Biography

Dr. Sura Qiqieh is an experienced educator. Her teaching experience is associated with teaching education subjects and English as a Second Language (ESL). She is highly experienced in  e-Learning and curriculum and assessment design. Dr. Sura received her professional doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Liverpool, UK, in 2021. She is also a practitioner-researcher focusing on the internationalization of higher education, enhancing students educational experiences, quality development, and quality-focused educational leadership issues. In addition, Dr. Sura is  an experienced administrative professional with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education management industry.

Education

• Doctorate in Education of Higher Education, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
• Master in English Linguistics, Yarmouk University, Jordan
• Bachelor in English Language and Literature, Yarmouk University, Jordan

Selected Publications

Qiqieh, S., & Regan, J.-A. (2023). Exploring the first-year experiences of international students in a multicultural institution in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of International Students, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v14i1.4967

Teaching Courses

Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Teaching Courses:

• Educational Psychology
• Classroom Management 
• Methods of Teaching English Language
• Instructional Technology
• Foundations of Education
• School Curriculum and UAE Curriculum 

Undergraduate Courses:

• Applied Linguistics
• Introduction to Translation 
• Lexicography
• Introduction to Psychology

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.

This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  

 

Memberships

• British Educational Research Association (BERA)
• Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE)