Adil Bentahar

Adil Bentahar is an Associate Professor at the University of Delaware’s English Language Institute (ELI) and the School of Education. He holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an ESL specialization and has taught since 2018, focusing on L2 reading, English composition, and teacher education. His dual role includes advising pre-service teachers in the MA-TESL program and promoting multilingual learners’ civic literacy.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (2015), University of Wyoming
• M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction (2012), Boise State University
• B.A. in English (Applied Linguistics) (2004), Hassan II University, Morocco

Research Interests:

• Media multitasking’s impact on Moroccan EFL teachers’ reading habits
• L2 academic reading strategies in IEP students
• Cultural diversity in ESL/EFL classrooms
• International student experiences in intensive English programs

Professional Affiliations:

• Achieve Program Faculty Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences
• Member, UD Graduate College Council Executive Committee

Grants and Advising:

• Focus on IEP student integration and MLLs’ leadership development
• Collaborations with Saudi Arabia on teacher professional development

Labs/Teams: Active in curriculum design initiatives at the ELI and TESL program.