The Effectiveness of Role Play Strategy in Teaching Vocabulary

 
Thuraya A. Alabsi born in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on December 21, 1968. She received Ph.D. and master 
degrees (M.Ed.) in education from Hull University, Hull, UK. 2002. 
She is currently an assistant professor of Curriculum and Instruction department of Education Collage at 
Taibah University in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. October 3, 2015 
She was the head of English language Centre at female students section. Later became the vice dean of 
faculty members and personnel affairs. Her research interests include TEFL, English language teaching, and e-
learning. She wrote several researches and papers such as, 
The Effectiveness of Role Play Strategy in Teaching Vocabulary. 
The role of the iPad in teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language in Al-Madinah Schools 
Authentic materials in foreign language learning from an Islamic cultural perspective 
A proposal of Self-training program for the development of teaching skills of faculty members at Taibah University in the light of 
modern technologies 
The current practicum program as one of field experience activities in the light of the Saudi National Standards Commission for 
Academic Accreditation at the University of Taibah in Al-Madinah 
Dr. Alabsi has a membership in many organizations such as, 
A professional development organization for teachers using English as a medium of instruction. Dubai 
TESOL International Association in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. 
A member of the development of education in Al Madina team, the west province. 
She holds a master's degree with distinction, Hull University, UK, and holds a number of certificates and letters of thanks, 
appreciation on the contributions of academic and administrative inside and outside the university. 
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