Md. Nabinur Rahman (On study Leave)
Biography
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
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| Masters | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | University of Leeds | United Kingdom | |
| Masters | Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | |
| Bachelor | English | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | |
| H.S.C | Humanities | Rajshahi | Bangladesh | |
| S.S.C | Humanities | Rajshahi | Bangladesh |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Assistant and Academic Personal Tutor | School of Education, University of Leeds | Leeds, United Kingdom | Sep 2024 | Present |
| English Language Tutor (Pre-sessional EAP) | Language Centre, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds | Leeds, United Kingdom | Jun 2024 | Sep 2025 |
| Support Invigilator | University of Leeds | Leeds, United Kingdom | Jan 2024 | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor (currently on study leave); formerly Lecturer | Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Apr 2016 | Present |
| Lecturer | Department of English, Daffodil International University | Dhaka | May 2015 | Apr 2016 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
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| English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | Investigating the teaching and learning of English for Academic Purposes, with a particular focus on academic writing pedagogy and academic literacy in higher education. |
Supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting equitable access to quality higher education through contextually relevant EAP pedagogy and students' academic literacy development (Targets 4.3). |
| Teacher Agency | Exploring how language teachers exercise professional judgement and respond to contextual opportunities and constraints in shaping teaching and learning practices. |
Supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by generating evidence that informs teacher empowerment, professional autonomy, and sustainable improvements in teaching quality (Target 4.c). |
| Language Teacher Education and Development | Examining the professional learning and development of language teachers, particularly early-career university teachers, across diverse educational contexts. |
Supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by contributing to the preparation and continuous professional development of qualified language teachers (Target 4.c). |
| Academic Writing Pedagogy | Exploring pedagogical approaches, classroom practices, and feedback that support the development of academic writing in higher education. |
Supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by enhancing inclusive and research-informed teaching practices that strengthen students' academic writing and communication skills (Targets 4.3). |
| Higher Education in Bangladesh and the Global South | Investigating language education within Bangladeshi and Global South higher education contexts, considering institutional, social, and cultural influences on teaching and learning. |
Supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by addressing context-specific educational challenges and promoting more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable higher education systems (Targets 4.3, 4.5). |
| Qualitative Research Methodology | Employing qualitative, multimodal, and longitudinal research approaches, including reflexive thematic analysis, to investigate language education and teacher development. |
Supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by producing context-sensitive evidence to inform educational policy and practice, while fostering international research collaboration and knowledge exchange (SDG 17, Target 17.16). |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
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| No project/research supervision is found | ||||||
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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| English Language Education | Investigating EAP teachers’ agency construction in teaching academic writing at the university level in Bangladesh | University of Dhaka – Overseas Higher Education Scholarship for University Teachers | 01-10-2023 | 30-09-2027 | School of Education, University of Leeds, United Kingdom |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| 1 | Invited Speaker – Dissertation Inspiration SymposiumInstitution: TESOL Forum, School of Education, University of Leeds, United Kingdom Date(s): January 2026, January 2025, and January 2024 Description: Invited by the TESOL Forum, School of Education, University of Leeds, to share experiences and practical insights from my MA TESOL dissertation with successive cohorts of MA TESOL students as part of the annual Dissertation Inspiration Symposium. |
| 2 | Invited English Language Resource PersonInstitution: Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), Dhaka, Bangladesh Date: February–June 2023 Description: Invited as an English Language Resource Person to design and deliver professional English language training for senior and mid-level officials of the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), focusing on workplace communication and professional English. |
| 3 | Invited English Language Resource PersonInstitution: Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET), Bangladesh Date: 2017–2021 Description: Invited as an English Language Resource Person to contribute to professional English language training programmes aimed at enhancing workplace communication and English language proficiency for prospective overseas professionals. |
| 4 | Invited English Language TrainerInstitution: Immigration and Passport Training Centre, Department of Immigration and Passports, Dhaka, Bangladesh Date: June 2017 Description: Invited to deliver English language training as part of the 16–12 Grade Employees' Training Workshop on English Language Proficiency, supporting the development of professional communication skills among government officials. |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) | Life Member | 2016 | Life Time |
| 2 | British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) Association | Solidarity Member | 2026 | January 2027 |
| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Md Nabinur Rahman, Akibur Rahman Khan and Sharifa Chowdhury : Spoken Error Analysis and Interlanguage Development in L1 Bangla EFL Learners: Insights From a Qualitative Task-Based Study,
The Journal of AsiaTEFL (impact factor:0.4) , vol.23 , no.2 The Asian Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language , pp.537-546 , 2026
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Md Nabinur Rahman, Judith Hanks, Diana McCray and Loreto Aliaga-Salas : Negotiating teacher agency in English for Academic Purposes writing instruction: A case study of a Bangladeshi early-career teacher,
RELC Journal (impact factor:7.2) SAGE Publications Ltd , pp.Online First , 2026
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Md Nabinur Rahman : Piloting a Multimodal Qualitative Approach to Explore EAP Writing Teacher Agency: Methodological Reflections from a Doctoral Study in Bangladesh,
Hillary Place Papers , vol.9 , no.2 School of Education, University of Leeds , pp.7-10 , 2026
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Md Nabinur Rahman, Sharifa Chowdhury and Diana McCray : Undergraduate Students' Voices on the Role of Dialogic Feedback in Developing Academic Writing Skills,
Feedback Research in Second Language , vol.2 EUROKD , pp.1-18 , 2024
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Sharifa Chowdhury, Md Nabinur Rahman and Diana McCray : International Postgraduate Students’ Perceptions of Learning Difficulties and Their Impact on Academic Performance in British Universities,
Studies in Educational Management , vol.15 EUROKD , pp.20-34 , 2024
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| 6 |
Md Nabinur Rahman, Sharifa Chowdhury, Diana Mazgutova : Rethinking Teaching Listening Skills: A Case Study,
Language Teaching Research Quarterly , vol.33 , no.Special EUROKD , pp.176-190 , 2023
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Md. Nabinur Rahman : Prospective of Google Classroom in English language teaching at tertiary level in Bangladesh,
Journal of the Institute of Modern Languages , vol.31 , no.31 Institute of Modern Languages , pp.255-270 , 2021
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Md. Nabinur Rahman : Incorporating Movies as ELT Class Materials: Proposing a Lesson Plan,
THE DHAKA UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF LINGUISTICS , vol.10 , no.19 , pp.149-165 , 2018
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Md. Nabinur Rahman : Grammar Teaching and Undergraduate Students' Expectations: A Study from Bangladesh,
THT Journal: The Journal of Teachers Helping Teachers , vol.6 , no.1 , pp.40-56 , 2018
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| 10 |
Md. Nabinur Rahman : Incorporating Different Forms of Feedback in Teaching Writing: An Insight into a Real Classroom,
BELTA Journal , vol.1 , no.1 , pp.64-82 , 2017
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Md. Nabinur Rahman : Using Poster Paper Presentation to Improve Students' Presentation Skills in English Language: A Classroom experience,
Journal of the Institute of Modern Languages , vol.28 , no.28 Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka , pp.85-104 , 2020
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) | 2025 | United Kingdom | Awarded Associate Fellowship (AFHEA) by Advance HE, United Kingdom, in recognition of effective teaching and professional practice in higher education. The fellowship was awarded based on teaching experience and professional development as a postgraduate researcher and teaching assistant at the University of Leeds, in alignment with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). |
| National | Overseas Higher Education Scholarship for University Teachers – PhD | 2023 | Bangladesh | Awarded by the University of Dhaka under the Overseas Higher Education Scholarship for University Teachers to pursue a PhD in Language Education and Applied Linguistics at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. The scholarship supports overseas doctoral study and living expenses for faculty members undertaking advanced research training. |
| International | Dean’s International Postgraduate Scholarship - School of Education, University of Leeds | 2021 | United Kingdom | Awarded the Dean's International Postgraduate Scholarship by the School of Education, University of Leeds, to pursue an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This competitive scholarship covered the tuition fees for the programme in recognition of academic merit and potential. |
| National | Overseas Higher Education Scholarship for University Teachers – MA | 2021 | Bangladesh | Awarded the University of Dhaka to pursue an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. The scholarship supported accommodation and other study-related living expenses for overseas postgraduate study. |
| Local | Merit Award | 2014 | Bangladesh | Awarded the Merit Award by the English Department Alumni Society, University of Dhaka, in recognition of outstanding academic performance in the MA in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching. |