Elrashid Abbas

Dr. Elrashid Abbas serves as a Senior Lecturer in the General Education Unit at Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates, leveraging over 30 years of global academic experience. His expertise spans teaching Arabic language and methodology to both native and non-native speakers across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with prior appointments including 19 years at Religious Teachers’ University College (Brunei) and roles at International Islamic University Malaysia.

Education

• PhD in Education, specializing in Curriculum & Methods of Teaching Arabic Language, Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan

Research Interests

Dr. Abbas pioneers innovations in Arabic language pedagogy, focusing on evidence-based teaching strategies for diverse learners. His work addresses critical gaps in curriculum design and second-language acquisition specifically for Arabic, with emphasis on:

• Modern instructional techniques for non-native Arabic speakers
• Culturally responsive curriculum development
• Assessment methodologies in language acquisition
• Technology integration in Arabic language classrooms
• Teacher training frameworks for Arabic educators
• Comparative analysis of language teaching models

Professional Engagement

He actively contributes to scholarly discourse through conference presentations and publications on Arabic language teaching, while maintaining affiliation with Petroleum Institute Research. Dr. Abbas teaches core courses including "Teaching Arabic for Non Native Speakers (HUMA100)" and "Arabic Language (HUMA101)", shaping next-generation language educators through practical, research-informed instruction.