Local Presentations
Lachini, K. (June 2006). “Techniques of Teaching Vocabulary: A problem-solution approach”. 1st in-house ELT conference, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Lachini, K. (November 2005). “Principles of MC Item Construction: A problem-solution approach”. 1st Seminar on Language Assessment. Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Lachini, K. (May 2002). “Motivational Strategies”. Hamedan University, Hamedan, Iran.
Lachini, K. (April 2001). “MC-Item Tests: Principles of Construction”. Bandar Abbas University, Hormozgan, Iran.
Lachini, K. (March 2000). “Metacognition Assessment”. Azad University at Karaj, Karaj, Iran.
Lachini, K. (April 1999). “Fundamental considerations in Discourse Analysis”. Azad University at Rasht, Gilan, Iran.
Lachini, K. (November 1998). “Discourse Analysis & Politeness Theory”. Azad University at Karaj, Tehran, Iran. Lachini, K. (December 1995). “PP Theory in English Syntax”. Azad University at Central Tehran. Tehran, Iran.
Lachini, K. (October 1994). “Saussure, Structuralism, and English Literature”. Allame Tabataba’i University, Tehran Iran.
Lachini, K. (April, 1993). “Chomsky’s Universal Grammar”. Azad University at Takestan, Takestan. Iran.
International Presentations
Lachini, K. (November 2008) “A Spreadsheet Approach to Test Item Analysis” Workshop presented at the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
Lachini, K. (November 2008) “Discoursal Staging and the EFLers’ Reading Comprehension Ability” JALT (Japan Association of Language Teaching) 2008 – 34th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching , Tokyo, Japan.
Lachini, K. (April 2008) “Error Correction Strategies and Conversational Accuracy” The 42nd Annual TESOL Convention & Exhibit (TESOL 2008), New York, USA.
Lachini, K. (March 2008) “Critical Issues in Teaching Vocabulary” TESOL Arabia 14th Annual International Conference, Dubai, UAE.
Lachini, K. (November 2007) “Vocabulary Learning Strategies and L2 Proficiency” JALT (Japan Association of Language Teaching) 2007 - 33rd Annual International Conference on Language, Tokyo, Japan.
Lachini, K. (October 2007) “Strategy Schema Activation and Reading Comprehension” English Language Learning and Teaching in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts International Conference, American University of Paris, Paris, France.
Lachini, K. (September 2007) “English Language Program at the Qatar University: Challenges and Solutions” The Bi-and Multilingual Universities International Conference, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bozen, Italy.
Lachini, K. (June 2007) “Unknown Words Guessability Rate and Reading Comprehension Frustration” 5th Asia TEFL International Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Lachini, K. (May 2007) “EFLers’ Language Proficiency Level and Code-switching” 4th Ontario International Conference in Applied Linguistics (OCAL ’07), Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Lachini, K. (May 2007) “Schemata Activation and EFLers’ Reading Comprehension Ability” 4th Ontario International Conference in Applied Linguistics (OCAL ’07), Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Lachini, K. (March 2007) “Textual Ellipsis Restoration and Reading Comprehension”, TESOL Arabia 13th Annual International Conference, Dubai, the UAE.
Lachini, K. (November 2006), “Test Type Factor Clashes with the Accessibility Hierarchy” 10th annual conference of CTELT (Current Trends in English Language Testing) organized by the SIG group of Testing of the TESOL Arabia, Dubai Men’s College, Dubai, the UAE.
Lachini, K. (September 2006) “The Impact of Meta-discourse Markers Consciousness-raising on Writing Skill.” Research on Second and Foreign Language Acquisition and Teaching (DILTEC) Université of Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris, France.
Lachini, K. (August 2006) “The Impact of Language Proficiency on Flouting Grice’s Implicaturesamong EFLers”. OID III International Conference, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
Lachini, K. (April 2006) “Meta-discourse Markers: How can they be used in writing? ” Asian EFL Journal International Conference. Pusan, South Korea.
Lachini, K. (April 2006) “Measuring Critical Analytical Thinking through Reading” 1st Qatar TESOL International Conference, Doha, Qatar.
Lachini, K. (March 2006) “Meta-linguistic Function of Language and EFLers’ Reading Comprehension Ability” TESOL Arabia Annual 12th International Conference, Dubai, UAE.
Lachini, K. (March 2005) “EFL Learners, Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension” 11th TESOL Arabia International Conference, Dubai, UAE.
Lachini, K. (April 2005) “Which Text Type Does it Better?” 5th TESOL International Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Lachini, K. (October 2005) “Multiple Choice Item Construction: A problem-solution Approach” In-house Seminar on Language Testing, University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
Lachini, K. ( April 2003) “Metacognitive learning Strategies” Tabriz ELT International Conference, Azad University at Tabriz, Iran.
Lachini, K. (April 2001) “Metacognition and communication” 1st ELT International Conference, Azad University at Northern Tehran , Iran.
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ATTENDED
May 2009. “Advanced Data Analysis Using SPSS”. Facilitated by the Office of Faculty and Instructional Development, University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
April 2009. “An Introduction to SPSS”. Facilitated by the Office of Faculty and Instructional Development, University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
September 2008. “Testing and Assessment Training Course”. Facilitated by Post Foundation English Department of Qatar University and conducted by Dr. Janna Fox from Carleton University, Canada.
January 2007. “Qatar TESOL Mini-Conference 2007” presented by Qatar TESOL
January 2006. “Information Skills for Academic Staff” Program of Information Science, Department of Mass Communication and Information Science, University of Qatar. Facilitated by the Office of Faculty and Instructional Development, University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
January 2006. “PowerPoint in the English language class”, facilitated by the English Department Professional Development of the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
January 2006. “1st. Seminar of the English Language Assessment”, facilitated by the English Department Professional Development of the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
December 2005. “E-Learning Workshop” by Carnegie Mellon University, USA. Facilitated by the Office of Faculty and Instructional Development, University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
November 2005. “Web Page building for English Language Teachers”, facilitated by the English Department, Professional Development of the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
February 2005. “Fundamentals in Language Assessment” by TESOL Arabia Testing, Assessment & Evaluation. SIG facilitated by the Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
March 2005. “11th TESOL Arabia International Conference”, Dubai, UAE.
March 2004. “10th TESOL Arabia International Conference”, Dubai, UAE.
CERTIFICATIONS
2008 “Testing and Assessment Training Course”. Facilitated by Carleton University, Canada and held at Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
2006 ‘An Introduction to TOEFL IBT’ awarded by the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
2006 ‘Introductory Blackboard Training Program’ awarded by the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
2005 ‘E-Learning Strategies’ awarded by the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
2005 ‘Electronic Information Resources on the Internet’ awarded by the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
2005 Best of TESOL Arabia awarded at the TESOL Arabia Annual International Conference 2005, Dubai, UAE.