Key Speakers
Speakers
Key Speakers
Dr. Oulaid Amzaourou
Associate professor
Moulay Ismail University of Meknes
Education Sciences and educational technology
Dr. Oulaid Amzaourou
Associate professor
Oulaid Amzaourou is an associate professor of Applied language Studies, Moulay Ismail university of Meknes. He is a Fulbright alumnus at State university of New York, and he is currently the coordinator of the TEFL BA program and a member of the university council’s scientific committee. He holds a Ph.D in educational technology and has authored several articles on issues related to education technology, online pedagogy, comparative and internationalization of higher education. His research interests include open education, 21st century andragogy, professional development, and statistical research methodology.
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Dr. Kaoutar EL Menzhi
Professor
Kaoutar El Menzhi is a Professor of Higher Education at Mohammed V University in Rabat and the Director of the Pedagogical Innovation Center. As UM5R representative for the "National Center for Digitalization and Distance Learning (CNDE)" project and coordinator of the Rosetta Stone platform and Power Skills implementation, she has led several digitalization projects. Recognized for her contribution to the first internationally certified Maghreb MOOC and her leadership in innovative educational programs, she has received two excellence awards for her achievements.
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Dr. Driss Bennis
Professor
Driss Bennis is a full professor of Mathematics at the Faculty of Sciences of Rabat, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. He began his career as a mathematics teacher in middle schools and then in high schools between 1999 and 2010. In 2008, he obtained his PhD in Algebra (homological algebra) and joined the Faculty of Sciences of Rabat in 2010. Since then, he has advised and co-advised several Master's and PhD students working in various subjects of Algebra and its applications, as well as in subjects related to the use of ICTs in Mathematics teaching. Driss is currently the Moroccan coordinator of MathICs, a CBHE Erasmus+ KA2 action project that aims to contribute to the development of mathematics education through the use of ICTs in Morocco. As part of this project, he participates in organizing several workshops on the use of ICTs in Mathematics teaching. Driss Bennis is an author and co-author of several and various papers with various international collaborations. For more details, visit https://sites.google.com/um5r.ac.ma/driss-bennis
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Dr. Zouhair EL Aouni
Head of the Continuing and Executive Education Center
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Continuing and Executive Education Center
Dr. Zouhair EL Aouni
Head of the Continuing and Executive Education Center
Zouhair El Aouni is a distinguished professional specializing in Lifelong learning and Executive Education, as well as Teacher training with a proven track record of driving organizational excellence. His academic journey is notable, culminating in a PhD in Social Science with a focus on Comparative Politics from Mohamed V University in Rabat, Morocco, in May 2021. Zouhair also holds a master’s in Trilingual Translation (Arabic-English-French) with a specialization in business & administration from Hassan II University in Mohammedia, Morocco, demonstrating his profound linguistic capabilities.
In his professional journey, Zouhair has held significant positions, including his current role as the Head of Continuing Education/Executive Education at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, where he has conducted feasibility studies for new programs that he launched. His impact was also felt at Dar Al-Hekma University in Jeddah, KSA, where he directed the Continuing and Executive Education Department, leading the development and administration of programs that reflect community and industry needs.
A certified Cambridge teacher trainer, Zouhair has facilitated numerous trainings that align with the highest standards of teaching excellence. In 2021, He was able to co-found and manager a Cambridge Teaching Qualifications Center that offers many teaching certificates (TKT, CELTA, TOT). His proficiency in developing and managing academic programs is internationally recognized, having significantly enhanced program offerings and student engagement through strategic planning and curriculum development. Zouhair's leadership extends to fostering strong professional relationships across cultural and organizational contexts, which has enabled him to effectively meet the diverse needs of international learners and educators.
Zouhair is a recipient of several awards, highlighting his commitment to excellence in education. These include a Fulbright Scholarship in 2013-2014, underscoring his international recognition.
Zouhair El Aouni's bio reflects a professional deeply committed to the advancement of education and training, with a global perspective and a demonstrated ability to impact positively the universities and organizations he serves.
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Elisabeth Barratt Hacking
Head of the Department of Education
University of Bath
Department of Education
Elisabeth Barratt Hacking
Head of the Department of Education
Elisabeth is currently the Head of the Department of Education at University of Bath and has over 20 years of experience as a Lecturer in Education undertaking research, consultancy and teaching.
Her research interests span from childhoodnature and children’s participation to education for sustainability and Global Citizenship Education.
She also has expertise in curriculum development in primary and secondary school education and in higher education including an Environment and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project, 'Listening to Children: environmental perspectives and the school curriculum' and a Teachers in Development Education (TIDE) funded international project 'Cities Project: creative curriculum development'.
Research interests
Environmental Education
Global Citizenship Education Children's environmental experience / 'Childhoodnature'
Children as active researchers
Posthuman theory
Research interests
Environmental Education
Global Citizenship Education Children's environmental experience / 'Childhoodnature'
Children as active researchers
Posthuman theory
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Dr. Denise Mifsud
Associate Professor
Dr Denise Mifsud is Associate Professor in Educational Leadership, Management and Governance in the Department of Education at the University of Bath, UK. She has many years of practitioner experience in education settings in both teaching and top-level leadership roles within the Ministry for Education, Malta, in addition to higher education experience in Malta, Scotland and England She has published in several international top-rated journals, in addition to monographs and edited volumes, as well as won awards by the AERA, EERA and SERA. Besides journal editorial roles, she has also held voluntary leadership roles in BELMAS and BERA.