESOL International Association (2018 Chicago, IL; 2019 Atlanta, GA; 2020-2021 Virtual; 2022 Pittsburgh, PA).
2018-2020 MIDTESOL Conference (2018 Kansas City, MO; 2019 Omaha, NE; 2020 Virtual).
2018-2019, 2022 Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual Meeting (2018 Las Vegas, NA; 2019 Atlanta, GA; 2022 Chicago, IL).
2018-2020 Literacy Research Association (LRA) Annual Meeting (2018 Indian Wells, CA; 2019 Tampa, FL; 2020 Virtual).
2018 10^th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
2017, 2019, 2023 International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA.
2017 2nd Annual Shawnee Hills IEP Camp at the University of Southern Indiana, IN, USA.
2017 Midwest Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual Meeting in Lafayette, IN, USA.

Recent Publications

Bacon, H. R., Rolim, P., & Humaidan, A. (2022). “I Don’t Feel I’m Capable of More”: Affect, Literacy, Dis/Ability. Journal of Literacy Research, 54(1), 51-73. https://doi.org/10.1177/1086296X2210764 [Impact Factor: 2.551 / 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.060]
Bacon, H. R., Byfield, L., Kaya, J., & Humaidan, A. (2019). Counter-storying lives and literacies: Narratives of transformational resistance. Journal of Latinos and Education, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2019.1685527

Professional Service

National Service

2022 Reviewer, TESOL Professional Development Scholarships, TESOL International Association
2022 Lead Co-Chair, Annual Virtual Meeting Committee, English Language Testing Society (ELTSociety)
2022 Strand Coordinator, Content-Integrated Approaches, 2023 TESOL Convention and English Language Expo, TESOL International Association
2022-present Community Manager, Teacher Educator Interest Section (TEIS), TESOL International Association
2021 Member, Review and Interview Committee of the Action in Teacher Education Journal editorship, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
2021 Reviewer, D. Scott Enright TESOL Interest Section Service Award, TESOL International Association
2021-present Trustee, Board of Trustees, English Language Testing Society (ELTSociety)
2021 Strand Coordinator Assistant, Content-Integrated Approaches, 2022 TESOL Convention and English Language Expo, TESOL International Association
2021 Membership Coach, New Member Welcome Program, TESOL International Association
2020-2021 Reviewer, TESOL Award for Distinguished Research, TESOL International Association
2020-present Member, Professional Publications Committee, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
2020-present Member, Review and Selecting Committee for Outstanding Article Award, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
2019-2021 Member, Professional Development Professional Council, TESOL International Association

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Service

September 16, 2023 Human Book, Human Library Event, Mortenson Center for International Library Programs
August 18, 2023 Microteaching facilitator, 2023 Grad Academy, Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
Spring 2023 Member, Search Committee for a Persian Instructor/Lecturer, Department of Linguistics
April 27, 2023 Judge, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Office of Undergraduate Research
Spring 2023 Advisory Board Member, Salaam Middle East and North Africa Cultural Center
September 2022 - March 2023 Member, Conference Organization Committee, Illinois Language And Linguistics Society (ILLS15), Department of Linguistics
August 2022 - present Member, Norming Committee, ESL program at the Department of Linguistics

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Service

Spring 2021 Member, Search Committee for Dean of College of Health and Human Sciences
2018-2021 Member, Student Trustee Election Committee
2017-2022 Member, Graduate and Professional Students Council (GPSC)
2017-2018 Executive Member, Graduate and Professional Students Council (GPSC)
2017 Member, International Teaching Assistants Testing Committee, Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
2014-2015 Member, Academic Affairs Committee, College of Education and Human Sciences

State Service

Spring 2023 Interim Secretary, ITBE Illinois TESOL & Bilingual Education
October 2021 - June 2022 Member, Annual Conference Committee, MIDTESOL (Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages)

Journal Editorial Boards

July 2023-present Editorial Board, American Journal of Qualitative Research
Summer 2023 Reviewer, Special Issue on “Intersectionality: From Theory to Practice”, Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress
2023- present Reviewer, Journal of English Studies in Arabia Felix
2022-present Associate Editor, GATESOL Journal
2022-present Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Literacy Research [Impact Factor: 2.551 / 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.060]
2021- present Editorial Board Member, European Journal of English Language Studies
2020-2022 Reviewer, Asia TEFL Journal -Brief Reports
2019-2022 Journal Assistant, MIDTESOL Journal (Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages)
2019-presnet Reviewer, MIDTESOL Journal (Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages)
2019-2022 Reviewer, Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice

Conference Proposal Reviewer

2019-present TESOL International Association Convention and English Language Expo
2019-present Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2019-present Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association (LRA)
2019-present TESOL Doctoral Forum

Professional Affiliations

2022-present American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL)
2022-present Illinois TESOL-Bilingual Education
2022-present TEFL Kuwait
2020-present American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2019-present English Language Testing Society (ELTSociety)
2019-present Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
2018-2023 MIDTESOL (Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages)
2018-present Literacy Research Association (LRA)
2017-present TESOL International Association