(Feb 2022) Dr. Fareed Dar

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Dr.

Muhammad Fareed
Associate Professor (English)
Department of Humanities
Director CMPP (AC) NED Academy darfarid@neduet.edu.pk
NED University of Engineering and Technology mfareeddar@yahoo.com

Profile
Well-rounded personality with demonstrated abilities to teach, conduct research, supervise
research, communicate & negotiate effectively, lead and manage teams, and initiate, revive &
organise programs for a diverse audience.

Education

 PhD, Edu. (English Language Teaching), Thesis Title “English Language Writing Anxiety
among Selected Public and Private Undergraduate University Students in Pakistan: A
Multiple Case Study” 2014.

 M. Phil, Edu. (English Language Teaching), Thesis Title “Teaching Essay Writing at
Tertiary Level: A Comparative Study of Product and Integrated Approaches” 2008.

 M.A. English (Linguistics & literature) 2006.

Research Papers

1. Khan, M.A., Fareed, M. (2021). Paper Based Test versus Computer Based Test: The
Impact on Reading Performance. VFAST Transactions on Education and Social Sciences
9(3), 100-107.
2. Fareed, M., Khan, I., Akhtar, H. (2021). Peer Feedback on Writing Skills: Perceptions of
Pakistani ESL Postgraduate Students. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social
Sciences, 9(1), 21-27.
3. Fareed, M., Sultan, S.R., Shireen, K. (2021). Pakistani English Stories for Children:
Linguistic and Technical Analysis. Journal of Education. Journal of Education and
Educational Development, 8(1), 95-108.
4. Fareed, M., Jamal, U.B., Zai, R.A.Y. (2021). Peer Feedback on Writing Skills:
Perceptions of Pakistani ESL Postgraduate Students. Pakistan Journal of Educational
Research 4(1), 399-415.
5. Hussain, S. Q., Fareed, M., Akhtar, N. (2020). English language speaking anxiety in
Pakistani university students. International Journal of Psychological Rehabilitation,
24(7), 10537-10551. Scopus Indexed, HEC Y.
6. Fareed, M., Ashraf, A., Mushtaque, S. (2019). Medium of Instruction in Education:
Perceptions of Teachers and Students from Pakistani School, College and University. FWU
Journal of Social Sciences, 13(3), 134-143.
7. YousfZai, R.A, Fareed, M. (2019). ESP teaching practices in Management Science at post-
graduate level in Pakistan: Perceptions of ESP teachers and students. Journal of Management
Sciences, 6(1), 1-14. doi: 10.20547/jms.2014.1906101
8. Akhtar, H., Fareed, M., Shafaqt. (2019). An Investigation into the Attitude of Urdu
Newspaper Readers towards Language Code-Mixing in Pakistani Urdu Newspapers
Journal of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Research, 8(1), 43-51.
9. Akhtar, H., Fareed, M., Siraj, S.M.S. (2018). Language-mixing and its processes in
Pakistani Urdu newspapers. Pakistan Business Review, 20(2), 318-330.
10. Fareed M., Jawed, s., Awan, S. (2018). Teaching English language at SSC level in private
non-elite schools in Pakistan: Practices and problems. Journal of Education and
Educational Development, 05(01), 80-95.
11. Fareed, Ashraf, A., M., Bilal,M. (2016). ESL learners' writing skills: problems, factors
and suggestions. Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 04(02), 81-92.
12. Fareed, M., Bilal, M. Saeed, N. (2016).Impact of global variation on English language in
Pakistan: Perceptions of Pakistani English language teachers. Journal of Research in
Social Sciences, 4(2), 26-39.
13. Akhtar, H., Khan, M.A., Fareed, M. (2016). Code-mixing and code-switching in
EFL/ESL context: A sociolinguistic approach. Balochistan Journal of Linguistics, 4, 29-
42.
14. Fareed, M., Samreen, H., Aktar, H. (2016). English Language teachers' code-switching in
class: ESL learners' perceptions. Journal of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary
Research, 4(1).
15. Fareed, M., Khan, I. (2015). Writing anxiety among public and private sectors Pakistani
undergraduate university students. Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, 10, 157-172.
16. Dar, M. F., Akhtar, H., Khalid, H. (2014). Code-switching in Pakistani English language
classrooms: Perceptions of English language teachers. Journal of Social Sciences and
Interdisciplinary Research, 3(2), 107-120.
17. Dar, M. F., Zaki, S., Kazmi, H.S. (2014). Peer assessment in EAP writing: An effective
strategy for large classes. Journal of Educational Research, 17(1), 50-60.
18. Dar, M. F., Khan, I. (2014). Oral communication apprehension among undergraduate
engineering students in Pakistan. Journal of Education & Social Sciences, 2(2), 144-153.

19. Zaki, S., Dar, M. F. (2012). Reflections on the local ELT context: the teaching-learning
objectives and the obstacles. English Language and Literary Forum, 14, 15-30.

20. Dar, M.F., Zaki, S., Kazmi, H.H. (2010). Students’ reactions regarding the use of process
strategy for oral presentations in ESP. English Language and Literary, 12, 2-12.
21. Fareed. M. (2009). Teaching essay content through integrated and product approaches.
NUML Research Magazine, 2, 120-134.

Conference Papers
22. Rehman, M., Fareed, M. (2021). English Language Reading Comprehension of
Pakistani HSSC/HSC Level Students: Perceptions and Performance. Asian Conference
on Business, Economics and Social Sciences. Universiti Teknologi Mara . May 24-
26, 2021.
Teaching ExperienceManagement Experience

 Director CMPP (AC) 2019-present


o Manage 32 Postgraduate Diplomas (PGDs)
o Initiated PGD in Advanced English Language Teaching
o Started PGD in Advanced English Language Skills for Professionals
 Coordinated Postgraduate Programs - MS Applied Linguistics (MSAL), PhD Applied
Linguistics (2014-2019)
 Headed NED Debating Society (Jan.2010 to Dec.2011)
o Organized national level programs
o Trained the members for debates and declamations
o Accompanied debating teams across Pakistan

Teaching Experience
NED University of Engineering and Technology (July 2007 to Present)
Director Center for Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Programmes (CMPP) (AC) 2019-Present
Assistant Professor (English), (May 13, 2013, to Present)
Lecturer (English), (July 2007 to May 13, 2013)

 Associate Professor Jan.2022- present


 Assistant Professor 2013- 2021
o Coordinated Postgraduate Programs - MS Applied Linguistics (MSAL), PhD
Applied Linguistics (2014-2019)
o Supervise MS Applied Linguistics Dissertations
o Teach PhD and MS courses
o Teach Communication Skills at undergraduate level
o Teach Professional Ethics
 Lecturer English 2007- 2013
o Conducted MS classes
o Taught Communication Skills at undergraduate level
o Taught English language at undergraduate level
o Proposed IELTS and GRE Preparatory Courses at Department of Humanities
o Coordinated IELTS and GRE Preparatory Courses (May. 2013 to May 2015)
 Revived and coordinated French Language Course (2008 to 2009)
 Initiated and coordinated the German Language Course (2008 to 2009)
 Coordinated English language Oral Proficiency Course
 Conducted English language Oral Proficiency Classes

NED Academy, CCEE (Spring, 2008 to 2014)

 Taught English in B.Tech (Pass), Conversion Programme

Teachers’ Training (2010)

 Developed NED School Teachers’  Trained NED School teachers


English Language Training Manual.

KN ACADEME (August 2006 to June 2007)

 Taught English Language to Senior O Level Students

NOOR COLLEGE Visiting Faculty till June 2007


 Taught ESP to Professionals

CYNOSURE INSTITUTE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE (2001-2006)

 Headed English Language Program  Taught English Language

THE DATA PROCESSOR COLLEGE (1999-2001)

 Headed English Language Program teacher


 Served as an English Language

Conferences

1. English Language Reading Comprehension of Pakistani HSSC/HSC Level Students:


Perceptions and Performance. Asian Conference on Business, Economics and Social
Sciences. Universiti Teknologi Mara . May 24-26, 2021.
2. Presented researcher paper “English Language Needs Analysis of Research Students
at Postgraduate Level: The Perceptions of Pakistani ESL Prospective Research
Students” at 1st Hamdard International Literature and Linguistic Conference. April
07, 2021.
3. “Teaching English language speaking skills at tertiary level: practices”. University
of Sindh International Conference on Language & Literature.2017. Nov. 6-8.
4. “Teaching narrative English essay writing at tertiary level to ESL learners through
TBLT: An experiment”. University of Sindh International Conference on Language
& Literature. 2017. Nov. 6-8.
5. “Vocabulary learning strategies employed by Pakistani learners.” 33rd SPELT
International Conference 2017. Oct. 28-29.
6. “An investigation into the attitude of Urdu newspapers readers towards language-
mixing in Pakistani Urdu newspapers”. ICLAP 2017, Oct. 12-15, Hosted by
Department of Humanities, NED University of Engineering & Technology.
7. “Peer feedback and English language writing skills: perceptions of ESL postgraduate
students”, International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Education
& Social Sciences. Jointly organized by Iqra University & University of Karachi,
May 20-21, 2017.
8. “Teaching practices of speaking skills in Pakistani classroom.” Paper Presented at
32nd SPELT international Conference, Expanding ELT Horizons. SPELT Karachi,
2016. October 29-30.
9. “The role of ESP teachers in the teaching of ESP Courses at tertiary level in
Pakistan”. Paper Presented at 32nd SPELT international Conference, Expanding ELT
Horizons. SPELT, Karachi. 2016, October 29-30.
10. “Teaching narrative essays through lexical bundles: An Experimental Study”. Paper
(Poster) Presented at 32nd SPELT international Conference, Expanding ELT
Horizons. 2016 October 29-30.
11. “Pakistani ESP teachers and students’ perception of technology integration in
classroom and their readiness towards it”. Paper Presented at 32nd SPELT
international Conference, Expanding ELT Horizons. SPELT, Karachi. 2016, October
29-30.
12. “Medium of instruction in Pakistan: perceptions of Pakistani teachers and students”.
Paper Presented at Policy Dialogue on Language. Air University Islamabad in
collaboration with HEC Pakistan, 2016. October 25-27,
13. “Students’ Perceptions about English Language Teachers’ Code-switching in the
Class” 31st International SPELT Conference, November 07-08, 2015, Karachi.
14. “A Textual Analysis of Two English Translations of the Holy Quran” 31st
International SPELT Conference, November 07-08, 2015, Karachi.
15. “Factors Affecting the Writing Skills of Pakistani Undergraduate Students” 31st
International SPELT Conference, November 07-08, 2015, Karachi.
16. “Problems Faced by Pakistani English Language Learners in Speaking English” 31st
International SPELT Conference, November 07-08, 2015, Karachi.
17. “The Impact of Peer Feedback on English Language Writing Skills at Postgraduate
Level in Pakistan” 31st International SPELT Conference, November 07-08, 2015,
Karachi.

18. “Impact of Global Variation in English Language on English Language in Pakistan:


Perceptions of Pakistani English Language Teachers” The 2nd Kashmir International
Conference on Linguistics 2015. May 2-4, 2015. The University of Azad Jammu &
Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.

19. “English vocabulary penetration in Urdu Language: a content analysis of Urdu


textbooks, students’ written work and Urdu language teachers’ perceptions” The 2nd
Kashmir International Conference on Linguistics 2015. May 2-4, 2015. The
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.

20. “Code-mixing and code-switching in EFL/ESL context: a sociolinguistic approach”


The 2nd Kashmir International Conference on Linguistics 2015. May 2-4, 2015. The
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.

21. “English as an International Language in Pakistan: Perceptions of Pakistani English


Language Teachers” 30th International SPELT Conference. 2014

22. “Reasons of Pakistani Students to Code Switching in Classroom”. 30th International


SPELT Conference. 2014

 Presenter at SPELT International Conference since 2008-2019


 Regular Presenter at SPELT Research SIG since 2009-2018
 Presented at “Education Conference on Teacher Recruitment, Preparation, and Policy”
held in University of Karachi August 20-21
 Attended SPELT International Conference 2007
 Attended Aga Khan University ELT conference 2011
Trainings / Workshops Conducted
1. Resource Person for HEC “Capacity Enhancement Program (CEP) for Support Staff of
Public Sector Universities”. June 07-28, 2021
2. Teaching speaking skills through co-operative strategy. 32nd SPELT international
Conference, Expending ELT Horizons. SPELT Karachi, 2016, October 29-30.
3. Teaching through communicative approach. 32nd SPELT international Conference,
Expending ELT Horizons. SPELT Karachi, 2016, October 29-30.
4. Developing reading comprehension through metacognitive reading strategies. 32nd
SPELT international Conference, Expending ELT Horizons. SPELT Karachi, 2016,
October 29-30.
5. Teaching writing through genre approach. 32nd SPELT international Conference,
Expending ELT Horizons. SPELT Karachi, 2016, October 29-30.
6. The lexical approach to second language vocabulary development. 32nd SPELT
international Conference, Expending ELT Horizons. SPELT Karachi, 2016, October 29-
30.
Board Member
 Department of English, Iqra University, BoS, external expert member.
 Department of English, Fedural Urdu University, BoS external expert member.
 Industrial Advisory Board, NED Academy, NED University of Engineering &
Technology
 Academic Committee, NED Academy, NED University of Engineering & Technology
 Member Board of Review(BoR), Medical Department NED University of Engineering &
Technology
 Board of Faculty (ISH) NED University of Engineering & Technology
 Board of Studies ( Humanities) NED University of Engineering & Technology
 Board of Studies, Department of Social Sciences, Muhammad Ali Jinnah University,
Karachi.
 Member Editorial Advisory Board , Journal of Education and Educational Sciences, Giest
Science
 Reviewer Journal of Education and Educational Development, IoBM.
 Reviewers Board BAHRIA UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES (BUJHSS)
 Reviewer Journal of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Research , NED University of
Engineering and Technology

Research Examiner

 PhD and M.Phil dissertation examiner at IoBM


 PhD and M.Phil dissertation examiner at Iqra University
 MS thesis/dissertation examiner at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
 MS thesis/ dissertation at NED University of Engineering & Technology.

Seminars & Symposia

 Keynote Speaker at “Scope and Application in English Language Teaching” organized by Bahria
University Karachi, April 29, 2019.
 Invited Discussant at “National Symposium for Research in Education 2019” organized by Iqra University,
February 16-17, 2019.
 Presented at ELT Seminar 2008 conducted by Department of Humanities NED
University.
Memberships

 Life Member, Society of English  Member IATEFL(2011)


Language Teachers ( SPELT)
 Member Pakistan Association for  Member Society of Social Sciences
Research in Education Pakistan
 Life member Friend NEDAN

Languages

 English ( Four skills)  Punjabi (Listening, Speaking)


 Urdu ( Four Skills)  Pahari (Listening, Speaking)
 Kashmiri ( Mother Tongue)
Other Qualifications

 SPSS, MS Office, One year English Language Course from Pak American Institute (PAI)
in 1997

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