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Sophio Moralishvili

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Education

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

1999-2003

English Philology Post-graduate Student

Kutaisi Agricultural Institute

1998-2001

Economics Engineer-Economist 0000884

Kutaisi Akaki Tsereteli State University

09/84-06/99

English Language and Literature (Graduated with distinction) Philologist-Anglist Teacher of English Language and Literature 0004194

Secondary School N 31, Kutaisi

1983-1994

Academic/scientific degree

22/02/05 Arn. Chikhobava Institute of Linguistics Georgian Academy of Sciences Philology Speech Genre-Newspaper Review Functional-Semantic Analysis (on the Material of British Newspaper Reviews) Candidate of Sciences#004563

Work experience

Kutasi Akaki Tsereteli State University

06/2014 –present

Associate Professor

Alte University

15/11/2011 – present

Professor

New Higher Education Institute

2013- 2022

Invited Professor

Davit Aghmashenebeli University of Georgia

2015-2021

Invited Professor

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

01/01/2011- 2013

Invited Professor

Shota Meskhia Zugdidi State Teaching University

2012 –presents

Associate Professor

Akaki Tsereteli State University

03/2010-2014

Assistant Professor

Tbilisi State University of Economic Relations

08/06-11/07

Associate Professor

Kutaisi State University

29/08/06 -02/2010

Assistant Professor

Kutaisi State University

1999-2005

Teacher

Tbilisi Open Teaching University

15/11/2011 – present

Humanitarian and Social Sciences School Head of Foreign Languages Department

Tbilisi State University of Economic Relations

23/08/2009–12/2010

Humanitarian and Social Sciences Faculty Head of Social Sciences Department

OSCE ODIR

2012-2017

Assistant-Interpreter in Kutaisi

Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia “Teach and Learn with Georgia

09/03/2011-10/06/2011

Imereti Region Project Coordinator

UNDP Gender and Politics in the South Caucasus

02/04/07-31/12/07

Consultant

Scientific publications of the last 10 years

The Importance of Teaching Idioms

V International Scientific-Methodological Conference Proceedings “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University V 2014 311-316
S. Moralishvili

Introduction to Linguistics

Akaki Tsereteli State University ISBN 978-9941-0-4236-2 2014
S. Moralishvili

Augmented Reality in Foreign Language Learning

Akaki Tsereteli State University, HENT 2015 http://atsu.edu.ge/EJournal/HENTI/index.html
S. Moralishvili

Case Studies in Business English Teaching

VI International Scientific-Methodological Conference Proceedings “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University VI 2015 399
S. Moralishvili

Innovative Methods in English Language Teaching

Tbilisi Open Teaching University Scientific Proceedings VI 2015
S. Moralishvili

Incorporating Blended Learning in Teaching Business English

VII International Scientific-Methodological Conference Proceedings “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University VI 2016 430
S. Moralishvili

Mobile Technologies in Language

Tbilisi Open Teaching University Scientific Proceedings VII 2016 113
S. Moralishvili

Assessing Speaking Activities in ELT

Georgia Scientific Fund, Periodical Scientific Journal „Intellect” 2016 42
S. Moralishvili

Modern Technologies in Teaching Analytical Reading

VIII International Scientific-Methodological Conference Proceedings “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University 2017
S. Moralishvili

Blogging in Teaching English in Georgia

Second International Conference, Higher Education – New Technologies and Innovations, ATSU http://atsu.edu.ge/EJournal/HENTI/index.html 2017
S. Moralishvili

Blended Learning- Future of Teaching Business English

Kutaisi University Scientific Proceedings https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6LstHrbM1gzMEpSZ0lqZEpxbzF2ZWtEa1ZQT2lMSUpTaXQ0/view 2017 181
S. Moralishvili

The Study of Students’ Motivation

International Scientific Journal “Diplomacy and Law” 2(3) 2017 161
S. Moralishvili

Augmented Learning in Teaching Press

Tbilisi Open Teaching University Scientific Proceedings 8 2017 104
S. Moralishvili

Some Effects of Globalization on Georgian Language

International Scientific Journal “Diplomacy and Law” 3 2018 338-344
S. Moralishvili

Discovery Technique in Teaching Business English

IX International Scientific-Methodological Conference Proceedings “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University 2018 383-387
S. Moralishvili

Analysis of Teacher Effectiveness at ATSU Pedagogical Faculty

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Volume 12 Nr. 1 2018 p.58
S. MoralishviliV. Adeishvili

Measuring Happiness of ATSU Pedagogy Department Students

15th International Conference on Social Sciences, Brussels 13-14 July, Proceedings Volume III 2018
S. MoralishviliM.Akhvlediani

Analysis of Student Satisfaction for The Continuous Quality Improvement

16th International Conference on Social Sciences, Paris, 23-24 December, Proceedings Volume IV 2018
S. MoralishviliM.Akhvlediani

Towards Critical Thinking and Its Perception in Georgia

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 2019
S. MoralishviliKh. ShevardnadzeR. Tkeshelashvili

Exploring Teaching Profession Challenges in Georgia

Proceedings of 18th International Conference on Social Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal 2019 2019
S. MoralishviliM. Akhvlediani

Innovative Technologies in ESL Teaching

International Scientific Peer Reviewed Journal “Diplomacy and Law” 1-2 6 2019 209-214
S. Moralishvili

Emerging Problems of Teaching Profession in Georgia

Proceedings of International Conference Research World, Washington, USA 2020
S. MoralishviliN. OrjonikidzeM. Akhvlediani

Distant Teaching and Learning for the Foreseeable Future (Georgian Universities’ Students and Professors Perspective)

23rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies: "Resilience for Survival" Cambridge, UK 2020
S. MoralishviliM. Akhvlediani

Embedding Augmented Reality in Teaching Reading

Tbilisi Open Teaching University Scientific Proceedings 10 2020 171-177
S. MoralishviliI. Chkhobadze

Assessment Problems during Face-to-face and Distance Learning

Research & Reviews: Journal of Educational Studies https://www.rroij.com/open-access/assessment-problems-during-facetoface-and-distance-learning.php?aid=89952 2021
S. MoralishviliM. Akhvlediani

Emotional abuse of a child using inappropriate language

https://enadakultura.com/ ?fbclid=IwAR3OiLa1QEXdt7vNNfE-pnTmy1KTP_J2vZPLGQF3JlfhM8299OSHgktnkBs 2021
S. MoralishviliM. Akhvlediani

Constructive application of critical thinking skills in higher education

https://enadakultura.com/ ?fbclid=IwAR3OiLa1QEXdt7vNNfE-pnTmy1KTP_J2vZPLGQF3JlfhM8299OSHgktnkBs 2021
S. MoralishviliKh. ShevardnadzeR. Tkeshelashvili

Analysis of USAID/Georgia Supported Basic Education Program First Cycle Implementation

Forum Pedagogiczne 11(2):275-284 DOI: 10.21697/fp.2021.2.20 2022
S. MoralishviliM. Akhvlediani

Challenges in implementing the education course in the Pedagogical Faculty's educational programs

https://doi.org/10.52340/lac 2022
S. MoralishviliM. Akhvlediani

21st Century Global Citizenship and Education for the Future

X International Scientific-Methodological Conference Proceedings “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University 2022
S. MoralishviliM. Akhvlediani

Challenges of Innovative Pedagogy for Mastering 21st Century Skills

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE https://doi.org/10.52340/lac No. 28 (2022) 2022-11-22 146-152
S. MoralishviliN. OrjonikidzeM. Akhvlediani

21st Century Global Citizenship and Education for the Future

X INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC-METHODOLOGICAL C O N F E R E N C E (DEDICATED TO THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF AKAKI TSERETELI STATE UNIVERSITY) URGENT PROBLEMS OF TEACHING AND UPBRINGING 2022
S. MoralishviliM. Akhvlediani

Challenges of Innovative Pedagogy for Mastering 21st Century Skills

XI INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC-METHODOLOGICAL C O N F E R E N C E (DEDICATED TO THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF AKAKI TSERETELI STATE UNIVERSITY) URGENT PROBLEMS OF TEACHING AND UPBRINGING 2023
S. MoralishviliI. Chkhobadze

The issue of formation of innovative learning-teaching competences (ASU pedagogy department research)

The VIII International Scientific Conference “Language and Culture” Proceedings https://enadakultura.com/en/conference/ 2023
S. MoralishviliN. OrjonikidzeM. Akhvlediani

The issue of formation of innovative learning-teaching competences (ASU pedagogy department research)

The VIII International Scientific Conference “Language and Culture” Proceedings https://enadakultura.com/en/conference/ 2023
S. MoralishviliN. OrjonikidzeM. Akhvlediani

Challenges of Innovative Pedagogy for Mastering 21st Century Skills

XI International Scientific-Methodological Conference Proceedings “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University 2023 66-71
S. MoralishviliI. Chkhobadze

Scientific conferences

The issue of formation of innovative learning-teaching competences (ASU pedagogydepartment research)

2023 June 2-3
"Language and Culture" VIII International Scientific Conference Georgia, Kutaisi

Integrating child’s rights into the educational programs and the syllabus of the Pedagogical Faculty

2022 September 20-21;
Second International Conference: "Child Rights, Theory and Practice" with emphasis on State Language Teaching and Education of Ethnic Minorities, UNICEF Georgia, Akhaltsikhe

Children's rights in the syllabus of the pre-school education program of the Pedagogical Faculty of Akaki Tsereteli State University

2022, June 2-3;
International Conference on Early Education and Care, UNICEF Georgia, Kutaisi

Integrating the syllabus and issues of children's rights into the educational programs of the Pedagogical Faculty

2021. September 23-24
Second International Conference: "Incorporation of Children's Rights Issues in University Educational Programs and Curricula" UNICEF Georgia, Batumi

Verbal Abuse of Children

2021. September 23-24
Second International Conference: "Incorporation of Children's Rights Issues in University Educational Programs and Curricula" UNICEF Georgia, Batumi

Analysis of USAID/Georgia Supported Basic Education Program First Cycle Implementation

September 2021
FORUM PEDAGOGICZNE 2021 T11 2 Czasofizma Universitu Stefana Wyszynski, UKSW. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2021.2.20 Poland, Warsaw

Critical thinking in education

2021
Akaki Tsereteli State University, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Classical and Romance Philology, University Agency of Francophonie (AUF), University Success Center (CRU), Georgian Institute of French, Colloque national annual XIII Méridiens de la Francophonie, XIII National Conference Meridians of Francophonie Georgia, Kutaisi

Distant Teaching and Learning for the Foreseeable Future: Georgian Universities' Students and Professors Perspective

30-31/07/2020
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Conference: "Flexibility for Survival" Cambridge, England, Cambridge

Emerging problems of the teaching profession in Georgia

21– 22/01/2020
proceedings of Research World International Conference, Washington DC, USA, USA, Washington DC.

Exploring teacher professional challenges in Georgia

17-18/05/2019
18th International Conference of Social Sciences Portugal, Lisbon

Measuring Happiness of Akaki Tsereteli State University Pedagogy Department Students

13-14/07/2018
16th International Conference on Social Sciences Belgium, Louvain

Analysis of Teacher Effectiveness at ATSU Pedagogical Faculty

2-3/03/2018
14th International Conference on Social Sciences, ICSS XIV Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany

Some Effects of Globalization on Georgian Language

18/19/11/2017
NEW HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE First International Scientific Conference: Current Problems and Challenges of Modern Sciences Georgia

Blended Learning- Future of Teaching Business English

11/12/11/2017
Kutaisi University International Scientific Conference: Economics, Business and Tourism, Challenges, Achievements and Innovations” Georgia

Modern Technologies in Teaching Analytical Reading

9-10/06/2017
VIII International Scientific-Methodological Conference: “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University Georgia

Blogging in Teaching English in Georgia

1-2/05/2017
Second International Conference, Higher Education – New Technologies and Innovations, ATSU Georgia

Innovative Methods in Teaching Business English

1-2/10/2016
International scientific conference "Computing, Education Sciences, Teacher Education" Georgia

Incorporating Blended Learning in Teaching Business English

3-4/07/2016
VII International Scientific-Methodological Conference: “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University Georgia

Augmented Reality in Foreign Language Learning

4-5/05/2015
First International Conference, Higher Education – New Technologies and Innovations, ATSU Georgia

Case Studies in Business English Teaching

5-6/07/2015
VI International Scientific-Methodological Conference: “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University Georgia

The Importance of Teaching Idioms

5-6/07/2014
V International Scientific-Methodological Conference: “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Akaki Tsereteli State University Georgia

Projects and Grants

Trainings and Seminars

USAID and RTI

20/04/2023
USAID and RTI basic education programGender-responsible school Participant

UNICEF

02–09–2021
UNICEF Georgia, Professional Development Program: Child Rights teaching at Universities Participant

09/02/2021
Stories at the heart of learning in the Primary classroom & Successful storytelling and Shakespeare Participant

08/02/2021
Vocabulary teaching at B2 First: criteria for selection & Assessment for the Future Q&A Participant

15/07/2020
The Advancing Learning Webinar Developing Speaking Skills Online Participant

14/07/2020
Materials and Task Design 90-minute (two study hours) webinar Participant

1-5/09/2019
The purpose and Forms of Assessments English Book Education Participant

4/05/2019
Making Critical Thinking an Everyday Part of Your Teaching National Geographic Training Participant

23-24/02/2019
Annual Educational Conference Participant

22/02/2018
Macmillan Education Training Developing Cultural Awareness in the Primary Classroom The Learner in Charge: Fostering Student autonomy Participant

4-8/02/2018
International Training-Conference Quality Assurance Standards of European Higher education and Their Promotion/Development Perspectives in Higher Education Institutions Participant

29-30/04/2018
Updated standards for accreditation of higher education programs Participant

ATSU

19/11/2018
Scientific conference of the ATSU pedagogical faculty Participant

UNICEF/INNOVE

09-10/05/2017
UNICEF/INNOVE Estonia-Georgia partnership in General Education, Planning for introduction of full-fledged BA and MA programs in universities for pre-service training of preschool and general education teachers, Tbilisi Participant

UNICEF/INNOVE Estonia-Georgia partnership in General Education, Planning for introduction of full-fledged BA and MA programs in universities for pre-service training of preschool and general education teachers, Tbilisi Participant
Tempus Program MAHATMA (Master in Higher Education Management: Developing Leaders for Managing Education Transformation, Tbilisi Participant

9-11/12/2016
The 11th Confucius Institute Conference “Innovation, Cooperation, Inclusion, Sharing”, Kunming China

03/07/2014
Teacher Training Seminar “Innovative Ways to Offer Lifetime Learning Experiences”“Educational and Entertaining: A Win-Win Situation” Participant

6-9/05/2014
Teacher Training Course at Golders Green College, UK, London Participant

02/2014
“Exploring the Target Culture” Approaches to Reading Skills Participant

13-17/01/2014
Current Methodological Trends in English Language Teaching, UK, London Participant

Additional information

2004-2022 OSCE monitoring mission in Georgia, assistant-interpreter 09/03/2011-10/06/2011 Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and "English Book EBG in Georgia", project "Teach and learn with Georgia", coordinator 2009-2011 Member of the Academic Council of Tbilisi Economic Relations 2014-2018 Member of the Senate of Tbilisi Open University 2009-2011 Member of the Academic Council of Tbilisi Economic Relations 1997-2012, Association of English Language Teachers of Georgia (ETAG) member. 2007-2012 TESOL International Association member.