Dr. Oussama Founes

Dr. Oussama Founes

Presentation Title: Investigating UTAS Students’ Awareness of Self-Directed Learning and Soft Skills: Teachers’ Role in Enhancing Self-growth and Holistic Development

University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman

Past Speaker

Dr. Oussama Founes is a Lecturer in English Language Teaching with a PhD in Gender Studies, Language, and Sociolinguistic Diversity. He is a certified CELTA holder with extensive experience teaching English for Academic Purposes, Technical Writing, and Public Speaking in higher education. His research interests include self-directed learning, teacher professional development, students’ soft skills, and extracurricular engagement. He is actively involved in initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).