Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi

Associate Professor Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Management

PhD Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

University: Shiraz University
Research Interests: Language Teacher Education, Language Teacher Cognition and Knowledge
Professional & Scientific Membership: A Full Member of the Editorial Board of the Asian EFL Journal; Senior Associate Editor of International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature
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Biography (About):
Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi (PhD in TEFL) is currently a full-time associate professor of TEFL at the department of applied linguistics, Shahrood University of Technology (SUT), Iran. He teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses including language teaching methodology, research methodology, materials development, and EAP. His chief research interest is language teacher education, grounded theory, and theories of practice. He has published in a number of leading peer-reviewed journals. He is also a member the editorial board of some journals in applied linguistics and language teaching.

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Seyyedeh Ghazal Hosseini Mousavi (2023), "The Effect of Teacher Scaffolding on EFL Learners’ Reading Proficiency: A mexta- analysis", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mina Siahmansour (2023), "The Effect of Mother Tongue Use on Iranian EFL Elementary Students’ Willingness to Communicate", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Narges Absalan Farah Abadi (2023), "Language Teachers’ Perception of Active Participation: A Data-Driven Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Elham Haji Shamsai (2023), " The Effect of Dynamic Assessment on Language Skills: A mexta-Analysis", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Azar Shahrokhi (2023), " English Language Teacher Wisdom in an EFL Context: A Data-Driven Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Kosar Veysmoradi (2023), " The Effect of Cognitive Apprenticeship on Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners’ IELTS Speaking", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Zahra Baseri (2023), " Test Takers’ Comments on the IELTS Speaking Performance: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Mostafa Morady Moghaddam[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
Zahra Motie Torshizi (2023), " The Effect of Teacher Autonomy Support on Iranian EFL Learners Speaking Proficiency", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Elaheh Rezaeian (2023), "Perceptions of Building Rapport in an Online EFL Context: A Case Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Abutaleb Iranmehr[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
Fahimeh Tabrizi (2023), " A Comparative Study of Iranian and South Korean EFL Teachers’ Perspectives on ELT Materials", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Abutaleb Iranmehr[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
(2022), "Exploring EFL learners’ Perceptions of Strategy Training: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2022), "Burnout Among EFL Teachers During the Covid-19pandemic: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Farhad Moezzipour[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
(2022), " The Effect of Discourse-baxsed Grammar Instruction on EFL Learners` Speaking", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2022), " The Effect of Text Type on Iranian EFL Learners’ Motivation and Achievement", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Fatemeh Mozaffari[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
(2022), "‘Language Teacher Autonomy’ in Public Schools and Private Language Institutes: A comparison of Iranian EFL Teachers’ Perceptions", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Abutaleb Iranmehr[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
(2022), "Exploring the Language Teachers' Experience of Praxis Shock, a Mixed-Method Study.", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2022), "The Effect of Input Enhancement on EFL Learners` Vocabulary Knowledge: A mexta-Analysis ", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2022), "Exploring EFL Teachers' Experiences of Socialization: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Fazeleh Ziar (2022), " Exploring Language Learners' Perceptions of Cultural Differences in EFL Textbooks: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Habibeh Hakimi (2021), "Exploring Internal, External and Construct Validity of Experimental Findings in ELT Domain", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mobina Ebrahimi (2021), "EFL Learners Perceptions of Joint Composition: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2021), "Learners' Perceptions of Editing Tasks in an EFL Context: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2021), "The Analysis of Politeness Strategies and Conversational Implicatures in EFL learners’ Classroom Interaction", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyed Hamzeh Mousavi[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
(2021), "A thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (M.A) in Teaching English as a Foreign Language", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2021), "PREDICTORS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2021), "The Iranian EFL Learners’ Perceptions on the Benefits of Humor in Learning English", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Fatemeh Mozaffari[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
Abolfazl Mostaghis (2020), "The Effect of Creative Presentation of Stories on EFL Learner’s Oral Proficiency", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Fatemeh Mozaffari[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
Fatemeh Ahmadnataj Kasgari (2020), "Integrated Skills Approach: A mexta- analysis", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors], Fatemeh Mozaffari[Advisor/ Advisors]
Golai Amiri, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi (2020), "On the Effectiveness of Reader’s Theatre on Students’ Reading Fluency A mexta-Analysis", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology,
Shahrbanoo Gilaki (2020), "Exploring Iranian EFL Learners’ Conception of Good Practice: A Grounded Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Farhad Moezzipour[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
Samaneh Mohammadi (2020), " Thematic Analysis of EFL Learners’ Autobiographies", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Fatemeh Mozaffari[Supervisor/Supervisors], Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Advisor/ Advisors]
Mehrnush Qalandari (2019), "THE EFFECT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ON IRANIAN EFL LEARNERS’ ORAL PROFICIENCY ", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors], Mohammad Reza Rabiei[Advisor/ Advisors]
Rojin Aryan (2019), "Exploring Teachers’ Techniques of Raising EFL Learners’ Pragmatic Knowledge: A Grounded Theory", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Maryam Yousefi Samareh (2019), "Exploring EFL Instructors’ Techniques and Materials in Teaching Reading to IELTS Candidates: A Qualitative Research", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mehran Montazeri (2019), "Language Learning Strategies from the Bottom-Up: Successful EFL Learners’ Experience of Preparing for the University Admission English Test", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Yara Mirfendereski (2019), "Exploring Techniques of Teaching Prosodic Features of Speech: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors], Abutaleb Iranmehr[Advisor/ Advisors]
Masoumeh Amirkhaninejad (2019), "Exploring Techniques of Assessing English Language Skills: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors], Abutaleb Iranmehr[Advisor/ Advisors]
Saeed Abbasi (2018), "Exploring Transfer Value in ELT Materials: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Soheila Kamali (2018), "Exploring EFL Teachers’ Techniques of Addressing Grammar in Communicative Instruction: A Qualitative study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Shiva Nakhaei (2018), "Content and Language Integrated Learning: a mexta-Analysis ", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Fereshteh Mohit (2018), "Exploring Advanced EFL learners' Use of Communication Strategies: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Elaheh Rad (2018), "On the Effect of Interactive Games on Iranian EFL Learners' Reading Comprehension Skill and their Attitudes Toward Games", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Fereshteh Ghasemi (2018), "THE EFFECT OF DELIBERATE PRACTICE ON EFL LEARNERS` ORAL PROFICENCY", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors], Mohammad Reza Rabiei[Advisor/ Advisors]
Nahid Rahmanian Kooshkaki (2017), "Exploring EFL Learners’ Experience of Foreign Language Proficiency Maintenance: A Phenomenological Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Bahare Ahmadabadi (2017), "A Grounded-Theory Study of EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Strategy Training", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Hossein Mehrashian (2017), "Exploring the Techniques EFL Teachers Use in Fostering Learner Autonomy", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Saeed Saffarzadeh Khamaki (2017), "Exploring Teacher Educators’ Perceptions of the Methods Course ", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Arya Javanmardi (2017), "Exploring PhD Candidates’ Attitude towards TOLIMO", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Maryam Gholami (2017), "EFL Teachers' Perceptions of Cyclical Presentation of Materials", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Esmail Safaee (2016), "Exploring IELTS Teachers' Perspectives on Strategies and Techniques in Teaching Writing: a Grounded Theory", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mohsen Sheikhahmadi (2016), "From Teacher Isolation to Teacher Collaboration: An Exploratory Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Zahra Sabetnam (2016), "Discourse of Language Education Change in an EFL Context: A Critical Analysis ", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Hanieh Daryadel (2016), "EFL Teachers’ Perspectives on Continuous Assessment", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Shabnam Norouzi (2015), "Differentiated Use of Learners’ First Language in Teaching a Second Language: A Qualitative Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Seyyedeh Mobina Hosseini (2015), "Language Teacher Recruitment Criteria in Private Institutes of Iran: A Mixed-Method Study", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Marzieh Davari (2015), "Teachers’ Perspectives on Socio-pragmatic Failure in EFL Settings", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Maryam Charmchi (2015), "Teachers’ Perceptions of Hidden Curriculum in American English File Books", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyyed Ali Ostovar-Namaghi[Supervisor/Supervisors],

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