Abu Bakar
Research (PhD) Student
Institute of Education
email: baka1_07@uni.worc.ac.uk
tel: 07869503842
Research Project
Learning approaches of Overseas (particularly Pakistani) students in UK based universities
Research Focus
My research focuses on learning issues of overseas students undertaking learning in the British Education System with a particular focus on developing autonomous learning patterns. One theme of my research is to identify barriers to learning among overseas students when undertaking courses in second language (English).
Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods, University of Worcester - 2010
MSc Social Research Skills, University of Ulster 2010
PDG Education, Brookes College London, UK 2007
BEd (Education), University of Peshawar, KhyberPakhtunkhwa, Pakistan - 2006
DIT, Polytechnic College Swat, KhyberPakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 2004
MA English Literature, University of Peshawar, KhyberPakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 2003
BA English Literature, University of Peshawar, KhyberPakhtunkhwa, Pakistan - 1998
Teaching & Research
Teaching Interests
Research Methods, English as a subject and English for academic purposes, ELT and academic writing
Other research interests include policy making in Pakistan, role of technology in modern learning paradigms, learning through technology, lingual issues of overseas students and developing autonomous learning patterns among students of developing countries.
Professional Bodies
Society for Research into Higher Education, UK
Graduate Junction, UK
Academia Research Community, UK
Intute, An authentic websites search union for higher education and research community, UK
Chartered Institute of Linguists, (registered linguist) London, UK
Publications
Conference Papers
Bakar, A. (2008) Independent Learning and technological access for students in higher education in developing countries at University of Worcester, UK.
Bakar, A. (2007) Learning issues among our students and the essential role of parents in their learning objectives, Guest Speaker at students Annual Day 2007 at Frontier Learners Academy, Swat Pakistan.
Publications
Bakar, A. (2009) Independent Learning and Technological Access for Students in Higher Education in Developing Countries, Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Worcester.
Bakar, A. (2008) Independent learning among students of developing countries, mini research project,' University of Ulster, UK.
External Responsibilities
Lecturer in English in Al-Azhar School and College, Matta, Swat, Pakistan (2002-2004)
Secondary School Teacher in Frontier Learner Academy, Mingora, Swat, Pakistan (1998-2002)
Primary School Teacher in Huspania Children Academy, Mingora, Swat, Pakistan (1993-1994)